Coach in the UK?

hotchoc · Sep 16th, 2006, 10:14 AM

hi all..
I'm new to coach and the forum. But i'm loving all the gorgeous bags that Coach has!...
Was wondering if anyone knows about shops online or retail outlets that sell coach in the UK?

hotchoc · Sep 18th, 2006, 12:26 PM

helpppp plssss!!! i'm desperate!

kallison · Sep 18th, 2006, 12:51 PM

i honestly don't know...
i'm pretty sure you'd just have to buy at coach.com or do eBay.

bernz84 · Sep 18th, 2006, 01:24 PM

Hi, welcome to the board. There are a lot of American sites with Coach bags that will ship internationally; yet it could get pricy. Although I've heard a lot of Coach lovers abroad, I don't think it's popular enough in Europe to be sold there (

). You should try your luck on eBay for the cheapest prices.

hotchoc · Sep 19th, 2006, 04:27 AM

coach.com doesnt ship internationally...

bernz: can you tell me which online websites sells authentic coach?

Sternchen · Sep 19th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Coach.com actually DOES ship internationally. I had my agenda refills and a bag shipped to Germany. I contacted their customer service department via email and they were able to help me without any problems!

bernz84 · Sep 19th, 2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotchoc

coach.com doesnt ship internationally...

bernz: can you tell me which online websites sells authentic coach?

Actually the only places that I know of are consignment shops. I didn't post links because I don't know if I'm allowed to on this board.

laurasjeel · Jan 13th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Hi, I am pretty new to coach seeing as I have still not bought one (eBay auctions have not been kind to me at all). I saw the signature stripe top handle pouch, and the Chelsea signature small hobo on the website (I really like the soho bags but they are not on the website :[), however it does not even mention the UK anywhere in the delivery costs or store locator so I don't think I can buy the bags from there. So, I was wondering what stores in the UK and proper internet shops (that ship to the UK) sell coach bags?

Sorry for the long-winded question.

sweetvirginia · Jan 13th, 2008, 02:24 PM

I live in Germany and have the same problem, but Coach does ship to outside
of US. You can place an order by phone: 001 (904) 741 - 3090
M-F 8am - 11pm ET.
Sat 9am - 7pm ET.
Sun 11am - 7pm ET.

Coach ships the goods by DHL which is rather expensive and I had to
pay the import duty and VAT, so for the ergo tote (USD 328) I paid
at the end approx. 460 dollar (!!) in total but it was the only one possibility
to get the bag.

I don't know if there is online shop which ships to UK, for Germany
I could not find any, no wonder, Coach is absolutely unknown here.
Is Coach known to the people in UK ?

Otherwise, eBay is not too bad. I just received a ergo belted hobo from ebay
and am really happy about the purchase. You only have to check out
the feedback of the seller and authenticity before.

riffraff · Jan 13th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Laura I did extensive research regarding Coach in the UK and there are no outlets whatsoever

. I fell lucky and got an amazing deal via eBay UK, the lovely ladies here authenticated it for me first.

laurasjeel · Jan 13th, 2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetvirginia

I live in Germany and have the same problem, but Coach does ship to outside
of US. You can place an order by phone: 001 (904) 741 - 3090
M-F 8am - 11pm ET.
Sat 9am - 7pm ET.
Sun 11am - 7pm ET.

Coach ships the goods by DHL which is rather expensive and I had to
pay the import duty and VAT, so for the ergo tote (USD 328) I paid
at the end approx. 460 dollar (!!) in total but it was the only one possibility
to get the bag.

I don't know if there is online shop which ships to UK, for Germany
I could not find any, no wonder, Coach is absolutely unknown here.
Is Coach known to the people in UK ?

Otherwise, eBay is not too bad. I just received a ergo belted hobo from ebay
and am really happy about the purchase. You only have to check out
the feedback of the seller and authenticity before.

Yeah, i was afraid the tax would add to the expense! I had this annoying tax problem with LeSportsac bags that are only available in the USA. Coach isn't completely unknown, but it's not a common occurrence to see someone out and about with one. There are a few British that pop up on eBay with a coach bag or two, but when they do bidding can be really competitive and they aren't always the best styles.
It is a shame that coach don't have a European online shop

Thanks for your comment, it helps to know people in similar situations!

laurasjeel · Jan 13th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riffraff

Laura I did extensive research regarding Coach in the UK and there are no outlets whatsoever

. I fell lucky and got an amazing deal via eBay UK, the lovely ladies here authenticated it for me first.

Same here, I looked all over the net. I just hoped I wasn't looking properly and that someone here would be "yeah there are loads of outlets all over the country that sell coach at good prices" and I would be "yay". But no :[

Looks like I will be bound to eBay for my coach as well!

I read a good article on authenticating coach, which really helped, though it is good to know there are some experts here too

I don't think I have seen a fake....yet.

Thanks for commenting :]

echa · Mar 14th, 2008, 01:34 PM

If you don't mind going to Heathrow Airport, Coach will be coming in there.
Targeting travelers initially.

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fa...?news_id=51792

gypsumrose · Mar 14th, 2008, 03:50 PM

^^ That's pretty cool! I'll be there in May..

