AUTHENTICATE this COACH

[whateve]

Here's Coach's picture of the Metropolis #9022, the turnlock seems ok. The keyring and snap are missing but there's what looks like a small hole to the left of the creed stamp where the snap could have been mounted. Maybe the keyring tabs tended to come loose after a while, especially if there was just one small pin holding it to the pocket. Without a good clear photo of the part of the pocket to the left of the creed I'd be really cautious about bidding though. The hole looks too low compared the the genuine ones.

I'm not saying it's real, for some reason the creeds on those always look fake to me. The one in this post from October is probably ok.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-818914-425.html#post25478936

Thank you. It doesn't help when the seller has poor pictures and errors in the description.

 

[thecollector629]

Just wanted to mention that it is a policy violation to sell "just the tags" on eBay.

They (like dust bags) fall under eBay's Prohibited Accessories restriction, which includes:

Accessories or packaging without the accompanying product. Examples include:
Dust bags
Plastic tags (including a tag with a serial number)
Ribbons
Tissue paper

The policy is here: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-accessories.html

I am very aware of the rule, I got one of my Brighton signature canvas sunglass cases pulled for that years ago,
which was ridiculous because it was an item that Brighton sold separately, NOT something that came with sunglasses. It was a "stand alone" item, and retailed for about $34 .

I think it's a silly ebay rule - people should be allowed to sell anything THEY OWN,
as long as it's not illegal or unsanitary,etc.
I am more concerned with the abundance of counterfeit handbags and accessories.

I personally don't ever sell hang tags, sleepers etc but at the same time
I sure would not bother to report a seller for selling that type of stuff - if they want to risk it
that's their business - they are not hurting anyone.

 

[Beccabaglady]

Hmmm, check out the turquoise one...

Item: Lot of 4 Coach purses
Item #: 251419814937
Seller:http://www.ebay.com/usr/believer682010
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-4-co...937?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a89c9ec19

 

[Tenny]

I am very aware of the rule, I got one of my Brighton signature canvas sunglass cases pulled for that years ago,
which was ridiculous because it was an item that Brighton sold separately, NOT something that came with sunglasses. It was a "stand alone" item, and retailed for about $34 .

I think it's a silly ebay rule - people should be allowed to sell anything THEY OWN,
as long as it's not illegal or unsanitary,etc.
I am more concerned with the abundance of counterfeit handbags and accessories.

I personally don't ever sell hang tags, sleepers etc but at the same time
I sure would not bother to report a seller for selling that type of stuff - if they want to risk it
that's their business - they are not hurting anyone.

Oh, I hear you, and I don't disagree.

It's not as if a "real" hang tag on a fake bag is going to fool anyone who knows anything about authenticity (which is, apparently, the reason eBay uses for not allowing them to be sold.) eBay has its odd quirks (to put it mildly.) If they spent less time worrying about hang tags & dust bags and more time removing actual counterfeits, we'd all be a lot better off.

I have a theory about that, of course (as in, what don't I have a theory about?) I figure that if they can count small stuff like hang tags & dust bags in their "number of counterfeits removed," they look as if they're actually doing something to tackle the counterfeits problem. Even if (just to pull a number out of the air) 85 out of every 100 Coach "removed items" are hang tags and/or dust bags, they can still say, "Look, we removed 100 Coach items under our anti-counterfeits program!" That does make it sound as if they're making progress.

Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I don't disagree with you at all. I was just posting that info about "the rules" because it might be of some help to a seller who doesn't know. It's hard enough to keep a clean record as a seller without getting slammed for dumb stuff like not knowing you can't sell a hang tag.

eBay is not my favorite company, by any means. I stopped selling there a few years ago (after a long stretch, with feedback numbers in the thousands) because I thought things had gotten too bad to make the effort worthwhile. Ha! It's way worse now, and I give sincere credit to any honest seller who can continue to fight the fight and not go absolutely crazy. I know that I myself just don't have it in me to put up with all of eBay's nonsense.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello Ladies,

Can you please Authenticate these items please.

Item: Coach Leather Accordian Zip Around Wallet
Item No: 251416881456
Seller: erica074
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251416881456?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


Item: Coach Khaki / Gold Bleecker Flower Floral Applique Tote F16276
Item No: 281240109610
Seller: ambitiousornot
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281240109610?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Item: Coach Wallet
Item No: 151204312893
Seller: elle-darko
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151204312893?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thanking you in advance

The bag looks genuine. I can't help with the wallets, sorry.

The last wallet with the horse and carriage fabric looks fine to me. I'm not familiar with the other one.

I agree that the bag is authentic, the second wallet (listing #3) is probably okay but I wouldn't recommend the wallet in listing #1. The pictures aren't adequate for authentication and the seller doesn't have enough history for me to feel comfortable recommend the listing.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hmmm, check out the turquoise one...

Item: Lot of 4 Coach purses
Item #: 251419814937
Seller:http://www.ebay.com/usr/believer682010
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-4-co...937?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3a89c9ec19

I don't recommend believer682010. That listing was already reported and removed twice, once after being posted here:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...-coach-fakes-here-824098-29.html#post25511743

There were two previous fakes in August 2013 and a subsequent one in December.

