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#8,266
Hyacinth said:
Fake. The colors may be the right shades, but most of them are too dark, especially the yellow and brown charm. On the purple charm the darker shade looks almost brown. But the biggest problem is the size of the links - NONE of them are the right size, all the main links are too thin, the links attaching the charms to the main chain are too large and the top link of the chain isn't wide enough.

The positions of the blue and green charms seem to have changed between the website photo and the final production version, but ALL the charms on the fake are in the wrong place except for the blue one. Also if you compare the shape and proportions of the front flap and buckle on the pink charm there are very small differences.

Here are pics of the actual #1744 keychain from 2 different sources, there are some slight color differences from the different types of lighting but nothing as drastic as the colors on the fake.:
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The stamps on the back are wrong too, notice the difference in the fonts. Real on top, fake below. The fake has a plain generic font instead of Coach's trademarked design.
 

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#8,267
bigal said:
Holy crap! That was a great price! They probably thought it was fake. Good for you!
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Yeah, I don't know whazuuup with GW's pricing department...For a while they had a gal who was real sharp and knew how to do online research...and still marked bags reasonably (like my Chanel double flap and a cute little LV mini denim bag). But I haven't seen her around for a while...I have no clue how this one slipped through for so cheap, but I'm not complaining :)

Hyacinth said:
The lining looks pink in the photos - I have a Satchel in Mushroom and the lining is a bit more peach-y but maybe they tweaked the colors a bit, mine was made in a different year. I love that Mushroom color, it's a great neutral that you can use all year round. :tup:

And I'm amazed at what you paid for it. We need to start arranging some tPF Shopping junkets down to your GW stores!
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It really IS peach-y...shooting pics outdoors is always somewhat of a gamble color-wise :) Pack your bags and come on down...I'd love a tPF purse-shopping adventure!
 
#8,269
Hyacinth said:
Fake. The colors may be the right shades, but most of them are too dark, especially the yellow and brown charm. On the purple charm the darker shade looks almost brown. But the biggest problem is the size of the links - NONE of them are the right size, all the main links are too thin, the links attaching the charms to the main chain are too large and the top link of the chain isn't wide enough.

The positions of the blue and green charms seem to have changed between the website photo and the final production version, but ALL the charms on the fake are in the wrong place except for the blue one. Also if you compare the shape and proportions of the front flap and buckle on the pink charm there are very small differences.

Here are pics of the actual #1744 keychain from 2 different sources, there are some slight color differences from the different types of lighting but nothing as drastic as the colors on the fake. (More pics in the next post)
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Thank you. I couldn't find pictures of the actual item (authentic) in my own records and wanted confirmation that it was fake before reporting.
 
#8,271
whateve said:
We were in Florida and I really wanted to go to Joodlz's stores but when we saw how far out of the way it was, it seemed really ridiculous to spend that much on gas vs. what we would have saved on purses! Plus I figured that Joodlz would get to the bargains first and there wouldn't be anything left!
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LOL...true, I don't leave many behind..but I did defer to my sister and let her snag a few bargains...watch for the Station bag she got cheap (under $20) yesterday :)
 
#8,272
Hyacinth said:
Good point - we'd have to neutralize her somehow. Maybe we could lure her north with a free plane ticket, and then keep her in a locked warehouse there while we head south and go shopping at her GWs. We'll stock the warehouse with plenty of food, water and an assortment of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Cary Grant movies. And her choice of chocolates, of course. She'll be very happy, and we'll find some great deals on purses. :D
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whateve said:
Sounds like a plan! :graucho:
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Throw in some Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas and I'm THERE...oh, and I like dark chocolate. I can't thank you enough for the giggles over this...it's been a tough couple of days around here. Hugs to all :)
 
#8,273
BeenBurned said:
Coach keychain
Ebay item - 131324015611
Seller mydogkeen
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-metal...pt=US_Women_s_Accessories&hash=item1e938573fb

I'm looking for another opinion on this one, either confirmation or comment:

1. Charm colors are correct, not usually seen on fakes.
2. Hangtag missing - it happens
3. Color placement isn't correct as per stock photo of 1744

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I have one of those...my colors are different, but matched a Japanese catalog pic. I can't paste a link because it's in a different computer, but posts were from December 2013 starting on page 580.
 

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#8,274
Could someone please authenticate this Coach bag?
Found at GW for my sis...I already have a twin lol! (And I bought a bag too, just don't have time to post today).
Approx. 9"w x 10"h x 2"d Strap drop 20"
1996 Station bag #5130, yes?
As always, thanks in advance!
 

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#8,276
whateve said:
We were in Florida and I really wanted to go to Joodlz's stores but when we saw how far out of the way it was, it seemed really ridiculous to spend that much on gas vs. what we would have saved on purses! Plus I figured that Joodlz would get to the bargains first and there wouldn't be anything left!
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Hyacinth said:
Good point - we'd have to neutralize her somehow. Maybe we could lure her north with a free plane ticket, and then keep her in a locked warehouse there while we head south and go shopping at her GWs. We'll stock the warehouse with plenty of food, water and an assortment of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Cary Grant movies. And her choice of chocolates, of course. She'll be very happy, and we'll find some great deals on purses. :D
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JOODLZ said:
Throw in some Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas and I'm THERE...oh, and I like dark chocolate. I can't thank you enough for the giggles over this...it's been a tough couple of days around here. Hugs to all :)
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You're on! The movies are ordered and there's a shipment on its way from Lindt - hope that's ok? I ordered Dark and Extra Dark Truffles, plus all the Excellence bars and anything else I could find with dark chocolate including Orange, Mint, Coffee and Raspberry truffles (the Raspberry bag might be a few pieces short ;) ). There will be a few surprises in there too - hope you like Almond Bark!

Enjoy! :D
 
#8,278
Hyacinth said:
You're on! The movies are ordered and there's a shipment on its way from Lindt - hope that's ok? I ordered Dark and Extra Dark Truffles, plus all the Excellence bars and anything else I could find with dark chocolate including Orange, Mint, Coffee and Raspberry truffles (the Raspberry bag might be a few pieces short ;) ). There will be a few surprises in there too - hope you like Almond Bark!

Enjoy! :D
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Don't make it too enticing! I might end up staying with Joodlz.
 
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