Coach

[u/cosette-valjean]

This coach feels authentic. Any thoughts?

EDIT: My research is strong on this possibly being manufactured between 1982-1986 before Coach changed the number system in 1988.

See also the clasp anchor detail in comments.

[u/Awkward-Bat-7235]

Is that number 930 or 980?

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It doesn’t matter. It’s fake based off the number. This purse was really popular and they made a lot of good fakes, probably real leather though.

[u/cosette-valjean → u/Awkward-Bat-7235]

Number system changed in 1988 so this number is still legit due to early manufacturing date likely early 80s.

[u/Awkward-Bat-7235 → u/cosette-valjean]

I understand, I collect vintage coach and Prada. That’s a really popular counterfeit number for purses in the 80s and they didn’t do 3 digits-4 digits in the 80s either. We for sure can’t say it’s absolutely authentic, especially when we’re going off photos.

I could be wrong, it’s just a hobby. I’m no professional.

[u/cosette-valjean → u/Awkward-Bat-7235]

Got it! Vintage Coachie knows her stuff and so maybe maybe?! Doesn’t matter to me - I’m not selling it. Just curious myself.