Yes, that turquoise bag is fake.

 

[WHITE3402]

Please give us your opinion of these bag. An Individual who we do not know is wanting to sell these and she says the were all purchased at legitimate stores. My wife has other Coach purses that we know are authentic but we can't seen to find much about these and we are not confident enough to make a decision on our own. If it is authentic, one of the bags has been terribly abused and this causes us concern. My wife will tell you she doesn't abuse her bags but she is not real gentle with them either and she has a couple of Coach bags she has used regularly for quite some time and they show hardly any ware at all Thank you for you help and an excellent forum
Mark and Nikki

ok here are some pics of the first bag I will send pictures of the other two bags when I get to hi speed wiff it is extremely slow here. again thanks for your help.

 

[WHITE3402]

here is picture of the entire bag. I'm not quite sure why it didn't come through the first time

 

[thecollector629]

Oh, I hear you, and I don't disagree.

It's not as if a "real" hang tag on a fake bag is going to fool anyone who knows anything about authenticity (which is, apparently, the reason eBay uses for not allowing them to be sold.) eBay has its odd quirks (to put it mildly.) If they spent less time worrying about hang tags & dust bags and more time removing actual counterfeits, we'd all be a lot better off.

I have a theory about that, of course (as in, what don't I have a theory about?) I figure that if they can count small stuff like hang tags & dust bags in their "number of counterfeits removed," they look as if they're actually doing something to tackle the counterfeits problem. Even if (just to pull a number out of the air) 85 out of every 100 Coach "removed items" are hang tags and/or dust bags, they can still say, "Look, we removed 100 Coach items under our anti-counterfeits program!" That does make it sound as if they're making progress.

Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I don't disagree with you at all. I was just posting that info about "the rules" because it might be of some help to a seller who doesn't know. It's hard enough to keep a clean record as a seller without getting slammed for dumb stuff like not knowing you can't sell a hang tag.

eBay is not my favorite company, by any means. I stopped selling there a few years ago (after a long stretch, with feedback numbers in the thousands) because I thought things had gotten too bad to make the effort worthwhile. Ha! It's way worse now, and I give sincere credit to any honest seller who can continue to fight the fight and not go absolutely crazy. I know that I myself just don't have it in me to put up with all of eBay's nonsense.

"It's hard enough to keep a clean record as a seller without getting slammed for dumb stuff like not knowing you can't sell a hang tag."
YOU SAID IT WELL!

 

[BeenBurned]

Please give us your opinion of these bag. An Individual who we do not know is wanting to sell these and she says the were all purchased at legitimate stores. My wife has other Coach purses that we know are authentic but we can't seen to find much about these and we are not confident enough to make a decision on our own. If it is authentic, one of the bags has been terribly abused and this causes us concern. My wife will tell you she doesn't abuse her bags but she is not real gentle with them either and she has a couple of Coach bags she has used regularly for quite some time and they show hardly any ware at all Thank you for you help and an excellent forum
Mark and Nikki

ok here are some pics of the first bag I will send pictures of the other two bags when I get to hi speed wiff it is extremely slow here. again thanks for your help.

here is picture of the entire bag. I'm not quite sure why it didn't come through the first time

The bag is authentic. It's a MFF (made for factory) style.

I just want to warn you that for someone who's not real gentle with bags, this fabric might not be ideal for her. Fabric bags tend to fray on edges and corners.

 

[WHITE3402]

The bag is authentic. It's a MFF (made for factory) style.

I just want to warn you that for someone who's not real gentle with bags, this fabric might not be ideal for her. Fabric bags tend to fray on edges and corners.

Thank you for such a quick response. and indeed that's very good advise. I think we will give that one to my Mother n law. I am slowly but surely uploading the pictures of the other two purses

 

[thecollector629]

Good morning!
Finally decided to part with this awesome bag...
It measures about 12.5" x 7.5" x 3.5".
(I added the brass tone hang tag of course)
I am 99% sure it is authentic but would like that affirmed (right word?).
Would the color be "sage"?
AND if anyone knows anything about it like name or style number , year of issue, etc.
Thanks!!

 

[JOODLZ]

Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
Bought at Goodwill today...I seem to be having a "red" streak!
Approx. 8.5”w x 7”h x 4”d Handles 5.5” to bag top. Detachable strap drop 23” to rings
Is this a 1998 Bleeker Convertible Zip? or what"
Any info is always appreciated...thanks in advance!

 

[JOODLZ]

Could someone please authenticate this MFF Coach Key Ring Wallet?
Also from Goodwill.
Approx. 4.75”w x 3.25”h x 1”d closed...4.75”w x 6.5”h open
Has outlet dot on fabric tag as well as outlet bullseye...
Does it have a name, age, serial number...all info is appreciated...Thanks!

 

[Zuggy]

Item: NEW COACH POPPY KALEIDOSCOPE POCKET HOBO PURSE # 14740
Listing number: 271361600914
Seller: mahmoodnawal
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271361600914


Comments: This came today. I don't know what the hell I was thinking buying this. I'm nearly 100% certain it's crap. Kids...Please DON'T wash down 1/2 Ambien with the last 2 sips in your martini glass. Consider this your only warning!