How to Make Sure You Purchase an Authentic Coach Handbag
Coach began in a Manhattan loft in 1941. Since then, the brand has gained great popularity and its handbags are particularly well-known. This has led to a lot of imitations and even fakes meant to look like Coach handbags. Make sure you are buying the real thing by learning what separates Coach handbags from others. Does this Spark an idea?
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Feel and examine the material. Coach handbags are made with heavy-duty materials that are durable. When inspecting a handbag, check to see that the materials are real leather, silk or a fabric that feels like it's a quality fabric. If it seems cheap, or similar to other purses you have bought for a fraction of the price, skip it.
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Check the pattern of the material. Coach handbags typically have a signature "c" design on them. If you notice that there are c's but some look like g's or are hard to read, it's another sign that the handbag could be a fake. Coach's fabric patterns are clear and colorful.
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Look for the Coach name in the fabric and on the hardware of their handbag. Even some of the buckles or loops can contain the Coach name.
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Look for serial numbers, which Coach always puts in its handbags. The serial number patch is inside the handbag and also states the company's "creed" of quality in addition to listing the serial number for the bag. To make sure the serial number is a valid one, call Coach at 888-262-6224 and provide the number.
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If you have never held or carried a Coach bag, visit a local store that carries its products. Hold them and inspect them so that you can get a good feel for what the products are like. This will help you in figuring out real deals or fakes.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have a chance to buy a handbag for a price that seems too good to be true, it probably is.
