My 1st COACH BAG...I bought Tote (Coach Poppy Denim Worldblock Glam Tote)...I LOVE BLUE COLOUR!!!
Tote bag...bigger space to put all your things. This tote is for leisure..for work purposes will be different design.
Actually I already own BONIA Tote...fews SEMBONIA Handbags. But Malaysia brand is also GOOD. I bought it 4 years ago and still in good condition.
Before aiming the INTERNATIONAL BRAND...experience with our own brand 1st. Support our local product.
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HOW TO KNOW THE COACH BAG IS AUTHENTIC & NOT FAKE???
(I copied it from How to spot fake COACH BAG)
You wouldn't think anyone would
bother to make fake COACH bags because the originals are relatively
inexpensive - at least compared to other high-fashion bags such as Prada, LV,
etc. 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:
Please note: I am not affiliated
with Coach - I just love their products and hate to see people get taken
advantage of...
Photos: Also please note
that the photos you see to the right are not my photos - they
are listings from other eBay sellers - so they may or may not be
authentic. I have no control over what listings appear there - eBay
chooses them based on the content of this guide - i.e. regarding coach purses
and wallets.
1. Signature fabric: The "C" pattern will be crooked. Except for some newer patterns, like the "optic" or my new favorite "scarf print," the tip of the horizontal "C" facing the other "C" should touch. Also, the pattern should line up and start in the center of the front panel of the bag (same with the back panel). The center seam should go straight down through the middle of the CC's, and the pattern should be aligned horizontally and vertically. Also, the pattern should line up on any front or back pockets, so that it looks like there is no break in the pattern. (Note: Sometimes the pattern does not line up on side seams as this is nearly impossible to do.) The best way to tell is to go to the COACH website 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.
1. Signature fabric: The "C" pattern will be crooked. Except for some newer patterns, like the "optic" or my new favorite "scarf print," the tip of the horizontal "C" facing the other "C" should touch. Also, the pattern should line up and start in the center of the front panel of the bag (same with the back panel). The center seam should go straight down through the middle of the CC's, and the pattern should be aligned horizontally and vertically. Also, the pattern should line up on any front or back pockets, so that it looks like there is no break in the pattern. (Note: Sometimes the pattern does not line up on side seams as this is nearly impossible to do.) The best way to tell is to go to the COACH website 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 if someone is selling you a "COACH"
bag which is imprinted with the letter "G" then logically it
must be fake.)
3. The stitching or general
construction of the bag looks sloppy - this is a sure sign because COACH does
not make sloppy products! Each stitch should be the same length as every
other stitch, it should be in a straight line, and there should be no
"over-stitching".
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 something is "off" - be careful!
5. Replicas: The seller
is listing an unusually large number of the same exact bag. This is a red
flag because there are websites where you can purchase good-quality replicas,
and I have seen these replicas listed on eBay claiming to be authentic.
Note that replicas are usually made of fabric, as leather is more expensive and
therefore all-leather bags are less likely to be fake. (However, I have
seen fake Coach bags made of all-leather. The all-leather fakes
are usually very easy to spot - i.e. the quality of the leather is VERY
poor, the fixtures are all wrong, etc.)
6. Photos: Beware of
blurry photos or stock photos (a stock photo is one that has been
cut-and-pasted from the COACH website, usually with a white background) - 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 ask if they can send you a photo of
the actual item they're selling.
7. Authenticity: Take
note if there is absolutely no mention that the bag is authentic! If so,
ask the seller to verify that they are offering an authentic product. If
they fail to respond to your request, this may be a sign that they don't want
to incriminate themselves. But be careful! Just because
the seller claims it's authentic does not mean that it is.
8. Credo Patch: Most
COACH bags have a "serial number" stamped on the inside, on a square
patch of leather sewn into the lining. Some of the smaller purses (the
"clutch," the "swingpack" and the
"mini") do not have a serial number. The serial number
typically consists of a series of numbers or a number-and-letter
combination. The last 4-5 digits of the serial number
indicate the style number of the bag. Careful, though,
as fake COACH bags also have a serial number - so just because the bag
has a serial number does NOT mean the it is authentic.
**UPDATE** If the patch is not
stamped - in other words, embossed into the leather - but is
simply printed in ink - beware! The only bags I've seen with the
credo patch printed in ink are the newer lines, like the Legacy,
where the credo is lettered in gold-colored ink - and even then, it is still
stamped into the leather before it's lettered over in gold.
