Thank youso much, I just received these in the mail, and there’s absolutely no serial numbers or any markings on the inside other than “made in China “
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Thank youso much, I just received these in the mail, and there’s absolutely no serial numbers or any markings on the inside other than “made in China “
Someone posted a catalog picture of the two sizes of Plaza bags not long ago, which I have kept for reference. The style numbers shown are 9860 and 9865. Recently I searched eBay for 9860 and found three listings from different sellers, all showing the same style bag, but none were the Plaza. They appear to be authentic. This is so confusing! Has Coach recycled the style numbers like the names? Here is one of the listings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-9860...w=coach+9860&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0|0
Yes, Coach has recycled style numbers. Most sellers won't list Plaza bags by style number since most sellers don't know the correct style numbers for pre-1994 bags.
In googling serial numbers for Coach bags, an article I read said that bags made in the '70s had serial numbers that were unique to that specific bag or purse, and that the numbers were in this form: XXX - XXXX (three numbers before the dash and four after).
The article said that in the '80s it was four numbers before the dash and three after.
So basically I'm wondering if anyone here can tell me if this bag is actually from the '70s, or if anyone has any general ideas about its age and possible worth.
The serial number on the creed is: "No. 034 - 5124"
The article said that in the '80s it was four numbers before the dash and three after.
So basically I'm wondering if anyone here can tell me if this bag is actually from the '70s, or if anyone has any general ideas about its age and possible worth.
The serial number on the creed is: "No. 034 - 5124"
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The "Made in the United States" wording at the bottom of the creed and the xxx-xxxx serial number indicates it was made sometime in the late 1980s, after the "Made in New York City, U.S.A." wording was discontinued.
The xxxx-xxx numbers began to be used somewhere around 1989-90.
Measurements? It is probably a Swagger (style #9820) if the measurements are about 12" x 7.5" x 4".
For value, you can search eBay sold listings to find out what they are selling for.
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Catbird9's information is correct, you're getting your date information from a VERY poor source and none of it is corrrect.
The "made in the united states" stamp came into use in 1988.
The 3+4 numeric serial Came into use possibly in the very late 1970s but definitely by around 1980-81 and began to be replaced by the 4+3 numberic serial in 1990, although a few bags still used the older format until late 1992-early 1993.
ACCURATE Coach serial number and creed information is posted at the Salearea Guides thread in the Coach Shopping forum. Do yourself a favor and delete the other "information" you found. And understand that about 90 to 95 percent of the "rules" you find on the internet about Coach are completely wrong too.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/salearea-guides.983575/#post-32252957
The text of the Guides starts at Post 14.
When asking for identification or authenticaation please post in the appropriate thread, (read the Rules in post Number one of the Authentication thread). Include measurements and front, back and side photos of the bag so we can see strap and pocket details.
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The listing has ended so you'll get eBay's unhelpful "The listing you’re looking for is no longer available. Check out this similar item we found for you" message.
I finally came across this while looking for something else. Organizer Caddy #4514, looks like 10-1/4" x 7-1/4 x 1/4
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Thank you! I don't know why I never noticed it before! I when have that pic saved on my Pinterest board!
Does anyone recognize this tote? I was at a conference earlier this week and a woman sitting near me was carrying this bag. I didn't recognize it so I took a photo. I've checked the totes both on coach.com and on the online outlet sale and I don't a similar bag - I don't know when it came out - I was just curious.
It looked like pebbled ivory with a brown leather interior.
It looked like pebbled ivory with a brown leather interior.
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