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BeenBurned said:
Like Poshmark, Etsy is AWFUL about responding to reports and removing listings of fakes. And in my experience, very few sellers on Etsy end their listings when told that an item is fake.
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Since so many people don’t know what to look for, my concern is that someone will buy it for the colour & then not be able to get a refund afterwards. If she was serious about authenticating it like she told me, she’d remove the listings while she verified authenticity, not leave them active for sale. I guess that proves she has no intention of doing anything...
 
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Coachaddict4020 said:
Since so many people don’t know what to look for, my concern is that someone will buy it for the colour & then not be able to get a refund afterwards. If she was serious about authenticating it like she told me, she’d remove the listings while she verified authenticity, not leave them active for sale. I guess that proves she has no intention of doing anything...
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*Someone else* contacted the seller and although she still insists it's genuine but will "get an appraisal," she still did not end the listing. Instead, she lamented that "To shame someone who is just trying to get by (a small business during a pandemic) is extremely wrong and disheartening."

As @Coachaddict4020 said, if EmotionalbaggageTO (on Etsy) was honest, she'd end the listing. What I find wrong and disheartening is leaving a $166 listing up and running even after being told (by more than one person) that it's not even a "close" fake.
 
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Coachaddict4020 said:
*sigh* Im very disappointed to see emotionalbaggageTO doesn’t care that her bag is a fake & also has it listed in on Etsy.

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Hey~ Shop owner at emotional baggage here..



This thread was sent to me and I feel very hurt. To see this withought me having a chance to defend myself or make this right and instead bashed online is very upsetting.



I struggle with anxiety and depression and this store has given me so much purpose and happiness. Reading these comments.. was very hard for me.



I do not have a business of selling counterfeit items and am a super small online store. So sometimes small things fall through the cracks. However I did list on both my sites in the title that it is awaiting authentication. I did believe it to be real and am going to have it appraised in person by my local consigner first thing tomorrow as I had planned.



Should my sources reveal it is a fake I’ll be pricing it accordingly.

It’s still an amazing bag! I am also fairly new to the business of selling vintage online and still have some learning to do when it comes to designer goods.



I know that the purpose of this site is to educate people on product.. however I feel more bullied than educated on this. I had hoped that this site would be more helpful than hurtful.



I lost my job recently and am struggling to get by. I’ve put a lot of work into my online store and it means a lot to me, so I hope you can all be kind and help me to make this right.
 
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emotionalbaggagevintage said:
Hey~ Shop owner at emotional baggage here..



This thread was sent to me and I feel very hurt. To see this withought me having a chance to defend myself or make this right and instead bashed online is very upsetting.



I struggle with anxiety and depression and this store has given me so much purpose and happiness. Reading these comments.. was very hard for me.



I do not have a business of selling counterfeit items and am a super small online store. So sometimes small things fall through the cracks. However I did list on both my sites in the title that it is awaiting authentication. I did believe it to be real and am going to have it appraised in person by my local consigner first thing tomorrow as I had planned.



Should my sources reveal it is a fake I’ll be pricing it accordingly.

It’s still an amazing bag! I am also fairly new to the business of selling vintage online and still have some learning to do when it comes to designer goods.



I know that the purpose of this site is to educate people on product.. however I feel more bullied than educated on this. I had hoped that this site would be more helpful than hurtful.



I lost my job recently and am struggling to get by. I’ve put a lot of work into my online store and it means a lot to me, so I hope you can all be kind and help me to make this right.
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No one bashed you, you only put “waiting to be authenticated” now that multiple people have called you out. The authenticators can list every single reason your bag is a fake & you still won’t believe it. You trust a consignment shop that most likely has no experience authenticating vintage coach bags over the experts here, one of whom has already confirmed your bag to be a fake.

I don’t understand how you can take the comments here & call them bullying. No one is calling you any names or being rude. We were discussing the fact that you refused to remove the listing when it was brought to your attention that it’s a fake.

The members here take fakes very seriously because we don’t wanna see people get burned. Your bag is a fake, that is fact. We’re trying to be proactive about making sure no one gets stuck with it. I see that my previous comment was removed... I have NEVER been rude to anyone on this forum, I don’t appreciate being falsely accused of bullying.

ETA: when you say “Should my sources reveal it is a fake I’ll be pricing it accordingly. It’s still an amazing bag!”- it doesn’t matter. Selling counterfeit items is illegal.
 
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Coachaddict4020 said:
*sigh* Im very disappointed to see emotionalbaggageTO doesn’t care that her bag is a fake & also has it listed in on Etsy.

Please report away:

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewellery, and more… lots more.
www.etsy.com www.etsy.com
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BeenBurned said:
Like Poshmark, Etsy is AWFUL about responding to reports and removing listings of fakes. And in my experience, very few sellers on Etsy end their listings when told that an item is fake.
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emotionalbaggagevintage said:
Hey~ Shop owner at emotional baggage here..



This thread was sent to me and I feel very hurt. To see this withought me having a chance to defend myself or make this right and instead bashed online is very upsetting.



