COACH Signature Stripe Python Hobo Handbag

•Know how to decipher the Registration Number.
?First, it should be said that with true Coach Serial Numbers or the numbers Coach used before 1994, there simply is no deciphering. At one time Coach kept a data base of Serial Numbers however, this is no longer available, or Coach no longer wishes to make that information public.
?With post-1994 Registration numbers however, there IS a way to decode. The characters AFTER the hyphen are the Style Number of the bag and will identify the bag in Coach Stores, on their website and in Coach catalogs. The style number that Coach assigns to an item generally consists of three to six alpha-numeric characters.

?The set of letters and numbers BEFORE the hyphen represent the month, the year, and the place of manufacture so while they may differ from one bag to the next, they may also be the same. In this string of characters, the numbers that appear immediately after that first letter represent the year of manufacture. A bag with Registration Number K2P-9525 would be Style #9525 crafted in 2002, while a bag with Registration Number A0785-10418 would be Style #10418 from 2007.
?From 1994 through 2003, SINGLE digits appeared after the first letter to indicate the year. From 2004 through the present, the DOUBLE digits after the first letter tell us the year.
?It is CRITICAL that you know this information! A good example would be Signature bags. Coach Signature didn't come along until 2001. I've seen many, MANY counterfeits using a registration code that would date a Signature piece prior to 2000. If you see a Signature bag with a Registration Number of perhaps, L6D-6094, you'd know that it's fake. Coach Signature Bags hadn't yet been designed in 1996

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:13:37 PM PDT by

Ok, that's nice, but why have you pasted that long info into my auction?

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:35:00 PM PDT by

very nice coach F&W and that was differently a unnecessary comment up there lol

Jun 21st, 2014 at 11:28:00 PM PDT by

Thanks, and thanks for viewing my auction :)

Jun 26th, 2014 at 9:11:01 PM PDT by

wow love this purse, watching and I also pinned this

Jun 28th, 2014 at 12:04:23 AM PDT by

Thank you so much, you're a sweetie

Jun 28th, 2014 at 7:38:45 PM PDT by

adorable!

Jun 15th, 2014 at 8:48:09 PM PDT by

Thank you so much for stopping by :)

Jun 16th, 2014 at 10:18:25 AM PDT by

does it have divided pockets on the inside ?

Jun 15th, 2014 at 11:54:15 PM PDT by

Hello. No, it does not. It does have an interior zippered side pocket though. I will post additional photos later today. Thanks for your interest! :)

Jun 16th, 2014 at 10:19:57 AM PDT by

more pics plz and pic of creed

Jun 16th, 2014 at 9:13:23 AM PDT by

Hello, thanks for your interest, I will add photos later today. What is a "creed"?

Jun 16th, 2014 at 10:21:16 AM PDT by

The creed is the patch on the inside that says Coach & has numbers & letters.

Jun 16th, 2014 at 11:52:03 AM PDT by

I see, thanks. And yes, I will include a photo of that as well

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:32:13 PM PDT by

This is lovely. can I add a longer strap to make it crossbody?

Jun 16th, 2014 at 12:35:26 PM PDT by

Yes, probably, if you had a strap to attach to the O-rings on each side.

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:32:55 PM PDT by

F/W

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:42:52 AM PDT by

Thank you :)

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:33:13 PM PDT by

Hi, can you please take actual photos of the purse and a picture of the creed patch on the inside. It's alright to use stock photos but it's nice to see it from different angles and the inside. Thanks!

Jun 17th, 2014 at 9:49:34 AM PDT by

Yes, thanks, I already stated I will add additional photos

Jun 17th, 2014 at 4:33:56 PM PDT by

Nice F&Watching. Please feel free to pay me a visit too. :)

Jun 19th, 2014 at 1:39:30 AM PDT by

Thanks. I certainly will :)

Jun 19th, 2014 at 5:09:23 AM PDT by

Is it genuine snake skin??????

Jun 24th, 2014 at 8:43:56 PM PDT by

I wondered that myself. It looks like real snake skin and the Coach description states "Snake" they don't say "Faux" or "Fake" so I assume it is real snake. Thanks for your interest.

Jun 26th, 2014 at 9:12:50 PM PDT by

Are all you photos stock pictures? Also do you have this bag or is it something you are ordering for this auction?

Jun 28th, 2014 at 7:07:06 PM PDT by

I took the photos myself, and i have the bag ready to ship to the winner. Thanks for your inquiring :)

Jun 28th, 2014 at 7:39:48 PM PDT by

you are very welcome

Jun 28th, 2014 at 10:30:02 PM PDT by

You are the sweetest one on listia :)

Jun 30th, 2014 at 12:06:28 PM PDT by

F & W when you get time can you fan me back, that is a lovely bag I hope my bid get it , thanks for showing it on listia.

Jun 29th, 2014 at 9:01:18 PM PDT by

Thank you so much for stopping by :)

Jun 30th, 2014 at 12:06:09 PM PDT by

May I ask what is the length if the whole bag.

Jun 29th, 2014 at 9:04:55 PM PDT by

Thanks for inquiring, I have the handbag measurements in the description.

Jun 30th, 2014 at 12:05:51 PM PDT by

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