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[whateve]

It's actually called optic signature. Op art is the rounder C's without serifs they started using on the Madison collection reboot.

Coach is often confusing us with names that are too similar to something they've already used.

Thanks. In this case, a little misinformation doesn't bother me a bit.

 

[Cameochi]

Good morning everyone. I need a correct style number for what looks like a vintage 9970 city bag in dark green. However, the dimensions for the 9970 are larger than mine which measures 9.5" x 7" x 2.5". The 9970 is consistently measured at 11" long. Is/was there more than one size City bag or is this something else entirely? Any info is always appreciated.

 

[Hyacinth]

Good morning everyone. I need a correct style number for what looks like a vintage 9970 city bag in dark green. However, the dimensions for the 9970 are larger than mine which measures 9.5" x 7" x 2.5". The 9970 is consistently measured at 11" long. Is/was there more than one size City bag or is this something else entirely? Any info is always appreciated.

No, they never made different sizes of the same style number (9870 is the City Bag, BTW). The City Bag flap on the older versions wasn't so squared either.

It might be a Compartment Bag but we need to see how all the pockets are arranged, and a creed photo would help.

 

[Cameochi]

No, they never made different sizes of the same style number (9870 is the City Bag, BTW). The City Bag flap on the older versions wasn't so squared either.

It might be a Compartment Bag but we need to see how all the pockets are arranged, and a creed photo would help.

Thanks, Hyacinth. I will get some good photos of it when I get home from work and provide the information you need.

 

[mallarythompson]

Ok, this is weird. I bought this bag on Craigslist just from one outside photo. When I got it and brought it home, I found three purses on ebay with the exact same creed number. Thoughts?


Also the hang tag is **huge.** It just seems a little off to me...

 

[whateve]

Ok, this is weird. I bought this bag on Craigslist just from one outside photo. When I got it and brought it home, I found three purses on ebay with the exact same creed number. Thoughts?
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Also the hang tag is **huge.** It just seems a little off to me...

It's a good thing there are others with the exact same creed number. They aren't unique serial numbers. The numbers before the dash indicate the date and place of manufacture so that will vary on bags of the same style, but the numbers after the dash are the style number, and should be identical on all bags of the same style. Coach used larger hangtags on some styles. I don't see any problems with the bag. You are very lucky that you didn't end up with a fake buying based off only one photo.

 

[whateve]

Good morning everyone. I need a correct style number for what looks like a vintage 9970 city bag in dark green. However, the dimensions for the 9970 are larger than mine which measures 9.5" x 7" x 2.5". The 9970 is consistently measured at 11" long. Is/was there more than one size City bag or is this something else entirely? Any info is always appreciated.

The dimensions and the strap style are correct for a compartment bag. The solid color version is style #9850. I don't know the style number for the spectator version.

 

[mallarythompson]

Neat! Thank you! I just really liked the bag and I happened to have that much cash on me at the time. Thank you for looking into it!

 

[BeenBurned]

Ok, this is weird. I bought this bag on Craigslist just from one outside photo. When I got it and brought it home, I found three purses on ebay with the exact same creed number. Thoughts?
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Also the hang tag is **huge.** It just seems a little off to me...

It's a good thing there are others with the exact same creed number. They aren't unique serial numbers. The numbers before the dash indicate the date and place of manufacture so that will vary on bags of the same style, but the numbers after the dash are the style number, and should be identical on all bags of the same style. Coach used larger hangtags on some styles. I don't see any problems with the bag. You are very lucky that you didn't end up with a fake buying based off only one photo.

I'll chime in to confirm that the bag is authentic.

 

[Cameochi]

The dimensions and the strap style are correct for a compartment bag. The solid color version is style #9850. I don't know the style number for the spectator version.

Thank you Whateve and Hyacinth. Here are the photos that were requested. Check out that creed. Please let me know if you need anything further and I will get it for you.
The last photo is what it looked like when I bought it. I like flap bags and I bought this one because I felt sorry for it.

 

[whateve]

Thank you Whateve and Hyacinth. Here are the photos that were requested. Check out that creed. Please let me know if you need anything further and I will get it for you.
The last photo is what it looked like when I bought it. I like flap bags and I bought this one because I felt sorry for it.

It looks like a compartment bag. That kind of stamping error is normal.

 

[Cameochi]

It looks like a compartment bag. That kind of stamping error is normal.

Thanks, Whateve. I just looked on eBay and there is another 9850 in black for $129.00. I love the color combination on mine and it was only $12.99. I had no idea it was considered "rare." I have one or two others I need to ID as well and then everything will be cataloged properly.

 

[whateve]

Thanks, Whateve. I just looked on eBay and there is another 9850 in black for $129.00. I love the color combination on mine and it was only $12.99. I had no idea it was considered "rare." I have one or two others I need to ID as well and then everything will be cataloged properly.

Wow, fantastic price!

 

[Cameochi]

Here is another handbag that I know is authentic but not sure of the style number. This one is a vintage messenger bag. Any info is always appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Hyacinth]

Here is another handbag that I know is authentic but not sure of the style number. This one is a vintage messenger bag. Any info is always appreciated. Thanks!

That bag came in three sizes so we need measurements. BTW, with pre-style number creeds, please always post the measurements of older bags.