AUTHENTICATE this COACH

[Hyacinth]

We need to give poor Hyacinth a strong drink to calm her down. (We all get frustrated and emotional when we read posts with such absolutely no-basis-in-fact information given out by Coach.)

In fact, the year code on the Willis you asked about is 1998. (I'm sure Hyacinth's typo was simply a result of her shaking hands as she typed with her rising blood pressure.)

Guilty as charged - nerves are now calmed but my supply of Bailey's needs to be re-stocked.

 

[Hyacinth]

Talking about Chesters, how does this one look?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLASSIC-COA...441?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1e797116e1

seller: new2you77
item num: 130886473441

Thanks

It definitely has the same wrong strap that the one I posted has. The outside zipper pull looks like it has the same extra tab on it too. Same wrong creed spacing and the welting isn't centered on the bottom.

I am pretty sure this one is likely to be authentic (has good photos) if you are looking for a green one:

RARE Vintage COACH LEGACY Green Leather CANTEEN Cross Body Shoulder Bag
Seller: aunt_pat
Item No. 140950992015
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintag...015?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item20d155748f

Of course, lookit me, lookit me! I haz teh experteez on Chesters. :lolots:

I'll just be quiet now.

Did either of you notice that the fake that new2you77 is selling also has the word "scrtches" misspelled?

 

[Hyacinth]

I am also looking at bidding on this bag - it is a newer style so I am completely out of my element.

Coach Briefcase Portfolio Bag
Seller: bjnic23
Item: 190822633634
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190822633634

The seller also sent these photos when I requested them.

Thanks in advance!

Looks ok to me. The laptop sleeve seems to be missing though.

 

[netlawyer]

Did either of you notice that the fake that new2you77 is selling also has the word "scrtches" misspelled?

Dang. My bag says "scrtches" too. I sit at the feet of the master.

Thank you, Hyacinth!

 

[Hyacinth]

Good evening Ladies, I've been buying a lot of vintage leather Coach bags. I put in a bid on this one just as it was ending and had I taken more time, I would have reported it rather than bought it. I did check the seller's feedback and didn't see any red flags so I went for it. I present to you the "Not-Chester" -

http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/netlawyer/library/Not-Chester

Now that have the bag in hand, in addition to the counterfeit serial number there are a number of problems with the bag - wrong zipper pulls, metal keeper on the strap rather than leather, buckle is held on with a rivet rather than sewn in, the welting doesn't line up, wrong spacing in the creed and the inside of the pocket is not dyed on one side.

Would appreciate any input you have to take back to the seller.

Coach Black Leather Petite Shoulder bag purse- Brass Hardware~Usa-Rare
Seller: bentixx
Item number: 181114559995
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Black...g-purse-Brass-Hardware-Usa-Rare-/181114559995

Wrong format in the serial number - should be xxxx-xxx. Also did you happen to check the Fake Coach serial Numbers List?
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503288
"233-5678 - probably always fake"

Oh, and "SCRTCHES" ????

 

[netlawyer]

Wrong format in the serial number - should be xxxx-xxx. Also did you happen to check the Fake Coach serial Numbers List?
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503288
"233-5678 - probably always fake"

Oh, and "SCRTCHES" ????

Yes, indeedy. SCRTCHES it is. :shame:

You are the best, m'lady.

 

[Hyacinth]

Dang. My bag says "scrtches" too. I sit at the feet of the master.

Thank you, Hyacinth!

With experience comes wisdom, Grasshopper.

 

[socmoe]

Guilty as charged - nerves are now calmed but my supply of Bailey's needs to be re-stocked.

I just have to add that not only do I find you so informative, Hyacinth but also witty - I really laugh out loud at some of your comments......wish there was a "like" button here.

 

[Hyacinth]

I just have to add that not only do I find you so informative, Hyacinth but also witty - I really laugh out loud at some of your comments......wish there was a "like" button here.

SSSHHHHHHH - you'll ruin my reputation!

 

[socmoe]

SSSHHHHHHH - you'll ruin my reputation!

 

[shun]

Good evening ladies, Can someone please help me authenticate these bags? Many thanks.

Item: Coach handbags
Listing number: 221210381761
Seller: press-on419
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221210381761

Item: Coach Navy Blue Leather Handbag Style 9870
Listing number: 171019542490
Seller: pel620
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171019542490

 

[Hyacinth]

Good evening ladies, Can someone please help me authenticate these bags? Many thanks.

Item: Coach handbags
Listing number: 221210381761
Seller: press-on419
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221210381761

Item: Coach Navy Blue Leather Handbag Style 9870
Listing number: 171019542490
Seller: pel620
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171019542490

First one - genuine Convertible Clutch, style number 9635, probably from the early to middle 1980s.

Second one - genuine Court Bag, made in 1996.

 

[shun]

First one - genuine Convertible Clutch, style number 9635, probably from the early to middle 1980s.

Second one - genuine Court Bag, made in 1996.

Thank you, Hyacinth! And thank you for the names and details on both bags. This is my first foray into the land of vintage Coach so it's fun learning about all the styles.

 

[latetotheparty]

Did either of you notice that the fake that new2you77 is selling also has the word "scrtches" misspelled?

No, I missed that misspelling, the purse is gone now

 

[ElizabethB]

Please wait for other opinions to confirm mine.

I see nothing that indicates that the bag is fake and I tend to think it might be a "mistake" in which Coach failed to stamp the serial number. The hardware, buckles, straps, lining and stamping of the creed are all correct for the style.

I agree with BeenBurned. Nothing seems to be wrong except the missing serial, and if the bag was destined for the Outlets anyway they may have just ignored that.

It's a beautiful bag and in good condition.
Thanks for the extra set of eyes.