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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum so I'm looking for someone to help me authenticate (and hopefully provide a name for) a bag.
I bought this bag at Woodbury Commons outlet mall about 5 years ago and recently sold it to someone on eBay, providing her a picture of the serial number and answering all of her questions. Now that she's received it she's telling me that she's disappointed and suspects that it's fake. I'm a bit upset now because there's no way to authenticate it with Coach. I was obsessed with Coach when I was 12-16 and would never have bought a fake (my family could afford the real product, so why would I bother with something of lesser quality).
Can anyone here confirm that it's real for the both of us?

The serial number is F0849-40688

Here's a photo:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/VMMAAOxyBotTZbKo/$_57.JPG
 
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evilragdolls said:
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum so I'm looking for someone to help me authenticate (and hopefully provide a name for) a bag.
I bought this bag at Woodbury Commons outlet mall about 5 years ago and recently sold it to someone on eBay, providing her a picture of the serial number and answering all of her questions. Now that she's received it she's telling me that she's disappointed and suspects that it's fake. I'm a bit upset now because there's no way to authenticate it with Coach. I was obsessed with Coach when I was 12-16 and would never have bought a fake (my family could afford the real product, so why would I bother with something of lesser quality).
Can anyone here confirm that it's real for the both of us?

The serial number is F0849-40688

Here's a photo:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/VMMAAOxyBotTZbKo/$_57.JPG
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It's best to post this in the Authenticate thread with as many photos as possible, including a shot of the creed and serial number.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-273.html#post26815251
 
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evilragdolls said:
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum so I'm looking for someone to help me authenticate (and hopefully provide a name for) a bag.
I bought this bag at Woodbury Commons outlet mall about 5 years ago and recently sold it to someone on eBay, providing her a picture of the serial number and answering all of her questions. Now that she's received it she's telling me that she's disappointed and suspects that it's fake. I'm a bit upset now because there's no way to authenticate it with Coach. I was obsessed with Coach when I was 12-16 and would never have bought a fake (my family could afford the real product, so why would I bother with something of lesser quality).
Can anyone here confirm that it's real for the both of us?

The serial number is F0849-40688

Here's a photo:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/VMMAAOxyBotTZbKo/$_57.JPG
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Two.time.bags said:
It's best to post this in the Authenticate thread with as many photos as possible, including a shot of the creed and serial number.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-273.html#post26815251
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Authenticity questions should be on the other thread as referenced by Two.time.bags but I will comment here too.

While I don't see any problems with the one picture you've shown, I'd need to see more pictures and the listing.

it would probably help the buyer to post her concerns on the authenticity thread. We can offer reassurance if she's really concerned that it's fake.

I really wish that buyers would verify that their concerns are legitimate before accusing a seller of breaking the law.

ETA: I found the listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Cross...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

If you plan to continue selling on ebay, please post way more pictures and details in your listings, especially when selling highly faked brands. Ebay allows sellers to post 12 pictures free of charge. Take advantage of that gift! They used to charge 15 cents for each pic after the first one.

Again, refer your buyer to the authentication thread where she can post more pictures and express her worries.
 
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BeenBurned said:
Authenticity questions should be on the other thread as referenced by Two.time.bags but I will comment here too.

While I don't see any problems with the one picture you've shown, I'd need to see more pictures and the listing.

it would probably help the buyer to post her concerns on the authenticity thread. We can offer reassurance if she's really concerned that it's fake.

I really wish that buyers would verify that their concerns are legitimate before accusing a seller of breaking the law.

ETA: I found the listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Cross...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

If you plan to continue selling on ebay, please post way more pictures and details in your listings, especially when selling highly faked brands. Ebay allows sellers to post 12 pictures free of charge. Take advantage of that gift! They used to charge 15 cents for each pic after the first one.

Again, refer your buyer to the authentication thread where she can post more pictures and express her worries.
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Thank you everyone for your help, I'll be sure to post in the authenticate thread. The buyer has been notified that I'm doing this.
 
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Would someone please tell me what this bag is? I purchased it and thought it was a school bag and it looks very similar but the long strap is different. Here is the link to the listing. The creed is hard to read but it says Made in New York City. I had to blow it up and lighten it in my graphics program to actually read it. I am wondering if it is simply a briefcase rather than a school bag?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Coa...NqTJ0hXrJZDUkmIGm46Ro%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
As always, any info you can provide will be most appreciated.
 
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Cameochi said:
Would someone please tell me what this bag is? I purchased it and thought it was a school bag and it looks very similar but the long strap is different. Here is the link to the listing. The creed is hard to read but it says Made in New York City. I had to blow it up and lighten it in my graphics program to actually read it. I am wondering if it is simply a briefcase rather than a school bag?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Coa...NqTJ0hXrJZDUkmIGm46Ro%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
As always, any info you can provide will be most appreciated.
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It's definitely not a briefcase with those measurements. School Bag is the only thing I can find that's close so maybe it's an early verstion and they changed the strap placement later. I would have asked the seller to show photos of the sides of the bag, attaching a strap to the handle just doesn't look right.

Do you already have the bag, and are there any signs that there used to be strap mountings on the sides? And does the top actually zip closed? It looks like it does in the photo but that would make it awkward getting things in and out.
 
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Hyacinth said:
It's definitely not a briefcase with those measurements. School Bag is the only thing I can find that's close so maybe it's an early verstion and they changed the strap placement later. I would have asked the seller to show photos of the sides of the bag, attaching a strap to the handle just doesn't look right.

