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[Hyacinth]

Thanks. I wonder if there has been some adjustments to it like the zipper or something.

Or maybe it's just so old that they covered their butts by using that warning.

 

[TBL2]

Yes, it happened sometimes, especially from plants that weren't "major" Coach plants or where English may not have been the primary language. It's most common in bags from Italy and Costa Rica but we've spotted a few from the H plant recently too.

I think at least one of the Salearea Guides posted at Ebay mention this, or they will the first chance I get to post an addition;

Serial Numbers:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-Serial-Numbers-the-Basic-Facts-/10000000034886433/g.html

Creeds;
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-Creeds-the-Basic-Facts-/10000000030821024/g.html

YKK Zippers:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-and-the-YKK-Zipper-Myth-the-Basic-Facts-/10000000040073710/g.html

Authenticity Guides:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-Authenticity-Guides-Facts-and-Myths-/10000000062607882/g.html

Italy:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Coach-Italy-Guide-Coach-Italian-Made-Bags-/10000000051492233/g.html

Vintage & Classic Leathers:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Authentic-Coach-Vintage-and-Classic-Leather-/10000000062579034/g.html


BTW, I authored and researched these Guides for Salearea and (obviously) recommend them, since I know how much study went into putting all this information together. I've been collecting photos (now totaling over 50,000) plus catalogs and all the text information posted by other experts that could be validated, and it all comes together here. There are a few dates that made need a little tweaking but the basic information is solid. (Now if Ebay would stop messing up the blasted links to the pages...!)

LOL..I have been cramming as much info from that site as I can, but apparently some of it has 'leaked out'. thanks for the info!

 

[thebarberswife]

Just bought this off eBay and seller has return policy. Any authentication help would be appreciated

15960 Madison Leather Sophia
(B4/Mahogany)
Purchased off eBay for $150

 

[dorothygail101]

It's a genuine Court Bag, style number 9870, from around 1992 or 1993.

Yay! Thank you so much!

 

[whateve]

Just bought this off eBay and seller has return policy. Any authentication help would be appreciated

15960 Madison Leather Sophia
(B4/Mahogany)
Purchased off eBay for $150

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It looks good.

 

[thecollector629]

Hi - Can I get an authentication on this Coach "Richie" bag?
TIA!

 

[whateve]

Hi - Can I get an authentication on this Coach "Richie" bag?
TIA!

It looks authentic. It's in great shape!

 

[thecollector629]

it looks authentic. It's in great shape!

thank you!!

 

[whateve]

thank you!!

You're welcome!

 

[Tetondeb]

Hi, please authenticate when you can. This is an Attache #5060 that I sold a gentleman who would like confirmation of its authenticity. TIA

 

[SkipToMyLou]

Hi again! How does this one look? Thank you!!

Item: Prairie?
Number: 200964203505
Seller: flibberdejib
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200964203505?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi, please authenticate when you can. This is an Attache #5060 that I sold a gentleman who would like confirmation of its authenticity. TIA

It's genuine, made in the early to mid-1980s.

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi again! How does this one look? Thank you!!

Item: Prairie?
Number: 200964203505
Seller: flibberdejib
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200964203505?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Genuine, but too early for a Prairie Bag. It was called a Saddlery Bag, style number 9535, and is from the middle 1980s. Here's Coach's catalog description from the Summer 1986 catalog:

 

[SkipToMyLou]

Genuine, but too early for a Prairie Bag. It was called a Saddlery Bag, style number 9535, and is from the middle 1980s. Here's Coach's catalog description from the Summer 1986 catalog:

Thank you!! I always love to see your catalog photos!

 

[whateve]

Thank you!! I always love to see your catalog photos!

Me too!