Here's a few visual aids to help you differentiate the FP deletes and the MFF bags.
I borrowed the first pic below from an ebay auction. It shows the "F" at the start of the second set of number indicating "Factory" so it is a MFF bag.
The second pic shows an FP delete from the boutique store. There is no "F" at the start of the second set of numbers and no "bullet" on the creed.
The third pic is the creed of an FP delete sold at the outlet. There is no "F" at the start of the second set of numbers but there is a "bullet" stamp on the creed.
And at the link below you will find Happybag's photo of the "white dot" on a MFF accessory or small bag.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...-aurora-illinois-465196-140.html#post16303533
Hope this helps!
Thank you! This was soooo helpful to me. I have bought 3 Coach bags in the last 5 weeks. Two from the factory outlet , a black duffle bag which upon just looking does, indeed, have the 'F' after the dash. The second one from the factory, a large Kristin Hobo in a kind of beige color, does not have an 'F'. So I guess the Kristin overstock and a better buy, $199. I'm betting that if you buy their more expensive bags from the otlet or factory, it will not be a factory bag.
The third bag was bought from a seller on Amazon.com and is authentic Coach( Madison Maggie in that beautiful persimmon color) for almost FP and free shipping and no tax.