I bet you could get into the marketplace part of tpf and find some sellers willing to ship to you. :)

chelseagirl · May 1st, 2008, 11:18 PM

I used to live in LONDON, and still have friends there. Sadly, even upscale department stores like Harrods and Harvey Nichols don't carry them. On a recent trip to the UK, I was actually amazed that I rarely ever saw a Coach bag (and if anything, it was being carried by a tourist). My friends/relatives who come here from abroad always ask me to take them to the Coach store/outlet, because they can't find Coach where they are (or it is so amazingly overpriced). The Carly style, for instance, is almost impossible to find outside of the US.

I think your best bet is to order from Coach.com and have the bag shipped. Given the exchange rate between GBP and US dollars, you may actually be at an advantage.

Sep 16th, 2006, 10:14 AM	#1
hotchoc Member	buying coach in the UK hi all.. I'm new to coach and the forum. But i'm loving all the gorgeous bags that Coach has!... Was wondering if anyone knows about shops online or retail outlets that sell coach in the UK?

Sep 18th, 2006, 12:26 PM	#2
hotchoc Member	Re: buying coach in the UK helpppp plssss!!! i'm desperate!

Sep 18th, 2006, 12:51 PM	#3
kallison wake up.you're alive Location: atlanta then anchorage in december!	Re: buying coach in the UK i honestly don't know... i'm pretty sure you'd just have to buy at coach.com or do eBay.

Sep 18th, 2006, 01:24 PM	#4
bernz84 cute!	Re: buying coach in the UK Hi, welcome to the board. There are a lot of American sites with Coach bags that will ship internationally; yet it could get pricy. Although I've heard a lot of Coach lovers abroad, I don't think it's popular enough in Europe to be sold there ( ). You should try your luck on eBay for the cheapest prices.

Sep 19th, 2006, 04:27 AM	#5
hotchoc Member	Re: buying coach in the UK coach.com doesnt ship internationally... bernz: can you tell me which online websites sells authentic coach?

Sep 19th, 2006, 04:49 AM	#6
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Bavaria, Germany	Re: buying coach in the UK Coach.com actually DOES ship internationally. I had my agenda refills and a bag shipped to Germany. I contacted their customer service department via email and they were able to help me without any problems! __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Jan 13th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#8
laurasjeel The Cat Girl Location: Edinburgh, UK	Coach in the UK? Hi, I am pretty new to coach seeing as I have still not bought one (eBay auctions have not been kind to me at all). I saw the signature stripe top handle pouch, and the Chelsea signature small hobo on the website (I really like the soho bags but they are not on the website :[), however it does not even mention the UK anywhere in the delivery costs or store locator so I don't think I can buy the bags from there. So, I was wondering what stores in the UK and proper internet shops (that ship to the UK) sell coach bags? Sorry for the long-winded question. __________________ Feel free to visit my shopping journal Or my everyday journal Wishlist My first LV and Balenciaga goodies Fendi B Bag Coach animal keyrings Life would be so much more simple WITHOUT counterfeits in the world! Last edited by laurasjeel; Jan 13th, 2008 at 12:42 PM.

Jan 13th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#9
sweetvirginia Member Location: Germany	Re: Coach in the UK? I live in Germany and have the same problem, but Coach does ship to outside of US. You can place an order by phone: 001 (904) 741 - 3090 M-F 8am - 11pm ET. Sat 9am - 7pm ET. Sun 11am - 7pm ET. Coach ships the goods by DHL which is rather expensive and I had to pay the import duty and VAT, so for the ergo tote (USD 328) I paid at the end approx. 460 dollar (!!) in total but it was the only one possibility to get the bag. I don't know if there is online shop which ships to UK, for Germany I could not find any, no wonder, Coach is absolutely unknown here. Is Coach known to the people in UK ? Otherwise, eBay is not too bad. I just received a ergo belted hobo from ebay and am really happy about the purchase. You only have to check out the feedback of the seller and authenticity before.

Jan 13th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#10
riffraff Sofa King Blonde! Location: UK	Re: Coach in the UK? Laura I did extensive research regarding Coach in the UK and there are no outlets whatsoever . I fell lucky and got an amazing deal via eBay UK, the lovely ladies here authenticated it for me first. __________________ A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous. - Coco Chanel As long as you know men are like children, you know everything. - Coco Chanel Deep, deep inside the brain of every woman is a small bungalow in which lives a little lady who is totally obsessed with shoes and handbags

Mar 14th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#13
echa Member	Re: Coach in the UK? If you don't mind going to Heathrow Airport, Coach will be coming in there. Targeting travelers initially. http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fa...?news_id=51792

Mar 14th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#14
gypsumrose :) Location: IL	Re: Coach in the UK? ^^ That's pretty cool! I'll be there in May.. I bet you could get into the marketplace part of tpf and find some sellers willing to ship to you. :) __________________ Banned indefinitely, but completely content Check out my babies (bag collection + kitty)

May 1st, 2008, 11:18 PM	#15
chelseagirl Member	Re: buying coach in the UK I used to live in LONDON, and still have friends there. Sadly, even upscale department stores like Harrods and Harvey Nichols don't carry them. On a recent trip to the UK, I was actually amazed that I rarely ever saw a Coach bag (and if anything, it was being carried by a tourist). My friends/relatives who come here from abroad always ask me to take them to the Coach store/outlet, because they can't find Coach where they are (or it is so amazingly overpriced). The Carly style, for instance, is almost impossible to find outside of the US. I think your best bet is to order from Coach.com and have the bag shipped. Given the exchange rate between GBP and US dollars, you may actually be at an advantage.