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elle13ad4u said:
Hi is this Coach bag authentic? Please help! Thanks for your help in advance!
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Hyacinth said:
When asking if a Coach is authentic from now on, please use the "Authenticate This Coach" thread in the Coach Shopping subforum. Thanks!

This one is a genuine Legacy Cotton Signature Shoulder Tote from 2006.
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Note that style 7473 is another authentic exception to the "centered/matching" rule. One side of the bag has a center seam with perfectly centered and matched signature pattern. The other side (back) of the bag was not matched.
 
#3,393
Hello,

I am new to this forum posting, but have just browsed a bit before. I just purchased a Coach bag from someone on Ebay. They said it was authentic and that all their bags are purchased from department stores, coach stores or coach outlet. I also felt I did my research pretty well on what is a fake. I consider myself to be excellent in attention to detail. I just received the bag, and I had no doubt it was real. Maybe, I've lost my mind, I don't know. This is actually my first Coach bag.

I have seen this similar bag on Ebay and a few other sites, and from my understanding there was an additional adjustable 16-18 inch strap included. It was not included with this bag I purchased. However; I thought I would call Coach in regarding replacement straps. The rep asked for the serial number and I tell her. She tells me its not coming up in the system. I am freaking out now. Does it mean this is a fake????

The inside tag says No: H0894-12918. Coach Hamptons Signature Pleated Shoulder Bag. I received a Coach Care card and also it had the tags which says Coach Factory. Maybe I'm stupid, but is this a fake or how do I know? I guess pics would help but I haven't had the chance to take any. I have got to find out if this is real or fake so I can get my money back. I am not able to go to a Coach store either. PLEASE help! :(
 
#3,394
pursegirl10 said:
Hello,

I am new to this forum posting, but have just browsed a bit before. I just purchased a Coach bag from someone on Ebay. They said it was authentic and that all their bags are purchased from department stores, coach stores or coach outlet. I also felt I did my research pretty well on what is a fake. I consider myself to be excellent in attention to detail. I just received the bag, and I had no doubt it was real. Maybe, I've lost my mind, I don't know. This is actually my first Coach bag.

I have seen this similar bag on Ebay and a few other sites, and from my understanding there was an additional adjustable 16-18 inch strap included. It was not included with this bag I purchased. However; I thought I would call Coach in regarding replacement straps. The rep asked for the serial number and I tell her. She tells me its not coming up in the system. I am freaking out now. Does it mean this is a fake????

The inside tag says No: H0894-12918. Coach Hamptons Signature Pleated Shoulder Bag. I received a Coach Care card and also it had the tags which says Coach Factory. Maybe I'm stupid, but is this a fake or how do I know? I guess pics would help but I haven't had the chance to take any. I have got to find out if this is real or fake so I can get my money back. I am not able to go to a Coach store either. PLEASE help! :(
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Don't freak out, lots of people have gotten misinformation from Coach customer service and from sales reps at Coach stores. You need to post the item in the Authentication thread here at The Purse Forum (it's on the Coach Shopping page). The first post in the thread gives the format for requesting authentication.

Pictures are necessary because anything can be faked, including tags! But you can easily post the link to the completed ebay auction so the experts can take a look at the auction pics. They may be able to give an opinion on authenticity just from the auction pics. If not, they will let you know if they need more photos. If you can't find the link for the auction, use the item number and they should be able to find it. Good luck!
 
#3,396
pursegirl10 said:
Hello,

I am new to this forum posting, but have just browsed a bit before. I just purchased a Coach bag from someone on Ebay. They said it was authentic and that all their bags are purchased from department stores, coach stores or coach outlet. I also felt I did my research pretty well on what is a fake. I consider myself to be excellent in attention to detail. I just received the bag, and I had no doubt it was real. Maybe, I've lost my mind, I don't know. This is actually my first Coach bag.

I have seen this similar bag on Ebay and a few other sites, and from my understanding there was an additional adjustable 16-18 inch strap included. It was not included with this bag I purchased. However; I thought I would call Coach in regarding replacement straps. The rep asked for the serial number and I tell her. She tells me its not coming up in the system. I am freaking out now. Does it mean this is a fake????

