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Raven3766 said:
Could you please help authenticate this handbag? Thank you in advance...
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I don't think it's genuine. That J8Y- prefix has been found on dozens if not hundreds of questionable bags along with several other prefixes starting with "J" and they should never be assumed to be genuine. There's one important stitching detail that is different no only from Coach's photos but from all the other style 9303s listed on Ebay except one.
http://www.ebay.com/dsc/Clothing-Sh..._okw=&_fsct=&_nkw=coach+9303&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=

The one other questionable one listed on Ebay not only has the same wrong stitching detail but also has a prefix starting with a J. It may not be possible to prove that they're fake but there's enough of a question mark that it's usually better to give those bags with prefixes staring with J a pass.
 
#365
katev said:
Item: White Bleecker Bucket 9305 (USA 1999, MFSRP = $258)
Seller: Savers $8.50

Comments: I found other colors of the 9305 Bleecker Bucket in the Wayback Machine (June 2000) for $248, but I didn't find this white version for $258. I can't imagine it is fake, especially with the original price tag - but then I remembered a comment from Hyacinth that "anything can be faked!" and so I would greatly appreciate your opinions on authenticity. Thanks!
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This one seems genuine.
 
#366
katev said:
Item: Suede Pocket Satchel 3681 (China 2004, Brass/Biscotti/White)
Seller: Savers $18

Comments: I did some online searching and found pics other pocket satchels but I couldn't find a pic of the brass/biscotti suede/white-trim version. Apparently the brass/biscotti suede/brown-trim pocket satchel 3681 sold for $498 in Feb 2005, but the white-trim version was back-ordered at that time.

I'm pretty sure that this is genuine but I'd appreciate your opinions, both about the bag and the accuracy of my research. Thanks!
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Genuine. I have no information on color availability, I'm assuming yours is coming from the Wayback so I don't see any reason to doubt it.
 
#367
katev said:
Item: Suede Pocket Satchel 3681 (China 2004, Brass/Biscotti/White)
Seller: Savers $18

Comments: I did some online searching and found pics other pocket satchels but I couldn't find a pic of the brass/biscotti suede/white-trim version. Apparently the brass/biscotti suede/brown-trim pocket satchel 3681 sold for $498 in Feb 2005, but the white-trim version was back-ordered at that time.

I'm pretty sure that this is genuine but I'd appreciate your opinions, both about the bag and the accuracy of my research. Thanks!
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Hyacinth said:
Genuine. I have no information on color availability, I'm assuming yours is coming from the Wayback so I don't see any reason to doubt it.
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I agree with Hyacinth. It's authentic.
 
#368
Hyacinth said:
I don't think it's genuine. That J8Y- prefix has been found on dozens if not hundreds of questionable bags along with several other prefixes starting with "J" and they should never be assumed to be genuine. There's one important stitching detail that is different no only from Coach's photos but from all the other style 9303s listed on Ebay except one.
http://www.ebay.com/dsc/Clothing-Sh..._okw=&_fsct=&_nkw=coach+9303&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=

The one other questionable one listed on Ebay not only has the same wrong stitching detail but also has a prefix starting with a J. It may not be possible to prove that they're fake but there's enough of a question mark that it's usually better to give those bags with prefixes staring with J a pass.
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Thank you, I truly appreciate your answer. I questioned it as well, due to the feel of the leather. I just took a chance. Thank you once again.
 
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Hyacinth said:
This one seems genuine.
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Hyacinth said:
Genuine. I have no information on color availability, I'm assuming yours is coming from the Wayback so I don't see any reason to doubt it.
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BeenBurned said:
I agree with Hyacinth. It's authentic.
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Thank you, both. Yes, I found a note on the wayback that the brass/biscotti/white pocket satchel was "currently not available, check your local Coach store" so I figured this must be that missing bag.

I was calling it "beige" or "camel" but biscotti is pretty cool name for a color! Thanks again!
 
#374
katev said:
Thank you, both. Yes, I found a note on the wayback that the brass/biscotti/white pocket satchel was "currently not available, check your local Coach store" so I figured this must be that missing bag.

I was calling it "beige" or "camel" but biscotti is pretty cool name for a color! Thanks again!
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You're welcome.
 
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