how do i spot a fake coach purse?

Answer 1

You wouldn't think anyone would bother to make fake COACH bags because the originals are so (relatively) cheap to begin with. But as you know, people will do anything to make a quick buck. Fake COACH bags are a little difficult to spot, but here are some tips based on my personal experiences and observations (I am not affiliated with Coach - I just love their products and hate to see people getting taken advantage of):

1. The "C" pattern will be off - except for some patterns, like the "optic" or my new favorite "scarf print," the tip of the "C" facing the other "C" should touch. In other words, the notch at the top of the capital letter "C" should touch the notch of the backwards-facing "C" - so that it looks like a broken infinity sign. Also, the C's should start in the center and go out. The seams should go straight through the middle of the C, and the pattern should be aligned horizontally and vertically. The best way to tell is to go to www.coach.com and look at the real thing, and then compare it to what you're looking at on eBay and see if the pattern is different.

2. Sometimes the "CC" will actually be a "GG" - how much more obvious can you get! And no, this does not mean it's a Gucci! (I'm not as familiar with Gucci products, but obviously if someone is selling you a "COACH" bag which is imprinted with the letter "G" then it's logically fake.)

3. The stitching is sloppy or the pattern is crooked - this is a sure sign because COACH does not make sloppy products!

4. The bag does not look like any other bag you've ever seen - if it looks "sort of" like a bag you've seen but not quite, it may be fake. (See #12 below).

5. Beware of blurry photos and stock photos (a stock photo is one that has been cut-and-pasted from the COACH website) - this does not necessarily mean the bag is fake but if you see either of these types of photos, I would contact the seller and see if they can send you a photo of the actual item they're selling so you can analyze it for yourself.

6. Ask the seller to verify that they are offering an original product. If they fail to respond to your request, this may be a sign that they don't want to incriminate themselves. (And unfortunately, just because the seller claims it's authentic does not necessarily mean that it is).

7. Most COACH purses have a serial number stamped on the inside, on a square patch of leather sewn into the lining, usually on the front of an inside pocket. Some of the smaller purses (the "clutch" or the "mini") do not have this serial number. However, handbags and totes should all have the serial number patch. The serial number typically consists of a series of numbers or a number-and-letter combination. The best way to check is to look at a real COACH purse and then compare it to the one on eBay. Beware, some fake COACH bags also have a serial number - so you'll have to look at other aspects of the bag and the seller to determine if it's fake.

8. Real COACH purses have the "COACH" logo stamped on most of the metal fixtures - some of the older "classic" styles do not have the stamp, but most of the newer styles do. Just something to watch for... again, compare the one in the photo to one you see at a department store or on the COACH website.

9. Speaking of zippers, I just received an email from another eBay member advising that the "YKK" zippers are the highest-quality zippers (and therefore if the bag has a zipper which is not stamped with YKK but instead is stamped with something else or nothing at all, the bag is most likely a fake). I pulled out all my COACH purses and found that the piece of the zipper that actually pulls the two halves of the zipper together is embossed with a tiny "YKK." So that is something to look for - which will be impossible to tell from photos so you'll need to ask the seller. I also noted that all my COACH purses have the zipper "pull" made by COACH - it is not just a piece of metal, like you see on a zipper from, say, a pair of jeans. The zipper "pull" is made from either a hoop with a stiched-leather pull or a series of smaller hoops with a larger one at the end. Another stunning example of COACH quality and individuality!


10. Look at the lining - if the bag has a satin lining then it should have COACH in the pattern of the fabric of that lining. I do own some bags with no lining at all (the old-style bags) and I also own bags with a canvas lining that does not have any pattern on it. This is another case where you want to try and compare the real thing to the item being offered for sale on eBay.

11. I've been asked this question often - if it says "Made in China" does that mean it's fake? The answer is no - I've seen real COACH bags with a "Made in China" patch or tag on the inside. Not all COACH bags are made there, but some are. Some say this is a sign of decreasing quality, but in my opinion, it seems that COACH quality has increased throughout the years. I've owned COACH bags since the early 80's, and I love them all!

12. Admitted replicas: A member of eBay just alerted me to a website where they sell COACH replicas - where they ADMIT they are not authentic! This is a good website to visit so that you can see what a fake one looks like. I'm not sure that anyone from this company would sell their bags on eBay, but you just never know. Just something else to watch for... check it out for yourself and you can be the judge ... likebags.com.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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how do i spot a fake coach purse?

Answer 4

If there are no labels inside or outside, that's one sign. Also, expensive purses like coach come with a registration number. Honestly, unless you buy a known fake and compare it with the real deal, it is hard to tell by a look alone if it is fake..

Answer 5

ok, the most common way you can spot a fake coach purse is if the letter c on them is a g or if you check the inside of the purse it'll say that this is a genuine coach purse it was made in.... I have a real one and it says that it was made in Turkey some will say china or some won't say anything. I have a real signiture demi pouch & the color is black & whiye.

Answer 6

Loose stitching, anything that is broken, stained bags, if the leather doesn't feel real, if the stitching on the bag isn't right. A fake Chanel bag that i got as a gift (total piece of crap, btw) was pretty real looking excpet that the sitching was verticle, whereas the REAL Chanel bags have daigonal stitching, so it was really obvious. A lot of fake Pradas have the little triange on the bottom of the bag, but it'll say a different companies name on it (a girl at my school has a fake Prada), if they talk about where they got them, it has to be from a real luxury goods store, like Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, Saks Fifth Avenue,, Barney's New York, Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, etc...

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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