Any Canadians check out the Coach sale at Yorkdale on Saturday?

beautyinside · Jun 30th, 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Girl

P.S. Also, this will be their LAST sale at Yorkdale. There will be a new CANADIAN Outlet store opening by the end of the year in Windsor. So, no more crossing the borders if you can help it, eh?

Oh my God! That is awesome, and it's about time! Having crossed the border just on Saturday to check out the outlet, I can't say that I like it much. I mean, I came back with 3 new items all at insanely good prices, but...I hate crossing the border - such a hassle!

LadyV · Jun 30th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Congrats T-Girl on your final purchase!

Well, I really hope you're not done with Coach even though you have quite the collection now! It can be quite the addiction.

I'm sad that the sale is over...especially since I barely see any Legacy bags anymore. That has to be my favourite Coach line. The new stuff is just not the same.

Oh well, right now I'm addicted to looking for deals on eBay. Trying to find different ways to dress up my bags for each season. So scarves, keyfobs, charms...here I come! lol

T-Girl · Jun 30th, 2008, 11:41 PM

Thanks LadyV for approving my 'break ban'. I am addicted and I admit it will be very difficult to say, "No!" to Coach. I am nowhere near Windsor so that part helps.

If my girlfriend doesn't invite me along...I won't go. I don't drive anywhere so I am hoping that that is good enough to end my shopping spree.

Take care,

T-Girl

P.S. I am wary of eBay so I won't be going there. Still, I have bought two brand new powder pink Coach wristlets from CraigList and great prices--and none of these are in the stores so that's a bonus!

It's too bad I couldn't tell you about the Ergo Belted bag before I went, Lady V. I found that only the BIGGEST Ergo Belted tote had the legacy stripe lining. The smaller versions had only the plain black fabric lining.

T-Girl · Jun 30th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Sorry, I accidentally created a double post so I will put some new thoughts.

I went through my whole collection yesterday and conditioned it with Leather Lube. I took out my Chelsea bag (fully conditioned) today and really enjoyed the way it carries. [Yes, the Chelsea bag is one of those sale bags from my Yorkdale shopping spree!] The Leather Lube conditioning wax absorbed really well. It looks exactly the same as it did before I conditioned it and none of the wax transferred onto my clothing. The only difference I've noticed is that the leather smell has been greatly muffled. It's like the conditioner is a sealant and masks the natural leather odour which is a shame because I like the way my bag smells.

Still, it's bloody heavy because it's made of heavy pebbled cow hide, but it's nowhere near as heavy as the large khaki signature Carly I bought and returned the following day.

Okay, that's my report on my Chelsea bag...and to fill in this double post with some extra text.

Take care,

T-Girl

LadyV · Jul 1st, 2008, 08:14 PM

Be careful about Craigslist! They can be a breeding ground for fakes, even more so than eBay.

Luckily the girls here have been so helpful with authenticating that I don't worry so much about eBay anymore.

I can't believe you conditioned the Chelsea! I'm too worried to condition any of my pebbled or vintage leather bags. I gently use the Coach cleaner on it if I notice it getting dirty but I haven't conditioned them. I'm glad it worked out for you!

T-Girl · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:17 AM

Hey LadyV:

Thank you for your advice about Craiglist. I'm lucky I communicated with a woman who was honest. The wristlets are beautiful and she sold them at cost. I use them from time to time and they smell like Coach leather--I have a sensitive nose.

Since that time, I've noticed that there are many fakes on Craiglist and I considered myself lucky! There was nothing else that came close to the deal I got. I'm glad to say that I've been in this forum long enough to spot a fake a mile away.

I have tried this Leather Lube/Soft Moc Leatherall 365 (new name) for 15 years so I know this stuff pretty well. I have tried it on so many leather items I practically know what it will do before I even apply it on. When I bought this stuff 15 years ago for my Teva sandals, I noticed that when I applied it on the leather, the colour deepened. When I went to Florida and ran through countless salt-stained waves, swam in the ocean (protects my feet from the sharp coral beach), walked several hours on the shore, and returning home and seeing that the shoes were still in great condition, this stuff convinced me that it could handle anything.

I tried this stuff on my more delicate leathers and it never failed. Everything I owned that was leather in the past were all protected and many of those shoes I still wear today and they are in great shape.

So, when I read the thread from BagsAreMyBabies on how her Vintage bag got water spots she couldn't remove, I knew I had to start conditioning ALL my new (and current) Coach bags ASAP! The first one was the vintage bag I got from Yorkdale for $49. I knew that this bag will change colour and I didn't care. I didn't like the bag that much when I bought it but I loved the Tattersall lining. Now after conditioning it, the colour deepened, a nice toasted brown sheen emerged, and the leather became so incredibly soft that now this is my favourite handbag. It's also pretty light handbag because it's fairly small compared to the other ones I have.

I carried it around today and just love clasping it under my left arm. When I accidentally scratched the leather with my fingernails a few times, I would just rub the scratch and the scratches disappeared entirely--much more effectively than when it was unconditioned. I am definitely going to use this bag again tomorrow even though I have been rotating my handbags (and sometimes my wallets/wristlets) on a daily basis.

Also, I got some more of this stuff today at Soft Moc at the Eaton Centre. The lady was nice enough to give me 2 more free sponge applicators because my original Leather Lube sponge applicator disintegrated on me 2 years ago.

For me, "Leather Lube" aka "Soft Moc Leatherall 365" is the best investment I've ever made to protect all my leather stuff. I have yet to try the Apple Care Protectant products. Are you using that stuff?

Take care,

T-Girl

BTW, the Vintage bag was the Whiskey Leather Bleeker/Tattersall Zip Hobo.

