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Hello,
I have been trying to find out more information about a purse I purchased. I’m struggling a little because it’s black and the creed tag is also black. Making this very challenging to read to begin with. At any rate, I have gone to a few places to try to read about Coach and they all say that it has to have the signature “C” to be authentic. Clearly, this does not have those. So, according to those websites and articles, this would not be authentic. However, I have seen quite a few Coach purses that do not have the signature “C” on them.
Also, none of those websites and articles helped me figure out anything about this purse. I am hoping someone here will be able to help me, please.


I don't know where you're finding sites that are putting out such bad information! Not only does a Coach NOT have to have Signature Cs, but probably less than one percent of Coach's all-leather styles even have Signature Cs. That's a pattern used on fabrics, not leather, except for a few rare Embossed leather styles. And on top of that, probably half the Signature C "Coach" bags you see on the street are probably fakes. Wherever you found that - excuse the language - BS, don't EVER go back there!

Yours is genuine, made in 2007. I don't have a name for it since it was made for the Factory Outlet stores and those styles didn't have any public websites back then but it looks like something from their Hamptons line. There are more than 2 dozen currently listed on Ebay but none seems to still have the original price tag with the official name.

At least 95 percent of the so-called "information" you find about Coach by searching on the internet is either partly or completely wrong. If you need answers and not bull-poop, come here first.
 
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I don't know where you're finding sites that are putting out such bad information! Not only does a Coach NOT have to have Signature Cs, but probably less than one percent of Coach's all-leather styles even have Signature Cs. That's a pattern used on fabrics, not leather, except for a few rare Embossed leather styles. And on top of that, probably half the Signature C "Coach" bags you see on the street are probably fakes. Wherever you found that - excuse the language - BS, don't EVER go back there!

Yours is genuine, made in 2007. I don't have a name for it since it was made for the Factory Outlet stores and those styles didn't have any public websites back then but it looks like something from their Hamptons line.

At least 95 percent of the so-called "information" you find about Coach by searching on the internet is either partly or completely wrong. If you need answers and not bull-poop, come here first.

Thank you so much! You are super awesome! Btw, Hyacinth is my favorite on Keeping Up Appearances! I wish I could still watch that show.
I will definitely come here first for Coach information from now on!
I appreciate your quick response and your entertaining explanation!
 

I’m curious about what this is? Wondering why it went for so much at auction.
This is a case where Entrupy was lucky and got the authentication right. It's a Mail Pouch and in the following post, Hyacinth posted the catalog page.
 
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This is a case where Entrupy was lucky and got the authentication right. It's a Mail Pouch and in the following post, Hyacinth posted the catalog page.
Thank you!
 
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I’m curious about what this is? Wondering why it went for so much at auction.
In the past four years I have been browsing listings, that is only the second time I have seen a listing online for that style. I don’t think they were produced for long. Did you see it was offered at GW a few weeks ago and the winning bid was $401??
 
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Hi everyone

Before I head off for help with authentication, please can anyone ID this battered and bruised lady for me?

Her creed is faint so I have brushed some Urban Decay on it. Original sale link attached (she is considerably rougher than I was led to believe from the original listing images).


TYIA

Zoe xx

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In the past four years I have been browsing listings, that is only the second time I have seen a listing online for that style. I don’t think they were produced for long. Did you see it was offered at GW a few weeks ago and the winning bid was $401??
I did! I was wondering why the bid was so high on it! Good to know what makes it special :smile: I hadn't seen the style before and didn't know what I was looking at.
 
Hi everyone

Before I head off for help with authentication, please can anyone ID this battered and bruised lady for me?

Her creed is faint so I have brushed some Urban Decay on it. Original sale link attached (she is considerably rougher than I was led to believe from the original listing images).


TYIA

Zoe xx

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I can authenticate it right now. It's genuine and made in the early 1990s. I believe it's a Delancey Drawstring from the Lightweight line,style 4122. If you're going to rehab it, check with Whateve or the other experts at the Rehab and Rescue club, the lightweights' leather was a bit different from the heavier glove-tanned leather used in the "regular" Coaches.

If the measurements in this catalog page match your bag, it's a Delancey. If you're in the UK and don't have a conversion chart or app handy, 10 inches = approx. 25cm, 12 1/2 inches = about 32cm, 6 1/2 inches = 16cm, and 42 inches = 105cm.

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I don't know where you're finding sites that are putting out such bad information! Not only does a Coach NOT have to have Signature Cs, but probably less than one percent of Coach's all-leather styles even have Signature Cs. That's a pattern used on fabrics, not leather, except for a few rare Embossed leather styles. And on top of that, probably half the Signature C "Coach" bags you see on the street are probably fakes. Wherever you found that - excuse the language - BS, don't EVER go back there!

Yours is genuine, made in 2007. I don't have a name for it since it was made for the Factory Outlet stores and those styles didn't have any public websites back then but it looks like something from their Hamptons line. There are more than 2 dozen currently listed on Ebay but none seems to still have the original price tag with the official name.

At least 95 percent of the so-called "information" you find about Coach by searching on the internet is either partly or completely wrong. If you need answers and not bull-poop, come here first.
@Hyacinth Thank you so much! I’m so glad that all your guidance is paying off. I do want to rehab her, but she has some terrible ink spots. I will post separate pics on the rehab pages and seek support from @whateve and others to learn how best to clean her up. Thank you again for your time and wisdom. I will check measurements as well and report back. Zoe xx
 
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I can authenticate it right now. It's genuine and made in the early 1990s. I believe it's a Delancey Drawstring from the Lightweight line,style 4122. If you're going to rehab it, check with Whateve or the other experts at the Rehab and Rescue club, the lightweights' leather was a bit different from the heavier glove-tanned leather used in the "regular" Coaches.

If the measurements in this catalog page match your bag, it's a Delancey. If you're in the UK and don't have a conversion chart or app handy, 10 inches = approx. 25cm, 12 1/2 inches = about 32cm, 6 1/2 inches = 16cm, and 42 inches = 105cm.

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I replied to the wrong piece, so sorry...
I can authenticate it right now. It's genuine and made in the early 1990s. I believe it's a Delancey Drawstring from the Lightweight line,style 4122. If you're going to rehab it, check with Whateve or the other experts at the Rehab and Rescue club, the lightweights' leather was a bit different from the heavier glove-tanned leather used in the "regular" Coaches.

If the measurements in this catalog page match your bag, it's a Delancey. If you're in the UK and don't have a conversion chart or app handy, 10 inches = approx. 25cm, 12 1/2 inches = about 32cm, 6 1/2 inches = 16cm, and 42 inches = 105cm.

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I posted on the wrong piece, sorry...
@Hyacinth Thank you so much! I’m so glad that all your guidance is paying off. I do want to rehab her, but she has some terrible ink spots. I will post separate pics on the rehab pages and seek support from @whateve and others to learn how best to clean her up. Thank you again for your time and wisdom. I will check measurements as well and report back. Zoe xx
 
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