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bellafiore4
Updated Aug 29
bellafiore4
bellafiore4
Updated Aug 29

How to identify an authentic coach bag

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168 Comments
ucbcottage
ucbcottage @bellafiore4 hey question. I have a handful of real coach bags that have broken hardware or the seam is torn. I purchased these directly from coach. Is there a way to get it fixed ? Thx
Dec 01Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @serahnee yes you can go to the coach store and they can eighter send it out if they are fixable also if not they will give you eighter a credit or a percentage off a bag this what we did in my store I worked in
Dec 01Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @serahnee the seams they might not fix only the hardware bring one in to your nearest coach store and ask them what they can do there are usually good with accommodating there customers
Dec 01Reply
ucbcottage
ucbcottage @bellafiore4 perfect. Thank you so much.
Dec 01Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @serahnee your very welcome
Dec 01Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @kendrataylor83 thanks sweetie 😘
Dec 19Reply
phoenixvintage
phoenixvintage @bellafiore4 thanks for the info ! Happy Poshing 😊
Feb 04Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @ej135 I'm sure there is I just don't know on that I don't own any kate spade I wish there was more I can do is there one u are interested in when I get a chance I can try and research it
Feb 17Reply
pinker
pinker Good to know about the ykk! Thank you 🌺
Mar 01Reply
giovanni8
giovanni8 Great info. Thanks
Mar 08Reply
classyvintage
classyvintage Wow this is cool! Do you mind if I share this info each night? I go to auctions all the time( I'm a buyer for stores) I've had some many fake ones that I slaw yes steer clear of them.
Mar 26Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @classyvintage of course u can ;)
Mar 26Reply
classyvintage
classyvintage Thank you. I did one time with out asking and the person got so mad she blocked me- I'm very careful.
Mar 26Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @classyvintage really I'm sorry I'm not like that u are helping others no need to be like that I'm honored you want to share my listing it's why I posted it to help others
Mar 26Reply
sixivy
sixivy Hi Laura...thanks for this post! I have a question about a cross body I have. It's from the Coach outlet so I know it's authentic but it doesn't have the square serial number patch inside. It does have the YKK on the zipper. Why wouldn't it have the patch? Or not all have one? Thanks!
Apr 22Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sixivy hey Hun the coach outlet has special bags made specially for the outlet store even tho they do get bags from the actual coach store too at the end of season
Apr 22Reply
sixivy
sixivy Thanks for the info!😘
Apr 22Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sixivy your welcome anytime
Apr 22Reply
icecreamgirl31
icecreamgirl31 Really good to know! Thanks a lot girl!!
Apr 22Reply
vonahn
vonahn awesome tips! thanx!
May 07Reply
jakeamom12
jakeamom12 I have a question.... I was reading on another closet that Coach bags that came from Coach factory were not Authentic Coach bags and should not be sold as such. Is that right? I just thought they were clearance or last years bags?? It also said they don't have the same warranty and you can't have it fixed in a Coach store. How do you tell if it's from Coach factory or from the coach store?
May 20Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @jakeamom12 the coach bags from the coach factory outlets are authentic I don't know why someone would say there not but they are real they will have the letter f infront of the style number the bags are specially made for the outlets they also get last years bags as well so u will find bags from the store as well when I worked with coach at the end of season we would ship out the older bags to the outlets as far as the warrenty goes that I am not sure of
May 20Reply
jakeamom12
jakeamom12 @bellafiore4 thanks! That's what I thought! 😋
May 20Reply
7scoops
7scoops Hi doll!! I had read that they will never have plastic or wrappings on the handles (as if freshly out of package). True? I had noticed a few bags being sold as authentic that had some. She may not have even known.
Jun 09Reply
chic007
chic007 Quick question. I saw a coach bag that has a YKK zipper on the inner pocket but not the outside zipper... is that a red flag? It has the patch on the inside with the correct identifying numbers. TIA
Jun 13Reply
candicecouture
candicecouture fyi.. YKK is a zipper manufacturer and many zippers have it. Def not a tool for authentication of anything. Just wanted to let you know :)
Jun 15Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @candicevillanom I worked for coach and that is what we were told and learned
Jun 15Reply
candicecouture
candicecouture then that may be the distinctive manufacture they use. I am assuming, which would be a strange way to authenticate. But it is just a manufacturer.
