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Listing

Title
Vintage Coach 5180 Metropolitan Briefcase, British Tan, 1995 Made in USA Unused
Source
eBay
Seller's brand
Unbranded
Category
Women's Bags & Handbags
Current bid
—
Buy-now price
$545.00
Shipping
—
Location
US
Ends
— (—)
Discovered
2026-09-18 00:46
Last seen
2026-09-18 00:46

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AI analysis

Model / prompt
ensemble:openai:gpt-5.6-luna+meta:muse-spark-1.3-contributor (prompt v2)
Analyzed at
2026-09-18 01:39
Is handbag
97%
Coach probability
70% (possible, not confirmed)
Vintage probability
82%
Authenticity confidence
54%
Image quality
64%
Seller misidentification
57%
Coach score
0.57
Opportunity score
0.34
Deal score
0.25
Estimated era
1994-2003
Possible models
Metropolitan Briefcase (5180)

Evidence

POSITIVE
  • photo 1: Structured British Tan leather briefcase with a flap, central brass turnlock, top handle, adjustable shoulder strap, and front document pockets, consistent with Coach's vintage Metropolitan briefcase construction.
  • photo 2: Solid-looking brass-tone strap buckles and hardware appear consistent in tone, with heavy leather straps and careful edge construction.
  • photos 1-4: Smooth, substantial glove-tanned-looking leather and a classic 1990s Coach-style silhouette are visible.
  • photo 6: Interior appears leather or leather-trimmed and includes organized compartments, consistent with a briefcase rather than a generic fashion handbag.
  • listing title: Seller states 'Coach 5180,' '1995,' and 'Made in USA'; these claims are unverified in the photos but are consistent with the apparent era and model.
  • photo 1-2: large flap briefcase/messenger silhouette with center tab turnlock and front slip pocket matches Coach Metropolitan Briefcase form
  • photo 1-3: smooth tan leather appearance and warm brass-tone hardware consistent with 1990s glove-tanned Coach classics
  • photo 2-3: top handle plus buckle-adjustable shoulder strap construction seen on Coach briefcases
  • title states Vintage Coach 5180 Metropolitan Briefcase, British Tan, 1995 Made in USA Unused (seller-stated, not verified in photos)
NEGATIVE
  • photos 1-6: No legible COACH wordmark, horse-and-carriage mark, or other clearly readable brand identifier is visible.
  • photos 1-6: The creed patch and serial/style number cannot be read; the seller's stated 5180 and 1995 date are not photo-verified.
  • photo 6: Interior view is angled and somewhat soft, preventing reliable inspection of any creed patch, country line, or serial code.
  • photos 5-6: Close-up images are blurred and do not allow meaningful assessment of zipper stamps, interior labels, or fine construction details.
  • photo 1-6: no COACH wordmark, horse-and-carriage, or creed text legible on exterior
  • photo 1-6: no leather hangtag visible
  • photo 6: interior / creed pocket not shown, lining unknown
  • photo 4-5: side and top views blurry, hardware engravings and construction detail not verifiable
MISSING INFORMATION
  • Straight-on close-up of the interior creed patch, filling the frame, in raking light.
  • Clear photo of the entire interior back wall and all pockets, including any fabric tag or serial tag.
  • Straight-on close-ups of the turnlock front and back, zipper pulls, and all hardware.
  • Clear photo of the shoulder-strap clips, buckle holes, and strap fold points.
  • Bottom and corner photographs to verify condition and construction.
  • Seller-stated dimensions and a photo with a ruler for scale.
  • creed patch straight-on in raking light to verify wording and No. 5180 serial
  • emptied interior views showing lining, pockets, and creed location
  • hangtag both faces and chain if present
  • turnlock back plate and hardware close-ups and zipper brand stamps
  • bottom and corner close-ups and strap buckle-hole / fold-point detail
  • seller-stated dimensions and scale cue
AUTHENTICITY CONCERNS
  • ⚠ The central flap clasp and overall silhouette support a Coach attribution, but the absence of a readable creed or serial prevents confirmation.
  • ⚠ The seller's claimed 1995/5180 identification is not independently visible in the listing photos; a genuine-looking silhouette alone is not conclusive.
  • ⚠ seller attribution to Coach style 5180 / 1995 Made in USA not verifiable in photos with no creed, serial, or wordmark visible

