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[Hyacinth]

Bleeker J8Y-9303

The stitching that anchors the handles (4) is rounded unlike the others I've seen that are squared off. Also, the top leather zipper pull has really sloppy stitching with poor quality.

http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/coachadrian01/


Thank you.

I say Fake, there was another fake Bleecker Satchel posted a while back with the same problems, the shape of the rounded stitching at the base of the straps on the top of the bag is a dead giveaway. The leather zipper pull at the top is a mess too, and the seam and details where the base is sewn to the sides of the bag is wrong. Here's a link to a genuine one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-BURGU...936?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3cc11f8068

Also, the leather Bleecker bags weren't even introduced until Fall of 1999, so a bag with a September 1998 date code is already a bit suspicious although just barely possible, and ALL J8*- serial prefixes need to be looked at very carefully. It's a very popular prefix for counterfeiters.

 

[Hyacinth]

Requesting help authenticating this bag, please:

ITEM: 9" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/4", black bag
LISTING: N/A
COMMENT: Creed serial number is 150-9726; made in NYC. I believe this is an older bag but haven't seen this particular hangtag before.

Thanks!

Genuine, looks like an early to mid-80s Dinky Bag.

Please check my post in the Coach Reference Library showing a few older colors on hangtags and you can see the 1980s "Leatherware" tags.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...and-reference-info-158400-3.html#post21068477

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you Hyacinth! Being new to this forum I can already see the great benefits and learning from others too. I did go back to person who listed tote bag and have asked for clear photos. No more bidding if that can't be provided. Not sure if Coach ever made plastic canvas or vinyl or whatever this material is. It looks very cute but who wants to pay $$ for a non-authentic bag?

Coach made quite a few bags in both PVC and coated canvas (the same type of material used in many Louis Vuittons, BTW) that were mostly sold at the outlets. This might be one of them but I can't find any other pics of that style to confirm it.

 

[ArtsyEngineer]

I bought this bag on ebay a few years ago after my research indicated that the lack of creed and serial number only confirmed it was a 1960s Bonnie Cashin era bag. Was I right? I measure the dimensions at 10" wide, 11" deep (to bottom of buckle), 3" thick. Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[Hyacinth]

I bought this bag on ebay a few years ago after my research indicated that the lack of creed and serial number only confirmed it was a 1960s Bonnie Cashin era bag. Was I right? I measure the dimensions at 10" wide, 11" deep (to bottom of buckle), 3" thick. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Possibly Cashin-era but more likely from just a few years later. Maybe DemRam can narrow it down a bit further, early Coaches are almost impossible to pin down to an exact year.

 

[kristyc]

We'll wait until you can post a creed photo but so far it looks ok, contingent on the creed being valid.

Thanks Hyacinth.. Unfortunately whilst waiting for the seller to provide the creed photo, someone else grabbed the bag - I guess it wasn't meant to be!

 

[tantiffany]

Hi, just bought this bag from reseller.
Pls authentic for me TIA

 

[jchoi225]

Hi, could you please authenticate this bag for me? Thank you so much in advance for your help!

Item: NWTD COACH MADISON LEATHER LINDSEY SATCHEL TERRACOTTA $398 18641 3H00061456
Listing number: 230836512232
Seller: hitch--n--post
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230836512...84.m1431.l2648
Comments: It says it's new but with defects...and I can't really spot any defects.

 

[JOODLZ]

Originally Posted by Hyacinth
It looks like a Convertible Clutch but I've never seen one with two seams in the bottom corners instead of a single center seam. Maybe someone else can



I don't think anyone would even notice the side seams unless they were looking for them. Does the center seam show from the inside?

Yes, just like other bags with center seams. Not a great photo, but it shows both the center and one of the side seams. Hope this helps!

 

[adrian01]

I say Fake, there was another fake Bleecker Satchel posted a while back with the same problems, the shape of the rounded stitching at the base of the straps on the top of the bag is a dead giveaway. The leather zipper pull at the top is a mess too, and the seam and details where the base is sewn to the sides of the bag is wrong. Here's a link to a genuine one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-BURGU...936?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3cc11f8068

Also, the leather Bleecker bags weren't even introduced until Fall of 1999, so a bag with a September 1998 date code is already a bit suspicious although just barely possible, and ALL J8*- serial prefixes need to be looked at very carefully. It's a very popular prefix for counterfeiters.

Thank you!! Those were my suspicions so I am learning.

 

[sharbear3]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958572759?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_922

Can anyone authenticate this Coach J04Q-9237?

Thanks!

 

[amiga226]

We don't discuss values - a bag is worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. Please check the first post in this thread, it explains the rules of this particular forum.

Your links aren't working either. I had to Copy just the URL for the photo and paste it into the address bar. It's a good idea to always check your post to make sure the links are working.

You said the pictures were of 2 purses? I'm only seeing one. It's a Chadwick Satchel from around 1993.

EDITED to add - Never mind, I see you changed your post while I was answering.

The tote is a Lafayette Bag from 1995.

Hi Hyacinth! As always you're of a big help to me! Thank you so much! I'm so sorry about the links though. I will post it again even though you already authenticated the items

Here it is: http://s1077.photobucket.com/albums/w466/amiga226/

http://s1077.photobucket.com/albums/w466/amiga226/?action=view&current=DSC09163.jpg

 

[Hyacinth]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958572759?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_922

Can anyone authenticate this Coach J04Q-9237?

Thanks!

I don't know the style name but it looks genuine.

Please use the format requested in post #1 when posting future requests.

 

[Hyacinth]

Yes, just like other bags with center seams. Not a great photo, but it shows both the center and one of the side seams. Hope this helps!

I think what threw me off is that the other poster's photos didn't show the center seam from the inside.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi, just bought this bag from reseller.
Pls authentic for me TIA

Please read Post number one for the correct format when asking for authenticity, and supply photos of the creed patch. If it was from an online auction, please post a link to the listing if one is available. Thanks.