The most important thing to remember about Coach is that the most consistent thing about Coach is its INCONSISTENCY. Generally the C pattern will be centered and level but sides and bottoms of bags don’t always follow the “rule.”Īlso, there are some styles where the pattern is centered on the front but the bag is unmatched and uncentered. And most fakes do have zippers that say YKK.Ģ.

Over the years, Coach has used at least 5 different brands of zippers. Zipper brand is NOT any indication of authenticity or UN-authenticity. There is much incorrect information being posted here.ġ. It is NEVER on any authentic bag so any bag with that serial number on it is fake. Privecouture, the serial number you asked about, 308-9875 is one of those numbers.

Many fake Coach bags have serial numbers that were NEVER used on any item. A bag is fake if the serial number is a known INVALID serial number. A bag is fake if the serial number has a date code and/or plant code that is incorrect for the bagģ.

A bag is fake if it has a serial number that doesn’t match the style of bag it’s on.Ģ. Generally, a serial number cannot prove AUTHENTICITY, but there are many instances where the serial number proves a bag is fake.ġ. (Note: Sometimes the pattern does not line up on side seams as this is nearly impossible to do.) The best way to tell is to go to the COACH website and look at the real thing, and then compare it to what you're looking at on eBay and see if the pattern is different.First I’ll answer the OP’s question about the bag. Also, the pattern should line up on any front or back pockets, so that it looks like there is no break in the pattern. The center seam should go straight down through the middle of the CC's, and the pattern should be aligned horizontally and vertically. Also, the pattern should line up and start in the center of the front panel of the bag. Except for some newer patterns, like the 'optic' or my new favorite 'scarf print,' the tip of the horizontal 'C' facing the other 'C' should touch. Signature fabric: The 'C' pattern will be crooked. I have no control over what listings appear there - eBay chooses them based on the content of this guide - i.e. Photos: Also please note that the photos you see to the right are not my photos - they are listings from other eBay sellers - so they may or may not be authentic.

Authentic coach bag numbers