Jun 15Reply
candicecouture
candicecouture VIA GOOGLE: YKK USA : Zipper, Hook and Loop, Plastic Notion Company www.ykk-usa.com/ Look around you! YKK (U.S.A) Inc. probably makes something you use everyday. Our company manufactures a wide range of Zippers, Hook & Loop and Plastic ... ‎Products - ‎Contact Us Options - ‎Zipper & Slider - ‎New Products
Jun 15Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @candicevillanom thank for the info have a great day
Jun 15Reply
kittycafetoo
kittycafetoo Thanks. I've owned a few Coach but they've always been gifts. Lately I've been wanting to purchase one from Posh as I've noticed my "go to" Guess brand is starting to be made with lesser quality. This post can surely help. Thank you got taking the time to put it up.
Jun 18Reply
sherrybaby71
sherrybaby71 If the serial number is like wrote in and not branded into the patch is it fake n the C's are not lining up where there's a seam I was always told that a true coach continues where the pattern left off it's never off like that. I got a girl telling me she bought it from coach store but I have a few doubts. I thought the creed number was always branded in not stenciled where it can wear off. Also I was told if there's c's on the inside they will not be on the outside n vice versa. Can u let me know if this is correct thanks 😀😀😀
Jun 19Reply
sherrybaby71
sherrybaby71 Oh ok I see the part about the pattern is true. Sorry.
Jun 19Reply
luvsmink
luvsmink Such great info, and so appreciated 💕💕💕💕💕
Jul 30Reply
jewelry_party
jewelry_party Thank You @jblacombe and @bellafiore4 Great info!
Aug 11Reply
laskinr
laskinr @bellafiore4 I honestly believe that there are many more fakes out there than real Coach bags and accessories :(. :(. Some of them are such pathetic fakes that it doesn't seem to take more than a glance to see this! Unfortunately, I have reported dozens of these sellers and the fake bags, but for the most part, I still continue to see many of the same ones still circulating around. I cannot understand why Posh Security does not shut them down for good. This must be a very serious and rampant problem since I see it constantly :(. Do you have any idea why these closets do not get shut down? I am a firm believer in playing by the rules!!
Aug 26Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @laskinr Roz I totally agree with you I don't get it myself I see ones who list them and don't even mention there inspired totally blows my mind posh has simple rules and I don't know why some can't follow them can u believe I saw a posher selling a motorcycle on here some selling puppy's it's ridiculous
Aug 26Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @roxygirl1 see 3 rd pic
Aug 29Reply
roxys_treasures
roxys_treasures @bellafiore4 Yes, I have seen this picture a few times while visiting your closet. I always wondered how you were able to get the close-up of the YK on the zipper😊
Aug 29Reply
roxys_treasures
roxys_treasures @bellafiore4 Hi Laura, I have a Lady that has some questions about Coach Bags & I told her you may be able to help answer her questions. She has never owned a Coach.😘 @sammy63 Hi Sammy this is Laura🌹
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Anther poster told me you work for coach I'm having a hard time I'm looking for a all white or all black handbag large. I went to the outlet in my town and the sales lady said the Peyton style dome handbags are most popular! I'd love a white or all black thanks I'm new with coach never owned one.
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @roxygirl1 thank u @sammy63 hi Sammy how are you I'm Laura how can I help you ☺️
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I'm sorry I'm so new to coach wanted to know where I could find a white handbag I like Peyton style anything large I just don't want to be roped off I checked out the coach outlet near me
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I really like all white or black !
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 I understand first tell me your price range I know a few good poshers who sell coach and are trust worthy and have good quality bags
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Don't know much about the name of the style I like I guess dome handbags! I'd love white!!
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 I was a coach specialist for 6 yrs in macys and worked at coach itself for 6 months so u know my back ground
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Like 200 would be my max budget I'd buy new or used as long as no stains or rips I'd like under 200 but if 200 get me large I'll have to save
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I like the Peyton ones or any large zippered ones!