Observed features

creed present no
serial or style number present no
coach wordmark present no
turnlock present yes
hangtag present no
creed text not_visible
serial or style number not_visible
hardware description Visible brass-tone turnlock, strap buckles, rings, and fittings; no readable Coach engraving is visible. Hardware appears consistent in tone, though detail is limited.
leather description Smooth, substantial British Tan/brown leather with a matte-to-satin appearance; visible photos suggest glove-tanned leather, but texture and thickness cannot be fully verified.
lining description Interior compartments are visible in photo 6, but the lining material, creed location, and any labels are not clearly readable.
strap construction Adjustable shoulder strap with multiple stitched layers and brass-tone buckle hardware; detachable attachment details are partly visible.
stitching description Visible perimeter and strap stitching appears generally straight and even, though photos are not sharp enough for detailed inspection.
Raw AI response (debug)
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    "is_handbag_probability": 0.965,
    "coach_probability": 0.7,
    "vintage_probability": 0.815,
    "authenticity_confidence": 0.54,
    "image_quality_score": 0.635,
    "seller_misidentification_probability": 0.575,
    "confidence": 0.54,
    "recommended_max_bid": 65,
    "estimated_resale_low": 85,
    "estimated_resale_high": 180,
    "possible_models": [
        "Metropolitan Briefcase (5180)"
    ],
    "positive_evidence": [
        "photo 1: Structured British Tan leather briefcase with a flap, central brass turnlock, top handle, adjustable shoulder strap, and front document pockets, consistent with Coach's vintage Metropolitan briefcase construction.",
        "photo 2: Solid-looking brass-tone strap buckles and hardware appear consistent in tone, with heavy leather straps and careful edge construction.",
        "photos 1-4: Smooth, substantial glove-tanned-looking leather and a classic 1990s Coach-style silhouette are visible.",
        "photo 6: Interior appears leather or leather-trimmed and includes organized compartments, consistent with a briefcase rather than a generic fashion handbag.",
        "listing title: Seller states 'Coach 5180,' '1995,' and 'Made in USA'; these claims are unverified in the photos but are consistent with the apparent era and model.",
        "photo 1-2: large flap briefcase\/messenger silhouette with center tab turnlock and front slip pocket matches Coach Metropolitan Briefcase form",
        "photo 1-3: smooth tan leather appearance and warm brass-tone hardware consistent with 1990s glove-tanned Coach classics",
        "photo 2-3: top handle plus buckle-adjustable shoulder strap construction seen on Coach briefcases",
        "title states Vintage Coach 5180 Metropolitan Briefcase, British Tan, 1995 Made in USA Unused (seller-stated, not verified in photos)"
    ],
    "negative_evidence": [
        "photos 1-6: No legible COACH wordmark, horse-and-carriage mark, or other clearly readable brand identifier is visible.",
        "photos 1-6: The creed patch and serial\/style number cannot be read; the seller's stated 5180 and 1995 date are not photo-verified.",
        "photo 6: Interior view is angled and somewhat soft, preventing reliable inspection of any creed patch, country line, or serial code.",
        "photos 5-6: Close-up images are blurred and do not allow meaningful assessment of zipper stamps, interior labels, or fine construction details.",
        "photo 1-6: no COACH wordmark, horse-and-carriage, or creed text legible on exterior",
        "photo 1-6: no leather hangtag visible",
        "photo 6: interior \/ creed pocket not shown, lining unknown",
        "photo 4-5: side and top views blurry, hardware engravings and construction detail not verifiable"
    ],
    "missing_information": [
        "Straight-on close-up of the interior creed patch, filling the frame, in raking light.",
        "Clear photo of the entire interior back wall and all pockets, including any fabric tag or serial tag.",
        "Straight-on close-ups of the turnlock front and back, zipper pulls, and all hardware.",
        "Clear photo of the shoulder-strap clips, buckle holes, and strap fold points.",
        "Bottom and corner photographs to verify condition and construction.",
        "Seller-stated dimensions and a photo with a ruler for scale.",
        "creed patch straight-on in raking light to verify wording and No. 5180 serial",
        "emptied interior views showing lining, pockets, and creed location",
        "hangtag both faces and chain if present",
        "turnlock back plate and hardware close-ups and zipper brand stamps",
        "bottom and corner close-ups and strap buckle-hole \/ fold-point detail",
        "seller-stated dimensions and scale cue"
    ],
    "authenticity_concerns": [
        "The central flap clasp and overall silhouette support a Coach attribution, but the absence of a readable creed or serial prevents confirmation.",
