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netlawyer said:
Good evening ladies -

In a fit of irrational exuberance, I jumped on a BIN for a Lunchbox #9991, ignoring everything Hyacinth ever taught me about the E plant code. And not having many pictures and no photos of the creed. :shame:

It came today and would like your input so I can go back to the seller. It is just a mess.

COACH Auth Brown Lunch Box Crossbody Shoulder Purse Bag B6E 9991 USED
Seller: antiques_sandy
Item: 300868423367
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300868423367

http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/netlawyer/library/Lunchbox

Thanks in advance -
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The leather zipper tab isn't sewn correctly, the E plant code belongs only to Italy, the end of the strap has been cut off and not correctly resewn to close the end (which IMO makes it SNAD since that's damage and it isn't mentioned), the stamping of the Coach logo on the creed is wrong (there isn't even an opening in the middle of the "A") and the letters are too thick both in the logo and the creed itself. The stitching on the strap areas is very uneven.

Here are two genuine bags showing how the strap end should look:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Coach-L...048?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item20cd7e87c8
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-COACH-...913?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item257a4c16f1

Below is a creed from a GENUINE bag showing exactly the same production codes B6E- and any other bag with those codes should show the same plant location, which should be Italy, not the US.
 

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#8,690
socmoe said:
Hi ladies - I'm quite sure this a fake since style#9948 appears to belong to a Nottingham which this is not. I just want the official word from you ladies before I report. Thanks!

COACH PURSE LEATHER TOTE LARGE BLACK VINTAGE DESIGNER

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-PURSE...055?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item53f7247877

item#: 360628648055

seller:trueauthenticsomewhatvintage
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Please DON'T report! Read the seller's ASQ, she says the serial number is actually H4C-9958.

We never NEVER recommend reporting a bag for a wrong serial number unless there are actual photos of the creed and serial. I'd be willing to bet that at least 5 percent and probably more of Coach listings show an incorrect number typed or copied by the seller. People make mistakes copying and typing, or they often re-use part or all of the text from a previous listing. Also dyslexia is a much more common problem than most people realize.

Never report a "fake" number without actual proof, unless the bag itself is a screamingly obvious fake even without seeing the number.

Both versions of the Pelham Zip are pictured below.
 

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Kallyq said:
Item: MINT Preowned Coach Madison Gathered Leather Linsey Satchel Hot Pink 18643 $598
Listing number: 200913332280
Seller: kareme2222
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-Preown...280?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item2ec75e2838

Comments: considering purchasing and just want to know what the experts think first :)
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Hi, I'm sorry if it is annoying for me to repost. I have a feeling mine was missed since it was hiding in all those pictures. If this is one that people would rather not look at please let me know. :) This listing goes until Sunday and I am kind of interested in purchasing but scared to pull the trigger. Thanks so much!
 
#8,693
Originally Posted by Kallyq
Item: MINT Preowned Coach Madison Gathered Leather Linsey Satchel Hot Pink 18643 $598
Listing number: 200913332280
Seller: kareme2222
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-Preowne...item2ec75e2838

Comments: considering purchasing and just want to know what the experts think first :)

Kallyq said:
Hi, I'm sorry if it is annoying for me to repost. I have a feeling mine was missed since it was hiding in all those pictures. If this is one that people would rather not look at please let me know. :) This listing goes until Sunday and I am kind of interested in purchasing but scared to pull the trigger. Thanks so much!
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I'm sorry. I did see your post but didn't feel comfortable authenticating it because I noticed the appearance that either the pleating/gathering or the plaque appeared to be slightly off-center.

All other listings I looked at were perfectly centered.

I was hoping that someone might have that someone might have the same bag and could offer a credible opinion.

Note that if the seller is someone we don't authenticate for, we'll speak up. Generally, if your post doesn't get answered, it's because we aren't familiar enough with the bag or style to comment.
 
#8,694
Hyacinth said:
Please DON'T report! Read the seller's ASQ, she says the serial number is actually H4C-9958.

We never NEVER recommend reporting a bag for a wrong serial number unless there are actual photos of the creed and serial. I'd be willing to bet that at least 5 percent and probably more of Coach listings show an incorrect number typed or copied by the seller. People make mistakes copying and typing, or they often re-use part or all of the text from a previous listing. Also dyslexia is a much more common problem than most people realize.

Never report a "fake" number without actual proof, unless the bag itself is a screamingly obvious fake even without seeing the number.

Both versions of the Pelham Zip are pictured below.
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Yikes! I would never report without checking here first (only if creed says "Made in Korea"). I didn't read below where the ASQ was to see the correction to the style#....you are right, it is easy to mistype or dyslexia, etc. Thanks as always, Hyacinth and sorry to put you out for nothing. :(
 
#8,698
Kallyq said:
Hi, I'm sorry if it is annoying for me to repost. I have a feeling mine was missed since it was hiding in all those pictures. If this is one that people would rather not look at please let me know. :) This listing goes until Sunday and I am kind of interested in purchasing but scared to pull the trigger. Thanks so much!
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BeenBurned said:
Originally Posted by Kallyq
Item: MINT Preowned Coach Madison Gathered Leather Linsey Satchel Hot Pink 18643 $598
Listing number: 200913332280
Seller: kareme2222
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-Preowne...item2ec75e2838

Comments: considering purchasing and just want to know what the experts think first :)



I'm sorry. I did see your post but didn't feel comfortable authenticating it because I noticed the appearance that either the pleating/gathering or the plaque appeared to be slightly off-center.

All other listings I looked at were perfectly centered.

I was hoping that someone might have that someone might have the same bag and could offer a credible opinion.

Note that if the seller is someone we don't authenticate for, we'll speak up. Generally, if your post doesn't get answered, it's because we aren't familiar enough with the bag or style to comment.
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I agree. My gathered bag has the plaque centered above the bottom of dip, while on this bag, there is more space below the right side of the plaque than the left side.
 
#8,700
Could you please authenticate this coach wallet? Thank you for your help.
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