I'm not sure about this bag. So many things I've read says it is fake. It does not have a serial number. I can't read the creed clearly, had to look through an OptiVisor to read the words which did not include word(s) that is found on the authentic Coach bags. It would be the perfect bag for me which is why I give this bag 3 star rating. I don't like the idea that I may have just paid $199.00 for what seems to me is a fake bag. I am returning this bag; I rather spend more to get the real deal.