tomthebarncat
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 16, 2007
Anything made for the factory outlet will have a letter "F" in the serial number inside the purse/wallet. I have found a few authentic Coach items, however. I bought a small wallet type bag in a brown cloth last week that is still on sale in Dillards right now. There are some items from the perforated collection available as well. I also found an authentic brown cloth wallet.
That being said, the coach label is iconic and if you want to appear to fit into the trends then buying from an outlet shouldn't be an issue. Just know that you aren't buying things that had a truly high price point to begin with and only buy what you are comfortable spending on a plastic/vinyl purse.
I however spend my time there looking at labels for the "F"
Once upon a time "Coach" was synomous with good quality and sold at Neimans and Saks, now it is poorly manufactored in China, stuff. I really do not get what the appeal of a clothe handbag, with c's all over and priced at several hundred dollars is? I have a bag that I bought at Armani that cost less than the bags the PX sells. My bag was made in Florence, Italy and I have a card with the names of the craftsman who produced it. I am not trying to denigrate anyone who loves Coach, I really just don't get it??? I also have a very good understanding of cost vs. worth. Just my two Euro cents!