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#9,091
Hyacinth said:
The pictures don't show the zipper pull clearly enough.
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Sorry Hyacinth, I am a little confused. Are you clicking on the thumbnails so you can see the whole photo? The first photo is a ginormic close up of just the zipper pull. There are two clear shots of the zipper pull in the album, however they are cut off on the thumbnails because the thumbnails don't show the whole photo. If you click the photo, you should see the entire picture with an arrow on the side that lets you scroll through a slideshow of the whole album.

I only ask because Whateve was commenting on the "tiny" photos and you don't seem to be seeing the entire photo - so that's why I am wondering.
 
#9,092
netlawyer said:
Hi ladies - I have several bags I would like your thoughts on. Thank you in advance!

1. VINTAGE BLACK COACH HANDBAG, SIDE POCKET
Seller: 299013
Item: [FONT=&quot]200908853309[/FONT]
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BLACK-COACH-HANDBAG-SIDE-POCKET-/200908853309
Comments: Concerned about zipper pull and handle details.


http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/netlawyer/library/4-15%20Black%20Lunchbox
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The narrower zipper pull end might be due to use. Those multi-layer handles are also tricky to use for authentication, the thickness means they were probably hard to stitch and I've seen a lot of variation.
 
#9,093
Hyacinth said:
The narrower zipper pull end might be due to use. Those multi-layer handles are also tricky to use for authentication, the thickness means they were probably hard to stitch and I've seen a lot of variation.
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Thank you - I saw some variances between the two on the handles, the zipper pulls and where the handles attach (see below) and wasn't sure if that was OK variation between bags.

There is an oval on the black bag with a rounded off rectangle on the brown one. I also felt that the black handle was "gappy" at the ends, which was not the case on the brown one. The brown bag has much more precise stitching, which suggested to me that the black bag may not be genuine. (You totally would not be able to see that if you were squinting at tiny photos though.)
 

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#9,094
Willis lover said:
Hello, I think my request got lost amongst a flurry yesterday. I do apologise if someone is looking into this! I don't want to be pushy at all.

Please help authenticate this:

Item: mystery old coach bag! Tan shoulder style (Bonnie Cashin?)


eBay item no: 151027945613


Seller: oybarrett
Link: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=151027945613&index=0&nav=SEARCH&ni d=01773263376


Thank you!
Mary
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I'm hoping DemRam will chime in on this one because she's the Bonnie Cashin expert among us, but I have a comparison picture.

Although bags of this era aren't my specialty, I did have a Bonnie Cashin bag and my lining and black Coach plaque were the identical to that on the listing you've posted. While I know my bag was BC (since it had tags), it's my understanding that Coach may have used remaining lining fabric in their own bags, so whether or not your bag is actually a "Bonnie Cashin," I don't know.

But based on what I see, I believe the bag in the listing to be genuine.

 
#9,095
whateve said:
I'm not sure. It looks like an authentic Legacy satchel. My concern is the backs of the buckle holes where they look like petals of a flower. I have the smaller version of this satchel made in the same factory but a different month, and the backs of the buckle holes are smooth circles. It's probably okay but wait for another opinion.
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If there was a size difference in the two bags, the hardware may have been different sizes too. Or it could have been that they used whatever grommets were available at the time. I don't put a lot of faith in grommets unless there are other problems.
 
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netlawyer said:
Sorry Hyacinth, I am a little confused. Are you clicking on the thumbnails so you can see the whole photo? The first photo is a ginormic close up of just the zipper pull. There are two clear shots of the zipper pull in the album, however they are cut off on the thumbnails because the thumbnails don't show the whole photo. If you click the photo, you should see the entire picture with an arrow on the side that lets you scroll through a slideshow of the whole album.

I only ask because Whateve was commenting on the "tiny" photos and you don't seem to be seeing the entire photo - so that's why I am wondering.
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I must have missed the first photo. The red bag looks ok.
 
#9,097
katev said:
Wow, that looks like an early Bonnie Cashin original coach design from the late 1960s or early 1970s! But I have never seen that style before so I will defer to the experts for their opinions!
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whateve said:
Sorry, I wasn't ignoring you. I just don't know anything about it. I was hoping Hyacinth, Demram or noshoepolish would chime in.
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BeenBurned said:
I'm hoping DemRam will chime in on this one because she's the Bonnie Cashin expert among us, but I have a comparison picture.

