How to Identify Fake Coach Wallets

Purchasing a Coach wallet can be well worth your money. If you plan on purchasing a Coach wallet from an online retailer or a friend, it is important to know how to identify a fake Coach wallet. Differences between a real Coach wallet and a fake can be noticeable or subtle.

1. Visit the Coach website online if you plan on purchasing a wallet. If you are considering buying from an online source or auction site, you should first locate the wallet you want on the official Coach website. Closely compare the picture from the Coach website to the other picture. Look for any differences in the pictures.

2. Look at the "C" pattern on the Coach wallet. The "C" patterns on authentic Coach wallets are arranged in pairs. Two should be facing each other and connected. The other two will be side by side. Coach wallets exhibit high quality workmanship, so nothing should ever be crooked or off center.

3. Examine the stitching around the corners of the Coach wallet. If you are looking at an authentic Coach wallet, the stitching will be straight and even.

4. Look closely at the zippers on the wallet. If you have a genuine Coach wallet, you should notice the letters "YKK" on at least one of the zippers. Other zippers on the wallet may have the word "Coach" engraved in the metal.

5. Open the wallet and look at the lining inside. If the wallet features the signature "C" pattern on the outside, there should be no signature "C" pattern on the inside. If you notice the pattern on both the inside and outside of the wallet, you are looking at a replica. The lining inside of a genuine Coach wallet will be a solid color.

6. Look for glue or rubber that is peeling around the edges. This may be difficult to see in a picture online, but if you are meeting the seller in person, be sure to examine the wallet thoroughly. Coach never uses glue or rubber on its wallets. All authentic Coach wallets are constructed of real leather.