I struggle with anxiety and depression and this store has given me so much purpose and happiness. Reading these comments.. was very hard for me.



I do not have a business of selling counterfeit items and am a super small online store. So sometimes small things fall through the cracks. However I did list on both my sites in the title that it is awaiting authentication. I did believe it to be real and am going to have it appraised in person by my local consigner first thing tomorrow as I had planned.



Should my sources reveal it is a fake I’ll be pricing it accordingly.

It’s still an amazing bag! I am also fairly new to the business of selling vintage online and still have some learning to do when it comes to designer goods.



I know that the purpose of this site is to educate people on product.. however I feel more bullied than educated on this. I had hoped that this site would be more helpful than hurtful.



I lost my job recently and am struggling to get by. I’ve put a lot of work into my online store and it means a lot to me, so I hope you can all be kind and help me to make this right.
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Since I'm also one of the long-term and experienced approved authenticators here, I'll throw in my opinion as well.

Not only is it illegal in the US to sell counterfeits that violate another company's protected copyrights snd trademarks, it's a Federal offense and a violation of the Lanham Anti-Counterfeiting Act. Doesn't matter who sold it or what disclaimers they OR YOU claimed or posted or how much you sell it for, it's a felony. Period. That applies to the shop, person or site where you bought it as well. It's the bag itself that violates Coach's protected trademark, regardless of whether or not a seller admits that it's fake. It can't be sold or traded anywhere in the US, and should NEVER be donated or someone else will end up getting screwed.

As for the fake, without even looking at what the other experts have pointed out, even the genuine versions of the styles it's trying to copy would never have been made in the 1960s and especially not in that color. Wherever you got that "1960s" date information is completely wrong. ALL the details of the inside stamp are wrong and invalid including the production codes and even the fonts used in the stamping. That particular font has only been found in fake Coaches. That number and letter combination would never be found in a genuine Coach, the style number doesn't come close to matching the bag, and in a genuine Coach which this is definitely NOT, the date code would be from 1997, not the 1960s.

As for trying to shame you for listing a fake, I would think you'd be more ashamed to KNOWINGLY sell a fake and cheat your buyer even after being told by multiple experts that the bag was counterfeit. It doesn't matter what your consigner says unless they're the ones who actually sold it to you in the first place, in which case they owe you not only a full refund but a fervent apology. They also should return the fake to whoever consigned it, or destroy it if the consigner doesn't want it back. Whoever you bought it from owes you a refund.
 
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FYI emotionalbaggagevintage: It's also illegal to sell counterfeit items in Canada.

In fact, here's an online Q&A along with a link for anyone to anonymously report sellers with counterfeit goods:

Is it illegal to sell counterfeit products in Canada?
The sale and production of counterfeit goods is a crime. If you have information regarding the sale or production of counterfeit merchandise, please use one of the methods outlined below to contact a Crime Stoppers program – your anonymity is guaranteed. The sale and production of counterfeit goods is a crime.

Report a Fake! | The Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN)

In my own defense, this was the message you received from me, certainly NOT rude and NOT bullying. IMO, it's just informative and in fact, gives you the benefit of the doubt (sent 19 hours ago):

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And although it's been 11 hours since you politely responded, the listing is still up and running! That's where I have a problem!

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Be very careful who "appraises" this item because unless they really know the items they're "appraising," they might give you incorrect information.
 
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BeenBurned said:
I expect that this listing will be removed fairly quickly but I'm posting here in case anyone needs a giggle.

This is what the offspring looks like when Chanel and Coach mate:

seller shelsan7

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Authentic Coach- Chanel Handbag Key Chain- Very Rare | eBay

Authentic Coach- Chanel Handbag Key Chain- Very Rare. Condition is "Pre-owned". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail Padded Flat Rate Envelope.
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LOL! This one is back!

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Coach Keychain- Very Rare | eBay

Coach Keychain- Very Rare. Condition is "Pre-owned". Shipped with USPS First Class.
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BeenBurned said:
seller peachgreen2020

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Coach Old Shoulder Bag One Handle Globe Leather J8Y-9052 Black Women 'S | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Coach Old Shoulder Bag One Handle Globe Leather J8Y-9052 Black Women 'S at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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This bag is back! It took nearly a week for it to be removed a month ago. and it's back again.
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Vintage Coach Bag Mini Bucket Bag in Orange Leather Coach - Etsy

Vintage Coach mini bucket bag in soft, supple, orange tan leather. It very good condition. The leather has some color loss and wear. The interior has some pen marks. It has the original Coach hang-tag. Made in the United States. Dimensions: Bag height: 7.5 Bag length: 9.5 Duffle circumference: 6
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BeenBurned said:
Boy, Japan seems to have cornered the market when it comes to Korean fakes!

seller onepiece0811 (227)
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OMG! Same fake bag with same pictures from another Japanese seller.

Seller dtjk2034
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Coach 303-05 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Coach 303-05 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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