        "The seller's claimed 1995\/5180 identification is not independently visible in the listing photos; a genuine-looking silhouette alone is not conclusive.",
        "seller attribution to Coach style 5180 \/ 1995 Made in USA not verifiable in photos with no creed, serial, or wordmark visible"
    ],
    "possible_model_reasoning": [
        "The proportions, flap, central turnlock, dual document pockets, top handle, and long shoulder strap are consistent with the seller-stated Metropolitan Briefcase, style 5180.",
        "The seller states 1995 and Made in USA; if verified by a readable 1994-2003 creed and date code, the 1995 date would fit the apparent construction and era.",
        "No serial decode is possible because the number is not visible.",
        "Condition appears Like New to Excellent from the visible exterior, with clean leather and little apparent wear; interior condition, odor, mold, and bottom corners remain unverified.",
        "Metropolitan Briefcase (5180) fits large flap briefcase with turnlock tab, front pocket, top handle + shoulder strap, and seller-stated style 5180; decode and 1995 USA origin not verified because no creed\/serial visible",
        "Condition: appears Like New to Excellent from exterior with uniform color, no visible corner wear or stains (photo 1-3), but capped because interior, bottom, and close-up wear not shown; seller states Unused"
    ],
    "estimated_era": "1994-2003",
    "observed_features": {
        "creed_present": false,
        "serial_or_style_number_present": false,
        "coach_wordmark_present": false,
        "turnlock_present": true,
        "hangtag_present": false,
        "creed_text": "not_visible",
        "serial_or_style_number": "not_visible",
        "hardware_description": "Visible brass-tone turnlock, strap buckles, rings, and fittings; no readable Coach engraving is visible. Hardware appears consistent in tone, though detail is limited.",
        "leather_description": "Smooth, substantial British Tan\/brown leather with a matte-to-satin appearance; visible photos suggest glove-tanned leather, but texture and thickness cannot be fully verified.",
        "lining_description": "Interior compartments are visible in photo 6, but the lining material, creed location, and any labels are not clearly readable.",
        "strap_construction": "Adjustable shoulder strap with multiple stitched layers and brass-tone buckle hardware; detachable attachment details are partly visible.",
        "stitching_description": "Visible perimeter and strap stitching appears generally straight and even, though photos are not sharp enough for detailed inspection."
    },
    "ensemble_agreement": "HIGH",
    "ensemble_variance": 0.0062,
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                "is_handbag_probability": 0.98,
                "coach_probability": 0.78,
                "vintage_probability": 0.88,
                "authenticity_confidence": 0.58,
                "image_quality_score": 0.72,
                "seller_misidentification_probability": 0.7,
                "estimated_era": "1994-2003",
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                    "photo 1: Structured British Tan leather briefcase with a flap, central brass turnlock, top handle, adjustable shoulder strap, and front document pockets, consistent with Coach's vintage Metropolitan briefcase construction.",
                    "photo 2: Solid-looking brass-tone strap buckles and hardware appear consistent in tone, with heavy leather straps and careful edge construction.",
                    "photos 1-4: Smooth, substantial glove-tanned-looking leather and a classic 1990s Coach-style silhouette are visible.",
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                    "photos 1-6: No legible COACH wordmark, horse-and-carriage mark, or other clearly readable brand identifier is visible.",
                    "photos 1-6: The creed patch and serial\/style number cannot be read; the seller's stated 5180 and 1995 date are not photo-verified.",
                    "photo 6: Interior view is angled and somewhat soft, preventing reliable inspection of any creed patch, country line, or serial code.",
                    "photos 5-6: Close-up images are blurred and do not allow meaningful assessment of zipper stamps, interior labels, or fine construction details."
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                    "Straight-on close-ups of the turnlock front and back, zipper pulls, and all hardware.",
                    "Clear photo of the shoulder-strap clips, buckle holes, and strap fold points.",
                    "Bottom and corner photographs to verify condition and construction.",
                    "Seller-stated dimensions and a photo with a ruler for scale."
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                    "The central flap clasp and overall silhouette support a Coach attribution, but the absence of a readable creed or serial prevents confirmation.",