Do you already have the bag, and are there any signs that there used to be strap mountings on the sides? And does the top actually zip closed? It looks like it does in the photo but that would make it awkward getting things in and out.
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I studied the photos carefully and did not see any sign that there was a place on the side for straps. This is from a person's personal collection and, in this instance, I am inclined to believe that. She did not describe it as a School Bag and said it is extremely rare. She also said she would not be upset if it didn't sell. She described it as an attaché case but the bag has the same dimensions as a school bag. The only difference seems to be the strap. I will open all of the photos in my graphics program and let you know if I see anything amiss. Thanks, Hyacinth!!


Update: The strap for my bag is totally different from that on the School Bags. The School Bag has an approx. 1" wide strap while mine has a double strap like those on the kisslock bags. I've attached a photo so you can see the strap. It is an exact match so I think it is original.
 

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Cameochi said:
I studied the photos carefully and did not see any sign that there was a place on the side for straps. This is from a person's personal collection and, in this instance, I am inclined to believe that. She did not describe it as a School Bag and said it is extremely rare. She also said she would not be upset if it didn't sell. She described it as an attaché case but the bag has the same dimensions as a school bag. The only difference seems to be the strap. I will open all of the photos in my graphics program and let you know if I see anything amiss. Thanks, Hyacinth!!


Update: The strap for my bag is totally different from that on the School Bags. The School Bag has an approx. 1" wide strap while mine has a double strap like those on the kisslock bags. I've attached a photo so you can see the strap. It is an exact match so I think it is original.
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That strap looks like the strap from my basic bag. Mine is about 38" end to end (including the clips).
 

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Cameochi said:
I studied the photos carefully and did not see any sign that there was a place on the side for straps. This is from a person's personal collection and, in this instance, I am inclined to believe that. She did not describe it as a School Bag and said it is extremely rare. She also said she would not be upset if it didn't sell. She described it as an attaché case but the bag has the same dimensions as a school bag. The only difference seems to be the strap. I will open all of the photos in my graphics program and let you know if I see anything amiss. Thanks, Hyacinth!!


Update: The strap for my bag is totally different from that on the School Bags. The School Bag has an approx. 1" wide strap while mine has a double strap like those on the kisslock bags. I've attached a photo so you can see the strap. It is an exact match so I think it is original.
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It looks so similar to the school bag except for the centre seam and the strap. Maybe it's a predecessor of the school bag.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...our-vintage-classic-pieces-here-292004-9.html


IMO, FWIW, the strap just doesn't seen to go with the bag. It's too lightweight. Those double straps are on the smaller bags such as basic bag, double kiss lock and the penny. And it doesn't look right attached to the handle hardware. Maybe the seller is mistaken and has forgotten about the origin of the strap?

It's a really cool bag regardless.
 
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Two.time.bags said:
It looks so similar to the school bag except for the centre seam and the strap. Maybe it's a predecessor of the school bag.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...our-vintage-classic-pieces-here-292004-9.html


IMO, FWIW, the strap just doesn't seen to go with the bag. It's too lightweight. Those double straps are on the smaller bags such as basic bag, double kiss lock and the penny. And it doesn't look right attached to the handle hardware. Maybe the seller is mistaken and has forgotten about the origin of the strap?

It's a really cool bag regardless.
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I have emailed the seller just to make sure. I did find another bag like it but that one did not have a long strap so it's possible that the long strap is not original. I cannot find any photos of the inside of a similar bag but I really love the zipper. I fell in love with it and I can use it to carry a tablet. We are supposed to be getting tablets for work so I am hoping it will all work out. :smile1:
 
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BeenBurned said:
That strap looks like the strap from my basic bag. Mine is about 38" end to end (including the clips).
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I have a couple of those straps too from small bags. The seller stated that this particular bag is very lightweight so no idea if the one in the photos is original. As long as the bag has not been physically altered - side rings removed, etc. I will be happy with it and I wouldn't use a long strap anyway. They kill my shoulders. I will let you all know what I find out from the seller. Thanks for all the help everyone.
 
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Cameochi said:
I have a couple of those straps too from small bags. The seller stated that this particular bag is very lightweight so no idea if the one in the photos is original. As long as the bag has not been physically altered - side rings removed, etc. I will be happy with it and I wouldn't use a long strap anyway. They kill my shoulders. I will let you all know what I find out from the seller. Thanks for all the help everyone.
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I heard back from the seller and I copied her response below:

"The attache does not and did not have rings attached to the sides for a different strap. I believe that you are referring to a different Coach. Also, the straps are original to the bag. I dont know if it came across in the photos but this is a very EARLY Coach, in fact the creed is stamped Leatherware and it was made in NYC. It was purchased in NYC many many moons ago. I would estimate the 80s or 90s."

I can hardly wait for this bag to arrive and hope that one day I will find the style number.

 
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Cameochi said:
I have a couple of those straps too from small bags. The seller stated that this particular bag is very lightweight so no idea if the one in the photos is original. As long as the bag has not been physically altered - side rings removed, etc. I will be happy with it and I wouldn't use a long strap anyway. They kill my shoulders. I will let you all know what I find out from the seller. Thanks for all the help everyone.
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AFAIK the School Bag was only made in 1986, 85 and maybe 84. I only have catalogs from 85 and 86 and the style is the same both years and looks like this:
 

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