Can anybody tell me more about this Coach bracelet?

[sailorstitch]

I had a slightly odd thing happen to me today. There's this little shop here in town that's like a mini flea market, but they mostly sell second hand toys. I try to stop in there every couple of weeks. I went in there today and found a couple Disney stuffed animals. When I was paying for them the guy that runs the shop said that he had something for me. He went into the back room and returned with this.

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He said that because I'm such a good customer he wanted me to have it for FREE!!! When he told me that it was Coach I was like  But once he told me that they make handbags I knew what he was talking about. I am NOT a designer handbag kind of girl. My purse is Hannah Montana!

He also told me that the bracelet is worth $100. Now I'm taking that price with a very large grain of salt. I honestly have the feeling that he just couldn't sell the bracelet. I'm 4' 11" and I wear kids' sizes in EVERYTHING. The bracelet is almost too small for me! I can just barely get it over my hand.

Since the bracelet really isn't my style, it's small and money's a bit tight, I'd like to sell it on Ebay. Here's where you come in. I know nothing about these sorts of things. I tried searching Ebay for information, but between active and ended listing there are thousands of Coach bracelets on Ebay! I was able to find two listings. One is still active so I can't link to it, but they are asking $95 (no bids yet). The other is ended so here's a link.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-SIGNATURE-ENAMEL-EMBOSSED-PATCHWORK-WIDE-BANGLE-BRACELET-FREE-SHIPPING-/121139334228?pt=Fashion_Jewelry&hash=item1c34778c54&nma=true&si=cJB9ahBZzOxKAU9u2nH44Dv2QfE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Big difference in price between the two!

I really need to know two things. What would be a fair starting price? And what key words do I need to include in the title?

Thanks!
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[Eviecorn]

Hmm.  I'm no Coach expert but I know their stuff can fetch some decent prices.  Good luck!

[MikeysGrrrl]

I'm not an expert either, however I would probably either list it for a price in between the price the one sold for and the one that's currently listed and do it as a Buy it Now or Best Offer, or if you wanted to go with auction, maybe start at $50?

As far as title, I would make sure to indicate that it's an enamel coach signature bracelet, size and possibly condition.

Best of luck with your sales

[ZennaBug]

I have Coach bags, but I'm not an expert.  My bags I've picked up anywhere from $12 (a thrift store) and $80 for a purse and wallet set.  They can get much pricier than that.  As for the bracelet, I don't really know anything about it.  But there are purse forums out there and I bet someone there knows what you have!  I like it. 

[sailorstitch]

Thanks for the replies!

I made this same post on two other message boards that I'm on. Somebody brought up the fact that it might be a fake. EEK!!! Now I have to figure out if it's even real.....

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[StoryDreamer]

I was just about to say, there are many fake Coach products out there, so do your research! 

[NoDivision]

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure that is a knock-off. The enamel work doesn't look fine enough, the detail just isn't as crisp as you'd expect from a genuine piece. I think the inside signature/logo isn't correct, too. If you look at the pictures of Coach bangle bracelet with the script name inside, you'll see that it doesn't match. http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Product-signature_c_chain_hinged_bangl-10551-10051-96888-en?cs=svbk&catId=38454 The loop on the end of the h is too long.

You can get in pretty big trouble for selling knock offs on ebay, even if you don't realize you're doing it. My parents have had their ebay account(s) suspended for unknowingly listing knockoff purses. So if you're not 100% sure it's legit, it's probably better not to put it on ebay.

[kaoskat]

Ick! That's not good! I hope you can figure it out!

[Icecrystalline]

Personally, I feel it's fake. The enamel isn't 'perfect' enough.
But it's cute anyway, and it was extremely kind to be gifted it!

[melodys_angel]

*nods* there are a lot of knock offs out there.  Its common with purses.

Hopefully you can find out

[sailorstitch]

Thanks for all the replies!!!

After comparing all the details that some of you pointed out, I agree that is most likely a fake. I made this same post on three different message boards. On every single board somebody posted that it was a fake. I'm not going to list it on Ebay now. I have a friend that got in trouble with designer purses because they didn't have enough proof that they were real. I'm just glad that I made these posts before listing it on Ebay!

I guess the bracelet will be going to Goodwill instead.....

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