How to Distinguish Genuine Coach Bags From Fake
Coach handbags are high quality, handmade bags. They have been in production since 1941 when they started in a small workshop in Manhattan. Coach bags are coveted among many fashion-minded women, but are notoriously expensive. The cost of the bags has led to the rise of counterfeits. Many women hold "purse parties" in their homes to sell the popular but illegal counterfeit bags. The bags are sometimes difficult to recognize as fakes, but there are some tell-tale clues to be aware of. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open the bag, and look for a sewn-in certificate that is stamped in leather. If the serial number is missing or contains any spaces at all, the bag is fake.
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Examine the fabric. If the bag is leather, it should be soft and smooth, not plastic-like. If the leather is fake, if the design of the fabric is offset at the seams or the "C" logo is distorted, the bag is not the real deal.
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Use a magnifying glass to inspect the stitching. Coach bags do not have any crooked stitching at all. If there is even one crooked stitch inside or outside of the bag, Coach will not sell it. In addition to being straight, the stitches should be small and tight, with consistent stitch lengths.
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Look for flaws in the fob, or tag that hangs from the purse. If a metal fob peels, or a leather fob has skewed lettering or crooked stitching, the bag is not a true Coach product. Additionally, the fob should be printed with the name "Coach" on both sides.
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Check the zipper imprint for three letters. The real bags have zippers imprinted with YKK. Any other letter combination is a sign that the bag is a fake. .
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Check the other hardware on the purse. An imprint with the Coach name outlined by a box, is an indicator of a true Coach. Impostors may be printed with the name Coach, but may not have a box around the name.
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Report any fake handbags to Coach directly, using the link on this page.
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Tips & Warnings
When buying a Coach bag from a friend, family member, or co-worker, request a receipt from the retail store where the bag was originally purchased.
Coach does not allow the sale of its products outside of its retail stores and Web site. If you purchase a Coach purse anywhere else, you run the risk of purchasing illegal counterfeit bags.
