Crosshair Sunglass
If you see or feel any tackiness on the leather from glue residue. Fake or imposter handbags often glue the leather seams and trim pieces before stitching them.
Again, these are just guidelines. It is your responsibility to do your research. There are many different styles and I will not be responsible for any errors that may be contained in this guide.
Hardware that is stamped with the words like "Solid Brass" or "Stainless Steel" A Coach bag logo should be stamped on buckles or pinch clips and the underside of the snaps are stamped "Coach".
Wording on the Coach handbag that is jumbled or misspelled. Each line of an authentic bag has evenly spaced words that contain no spelling errors. If the wording on the Coach bag is jumbled or misspelled, it is fake.
Coach bags with patterns on the outside should have a solid inner lining.
Hardware that appears to be polished nickel or metal, but when you feel the nickel, it has the weight of plastic. If you tap the hardware, you can tell the difference between metal and plastic that is painted just by the density.
Here are some tell-tale signs your Coach Handbag is not real.
I have bought Coach Bags at Estate Auctions and Yard Sales. When I am in Macy's or other high end department stores, I always stop by where all the designer purses are. This gives me an idea of what to look for if I want to get a discount on bags elsewhere, like Ebay or Amazon.com
Let's be real. If a bag at a yard sale is $10, it most likely will be a fake. Though I went to a Yard Sale in an expensive area and found 1 for $25.
Dead Give - Aways You Have A Fake Coach Handbag, Purse or Wallet
Usually when you see plastic wrapping over the purse or handbag straps, or any part of the bag, wallet, purse or accessory. Occasionally, zipper pulls and other Coach hardware might be wrapped with plain packing paper or some kind of sponge wrap, but you will never plastic wrap!
Authentic enamel hangtags won't have raised letters but have a smooth enamel surface.