Coach dopp kit...counterfeit?

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by gorgo2, Aug 16, 2017.

  1. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Found one at Goodwill today for $3. I honestly can't tell if it's a very fine grade of vinyl or the cowhide that it says. Even if a knockoff it's worth the money since it's never been used and is very well constructed. Even has YKK zippers (but those could be faked too, for all I know). Are Coach dopp kits something that gets faked? Will post pics later. Any input welcome.
     
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  2. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    It all depends on how the C's are connected in the pattern.
     
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  3. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

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  4. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Sport leather Dopp kit:
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  5. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    What do you mean about how the Cs are connected?

    The badge on the inside reads,

    COACH
    This is a Coach bag. It was
    handcrafted in China of
    lightweight and durable
    weather resistant glove
    tanned cowhide that is
    specially treated to withstand
    the rigors of travel.

    No. K1S - 0526

    There is a tiny COACH imprint on the bottom and nowhere else. No printing on the inner lining. Pretty sure it's a knockoff, but a nice one. Big mouth frame stands open okay, plenty of room inside.
     
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  6. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Wouldn't be the first time a Chinese counterfeit is not only of acceptable quality, but possibly better than the original inspiration.
    I'm not too worried about the label on an item if the build quality suits my needs. The Coach Company ought to be paying attention if the imitator surpasses their quality. The consumer may benefit from lower prices on better products, though it certainly affects the brand name manufactures.
     
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    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

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  8. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Well, it passes all of those tests which apply.
     
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  9. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Congratulations on an authentic NOS thrift store wild find! Even better for the price you paid.

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  10. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Scraped a tiny hidden area with a razorblade and used the flame test. It's leather. I needed a new dopp for work anyway. :)
     
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  12. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Nice find. Congratulations.
     
  13. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Thanks. What threw me was that it's SO well put together (compared to the stuff I'm used to using and seeing), and sitting at Goodwill, I figured it just had to be a nice fake. But then this was a GW in a somewhat upper-scale neighborhood, which I just happened to be passing through.
     
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  14. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    It only applies to Coach items that are (usually) cloth and have the Coach C's printed on them.

    @Shawna is a Coach fanatic, can tell you all about Coach.
     
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  15. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    Nice score. Even better price.
     
  16. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Nice find!
     

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