The inside tag says No: H0894-12918. Coach Hamptons Signature Pleated Shoulder Bag. I received a Coach Care card and also it had the tags which says Coach Factory. Maybe I'm stupid, but is this a fake or how do I know? I guess pics would help but I haven't had the chance to take any. I have got to find out if this is real or fake so I can get my money back. I am not able to go to a Coach store either. PLEASE help! :(
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I see that your bag was authenticated, nice buy! I don't believe that a long strap came with that style originally but you can often find replacement straps for sale on ebay or bonz if you want to add a long strap. Several TPFers have bought straps from Silver-Coach and said that they were pleased with the transaction:
http://stores.ebay.com/SCECKERT-SILVER-COACH?_trksid=p4340.l2563

You can also check out the local thrift store and see if you find a older beat up bag at a cheap price with a removable strap that you can clean and condition. I would advise you not to remove the current shoulder strap because it will hurt the value of the bag and the Kristin hardware is so pretty!
 
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katev said:
I see that your bag was authenticated, nice buy! I don't believe that a long strap came with that style originally but you can often find replacement straps for sale on ebay or bonz if you want to add a long strap. Several TPFers have bought straps from Silver-Coach and said that they were pleased with the transaction:
http://stores.ebay.com/SCECKERT-SILVER-COACH?_trksid=p4340.l2563

You can also check out the local thrift store and see if you find a older beat up bag at a cheap price with a removable strap that you can clean and condition. I would advise you not to remove the current shoulder strap because it will hurt the value of the bag and the Kristin hardware is so pretty!
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Thanks, yeah it was a nice buy. :smile1:The buyer also reassured me that she purchased it at her local Coach Outlet, and after looking into the bag some more, I am no longer worried about it not being authentic.

I'm getting more used to the strap now, and its not that big of a deal. Definitely would never remove the strap. :) I still may look into an additional strap though, because it would be nice if the strap was a little longer at times. Not sure why Coach didn't allow an extra adjustment on it. I did see the Coach replacement strap offered by Ebayer Silver-Coach. I may purchase one of those at some point, but not liking the price at all. A thrift store is an option too. Anyways thanks for the help.
 
#3,398
pursegirl10 said:
Thanks, yeah it was a nice buy. :smile1:The buyer also reassured me that she purchased it at her local Coach Outlet, and after looking into the bag some more, I am no longer worried about it not being authentic.

I'm getting more used to the strap now, and its not that big of a deal. Definitely would never remove the strap. :) I still may look into an additional strap though, because it would be nice if the strap was a little longer at times. Not sure why Coach didn't allow an extra adjustment on it. I did see the Coach replacement strap offered by Ebayer Silver-Coach. I may purchase one of those at some point, but not liking the price at all. A thrift store is an option too. Anyways thanks for the help.
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I notice that Silver-Coach also offers "strap extenders." I don't know if that would work for you, and of course it is an added expense. Here's the link:
http://stores.ebay.com/SCECKERT-SILVER-COACH/_i.html?_nkw=extender&_sid=14491045
 
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katev said:
I notice that Silver-Coach also offers "strap extenders." I don't know if that would work for you, and of course it is an added expense. Here's the link:
http://stores.ebay.com/SCECKERT-SILVER-COACH/_i.html?_nkw=extender&_sid=14491045
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Oh, btw, if I did decide to get one of these, I'm not sure which one would go with my bag the best. I know as far as shade it would be the "bright" brass. There's a 3.5 long extender that is apparently thicker, but then's there a 2.5 long one that is thinner.
 
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pursegirl10 said:
Oh, btw, if I did decide to get one of these, I'm not sure which one would go with my bag the best. I know as far as shade it would be the "bright" brass. There's a 3.5 long extender that is apparently thicker, but then's there a 2.5 long one that is thinner.
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Hmm, you could contact the vendor and show him/her the auction pics of your bag and ask for advice.
 
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