Although bags of this era aren't my specialty, I did have a Bonnie Cashin bag and my lining and black Coach plaque were the identical to that on the listing you've posted. While I know my bag was BC (since it had tags), it's my understanding that Coach may have used remaining lining fabric in their own bags, so whether or not your bag is actually a "Bonnie Cashin," I don't know.

But based on what I see, I believe the bag in the listing to be genuine.

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Thank you, Beenburned! I really appreciate your time. It does look the same... I wonder if DemRam will know anything about this style...
 
#9,098
Hyacinth said:
The narrower zipper pull end might be due to use. Those multi-layer handles are also tricky to use for authentication, the thickness means they were probably hard to stitch and I've seen a lot of variation.
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Thank Hyacinth - here is a side by side of the two zipper pulls - it does seem to me that there are enough differences between these bags that one of them isn't authentic. ImageUploadedByPurseForum1366085423.854766.jpg
 
#9,102
Hello Coach Authenticators, Is it possible to get an authentication on the following:

Seller: Beyondfashions
Item: Coach Madison Woven Croc
Item No.: 221210590675
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-M...675?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item33812dbdd3

I apologize in advance if I don't have all required pics as I don't think I've ever asked for authentification in Coach. If so, Please advise which pics I need, and I will request them specifically.

Thank you!
 
#9,103
latetotheparty said:
This bag's creed starts with the forbidden letter I, is it not genuine?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vinta...963?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item43bac01b83

seller: goodwill industries of San Francisco

item num: 290895960963

Thanks
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I think that one is okay. It's not that I is "forbidden," but rather, because it's so easily confused with 1 that they tried not to use it. But in some cases, some of the people didn't get the "memo" (as Hyacinth so eloquently puts it).
 
#9,104
Holliwood said:
Hello Coach Authenticators, Is it possible to get an authentication on the following:

Seller: Beyondfashions
Item: Coach Madison Woven Croc
Item No.: 221210590675
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Coach-M...675?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item33812dbdd3

I apologize in advance if I don't have all required pics as I don't think I've ever asked for authentification in Coach. If so, Please advise which pics I need, and I will request them specifically.

Thank you!
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Hmmm. Before commenting on the bag, I have a comment about the seller.

I am a bit bothered by the seller's use of stolen stock and other pictures. Many listings use Coach's copyrighted stock pictures as well as photos taken from other internet sites.

The following two listings, for example show just 2 pictures, both stock photos:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-P...914?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4ac393bfca
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-P...853?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3381721e6d

As for the item in question, the seller has the incorrect name for the bag. I'm not sure where she got the "woven" part of the title; the rest is correct.

And although the pictures show an authentic bag and the pictures in this particular listing appear to be her own, I'm hesitant to recommend a seller who
has so many other listings with stock and stolen pictures, some listings showing none of the actual bags.

Sellers of highly faked brands needs to show their own pictures of the actual items so buyers know what they're getting, see that the item they're getting has the correct details and that the seller actually has the item in stock. This seller, IMO is inconsistent in doing that.
 
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BeenBurned said:
Hmmm. Before commenting on the bag, I have a comment about the seller.

I am a bit bothered by the seller's use of stolen stock and other pictures. Many listings use Coach's copyrighted stock pictures as well as photos taken from other internet sites.

The following two listings, for example show just 2 pictures, both stock photos:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-P...914?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4ac393bfca
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-P...853?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3381721e6d

As for the item in question, the seller has the incorrect name for the bag. I'm not sure where she got the "woven" part of the title; the rest is correct.

And although the pictures show an authentic bag and the pictures in this particular listing appear to be her own, I'm hesitant to recommend a seller who
has so many other listings with stock and stolen pictures, some listings showing none of the actual bags.

Sellers of highly faked brands needs to show their own pictures of the actual items so buyers know what they're getting, see that the item they're getting has the correct details and that the seller actually has the item in stock. This seller, IMO is inconsistent in doing that.
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Thank you so much for this information. I did not know they were using stock or otherwise pictures that were not of actual item received. I will disregard this auction altogether, and I appreciate your indepth explanation Been burned! You are much appreciated! Thank you!!:smile1:
 
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