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I wish I could show you a picture of style shape of handbag I like !
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I like the Sophia or peyton style
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 if u look online u can take a pic and post it to give me a idea u want a domed shape bag is that cause the lady told u or ur actual preference
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I like them but I'd like anything that hold a lot
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 ok that will help its easy to find a great bag do u want leather or does it matter give me a sec i am going to look in a closet who sells it and that i shop with shes very sweet and i highly recommend her
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 I tagged u in two bags so far let me know here what u think
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Yes that's it just not my color she blocked me from her page no idea why :(
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Love both just looking in different color thanks so much
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 you said blk you want a complete dark blk then
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Could I email you the pictures?
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I could email you the pictures I found on amzon
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 we arent allowed to give out emails can u post it on ur posh wall
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 You want my email address it is chattychicasammy@gmail.com
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 i just tagged you in another peyton all blk
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Im so dumb I forgot how
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Yes I would
Aug 30Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 i get that u like the domed one i showed u what was wrong with the color u looking for it in the one i just tagged all blk
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I posted a few styles on my page of pictures
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 The last handbag is one I own it my favorite it's from aldosterone though
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Love that one I think I'm wanting white more than black since I got a black handbag
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Like that the large not the mini but in white or black yes thanks
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 That's way cute well the other one is too can't choose at the moment
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Did you see my pictures?
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I like the madison Sophia too!
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I like the two you should me if it zips shut on top I'm thinking white
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 If you get more handbags in will you let me know? I appreciate all the help :)
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 I'd be interested in one of your handbags if you get black some time! !
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Finley found one I like have to save up I liked the large mansion Kelley or Sophia! !!
Aug 30Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Found the handbag I like don't know 8th they have it on here 28090 Madison Kelsey
Aug 31Reply
sammy63
sammy63 @sammy63 I wanted to ask if I buy a coach handbag on here would I be able to get it fixed at the store if it breaks? The outlet store near me said they have a good policey
Sep 03Reply
sammy63
sammy63 Will you get any Peyton satchels in?
Sep 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sammy63 no sorry I won't be getting any in
Sep 03Reply
kaykayluv
kaykayluv @bellafiore4 thank you. I wasn't sure if the ones i purchased online were authentic and haven't had a chance to look into it. So funny i was just thinking i need to look into my bags about 20 min ago. And what do u know first thing i see at the top of my feed on Posh. Ur wonderful Post. Ty so much. P.s. all my purchase are Authentic... Yay; ))))))......
Nov 20Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @kaykayluv ☺️yay I'm glad this post can help others that's why I posted it 🎉
Nov 20Reply
tkay73
tkay73 Just a side note as I've been authenticating designer bags for a resale store for about 5 years. The outlet bags recently started using a different zipper not the YKK but I can't remember the name. Also they stopped putting the creed in smaller bags. Older factory bags don't have the F either but a little bullseye in the upper left corner of the creed.
Nov 20Reply
a2z6
a2z6 Laura sorry to bother u but I have a coach Q. This lady bought my coach waist pouch and reported it as not authentic 😢. Since I know u're a coach bag expert can u help me out? I bought the bag a loooong time ago in the coach str here in ny by seaport. It's one of those older styles that does not have serial numbers.
Dec 08Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @a2z6 is it the brown with c's on it I can tell it's a old style coach and from the hardware it's authentic also on the inside on zipper should have the ykk on it as well and the c's all match up so yes ur bag authentic
Dec 08Reply
a2z6
a2z6 Yes Laura that one!! Omg u're the best. I knew u would know👍👍👯👯😀😘😘💖💜❤️ Ty so so much. I wish posh can hire u as their authentication specialist for coach bags😁👍. Yea it's a really old one I bought more than 6 yrs ago.
