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UnderTheStars said:
I use PayPal, is that ok?
I don't have a CC
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UnderTheStars said:
I just won it, so I'm wondering before I pay. Thanks!
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Paypal offers buyer protection but a credit card funded payment offers an extra piece of protection.

I think you're fine but if you have questions or concerns once you receive it, you may post them here.

(I saw that Whateve answered at the same time I did and she didn't see any problems with the wallet in the listing either.)
 
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BeenBurned said:
Paypal offers buyer protection but a credit card funded payment offers an extra piece of protection.

I think you're fine but if you have questions or concerns once you receive it, you may post them here.

(I saw that Whateve answered at the same time I did and she didn't see any problems with the wallet in the listing either.)
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Ok, thank you both!
I think it's ok and that style and color are perfect for my growing Coach family. :graucho:
 
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whateve said:
You're welcome! I just got this color in the duffle and it is gorgeous. You got a fantastic price!
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I'm hoping that it's my 2nd authentic wallet. I have another that I'm not sure about (I posted it here :shame: ). I need to stop looking on eBay.
It's usually not a price that I'd pay for a wallet (more of a purse person) but that was perfect in every way to me!
 
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Can you guys please help? I need very detailed information about the two bags listed below. I bought the first one from the same seller as the second. I had an opinion about it and contacted her. She was very nice and we were going to wait until the bag actually got here to finalize it. I then saw the second bag listed and liked it so I thought I would buy it as a good faith gesture to show her that I trusted her. Well... I noticed the same issue with it as the first. I'm not going to say what all I see so that I don't persuade your judgement but would appreciate as much details, specifics, and facts about your decisions as possible. I have included better images of item 1 below.

Item 1: "Watson"
Seller: wisewomancollections
Comment: The strap drop is 9", see photos below
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Coach-Tan-Leather-Shoulder-bag-6x6x2-Excellent-shape-/221301462189?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IOJC%252BYG%252B3sw0VyBTcirtDS%252FNDB4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Item 2: "Bedford Flap"
Seller: wisewomancollections
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Leather-Coach-Shoulder-Bag-B7C-9965-/221304727586?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IOJC%252BYG%252B3sw0VyBTcirtDS%252FNDB4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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Tetondeb said:
Can you guys please help? I need very detailed information about the two bags listed below. I bought the first one from the same seller as the second. I had an opinion about it and contacted her. She was very nice and we were going to wait until the bag actually got here to finalize it. I then saw the second bag listed and liked it so I thought I would buy it as a good faith gesture to show her that I trusted her. Well... I noticed the same issue with it as the first. I'm not going to say what all I see so that I don't persuade your judgement but would appreciate as much details, specifics, and facts about your decisions as possible. I have included better images of item 1 below.

Item 1: "Watson"
Seller: wisewomancollections
Comment: The strap drop is 9", see photos below
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Coach-Tan-Leather-Shoulder-bag-6x6x2-Excellent-shape-/221301462189?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IOJC%252BYG%252B3sw0VyBTcirtDS%252FNDB4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Item 2: "Bedford Flap"
Seller: wisewomancollections
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Leather...3sw0VyBTcirtDS%2FNDB4%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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The first one has a lot of problems, besides just the strap having been drastically shortened or altered, or just not made correctly in the first place. Obviously the serial number is wrong - 9927 isn't a Watson bag style number, a Watson would be 9981, the font of the serial number isn't right for that time period, and a 1994 bag probably wouldn't be stamped Solid Brass. I've looked for other G4D- prefixes and both of the ones I've found have other problems with the bags they're in (both apparent Willises) that make me thing those 2 other bags are fake. It's not a good sign that the third bag with that prefix, the one you have, also has authenticity problems.

Here they are for comparison -
wrong details on turnlock tab, wrong style number and several problems with the serial number including font size:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...207?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4d143b443f

The details of the turnlock tab on this one aren't quite right either but that might just be a minor problem:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


I can't see the back of the turnlock on the one you bought, but is it visible or not? I'm guessing not.

The BIGGEST problem is that the Watson you bought is dated July 1994 but the Watson style wasn't even introduced until the Holiday 1995 season catalog. My opinion on the Watson is that it's fake.


As for the second bag, -9965 is NOT a Bedford Flap and doesn't look anything like that bag, -4164 should be the style number for the Bedford. NO Soho style from the 1990s would ever start with a -99**. The serial number stamping shows a mark in front that shouldn't be there, the inside zipper pull is wrong, and the serial number font is also wrong. Below is a creed from a GENUINE bag with a B7C- prefix. ANOTHER fake.

I suggest avoiding that seller's listings, she's not only NOT having her "Coaches" authenticated but she's not even double-checking the style numbers. And if a style number in a bag doesn't match the bag, don't buy it. Coach did make a few mistakes when stamping style numbers, but I've just seen more in those 2 bags than I've seen in the last six months.
 

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Hyacinth said:
The first one has a lot of problems, besides just the strap having been drastically shortened or altered, or just not made correctly in the first place. Obviously the serial number is wrong - 9927 isn't a Watson bag style number, a Watson would be 9981, the font of the serial number isn't right for that time period, and a 1994 bag probably wouldn't be stamped Solid Brass. I've looked for other G4D- prefixes and both of the ones I've found have other problems with the bags they're in (both apparent Willises) that make me thing those 2 other bags are fake. It's not a good sign that the third bag with that prefix, the one you have, also has authenticity problems.

Here they are for comparison -
wrong details on turnlock tab, wrong style number and several problems with the serial number including font size:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-C...207?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4d143b443f

The details of the turnlock tab on this one aren't quite right either but that might just be a minor problem:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bla...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


I can't see the back of the turnlock on the one you bought, but is it visible or not? I'm guessing not.

The BIGGEST problem is that the Watson you bought is dated July 1994 but the Watson style wasn't even introduced until the Holiday 1995 season catalog. My opinion on the Watson is that it's fake.


As for the second bag, -9965 is NOT a Bedford Flap and doesn't look anything like that bag, -4164 should be the style number for the Bedford. NO Soho style from the 1990s would ever start with a -99**. The serial number stamping shows a mark in front that shouldn't be there, the inside zipper pull is wrong, and the serial number font is also wrong. Below is a creed from a GENUINE bag with a B7C- prefix. ANOTHER fake.

I suggest avoiding that seller's listings, she's not only NOT having her "Coaches" authenticated but she's not even double-checking the style numbers. And if a style number in a bag doesn't match the bag, don't buy it. Coach did make a few mistakes when stamping style numbers, but I've just seen more in those 2 bags than I've seen in the last six months.
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I know. ..I know. .. I bought the first one on a whim and couldn't believe someone would actually have 2 fakes. Live and learn.
 
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