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[Vlad]

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[Hyacinth]

Good Morning
Just wondering if this is authentic, thanks.
COACH RARE Sonoma black leather cosmetic makeup slim bag pouch
272555358002
cubs0821
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272555358002?ul_noapp=true
Didn’t think these small leather goods had creed patchs.
Is there an “R” plant?

I've seen a few scattered R codes from the mid-90s that don't seem to have any other problems, and they have the same serial font as this one. R may be a temporary plant or a "floater" that was used for various US plants before the code was assigned to Thailand a few years later. Even though this one has the wrong creed wording for a Sonoma, it still may be genuine. The Sonoma items were at the end of their run so maybe the last few were just stamped with whatever Coach had available at the time especially if it was made at a temporary plant. The Fall 1997 catalog DOES show that exact style 4981 Sonoma Mini Cosmetic Case as "New" and it doesn't seem like the kind of thing the fakes makers would bother with.

I probably wouldn't take a chance on buying it, but it should not be reported either.

 

[Sonoma]

I've seen a few scattered R codes from the mid-90s that don't seem to have any other problems, and they have the same serial font as this one. R may be a temporary plant or a "floater" that was used for various US plants before the code was assigned to Thailand a few years later. Even though this one has the wrong creed wording for a Sonoma, it still may be genuine. The Sonoma items were at the end of their run so maybe the last few were just stamped with whatever Coach had avaialable at the time. The Fall 1997 catalog DOES show that exact style 4981 Sonoma Mini Cosmetic Case as "New" and it doesn't seem like the kind of thing the fakes makers would bother with.

I probably wouldn't take a chance on buying it, but I don't think it should be reported either.

Wow, such interesting history, thanks so much Hyacinth!
(I have a 4970 Skinny Case from I think 1995 that is very close in size but has no creed, so was curious about this one.)
But will definitely pass on it.

 

[kiyakaboom]

Please authenticate the following bags:

Vintage Coach Black Leather Cross Body Bag
Seller information
jandjsdiscounts
eBay item number:
222401453634

Vintage Coach Black Leather Cross Body Handbag
Seller information
mmeringue
eBay item number:
162389195034
Thanks alot.

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate the following bags:

Vintage Coach Black Leather Cross Body Bag
Seller information
jandjsdiscounts
eBay item number:
222401453634

Vintage Coach Black Leather Cross Body Handbag
Seller information
mmeringue
eBay item number:
162389195034
Thanks alot.

The second one looks like a genuine Pocket Purse 9755 from the mid 1980s.

The first one also seems genuine but since I can't identify the style because of poor quality creed photos and lack of any measurements, I'm just going to say "probably genuine". I'd like to at least be able to read the "Made In ... " line but can't even do that. There shouldn't be any reason why a seller can't take measurements, "medium" as a size doesn't tell me anything. Who doesn't even have a ruler or tape measure in their home?

 

[kiyakaboom]

Thanks for all your great help Hyacinth, that Creed picture above was sent to me after the original post.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thanks for all your great help Hyacinth, that Creed picture above was sent to me after the original post.

Thanks for the extra photo, at least I can read the "Made in U.S.A." line. So I believe it's genuine but still can't identify it.

 

[goodhurt]

Looks okay to me, but I wouldn't mind another set of eyes on my latest Goodwill buy, a Companion Zip. Measures about 11x7x4 inches, strap is 36 inches.

This is the only bag I have with "Made in the U.S.A." vs "Made in the United States." Anyone have info on the difference? Thanks guys!

 

[whateve]

View attachment 3604958 View attachment 3604965 View attachment 3604966 Looks okay to me, but I wouldn't mind another set of eyes on my latest Goodwill buy, a Companion Zip. Measures about 11x7x4 inches, strap is 36 inches.

This is the only bag I have with "Made in the U.S.A." vs "Made in the United States." Anyone have info on the difference? Thanks guys!

Ooh, you got anchors! It's authentic. I don't know the difference between Made in U.S.A (note there is no "the") and Made in the United States. I suspect they are from different plants.

 

[goodhurt]

Ooh, you got anchors! It's authentic. I don't know the difference between Made in U.S.A (note there is no "the") and Made in the United States. I suspect they are from different plants.

Thanks Whateve! I think I have another bag with anchors but can't recall which one right now...a sign that I have too many?

 

[SEWDimples]

Good Evening Authenticators,

Item: Vintage COACH 843 Black Leather Shoulder Bag Made in New York USA
Listing number: 282356127435
Seller: melytins
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282356127435?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item: Coach Handbag Vintage Red
Listing number: 222406741582
Seller: vincentrock651
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/222406741582?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Comments: Please authenticate these Coach bags. TIA

 

[whateve]

Good Evening Authenticators,

Item: Vintage COACH 843 Black Leather Shoulder Bag Made in New York USA
Listing number: 282356127435
Seller: melytins
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282356127435?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item: Coach Handbag Vintage Red
Listing number: 222406741582
Seller: vincentrock651
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/222406741582?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Comments: Please authenticate these Coach bags. TIA

Both look good.

 

[Catbird9]

Please authenticate
Seller: sheris_handbags
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/351981608857?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comment: I've never seen a creed with this wording.

 

[kiyakaboom]

Please authenticate the following bags:
Coach Penny Pocket Black Leather Shoulder Bag Purse Crossbody Vintage USA #9755
Seller information
retrojunknstuff
eBay item number:
322419057575
Coach Vintage Black Leather Penny dinky legacy Crossbody Shoulder Bag Purse 9755
Seller information
jodis904
eBay item number:
262843359581
Are these probably ok since they have the same last 4 numbers? Thanks for all your help!!

 

[SEWDimples]

Both look good.

Thanks whateve for you time and expertise.

 

[Hyacinth]

Please authenticate the following bags:
Coach Penny Pocket Black Leather Shoulder Bag Purse Crossbody Vintage USA #9755
Seller information
retrojunknstuff
eBay item number:
322419057575
Coach Vintage Black Leather Penny dinky legacy Crossbody Shoulder Bag Purse 9755
Seller information
jodis904
eBay item number:
262843359581
Are these probably ok since they have the same last 4 numbers? Thanks for all your help!!

First - having "the right numbers" doesn't prove ANYTHING. Why wouldn't most fakes makers have enough common sense to copy a "correct" serial number? A serial number or part of a number or what the seller claims the serial or style number is can never prove that any Coach is genuine, although it can sometimes prove it's fake. That's why we always need photos.

If you are able to Copy & Paste the actual links to the listings in your posts, we'd appreciate it, see Post #1 of this thread.

Style number 9755 indicates a Pocket Purse, not any of the other style names the first seller has listed. The first one is genuine, made in 1996. The second seller didn't manage to get the name right at all but at least got the right style number, this one was probably made in the middle 1980s and is also genuine.