Dec 08Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @a2z6 your welcome ☺️I wish then I can stay home and posh lol anytime I am always here to help
Dec 08Reply
a2z6
a2z6 Lol I know how u feel posh takes time but so fun!! Ty again for your help. I wish I thought of your listing b4 I sent it off to the buyer and took a pic of the zipper inside. Lucky I have over 9 images of it and I sent all to them so they can have a closer look. Tty again 😘😘💖❤️💜.
Dec 08Reply
jchick
jchick Great to know thanks
Dec 10Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @jchick ☺️your welcome I am happy this helps everyone on here
Dec 10Reply
blueskyaction
blueskyaction Such great information. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! So kind and generous of you.
Dec 15Reply
sottino
sottino @bellafiore4 hi laura.. All new coach purses no longer being mfg with the numbers. All gone. This will be quite a challenge.. Just received notification of this from coach NEW YORK. 😢
Jan 02Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sottino thank you for the information. This is gonna stink now why try do that for ughh
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sottino you should make a listing in ur closet for this new news and let ur pffs know I will do the same now we have to be careful and ask full question but they will still have the ykk on the zipper too so that will help right
Jan 03Reply
sottino
sottino @bellafiore4 Laura coach told me that the Ykk has even been reproduced by the fake ones too.. I am upset but i know i cant do anything about it.. The older ones, well before 12/15 will still have numbers and that will work for awhile for us , but the market is certainly going to be inundated with fakes. We really need to brush up on being able to tell in other ways. I only hope the smart buyers will hang onto their receipts.. They are going to be like gold. Might even drive the price up for us to sell .
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sottino I have seen fakes they don't have ykk on them idk all my coach have their codes I'll have to watch them when they come in my store and check it out
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
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Jan 03Reply
sakshi9984
sakshi9984 Thanks Laura @bellafiore4 . It's so helpful 👍👍
Jan 03Reply
lesleyscloset
lesleyscloset Wow thanks Laura
Jan 03Reply
sottino
sottino @bellafiore4 Laura i am not sure if i will post this right away. You go ahead. You have a bit more clout than i do with working there and all .. I did email posh and am sort of waiting for a response from them just in case.. But i certainly am not planning on keeping this info for long without saying something to my pff's .. I have emailed my closest ones. And you of course !! If i dint hear back from posh right away i will do as you suggested. I am just trying to digest all this and what its going to do to us coach people.. 💞
Jan 03Reply
ginasjewels4you
ginasjewels4you 👍👍👍👍👍
Jan 03Reply
laurenlynx_
laurenlynx_ @bellafiore4 Hey Laura, thanks for the info! I've noticed on some of the newer bags Coach stopped putting the serial on the patch on the inside, now it's on a tag on the inside of the purse that's sewn into the seam.
Jan 03Reply
sottino
sottino @bellafiore4 well i am glad i bought one and this happened. I might have to take the purse back from the buyer cause she isn't comfortable even having my receipt from coach!! I just told her to go look for the ykk on your website picture..
Jan 03Reply
akemi_fashion
akemi_fashion @bellafiore4 so they are putting a date tag like Michael Kors inside their bags now oppose to the serial numbers?
