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Lilacgal said:
Hi, Please Authenticate:
1. I'm in love with this style, and would like to know if genuine -
Item: Vintage Coach New York City Courier Pouch - Tan - Purse - Bonnie Cashin - Bag
Listing No: 161055113537
Seller: ralphieralph
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/16105511353...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649#ht_3943wt_1400

2. Item: Mint Green Leather Shoulder Crossbody Tote Purse Handbag
Listing: 251296595310
Seller: ljcollections
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/25129659531...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649#ht_13772wt_1400

3. I placed a bid on this bag, forgot about it with no hopes of winning, and unexpectedly won as well. I paid, then it hit me - I don't know if it is authentic. Sorry for the lapse, my mind has been working on reverse gear. Please help.
Item: COACH Saddle Bag Crescent Cranberry Red Leather Purse 9988
listing: 171065127628
Seller: yellofinch
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Saddl...zeSSBJc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_337wt_1400

4. One more -
Item: BROWN LEATHER COACH PURSE
listing: 151070802524
Seller: jlkrbyarm203
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151070802524?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_25wt_1400

Thank You for taking the time.
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I don't think #2 is a Coach bag. The others appear authentic.
 
#1,953
katev said:
Item: Scarf Print Weekend Demi 10104 (China 2006)
Seller: Savers $2
Comments: The bag is filthy and it's missing 2 hangtags. I don't know if it can be rehabbed but I figured that for $2 it was worth a try. Please give an opinion about authenticity. I'm pretty sure that it is genuine but I don't want to waste time trying to save it if it is a fake! Thanks in advance!
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Soilove will be your new best friend for this bag...works wonders on Coach fabrics!
 
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Item: Coach Small Leather Bag with Chain Motif Print
Listing number: 271230592235
Seller: teebabette
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271230592235?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Comments: I haven't seen this pattern before (but then again, I don't get out much!) Is this authentic, and if so, about how old (new?) is it?

And on another topic: Has Coach starting using 6-digit style numbers? If so, when did this start, and is it on all new styles, or just some?

Thanks so much!
 
#1,955
Tenny said:
Item: Coach Small Leather Bag with Chain Motif Print
Listing number: 271230592235
Seller: teebabette
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271230592235?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Comments: I haven't seen this pattern before (but then again, I don't get out much!) Is this authentic, and if so, about how old (new?) is it?

And on another topic: Has Coach starting using 6-digit style numbers? If so, when did this start, and is it on all new styles, or just some?

Thanks so much!
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I've seen that design before although I'm not sure if that specific item is genuine. Wait for more opinions.

And Coach has been using 6-digit serial numbers for years - at least since the mid-2000s when they added the "F" in front of style numbers of items made for the Factory Stores, as well as "P" behind the number for Pilot bags. Recently they started using other letters after the number as internal company codes that seem to show which retailer or sales venue the item was made for.

There's a list of some of the code digits and what they may mean at the main Coach forum:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...coach-product-grades-and-markings-738785.html
 
#1,956
Hyacinth said:
I've seen that design before although I'm not sure if that specific item is genuine. Wait for more opinions.

And Coach has been using 6-digit serial numbers for years - at least since the mid-2000s when they added the "F" in front of style numbers of items made for the Factory Stores, as well as "P" behind the number for Pilot bags. Recently they started using other letters after the number as internal company codes that seem to show which retailer or sales venue the item was made for.

There's a list of some of the code digits and what they may mean at the main Coach forum:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...coach-product-grades-and-markings-738785.html
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Thanks, Hyacinth. It's not a design I've seen before.

Re: the 6-digit style numbers
Sorry, I was not very specific. I meant 6 numbers. I recently read something that said Coach is using style numbers in the 100,000's, which I interpreted as meaning 6-digit style numbers. I've actually seen a couple on eBay, but I didn't know if they were authentic or not. They both had 2013 date codes.

Thanks again!
 
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#1,959
Canderson22 said:
Item: Listed as "Coach Python Purse"
Listing number: 251296310384
Seller: 111208pm
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/coach-pytho...861&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=251296310384&

Comments: Is this real? I think it's the Chelsea satchel but a google search for this style number, 11008, brings up a variety of fakes.

Thanks!
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It looks authentic. It is a Chelsea satchel. It is embossed leather, not real python.

Here is a thread about it. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-snakeskin-700763.html
This thread is from 2011, yet the ebay link in there still shows an active listing! Has this seller kept the same listing up for 2 years?
 
#1,961
whateve said:
It looks authentic. It is a Chelsea satchel. It is embossed leather, not real python.

Here is a thread about it. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-snakeskin-700763.html
This thread is from 2011, yet the ebay link in there still shows an active listing! Has this seller kept the same listing up for 2 years?
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Thanks! Not sure the bag is right for me but it was interesting enough to investigate. Wow it's crazy that item is still actively listed after 2 years!
 
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Originally Posted by Canderson22 Item: Listed as "Coach Python Purse"
Listing number: 251296310384
Seller: 111208pm
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/coach-python...51296310384%26

Comments: Is this real? I think it's the Chelsea satchel but a google search for this style number, 11008, brings up a variety of fakes.

Thanks!

whateve said:
It looks authentic. It is a Chelsea satchel. It is embossed leather, not real python.

Here is a thread about it. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-snakeskin-700763.html
This thread is from 2011, yet the ebay link in there still shows an active listing! Has this seller kept the same listing up for 2 years?
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I agree that the bag looks fine.
 
#1,963
Canderson22 said:
Thanks! Not sure the bag is right for me but it was interesting enough to investigate. Wow it's crazy that item is still actively listed after 2 years!
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It's probably still up because the $600 price is ridiculous. The current listing is BIN for $175. Why would someone pay $600 when they can get it for 25% of that?
 
#1,964
Canderson22 said:
Thanks! Not sure the bag is right for me but it was interesting enough to investigate. Wow it's crazy that item is still actively listed after 2 years!
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You're welcome! It is probably smaller than you are used to. I have the non-python version in green.

BeenBurned said:
It's probably still up because the $600 price is ridiculous. The current listing is BIN for $175. Why would someone pay $600 when they can get it for 25% of that?
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It retailed for $1000 and this one is new with tags. It is a pretty rare style.

This seller has a fortune tied up in inventory!
 
#1,965
Tenny said:
Thanks, Hyacinth. It's not a design I've seen before.

Re: the 6-digit style numbers
Sorry, I was not very specific. I meant 6 numbers. I recently read something that said Coach is using style numbers in the 100,000's, which I interpreted as meaning 6-digit style numbers. I've actually seen a couple on eBay, but I didn't know if they were authentic or not. They both had 2013 date codes.

Thanks again!
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So far I haven't seen any all-number 6 digit codes. I don't see whay they would even need to since they're only as far as around 25,000 for handbags, and all the other lines seem to have at least 10,000 more available numbers before they start running low, except for jewelry which is already up to almost 97,000.

Of course it's taken Coach only 7 years to go from 10,001 to over 25,000 in handbag style numbers so at this rate they may be needing to add more digits some time in the next decade.

If you see any 6-digit all number codes, please post the items here.
 
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