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#10,097
Raven3766 said:
Would you please help authenticate this handbag? Thank you in advance.
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Interesting. That style was made in the early 1980s, but the creed and serial number are for a bag from about ten years later. The style was called a Pony Express Pouch, style 9670, and I think it may have been one of the dozen or two older and vintage styles that Coach remade in limited numbers for their 50th Anniversary celebration in 1991. The original style was probably discontinued around 1983.

I don't have a 1991 catalog showing it and have never seen photos of it as a re-issue, but here's Coach's pic from a 1982 catalog, the measurements are close enough to be a match.
 

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#10,098
soupie123 said:
Item: Vintage COACH Court Bag (black)
Seller: lemoncreations_123
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...400?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3f250cdc08

Item: Vintage COACH Court Bag (blue)
Seller: stlwtn4u
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200923358148

Hello! I know nothing about Coach or bags...but I'm CRAZY about this style!! I am considering purchasing, please help me authenticate!!:amuse::amuse:
I really appreciate the help, thank you!:D:D:D
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The first one looks good.

I can't read the creed stamp in the second one as well as I need to in order to say for sure that it's ok, sorry. If the seller can take a clear readable photo of the creed stamp and serial number we can take another look.
 
#10,099
Hyacinth said:
FAKE!!!

And how can anyone call it pre-1994 when there's a 1998 year code right on the creed? The serial number is still fake but if the seller got the information on the year from Coach, there's one MORE reason to never trust what a Coach phone or store rep tells you.

The serial number is on my Fakes List - "A8M-4896 - ALWAYS fake and probably wouldn't have been used in a purse", the font of the serial number digits is wrong, the creed stamp details are wrong and a 1998 bag would never say "Made in the United States" at the bottom, among other mistakes. I really hope you're not the "winning" bidder - if you are, DON'T PAY.

We're going to keep saying it - check the Fakes Lists, either mine here at tPF or Daria48's at Ebay before bidding or buying.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503288
and
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503310
and
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...enticity-questions-94198-37.html#post18503401
or
http://www.ebay.com/gds/fake-serial-numbers-and-counterfeit-coach-bags/10000000002744619/g.html
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Thank you, hyacinth! Nope, didn't bid, as it had me very suspicious. I only authenticated because if it was real, it was a great price! It's shutting the stable door after the horse as bolted but I'll report the item.

Your knowledge is greatly appreciated :D
Willis Lover
 
#10,101
Hi - I could use assistance with authenticating these items. Thanks!

Item: Coach Vintage COURT BAG Shoulder crossbody messenger bag 9870
Listing: 151040652088
Seller: brodav18
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151040652088?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: VINTAGE COACH NY RARE USA Musette Messenger crossbody shoulder briefcase
Listing: 171037468741
Seller: nviolet
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171037468741?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: COACH vintage Bonnie Cashin Boho leather Briefcase Attache bag tote purse NYC
Listing: 380636100568
Seller: auctiongrove
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380636100568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: COACH 'Morgan Briefcase' # 1473-323 ~ Brass-British Tan~NICELY DISTRESSED!!
Listing: 350790389749
Seller: azuremerekat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350790389749?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
#10,102
Hyacinth said:
Interesting. That style was made in the early 1980s, but the creed and serial number are for a bag from about ten years later. The style was called a Pony Express Pouch, style 9670, and I think it may have been one of the dozen or two older and vintage styles that Coach remade in limited numbers for their 50th Anniversary celebration in 1991. The original style was probably discontinued around 1983.

I don't have a 1991 catalog showing it and have never seen photos of it as a re-issue, but here's Coach's pic from a 1982 catalog, the measurements are close enough to be a match.
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Thank you Hyacinth, I appreciate your help.
 
#10,103
coach943 said:
Hi - I could use assistance with authenticating these items. Thanks!