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 😭@sottino what happened can I help u
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sottino ok I don't know why that emoji is their sorry I was in a rush to answer u
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @roxygirl1 have u heard about this look above coach is taking away the numbers
Jan 03Reply
roxys_treasures
roxys_treasures Laura, I heard something about it but certainly don't know all of the details. I don't like it though & I have one of the newer ones from coach & it didn't have the numbers in it so I called coach directly and they confirmed. Mine still has the tags so I hope it wont be an issue & I have my receipt. Funny how you popped up, I'm sitting here trying to figure out what to price 1 of my Babies at😂😂 @bellafiore4
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @roxygirl1 why they doing that I don't like it are u on fb now can I message u
Jan 03Reply
roxys_treasures
roxys_treasures @bellafiore4 No, But I can hop on FB. Then I can ask you your opinion what I should price something at too
Jan 03Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @roxygirl1 ok meet u there lol
Jan 03Reply
sottino
sottino @bellafiore4 haha Laura nothing was wrong i was just sad to learn about the numbers. And i also asked about a little tag in the inside with numbers and she said actually no, that would actually be easier for the thieves to duplicate as well. I did also hear that they will be going without the leather tags maybe by the end of the year . To just burn the creed into the leather or stamp it in somehow. I heard that last year from a retail coach person. Maybe they changed their minds.. And decided to just remove the numbers.. ❤️❤️
Jan 03Reply
roxys_treasures
roxys_treasures @bellafiore4 Hi Laura, ok I just got into the box from the purse that has no creed, that I recently purchased from Coach it does have YKK on the zipper. For some reason I thought this bag did not have a zipper, I was wrong😂
Jan 03Reply
nazer95
nazer95 @jakeamom12 I was just reading a post you had in @bellafiore4 on COACH purses from the factory stores. Regarding the warranty I know I had purchased one from our outlet & it was ripping. I took it back & they sent it in to repair it then they shipped it back to me. It's interesting too because the COACH purses I had seen that came from the stores didn't say they were made in China, but the ones from the factory stores would along with as Laura mentioned the letter F before the numbers. But now all of them must say they are made in China. Sometimes you will find the same purses in the Outlets as the regular COACH stores just in less popular colors.
Jan 04Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @nazer95 yes that is correct when I moved here I worked in the actual coach store itself and when we shipped out the old bags they went to the outlets so you will find both their
Jan 04Reply
daisyd0102
daisyd0102 Thanks for the info :)
Jan 06Reply
marypaz13
marypaz13 Hi, could you check my coach bag for its authenticity?! Because it doesn't have the patch nor serial # but it has the YKK on the zipper, but even than it not in the middle like in your picture. I would really appreciate it :D
Jan 26Reply
createcollect
createcollect @cjpritchett: omg this is Such great info!! I just authenticated all my bags- I was nervous lol. Sorry about not signing out last night!! Forgt about that part!! @bellafiore4
Jan 27Reply
sammy
sammy @bellafiore4 Laura, the Angry Ocelot, winter collection about 4 or 5 years ago doesn't have anything on the zipper. It was sent to me from coach. com by my brother. With an authentic bracelet.
Feb 05Reply
brittanyjill_
brittanyjill_ Mine doesn't say YKK in the zipper it has numbers instead. But I bought it from a Coach store.
Feb 11Reply
jenniann5246
jenniann5246 Thank you for the great info!
Feb 11Reply
bbnova
bbnova GREAT information!!!
Feb 25Reply
kellidavis05
kellidavis05 @the_wardrobe Happy Sunday CeCe=) I thought you would find this helpful since you have so many Coach items! Talk to you soon!
Mar 08Reply
bejai
bejai @bellafiore4 Thanx sooo much ur info is priceless!
Mar 08Reply
kutzman
kutzman Now I'm wondering about my gathered black sateen purse. The zipper says ideal on it. It has a creed number though. I'm not overly familiar with Coach though.
Apr 20Reply
jodisjewelry
jodisjewelry @ej135 If you still need to authenticate your bags, try www.purseforum.com. They can authenticate all brands. They also have great tips on how to restore bags that are vintage or just have a little dirt from use. I'm new here and trying to part with many, many Coach bags, most of them I bought and never used...but it's so hard to part with my beloved babies. Lol
May 14Reply
jodisjewelry
jodisjewelry I recently purchased 3 bags from eBay...they all arrived on the same day and much to my dismay they were ALL fake!! Two were from the same seller, one had a placard but no number and the other number was formatted all wrong. The other bag looked real at a glance but the s/n didn't add up and when I researched it, it was a fake. Another give away was the outer and inner C's I've learned that occasionally Coach does have the C's on both but it is a rare design when they do that
May 14Reply
jodisjewelry
jodisjewelry I contacted both sellers and insisted on a full refund including my shipping charges and advised them if they want it returned they must pay that as well. I'm waiting to hear from them, but let them know if I don't have a refund immediately I will contact local police, eBay, dispute the payment, and that, if reported, they could be liable for mail fraud due to interstate transportation of counterfeit merchandise via USPS.
