AUTHENTICATE this COACH

[whateve]

The previous listings from 2013bestforyou were removed but this one has been relisted. Obviously, the title (sans "Coach") is intended to help the seller and his listing stay under the radar:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longer-strap-for-shoulder-wear-/200983885975?pt=Wallet&hash=item2ecb92b897

Here's a comparison of tags from style 18643. The side by side shows obvious differences in the font, the text and even the UPC code. (Note that the second half of the UPC code should be different because the colors are different. But the first half should be the same as it indicates Coach.)

The comparison tag is from another listing and I rotated it to get the same angles and more clearly show differences.
Coach wouldn't have misspelled the name of the style of bag!

The really scary thing about this is that if the seller had not shown a close-up picture of the tag, there might not have been anything in the listing to alert us that it is fake. I bet the seller doesn't know what triggered the removal of her listings. She already sold at least two bags with these funny tags before anyone reported her. I wonder if these bags are from the Philippines.

She is also claiming the bag was a gift, as if that protects her from taking responsibility for ensuring authenticity. It is not plausible that she had so many similar bags given to her as gifts.

 

[BeenBurned]

After seeing the listing in the above post I feel I need to ask about this one. Thanks so much for all you do.
Item: Coach Madison Gathered Lindsey
Number:111187559748
Seller:yang54166
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/111187559748?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Comments: None

I think that bag looks good (as do the seller's other listings).

Other opinions are welcome.

The really scary thing about this is that if the seller had not shown a close-up picture of the tag, there might not have been anything in the listing to alert us that it is fake. I bet the seller doesn't know what triggered the removal of her listings. She already sold at least two bags with these funny tags before anyone reported her. I wonder if these bags are from the Philippines.

She is also claiming the bag was a gift, as if that protects her from taking responsibility for ensuring authenticity. It is not plausible that she had so many similar bags given to her as gifts.

The sold listings were removed also. I'd like to think that the buyers who received a notice that the items they purchased were removed, they'll question them and perhaps have them authenticated.

(There's a picture of one of the bags in the completed listings but if you click on it, it is invalid.)

 

[JOODLZ]

Good Morning...could someone please authenticate this Coach Leatherware bag?
Bought yesterday at Salvation Army...30% off sale...yay!
Approx. 7”w x 7.5”h x 2”d Strap drop 21”
Smaller than a Compact Pouch and has dogleash clips on double shoulder strap. Excellent condition...even the hangtag chain is shiny!
Would love to know name, age, style #... I'm clueless on this one!
Based on age would Tabac be a color choice...this one's not as orange as BT...sort of a medium brown (I know it's hard, just thought I'd ask).
Every bit of info is much appreciated...as always, Thanks in advance!

 

[Katherine2020]

I agree that all are fine.

Thanks BB!

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks BB!

You're welcome.

 

[JOODLZ]

Following up on the discussion a few days ago about "bean bag" creeds. Here's mine and a shot of the bottom of the fake "City Bag" it is imprinted it. Authentic City Bags have a center seam. This bag is now being used for scrap leather. Someday there will only be a creed left...and I'll keep it !

Also here's a shot of a glued-in (though stitched) creed that came out of the first "Coach" bag I ever bought...over 10 years ago. I kept the creed and donated the bag!

Anyone who would like to add these to their files is welcome to do so!

 

[farris2]

I think that bag looks good (as do the seller's other listings).

Other opinions are welcome.

The sold listings were removed also. I'd like to think that the buyers who received a notice that the items they purchased were removed, they'll question them and perhaps have them authenticated.

(There's a picture of one of the bags in the completed listings but if you click on it, it is invalid.)

Thank you BB. I really appreciate you!

 

[Jessi319]

Hello! It's been a while since I've had a bag I had questions about. Found this Mahogany City bag at a thrift shop, and at a glance, the faded creed bothered me tho I know that's not a deal breaker... it looked great,everywhere else, but not sure about this time frame/plant code and need to make sure. I have dunked it but didn't want to keep playing with rehabbing til I know. The dimensions are 11W x 8.5H x 4"D and Strap drop about 22". The creed is very hard to capture but it says K2L 9790 made in united states.

sorry about the sideways image shack flip

THANKS so much!!