Item: Coach Vintage COURT BAG Shoulder crossbody messenger bag 9870
Listing: 151040652088
Seller: brodav18
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151040652088?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: VINTAGE COACH NY RARE USA Musette Messenger crossbody shoulder briefcase
Listing: 171037468741
Seller: nviolet
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171037468741?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: COACH vintage Bonnie Cashin Boho leather Briefcase Attache bag tote purse NYC
Listing: 380636100568
Seller: auctiongrove
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380636100568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: COACH 'Morgan Briefcase' # 1473-323 ~ Brass-British Tan~NICELY DISTRESSED!!
Listing: 350790389749
Seller: azuremerekat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350790389749?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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1- genuine

2- genuine, probably made between the mid-1970s to the early 1980s

3- genuine, but sellers should never advertise a Coach item as "Bonnie Cashin" unless the item was made while she was at Coach and I don't this one was although it may be based on one of her deigns. It's a Marketing Tote style 9665 probably made sometime after she left the company (1975), so late 70s to mid-80s. Most styles listed on Ebay with Cashin in the description have no direct connection with her. Cashin bags usually won't have creeds or serial numbers.

4- genuine Morgan Briefcase, probably early 1990s.
 
#10,104
watermelon32 said:
Item: COACH Authentic BROWN LEATHER LEGACY SHOULDER VINTAGE BAG Beautiful
item #: 151040558676
Seller: pittganj
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Authentic-BROWN-LEATHER-LEGACY-SHOULDER-VINTAGE-BAG-Beautiful-/151040558676?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item232ab80654

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Can you please help me take a look at this bag and see if it's authentic? Thank you!!!
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The Station Bag itself looks genuine but the strap is a later replacement. The rivets at the strap ends and the style of the clips are not what Coach uses.
 
#10,105
QueenLouis said:
Wow thanks! I wasn't even sure there were fake charms/fobs.
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There are a LOT of fake keychains and charms, mostly the metal ones but fake leather styles like this one are out there too. Keychains and wallets are faked even more than purses. Having keychain purchases authenticated here is always a good idea.
 
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#10,107
Hyacinth said:
1- genuine

2- genuine, probably made between the mid-1970s to the early 1980s

3- genuine, but sellers should never advertise a Coach item as "Bonnie Cashin" unless the item was made while she was at Coach and I don't this one was although it may be based on one of her deigns. It's a Marketing Tote style 9665 probably made sometime after she left the company (1975), so late 70s to mid-80s. Most styles listed on Ebay with Cashin in the description have no direct connection with her. Cashin bags usually won't have creeds or serial numbers.

4- genuine Morgan Briefcase, probably early 1990s.
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Thank you for the quick and very helpful response!
 
#10,108
ingeniouskha said:
Please help authenticate this wallet. Thank you so much.
Item: Coach Bleecker Checkbook Wallet
Seller: It's mine.
Comments: Any help is greatly appreciated.

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I've read the posts at the other forum and done some searching. All the other examples of that style - 41537 - listed at Ebay show brass grommets around the buckle holes. And from what I remember, Coach didn't start making Checkbook wallets with extra credit card slots in the bottom half until several years ago, this style from 2008(?) shouldn't have them.

In fact a quick Google of "Coach wallet 41537" has a site showing your wallet very near the top of the Google page, with the extra CC slots and without the correct grommets around the buckle holes. the site says "Our bags are cheaper than retail, this is simply because we source them direct from overseas where the currency and selection is better." That translates to "Our stuff is cheaper because we buy fakes from China". There's also an identical fake to yours at the "i" site - and the items shown with the wallet PROVE it's fake - with the same incorrect details as the one you asked about. And it's supposedly NWT and being sold for $46. Yeah, right.

Sorry, everything I'm finding points to it being fake
 
#10,110
Hyacinth said:
The Station Bag itself looks genuine but the strap is a later replacement. The rivets at the strap ends and the style of the clips are not what Coach uses.
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Thank you Hyacinth! I think I would like the original strap. I found a few more Coach station bags on ebay. What do you think? :)

item: COACH style 5130 Station Bag purse in British Tan cowhide leather, made in 1998
Listing: 261211677307
Seller: sekula
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-style-5130-Station-Bag-purse-in-British-Tan-cowhide-leather-made-in-1998-/261211677307?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3cd16de27b


item: Coach British Tan Glove Tanned Cowhide 5130 Station Shoulder Bag
Listing: 121106725348
Seller: amravilor
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-British-Tan-Glove-Tanned-Cowhide-5130-Station-Shoulder-Bag-/121106725348?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c3285f9e4

Thanks for the help!
 
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