Can you help me tell if this Coach bag is authentic?
-Daughter of Apollo-
2012/03/07 03:03:06
Hi! I just bought this Coach handbag from a Goodwill store for $18. I know I should trust Goodwill, but I just want to make sure. From what I've read to look for, it seems to be authentic. Can you guys help me out? It would be much appreciated!!
*Sorry for the poor picture quality. My phone doesn't take great pictures, but I hope they are good enough.
^^Yes, the top part looks a bit blue, but it IS black!!
^^Does have a serial number on bottom
*Sorry for the poor picture quality. My phone doesn't take great pictures, but I hope they are good enough.
^^Yes, the top part looks a bit blue, but it IS black!!
^^Does have a serial number on bottom
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Look closely at the Coach "C" logos on the outside of the bag. They should all be symmetrical, especially at the seams. Notice whether any of the "C" logos are cut off at any of the bag's edges or seams. An authentic Coach bag does not display a logo that has been severed or partially sewn into a seam. No matter how slight the compromise may be, the "C" should be completely in tact.
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Verify that all of the stitching is a uniform double-thickness. Any thin, single-thread or inconsistent stitching indicates a fake Coach handbag.
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Check the lining on signature Coach bags. Signature bags do not have signature linings. Signature linings are used by Coach, but only in bags with solid-colored exteriors.
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Check the bag for a lining. Leaving the lining out of a bag is an easy way to cut costs when manufacturing a fake bag. All authentic Coach handbags are lined, with only one exception. The Coach Classic is sold without a lining.
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Look beyond the serial number or authentication code. Many designers use such codes and Coach is no exception. The difference is that Coach is very inconsistent with the use and application of these numbers. It is not uncommon to find Coach bags ...
1
Look closely at the Coach "C" logos on the outside of the bag. They should all be symmetrical, especially at the seams. Notice whether any of the "C" logos are cut off at any of the bag's edges or seams. An authentic Coach bag does not display a logo that has been severed or partially sewn into a seam. No matter how slight the compromise may be, the "C" should be completely in tact.
2
Verify that all of the stitching is a uniform double-thickness. Any thin, single-thread or inconsistent stitching indicates a fake Coach handbag.
3
Check the lining on signature Coach bags. Signature bags do not have signature linings. Signature linings are used by Coach, but only in bags with solid-colored exteriors.
4
Check the bag for a lining. Leaving the lining out of a bag is an easy way to cut costs when manufacturing a fake bag. All authentic Coach handbags are lined, with only one exception. The Coach Classic is sold without a lining.
5
Look beyond the serial number or authentication code. Many designers use such codes and Coach is no exception. The difference is that Coach is very inconsistent with the use and application of these numbers. It is not uncommon to find Coach bags from different lines with the exact same number. Because of this, these codes are not a reliable means for determining authenticity.
Read more: How to Identify an Authentic Coach Handbag | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_20447...
I think it is highly likely yours is authentic and you got the buy of the century....
If you want to be totally sure, take it to a Coach Store, and they can authenticate it.
unless your planning on reselling it shouldn't be an issue.
brands aren't everything.