COACH AUTHENTICATION GUIDE!

Ok everyone! Here is my first guide! Please feel free to ask questions, ask for more images, etc as I want to make sure to provide as much information as possible.

Also, if you need something to be authenticated, just leave a comment and I will return your comment with what I think about the item!


Signature Fabric
-On fake Coach handbags, the "C" pattern is not straight, instead it is usually crooked.
-The tip of one "C" should touch the tip of another "C" in which the "C" is horizontal from.
-In terms of the pattern, the pattern should be aligned and begin in the center of the front of the handbag. The pattern should line up evenly near pockets. Near the seams of these handbags, the signature fabric should be even, but it might not be as it is difficult to perfectly align against a seam.

Here is an example of a real signature fabric bag


*Note how the "C"s are propery aligned and even!

Here is an example of a FAKE signature fabric bag

*Note how the C's seem bumpy-they aren't in even lines!

Here is another image of a FAKE bag




*Note how the "C"s are not aligned whatsoever.

"C" as "G"s
Off the bat, if the "C" pattern even looks remotely like a "G", it is usually a fake!

Stitching
Authentic Coach handbags have immaculate stitching--is is even and tight. Fake handbags are very sloppily stitched together--stitching will be uneven and not the same length as other stitches.

Mass Listing
Specifically in regards to auction sites such as eBay, if a seller as more than a few of the same bag, this should be a red flag.

Seller Photos
Never trust a seller with unclear photos or stock photos. Always ask for more pictures, and clear pictures, of important details such as the creed and stitching. If they are selling an authentic product, they usually will send you as many photos as you want.

Claiming "Authenticity"
Please be advised, if a seller does not claim that a bag is authentic-it probably is not! You can ask the seller directly and by asking for more pictures. Normally, as stated before, authentic sellers would be happy to provide any information in order for a sale.


Creed
Coach bags are assigned to a serial number. This number is stamped on a square leather piece inside the handbag. While not all bags have a creed, most normal sized do--smaller sized accessories and clutches may not. Just because a bag has a serial number does not mean that it is real--fakes have FAKE serial numbers

Hardware
Hardware refers to zippers, kisslocks, turnlocks, etc. "COACH" should be engraved in all hardware on the handbag.
In regards to zippers, YKK should be engraved in the zipper pull

Interior Lining
If your bag is made out of signature fabric, the interior should NOT be signature lining. It should be a solid color, unless it is from the Legacy line--then it will be striped.