***UPDATE REGARDING "SERIAL
NUMBERS"*** History: Bags from the
late 1960's did not have any serial number. Coach added serial numbers to
the creed in the 1970's - each bag had a unique number - a "serial
number" in the true sense of the word. This was apparently true
through the 1980's, and it was not until the 1990's that Coach introduced the
modern "registration format" of letters and numbers, with the last
four digits indicating the style number of the bag - or, in the late
2000's, the last five digits.
9. Fixtures: The
"COACH" logo should be stamped on most of the metal hardware
- except the older "classic favorite" styles. **UPDATE**
The newer COACH bags do not have the COACH stamp on any of the
nickel/brass hardware, such as, the Legacy bags. But keep
in mind that COACH still makes their regular 'trendy' line of bags, although
the newer ones do not appear to have COACH stamped on the hardware (perhaps
they are doing away with this). This is a situation where,
because the style of a particular bag may change from year to year,
you'll need to find a photo of the authentic product - and make sure it's
the same style number - to compare with photos from the auction.
10. Zippers: Although
the zipper pull on a real COACH bag will be made of leather
or a series of rings, the actual zipper mechanism which pulls the
two sides of the zipper together should be embossed with the letters
"YKK". This is the highest-quality manufacturer of zippers and
COACH uses this brand. Sometimes it's hard to see, especially on a
photo. Even in person, you may need a magnifying glass to see the YKK,
especially with very small zippers. Note:
I have never seen a regular zipper pull on a Coach bag - in my
experience, they are either made of leather, a single ring, or series or
rings. This is one of the wonderful ways Coach makes their products
unique, down to the very smallest detail!
11. Lining: If the
outside of the bag has the CC pattern, the lining will NOT have any
pattern. If the outside of the bag does NOT have the CC
pattern, the lining will most likely have the CC pattern (although sometimes
neither the outside nor the inside will have the CC pattern). You
will NEVER see a bag with the CC pattern on the outside AND the inside -
this is a sure sign of a fake bag. Also, the "classic
favorites" style bags do not have a lining at all. (Note:
Legacy bags all have a the same multi-colored striped *real* silk
lining, no matter what the exterior color or pattern is.)
12. "Made in China":
I've been asked this question often - if it says "Made in
China" does that mean it's fake? The answer is no - Coach does
make some bags in China. I have also heard that Coach has
made bags in Turkey. However, I have also heard that Coach does NOT
make bags in Korea or Thiland - so if you see a "Made in Korea" or
"Made in Thailand" tag then you'll know it's fake. Bags
sold on the "DHgate" website (and similar sites) are NOT
authentic!!!
13. Other Auctions:
I've received a lot of questions about bags on Overstock. They have an
"auction" section similar to eBay, as does MSN, Yahoo, and
others. I would use the same caution in purchasing from any
auction. Bags sold at "purse parties" are not authentic!
14. Other Guides:
Check out the Coach guide written by "fionaflyby" for
more great tips. And knowknockoffs "dot" com
has additional info on fake handbags in general.
15. Seller Feedback:
Finally, don't forget to look at the seller's feedback - what is their
rating? If it is not 100% (or at least 99-plus) then make sure
to read their feedback comments. If a seller has sold thousands of
items, chances are someone has left negative feedback, which does
not necessarily mean the bag they're selling is fake. Sometimes
buyers get anxious and leave negative feedback without giving the seller a
chance to remedy the problem. So it's always a good idea to
check feedback ratings to see what type of negative feedback
was left, and if the seller made any reply to that feedback. And as
always, ask the seller questions if you have any doubts or need any
additional info. If the seller responds with a suspicious
explanation, I would be very cautious about bidding.
16. Vendors: And
remember - shop for COACH items in department stores and familiarize yourself
with the outstanding quality of their products. It
will then be easier for you to spot a fake one. Also note that Coach does
not sell products "wholesale" or through any vendor other than
department stores, Coach retail or outlet stores, and the Coach website.
So if you run across a website claiming to sell authentic Coach merchandise,
they are most likely counterfeits. These counterfeit websites will
usually have some type of "disclaimer" stating that their products
are "inspired by" Coach. This "disclaimer" is usually
in fine print or on a separate page - but beware! - some websites do not have
any such "disclaimer" and I can't understand why they haven't been
shut down yet.
Good luck and have fun shopping!
:o)
- Lisa
HOW TO SPOT FAKE COACH
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BAGS
Other brand that make me fond to own (I like the design...simple):
~ Michael Kors
~ LongChamp
"I work so hard. I have no time for myself. I give all my heart towards work and study. Why not if I entertain myself to what I LOVE THE MOST? I pamper my own heart...Even how much you spend on ITEMS but do it wisely and make sure a LONG TERM INVESTMENT"
