The one with the elephant? Yep, I hope you managed to get all the adhesive off. I can't believe the things some people do to nice purses!
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The one with the elephant? Yep, I hope you managed to get all the adhesive off. I can't believe the things some people do to nice purses!
Not only that but under the Product details regarding this purse she has under Made in: Unknown. Really?? When the creed states quite clearly that it was made in Italy. To me that shows a lack of caring or understanding.
Wow, you guys rock! Just made my search a little easier. I wish sellers would list the style number so I don't have to wade through thousands of listings. That being said some of the best deals I've ever gotten were listings described as "Black Coach Purse" or "Old Coach Bag"
I think 4243 is in my sights. Thanks.
Wow, you guys rock! Just made my search a little easier. I wish sellers would list the style number so I don't have to wade through thousands of listings. That being said some of the best deals I've ever gotten were listings described as "Black Coach Purse" or "Old Coach Bag"
I think 4243 is in my sights. Thanks.
That's the thing. You can find great bargains in poorly listed items but you have to wade brought so much to get there.
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I don't care HOW big a seller she is or how much Ebay likes her - she does NOT take the proper care in authenticating her Coach items. She lists My Poupette as authenticator - not only has My Poupette really destroyed their once-good reputation in the last few years - read the threads here at tPF like this one:
http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-foru...om-432735.html
but they have NO real experience authenticating Coach! The bag is genuine but the seller needs to take Coach authentications a LOT more seriously.
Exactly! Like one or two other sellers I could name, they think because they're Ebay's Special Snowflakes or have their names splashed over various (and usually clueless) media, they're above the rules. And if they get a few Negs, they just get buried within a few weeks or months and no one notices. It's a variartion on the Leona Helmsley Rule that "Only the Little People pay taxes" - "only the Little Sellers have to to follow the rules."
I don't care HOW big a seller she is or how much Ebay likes her - she does NOT take the proper care in authenticating her Coach items. She lists My Poupette as authenticator - not only has My Poupette really destroyed their once-good reputation in the last few years - read the threads here at tPF like this one:
http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-foru...om-432735.html
but they have NO real experience authenticating Coach! The bag is genuine but the seller needs to take Coach authentications a LOT more seriously.
Exactly! Like one or two other sellers I could name, they think because they're Ebay's Special Snowflakes or have their names splashed over various (and usually clueless) media, they're above the rules. And if they get a few Negs, they just get buried within a few weeks or months and no one notices. It's a variartion on the Leona Helmsley Rule that "Only the Little People pay taxes" - "only the Little Sellers have to to follow the rules."
Hi to all!
I am a vintage seller and acquired two Coach items today. Have not dealt with Coach bags and really appreciate your expertise in possibly authenticating. I have done some research, but want to know what your thoughts are. Much appreciate any wisdom you have! http://www.flickr.com/photos/50162977@N03/sets/72157636163137756
I am a vintage seller and acquired two Coach items today. Have not dealt with Coach bags and really appreciate your expertise in possibly authenticating. I have done some research, but want to know what your thoughts are. Much appreciate any wisdom you have! http://www.flickr.com/photos/50162977@N03/sets/72157636163137756
Both are genuine but we'd need measurements and more photos if you want them identified.
The darker is 13" x 9.5" x 3"
The lighter 13" x 7.5" x 2 1/2"
Neither have hang tags present.
What pictures would be beneficial?
Thank you so much, Hyacinth!
How about if I psot photos of what I think they are and you can tell me if the bags match the photos and description? If I make a mistake, someone please correct me:
If both have similar details other than measurements:
Top - the darker one, serial number 817-2910 - style # 9430, Slim Satchel Large, from the middle 1980s
Bottom - Style 9425, Slim Satchel Compact, middle 1970s thru early 1980s. Coach called it a Handle Clutch in the 1970s.
The page is from a 1983 Coach catalog.
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Link http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281179081093
Sorry I'm mobile as usual. ..
Hi - I just purchased three bag lot on ebay and this blue one does not look right to me.
Please help. If you can't read the creed (it was hard to get inside the bag to photo it) but it is not blurry, that is just the angle making it look that way - it is D8J-9022. (It says made in the United States).
Looking at pics of other bags in this style and the metal foot rests are different, and the strap is thicker than usual. What do you girls think?
Please help. If you can't read the creed (it was hard to get inside the bag to photo it) but it is not blurry, that is just the angle making it look that way - it is D8J-9022. (It says made in the United States).
Looking at pics of other bags in this style and the metal foot rests are different, and the strap is thicker than usual. What do you girls think?
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It's a genuine Metropolitan Flap Bag from 1998 - I think. See ETA below
ETA - OH BOTHER. Ignore my ramblings, I'm sleep-deprived. Back in a few... Fore some reason I had The M plant code stuck in my head. Back to the drawing board.
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