Coach Soho Gallery Signature Tote #6234

This was a very popular Coach tote that sold out in about two weeks in April 2006. So this tote is highly counterfeited-even 2 years later.

Some of the counterfeits are mirror copies, except for the quality of leather and detail an authentic Coach will have. The main difference is the seam in the lining. The authentic Coach does not have a seam.

Some of the counterfeits are sold with using photo's of an authentic tote, but that is not the one you will receive. I will post some of the stock photo's used by the counterfeit sellers, so you will be able to spot the fakes a little easier.

  AUTHENTIC                                    FAKE

 AUTHENTIC                                      FAKE The authentic will not have

 Interior will have: White leather pull with brown              a seam in the center.

stitching on the interior  zip pocket & "D" Ring.

Interior Coach Creed. Leather pull on the top zipper closure.

                                 <Authentic: The authentic tote will have two YKK markings on the zipper.

                                                                                        One on the side of the zipper pull and the other on the end of the zipper.

 <Authentic Hang tag is white leather                  This seller was using a stock

with brown stitching. Silver button on front is engraved with Coach.               photo to sell their counterfeit.

Watermellon slice charm is not included on the original tote.

More photos of counterfeits:

    This is a stock photo frequently used to sell the counterfeit copies

 FAKE (Purchased on ioffer.com $150, sold on eBay as authentic $249. The authentic

                                                                     sold for $328.00 in 2006. An authentic pre-owned tote could be found for ~$249.00. SAME

                                                                     PRICE THE FAKE SOLD FOR!

How to report a counterfeit item on eBay:

If you find a counterfeit item on ebay, please take the time to report it so we can weed the counterfeits off eBay and make eBay a safe, fun place to shop.

To Report a Fake. . .

1.) Go to the bottom of the auction and click on "Report this auction".

2.) Listing violation

3.) Subtopic: Counterfeit & copyright violation

4.) Potential Trademark Infringement for the item.

5.) Pick the category for the item (ie: counterfeit handbag)

6.) Email Us-Send the email

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Disclaimer: This guide is for reference only and was written in an effort to combat the sale of counterfeits. I am not affiliated with Coach.