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#4,501
Originally Posted by fuzzymummy
Sorry first link should be http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261262693786


fuzzymummy said:
I just received this one today. The purse itself is in pretty good condition but the grommets on the strap are silver colored. It is very difficult to tell from the pics in the listing. When I look closely at the grommets a couple of them look like they may have been brass plated but it has worn off. The grommet that has the buckle through it has the most brass on it. The buckles say solid brass. Does this mean that the purse may be counterfeit or was Coach using brass plating as a cost saving measure or to lower the weight of the purse? Thanks.
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whateve said:
If the buckles say solid brass and yet it is only brass plated, that is not something Coach would do. IMO, any bag from the 90's that has buckles that say solid brass is counterfeit, since the buckles are obviously not solid brass. I don't like the look of that creed either. Compare it to this listing, made just one month later. I have a bag, different style, from one month earlier, and the font on mine, matches this listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...946?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4d10c45c5a
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fuzzymummy said:
I was looking at that listing. I think I will return it since the seller will do refunds. It'll have to wait for a couple of days. My dad fell (he just turned 92) and I have to go see him. Thanks.
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I'd like to chime in with advice regarding seller lee6rlr.

Although the seller's return policy allows you to return for any reason, I'd recommend you tell the seller that the bag is counterfeit and cannot be relisted upon return.

Clearly lee6rlr doesn't do her due diligence as far as authenticating her items prior to listing them. (It makes me wonder whether this is the reason for having private listings.) You might want to refer her here!

She ALSO sold this fake Coach bag with an invalid serial number/prefix:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTA...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 

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#4,504
Two.time.bags said:
Item: vintage Coach top handle kisslock

Seller: UFC.vintageclothing-2009

Item number: 171109948752

Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171109948752?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Comment: would love to know if this is authentic and if so when was it made. Curious about the serial number which appears to be stuck on
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Authentic watermelon tote from the late 70's or early 80's. Coach used the glued on serial numbers for awhile during that era.
 
#4,505
Two.time.bags said:
Item: vintage Coach Sonoma 4945 nubuck purse

Seller: 8thoneder

Item number: 130962847664

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Vinta...C-/130962847664?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

Comment: I have never seen this style before. Are they common and is it a good price? Is it authentic and if so am I correct in that it was made in 1995? Thanks for your time.
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Authentic. Yes, it was made in 1995. I don't think the style is extremely rare, but in that color and nubuck, it is pretty rare. I'm not exactly sure what color it is. If it is grape, then that is an excellent price IMO.
 
#4,506
fuzzymummy said:
I just received this one today. The purse itself is in pretty good condition but the grommets on the strap are silver colored. It is very difficult to tell from the pics in the listing. When I look closely at the grommets a couple of them look like they may have been brass plated but it has worn off. The grommet that has the buckle through it has the most brass on it. The buckles say solid brass. Does this mean that the purse may be counterfeit or was Coach using brass plating as a cost saving measure or to lower the weight of the purse? Thanks.
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I can accept brass plating wearing off grommets, but the Solid Brass on the buckle is a bigger problem.

I've seen a few other similar serial number fonts with C plant codes so you can't really use it for authentication either way without more evidence.
 
#4,509
Item: VINTAGE Coach Green Leather Bag Purse Cross body Bag Shoulder Bag MADE IN USA
Listing number: couldn't find the number for this one?!
Seller: rising8
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/32118961491...trkparms=gh1g=I321189614913.N1.S2.M169.R3.TR5
Comments: I have bought 2 vintage coach purses after confirming their authenticity here! Thank you people so much!!! This might be my 3rd one, and seems genuine to me... Thanks again:)
 
#4,510
Another one. Home sick today so I think I'll be finding a few! I've been bitten by the Vintage
Coach bug! I'll have to get in quick to accommodate the time difference as it's only 9:30am here. Thanks so much for your time and expertise.

Item: vintage Coach double kisslock

Seller: shop*at*2tymingthreads

Item number:141044375802

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141044375802?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Comment: I love the double kisslocks. Is this authentic? If so when was it made? It looks like its been re-dyed or touched up?
 
#4,511
yaoliphy said:
Item: VINTAGE Coach Green Leather Bag Purse Cross body Bag Shoulder Bag MADE IN USA
Listing number: couldn't find the number for this one?!
Seller: rising8
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/32118961491...trkparms=gh1g=I321189614913.N1.S2.M169.R3.TR5
Comments: I have bought 2 vintage coach purses after confirming their authenticity here! Thank you people so much!!! This might be my 3rd one, and seems genuine to me... Thanks again:)
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I was considering this one too. Lovely color, but it doesn't appear to have the hang tag. After having it authenticated you might want to check with the seller.
 
#4,512
Two.time.bags said:
I was considering this one too. Lovely color, but it doesn't appear to have the hang tag. After having it authenticated you might want to check with the seller.
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good point! I didn't even notice the hang tag before:( fortunately I'm not the highest bidder now... I think I will wait for next one!

I like the cute green color too:) Thanks for your reminder!
 
#4,515
Two.time.bags said:
Item: vintage Cashin courier

Listing number: 400429266300

Seller: mrharley747

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Vinta...300?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item5d3b71b57c

Comment: your views on this would be appreciated re: authenticity, age, rarity etc
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I've never heard this called a courier. It's an authentic saddle pouch. They aren't particularly rare, but you don't see them all that often. As usual, the seller is wrong about the age. It is a decade younger than described, made in the mid 70's to mid 80's. The burgundy is a lovely color.
 
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