May 14Reply
jodisjewelry
jodisjewelry I'm selling a lot of my Coach bags, most but not all were purchased new or directly from Coach or authorized seller, but I always do my research to provide info on what I'm selling. I told the two sellers that even if they were not aware that they were selling counterfeit merchandise, it was their responsibility as the seller to know what they were selling. Those bags were so bad that when I opened the box my dog knew they weren't real. lol
May 14Reply
sharv50
sharv50 I have some really vintage Coach bags my mom bought in the 1980's/early 1990's that someone reported as fakes on ebay, though i know the purchase origin. I called Coach & they verified the serial #'s. I just acquired a VERY VINTAGE Coach that only has a small black metal tag that says "Coach" in gold letters on the inside, BUT it has the original little Coach pamphlet w/ details about the bag enclosed (paper's even yellowed!). I'm in the process of trying to date it.
May 30Reply
sherriscience
sherriscience @bellafiore4, I'm sorry to bother you but I do have a question. I bought my Coach bag from Macy's the zippers are right but the patch inside does not have a serial number. I believe the purse is a cross body, it's red. I absolutely love it and probably would never sell it but I have always been curious why there was no serial number on the inside. Do you know why? TIA.
Jun 12Reply
sherriscience
sherriscience @bellafiore4, also wanted to say, I love your closet. Such beautiful items for sale.
Jun 12Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sherriscience hi did u buy it this year if so coach has started not using the numbers in their bag any more why I don't know why they did that but they still have the ykk on the zippers the older coach will still have the Id patch inside ☺️
Jun 12Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sherriscience ty for the compliment ☺️
Jun 12Reply
sherriscience
sherriscience @bellafiore4 , yes bought it this year. Thank you for taking the time and answering my question..
Jun 12Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @sherriscience ☺️of course anytime
Jun 12Reply
1smalltowngirl
1smalltowngirl @bellafiore4 wish I would have read this sooner. :( bought 4 bags from my friend and neighbor( so I thought haha), down the street, a week ago. Paid a bit, but seemed like a great deal. I am a Dooney and Hermes girl> not much experience with Coach. I do believe I got the shaft. After researching and referencing this post, I know 2 of the 4 are fake. Have to destroy 2 and out $150. Expensive lesson to learn the hard headed way (usual in my case lol).
Jul 16Reply
1smalltowngirl
1smalltowngirl @bellafiore4 next time I will research and do a bit of homework before purchasing blindly. Thanks for a great informative post!
Jul 16Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @txan66 linda do u have a coach store near U also it doesn't have the ykk on the zipper if u like u can take a pic and show me if I can help I will not sure if their older or recent bags new ones no longer have the number in them
Jul 16Reply
1smalltowngirl
1smalltowngirl @bellafiore4 o yes I went to the Coach store in Grand Prairie, Tx, 3 days ago and they confirmed 2 of the 4 are fake. Now my neighbor/ex-friend, will not answer my texts or calls. Ty. Next venture I will get pics and consult you 1st before a buy. Not happy, but lesson learned. I had no idea about Coach purses except the 2 I had, 1 mine, 1 daughters, and I bought those at the store myself.