Jun 30th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#47
LadyV Member	Congrats T-Girl on your final purchase! Well, I really hope you're not done with Coach even though you have quite the collection now! It can be quite the addiction. I'm sad that the sale is over...especially since I barely see any Legacy bags anymore. That has to be my favourite Coach line. The new stuff is just not the same. Oh well, right now I'm addicted to looking for deals on eBay. Trying to find different ways to dress up my bags for each season. So scarves, keyfobs, charms...here I come! lol __________________ *~~Chicness is my weakness!~~* WISHLIST: It never stops!

Jun 30th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#48
T-Girl T=T&Co[ach]	Thanks LadyV for approving my 'break ban'. I am addicted and I admit it will be very difficult to say, "No!" to Coach. I am nowhere near Windsor so that part helps. If my girlfriend doesn't invite me along...I won't go. I don't drive anywhere so I am hoping that that is good enough to end my shopping spree. Take care, T-Girl P.S. I am wary of eBay so I won't be going there. Still, I have bought two brand new powder pink Coach wristlets from CraigList and great prices--and none of these are in the stores so that's a bonus! It's too bad I couldn't tell you about the Ergo Belted bag before I went, Lady V. I found that only the BIGGEST Ergo Belted tote had the legacy stripe lining. The smaller versions had only the plain black fabric lining. __________________ Take care, T-Girl I'm always hungry for more Coach info! Last edited by T-Girl; Jun 30th, 2008 at 11:49 PM.

Jun 30th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#49
T-Girl T=T&Co[ach]	It's frustrating, I agree...but it's such an adventure! Sorry, I accidentally created a double post so I will put some new thoughts. I went through my whole collection yesterday and conditioned it with Leather Lube. I took out my Chelsea bag (fully conditioned) today and really enjoyed the way it carries. [Yes, the Chelsea bag is one of those sale bags from my Yorkdale shopping spree!] The Leather Lube conditioning wax absorbed really well. It looks exactly the same as it did before I conditioned it and none of the wax transferred onto my clothing. The only difference I've noticed is that the leather smell has been greatly muffled. It's like the conditioner is a sealant and masks the natural leather odour which is a shame because I like the way my bag smells. Still, it's bloody heavy because it's made of heavy pebbled cow hide, but it's nowhere near as heavy as the large khaki signature Carly I bought and returned the following day. Okay, that's my report on my Chelsea bag...and to fill in this double post with some extra text. Take care, T-Girl __________________ Take care, T-Girl I'm always hungry for more Coach info! Last edited by T-Girl; Jun 30th, 2008 at 11:57 PM.

Jul 1st, 2008, 08:14 PM	#50
LadyV Member	Be careful about Craigslist! They can be a breeding ground for fakes, even more so than eBay. Luckily the girls here have been so helpful with authenticating that I don't worry so much about eBay anymore. I can't believe you conditioned the Chelsea! I'm too worried to condition any of my pebbled or vintage leather bags. I gently use the Coach cleaner on it if I notice it getting dirty but I haven't conditioned them. I'm glad it worked out for you! __________________ *~~Chicness is my weakness!~~* WISHLIST: It never stops!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:17 AM	#51
T-Girl T=T&Co[ach]	Hey LadyV: Thank you for your advice about Craiglist. I'm lucky I communicated with a woman who was honest. The wristlets are beautiful and she sold them at cost. I use them from time to time and they smell like Coach leather--I have a sensitive nose. Since that time, I've noticed that there are many fakes on Craiglist and I considered myself lucky! There was nothing else that came close to the deal I got. I'm glad to say that I've been in this forum long enough to spot a fake a mile away. I have tried this Leather Lube/Soft Moc Leatherall 365 (new name) for 15 years so I know this stuff pretty well. I have tried it on so many leather items I practically know what it will do before I even apply it on. When I bought this stuff 15 years ago for my Teva sandals, I noticed that when I applied it on the leather, the colour deepened. When I went to Florida and ran through countless salt-stained waves, swam in the ocean (protects my feet from the sharp coral beach), walked several hours on the shore, and returning home and seeing that the shoes were still in great condition, this stuff convinced me that it could handle anything. I tried this stuff on my more delicate leathers and it never failed. Everything I owned that was leather in the past were all protected and many of those shoes I still wear today and they are in great shape. So, when I read the thread from BagsAreMyBabies on how her Vintage bag got water spots she couldn't remove, I knew I had to start conditioning ALL my new (and current) Coach bags ASAP! The first one was the vintage bag I got from Yorkdale for $49. I knew that this bag will change colour and I didn't care. I didn't like the bag that much when I bought it but I loved the Tattersall lining. Now after conditioning it, the colour deepened, a nice toasted brown sheen emerged, and the leather became so incredibly soft that now this is my favourite handbag. It's also pretty light handbag because it's fairly small compared to the other ones I have. I carried it around today and just love clasping it under my left arm. When I accidentally scratched the leather with my fingernails a few times, I would just rub the scratch and the scratches disappeared entirely--much more effectively than when it was unconditioned. I am definitely going to use this bag again tomorrow even though I have been rotating my handbags (and sometimes my wallets/wristlets) on a daily basis. Also, I got some more of this stuff today at Soft Moc at the Eaton Centre. The lady was nice enough to give me 2 more free sponge applicators because my original Leather Lube sponge applicator disintegrated on me 2 years ago. For me, "Leather Lube" aka "Soft Moc Leatherall 365" is the best investment I've ever made to protect all my leather stuff. I have yet to try the Apple Care Protectant products. Are you using that stuff? Take care, T-Girl BTW, the Vintage bag was the Whiskey Leather Bleeker/Tattersall Zip Hobo. __________________ Take care, T-Girl I'm always hungry for more Coach info! Last edited by T-Girl; Jul 2nd, 2008 at 12:27 AM.