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                "observed_features": {
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                    "serial_or_style_number_present": false,
                    "serial_or_style_number": "not_visible",
                    "coach_wordmark_present": false,
                    "turnlock_present": true,
                    "hangtag_present": false,
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                    "leather_description": "Smooth, substantial British Tan\/brown leather with a matte-to-satin appearance; visible photos suggest glove-tanned leather, but texture and thickness cannot be fully verified.",
                    "lining_description": "Interior compartments are visible in photo 6, but the lining material, creed location, and any labels are not clearly readable.",
                    "strap_construction": "Adjustable shoulder strap with multiple stitched layers and brass-tone buckle hardware; detachable attachment details are partly visible.",
                    "stitching_description": "Visible perimeter and strap stitching appears generally straight and even, though photos are not sharp enough for detailed inspection."
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                "possible_model_reasoning": [
                    "The proportions, flap, central turnlock, dual document pockets, top handle, and long shoulder strap are consistent with the seller-stated Metropolitan Briefcase, style 5180.",
                    "The seller states 1995 and Made in USA; if verified by a readable 1994-2003 creed and date code, the 1995 date would fit the apparent construction and era.",
                    "No serial decode is possible because the number is not visible.",
                    "Condition appears Like New to Excellent from the visible exterior, with clean leather and little apparent wear; interior condition, odor, mold, and bottom corners remain unverified."
                ],
                "confidence": 0.63,
                "recommended_max_bid": 75,
                "estimated_resale_low": 90,
                "estimated_resale_high": 180
            }
        },
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                "authenticity_confidence": 0.5,
                "coach_probability": 0.62,
                "confidence": 0.45,
                "estimated_era": "1994-2003",
                "estimated_resale_high": 180,
                "estimated_resale_low": 80,
                "image_quality_score": 0.55,
                "is_handbag_probability": 0.95,
                "missing_information": [
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                    "emptied interior views showing lining, pockets, and creed location",
                    "hangtag both faces and chain if present",
                    "turnlock back plate and hardware close-ups and zipper brand stamps",
                    "bottom and corner close-ups and strap buckle-hole \/ fold-point detail",
                    "seller-stated dimensions and scale cue"
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                    "photo 1-6: no leather hangtag visible",
                    "photo 6: interior \/ creed pocket not shown, lining unknown",
                    "photo 4-5: side and top views blurry, hardware engravings and construction detail not verifiable"
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                    "hangtag_present": false,
                    "hardware_description": "brass-tone turnlock with round keeper on front flap tab (photo 1-2); brass-tone rings at top handle and shoulder-strap ends (photo 1-3); engravings not legible",
                    "leather_description": "smooth medium-tan leather with satin sheen and even tone, consistent with glove-tanned cowhide in British Tan; no pebbled texture or logo print visible (photo 1-3)",
                    "lining_description": "not_visible",
                    "serial_or_style_number": "not_visible",
                    "serial_or_style_number_present": false,
                    "stitching_description": "tone-matched edge stitching visible on flap and strap, appears even and straight where in focus (photo 2-3); close-up stitch quality not verifiable",
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                    "photo 2-3: top handle plus buckle-adjustable shoulder strap construction seen on Coach briefcases",
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Valuation AI ESTIMATE

This is a model-generated estimate, not an observed market/sold price. Treat it as a rough guide only.

Estimated resale range
$85.00–$180.00
Suggested max bid
$65.00

Reference-image matches

Nearest-perceptual-hash comparison against a small curated library of known vintage Coach models (data/coach-reference/) -- a coarse mechanical signal, not authentication.

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