Jul 16Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @txan66 omg I can't believe people can do that and not feel guilty that's heartless im so sorry that happened but u know she will have that on her conscience
Jul 16Reply
shelpen
shelpen thank you so much for this information.🙋🏼I am a new to Posh, but could tell right away everything is not as it seems that sells. 🙀😱No one is going to sell a $4000 purse for $100
Sep 21Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @shelpen hi welcome to posh :) Yes i always say ask lots of questions when buying a designer bag and ask for additional pics sad to say there are a few that sell fakes but their are alot who are good sellers if u have or need help i am always happy to help you :)
Sep 21Reply
shelpen
shelpen many many thanks. It is good to know there are people who will actually help you learn the business. This is only my third day. I can't stop looking and buying long enough to put some of my own listings in!🌹🌹🌹🌹
Sep 21Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @shelpen Sondra you are vey welcome :) i tagged some of my angels to welcome you these ladies are amazing and great poshers , yes posh is very addicting lol u will love it
Sep 21Reply
1fashionista15
1fashionista15 💕💞💖Great information! Thank you for sharing. I am a Coach brat also, and never knew about the zipper💋
Oct 11Reply
meowmix2121
meowmix2121 That is so interesting. Thank you! I just check my coach purse and sure enough the ykk is on the zipper. But I don't think that is true of their wristlets/clutches. I have 2 that I bought from the coach store the same time as the purse and there isn't a ykk on the zipper, but something that looks like a 54 or a serial number
Nov 10Reply
rmccouture
rmccouture Laura- There are things that are sometimes left undone and there are things that can be left sometimes unsaid. There are things that can be sometimes left unsaid, but wishes for someone like you can’t ever be left, so I take this moment to wish you and your loved ones a New Year filled with beauty, peace, good health and abundant joy❤️Amanda
Dec 31Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @rmccouture aww Amanda thank you sweetie I wish you and ur family a happy new year as well may this year bring u full of joy and happiness 😘🌹
Jan 01Reply
alices1040
alices1040 @bellafiore4 great info, thank you.
Jun 08Reply
ginstents93
ginstents93 Hi thanks for the info on the purses but what about Coach shoes and boots, is there a way to tell. I bought a pair of rainboots and I'm not sure they are authentic.
Oct 15Reply
mistielee
mistielee @bellafiore4 Laura I did not know that about the ZIPPER. Thank You!! I hope you had a great (restful) weekend. Mine was busy... But I'm sure it's gonna be a good week. Your ParTY is Coming up... Think I would like to Share you closet to the PaRTY!!⚡️🎶👠🎶⚡️Have a wonderful Day Laura🌹😘
Jan 30Reply
kelly32068
kelly32068 @bellafiore4 hey Ms Laura no share backs plz just sharing my PFF's to show some Posh 💖 while our truck is in getting an oil change and to thank you all for being the awesome friends you all are 😊💖😘 Kelly
Jun 21Reply
dssohio
dssohio Please help me, I am 14 yrs old and I need all 3straps for my Grandmothers Cora bag that my pup distroyed, plus all the little tags it came with. Please email me at prettypaints@live.com
Oct 22Reply
dssohio
dssohio Wanted to ask you how do you tell if a wristlet or wallet actually go with a certain bag. Thanks. Donna
Apr 18Reply
dssohio
dssohio Hi, can you tell me how people put a wallet with a bag. Is it just by the color? Thanks Donna
May 24Reply
kelly32068
kelly32068 @bellafiore4 Good morning Ms Laura 🤗🤗😘 thank you for all the Posh love 😘😘 how are you doing 🤗💖 your closet looks amazing 🎉💖🤗
Nov 27Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @kelly32068 good morning beautiful how are you I'm doing good trying to get myself motivated and hop back on here
Nov 27Reply
kelly32068
kelly32068 @bellafiore4 well you let me know if you are ready to come back ok 😇💖😘 remember you are always our head Angel I’m just helping you while you take your vacay 🤗🤗💖😘😘 we all love our Ms Laura 💖😇😘
Nov 27Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @kelly32068 I hope you know how much I appreciate you for all you have done for me don't think I forgot cause I haven't I always think of you
Nov 27Reply
kelly32068
kelly32068 @bellafiore4 awe that is so sweet 😚 thank you 💖😘 Ms Laura I know myself I have always thought of you and you alone as our leader and as my friend 🤗 and I’m positive that all the others feel the same 😇💖 Plz whatever you want Ms Laura just let me know and we will get it done 😘😇🤗💖
Nov 27Reply
original_couve
original_couve @bellafiore4 I would like to rejoin the Angel's. I didn't think it was a thing, When I talked to you, you sounded like you on hosted a few other share group's?
Feb 12Reply
bellafiore4
bellafiore4 @conniemarie12 I haven’t been on for 4 years but the group is still going on @kelly32068 is running the group now
Feb 12Reply
kelly32068
kelly32068 @conniemarie12 @bellafiore4 thanks Laura and welcome back Connie 😇🤗💖
Feb 12Reply

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