P.S. EDIT: I just realized that the brass buckle does say solid brass and that's another reason I wonder if it's ok. I know lightweight bags shouldn't say this but wasn't sure about this year model, etc.

 

[kellyhp]

I was wondering what the expert consensus is regarding buying Coach cleaners and conditioner on eBay.
Do people sell fakes? How is someone able to sell hundreds of them? Am I over thinking this?

Examples:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Leather-Cleaner-Leather-Moisturizer-Set-6OZ-ea-bottle-/250910871236?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a6b740ec4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COACH-Leather-Cleaner-or-Moisturizer-U-Choose-FACTORY-SEALED-SHIPS-FREE-/130945856583?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e7cfb3447

TIA.

 

[thecollector629]

Hello Ladies,

Please authenticate the following Coach items:

Item: COACH ~ MAHOGANY BROWN LEATHER NR VTG SADDLE BAG #9988 Made in USA
Item Number: 200981223979
Seller: boristhecat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200981223979?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Item: COACH ~ NAVY BLUE LEATHER Hippie Saddle Flap #9131 X-BODY HANDBAG
Item Number: 200981974521
Seller: boristhecat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200981974521?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Item: COACH 9525 STEWARDESS Black Leather Turn Lock Messenger Crossbody Flap Bag
Item Number: 310783876345
Seller: zooangels
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/310783876345?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thank you!

Hi Lady Edwards....
just wanted to point out to you that the seller is
"boristhekat"
Not
"boristhecat"
Thank you!

 

[thecollector629]

Good afternoon!~
Can I get some valued opinions on this backpack?
Thanks in advance.

 

[thecollector629]

Hi -
I was interested in this (first) auction but was not happy with the strap.
The same seller had a similar bag listed with a different strap, so I am wondering
if the green bag was issued this way or was it altered?

Name: Coach double-sided Bag olive
Ebay Item number: 261316580095
Seller: azuremerekat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/26131658009...l?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=261316580095&_rdc=1

The similar bag is:
Name: Coach double-sided Bag tan
Ebay item number: 261316580086
Seller: azuremerekat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Doubl...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Link:

 

[st.love]

I posted this bag a few days ago but could really use some more opinions, I still do not know why the weave is so thick compared to bags of the same style # and the lining is also a different color than other parchment woven Laila's. The seller will not issue a refund bc she insists it's authentic and I can not resell or wear it unless I feel comfortable about its authenticity.. Does anyone know if this bag EVER came with a bluish-grey lining and a thick single weave??

 

[bunnycat]

If someone has a moment, could you please authenticate a couple of bags?

Many TIA!

Item: Coach Hampton Soho Striped Purse
seller: magnificentmegz
listing:111204099811
link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Hampt...811?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item19e447e6e3

and

item: Coach Denim Handbag
seller: 19bbsg
listing: 251373374586
link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Blue-...586?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a87054c7a

and one last one:

item: Coach Small Signature Bag
seller: SALESMONKEY202
listing:131038418719
link; http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-WOMEN...719?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1e827f971f

 

[BeenBurned]

I posted this bag a few days ago but could really use some more opinions, I still do not know why the weave is so thick compared to bags of the same style # and the lining is also a different color than other parchment woven Laila's. The seller will not issue a refund bc she insists it's authentic and I can not resell or wear it unless I feel comfortable about its authenticity.. Does anyone know if this bag EVER came with a bluish-grey lining and a thick single weave??

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I commented here after saying that I didn't see problems then again, after doing a serious amount of research.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-818914-461.html#post25552799

My post was from over 2 weeks ago and I welcomed other opinions. There weren't any further responses; perhaps no one else can tell you what you want to hear.

I've told you I believe the bag to be authentic and the seller's other Coach listings look fine too.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&nma=true&item=281187743180&si=UHaonW2mEYK2mkCWPIs9MGwfPak%253D&_osacat=169291&orig_cvip=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&LH_Complete=1&_ssn=vintagevixen1215&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xcoach&_nkw=coach&_sacat=169291&_from=R40