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Two.time.bags said:
I bought this Disco Bag a while ago and have just got it out again to rehab. There are a few things that seem off to me so I'd appreciate your views regarding authenticity.

I can't believe how shoddy the sides are. Also the snap has 'MAGNETIC' on it which I haven't seen before on a Coach bag.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/17tdx7xvz20iu21/AAB2OHWmps5dM5o3sWGh57w4a?dl=0

I compared it to this one that is currently listed and it looks very similar in a lot of ways except for the points above.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-AUT...rg=20140602152332&rk=1&rkt=10&sd=121456931871
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I have concerns. The font on the creed and number doesn't match any authentic creeds I have from that plant. Every authentic version I can find of this style was made in Costa Rica, later than yours. The style was introduced for Holiday 1998 so a 1997 production date is possible but somewhat unlikely. All the Costa Rican bags I've seen were made in late 1998.

The stamping on the snap doesn't match any authentic snaps I've seen. I have a picture of a fake snap in my files. I can't read the writing on it, but it appears to have writing in the same places as on yours. The authentic snaps I've seen from this time period, including one I own, have the words "USA PAT and others" along with a number and a symbol. You can see it in the next to last picture of this listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...991?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1e91bcee5f

The shape of the tabs for the strap look uneven and the stitching on them is very sloppy.
 
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whateve said:
I have concerns. The font on the creed and number doesn't match any authentic creeds I have from that plant. Every authentic version I can find of this style was made in Costa Rica, later than yours. The style was introduced for Holiday 1998 so a 1997 production date is possible but somewhat unlikely. All the Costa Rican bags I've seen were made in late 1998.

The stamping on the snap doesn't match any authentic snaps I've seen. I have a picture of a fake snap in my files. I can't read the writing on it, but it appears to have writing in the same places as on yours. The authentic snaps I've seen from this time period, including one I own, have the words "USA PAT and others" along with a number and a symbol. You can see it in the next to last picture of this listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...991?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1e91bcee5f

The shape of the tabs for the strap look uneven and the stitching on them is very sloppy.
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Thanks whateve. The suede inside looks shaggy and it wasn't responding to rehabbing either. I was stupid not to check before shipping. There was no creed shot in the listing. Fortunately I bought it less than 45 days ago. I will contact the seller.
 
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#8,526
maramd said:
:sick:Eeeewww! Sure looks fake to my non expert eyes. Seller says it is trimmed with "sequence" and the color is "pastals." Sheesh.

COACH LARGE PATCHWORK TOTE BAMBOO HANDALS CARRYALL PURSE
Item 221541322765
Seller raymax64
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221541322765?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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frenchieRU said:
Geez--that one isn't Coach in the least. It looks like it's home made!
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It can be reported for "search and browse manipulation" "misusing a brand name" under "listing practices."
 
#8,528
Two.time.bags said:
I bought this Disco Bag a while ago and have just got it out again to rehab. There are a few things that seem off to me so I'd appreciate your views regarding authenticity.

I can't believe how shoddy the sides are. Also the snap has 'MAGNETIC' on it which I haven't seen before on a Coach bag.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/17tdx7xvz20iu21/AAB2OHWmps5dM5o3sWGh57w4a?dl=0

I compared it to this one that is currently listed and it looks very similar in a lot of ways except for the points above.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-AUT...rg=20140602152332&rk=1&rkt=10&sd=121456931871
Click to expand...

whateve said:
I have concerns. The font on the creed and number doesn't match any authentic creeds I have from that plant. Every authentic version I can find of this style was made in Costa Rica, later than yours. The style was introduced for Holiday 1998 so a 1997 production date is possible but somewhat unlikely. All the Costa Rican bags I've seen were made in late 1998.

The stamping on the snap doesn't match any authentic snaps I've seen. I have a picture of a fake snap in my files. I can't read the writing on it, but it appears to have writing in the same places as on yours. The authentic snaps I've seen from this time period, including one I own, have the words "USA PAT and others" along with a number and a symbol. You can see it in the next to last picture of this listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...991?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1e91bcee5f

The shape of the tabs for the strap look uneven and the stitching on them is very sloppy.
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I also see a border around the serial number.
 
#8,529
maramd said:
:sick:Eeeewww! Sure looks fake to my non expert eyes. Seller says it is trimmed with "sequence" and the color is "pastals." Sheesh.

COACH LARGE PATCHWORK TOTE BAMBOO HANDALS CARRYALL PURSE
Item 221541322765
Seller raymax64
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221541322765?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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That's not Coach!


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Two.time.bags said:
Oh dear! That one has been around a while. It comes and goes. Time to go again. Bye bye!
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I knew it looked familiar but it wasn't listed (previously) by this seller ID!
 
#8,530
GOOD AFTERNOON ALL!!
Please check out this Dinky for me
ebay seller: ebshaynan2013
item: Vtg Coach small forest green crossbody messenger
serial Number:0573-907 USA
I dont see any probs, but just about to throw her in the sink..
Thanks again!!!! Enjoy the weekend!!:balloon: Sheri
 
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