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PerkeMe · Jul 30th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Thanks mcoop13!

lizmil · Jul 31st, 2009, 10:31 PM

and small accessories , not so much. For example the Zoe's... a $428 bag is down to $128 after the coupon about 30% resulting price, or a 70% discount, but the wallets don't seem to drop so much.

Not sure if I'm right about this? What do you think?

Jesusfreak1 · Jul 31st, 2009, 11:09 PM

You are right cause that's what I see I think it sucks when u think some are these wallets are close to the prce if a purse.

lizmil · Jul 31st, 2009, 11:36 PM

Hey Jesusfreak1

It wasn't just me that thought that way!

Congrats on the Peyton & Lindsay

coachqueencoach · Aug 2nd, 2009, 10:10 AM

Ive noticed that too about some wallets being really close to purse prices. I usually wont do it,unless i see a wallet that i cannot live without. Has only happened once tho. LOL

mcoop13 · Aug 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM

^Agreed! I purchased the Heritage Stripe convertible Hobo for $98 out the door..and they wanted $100 for the matching wallet. To me that makes NO sense at all! I'd rather by another hobo with that money! But that's just me and I'm not a matchy-matchy person, lol.

yenanh00 · Aug 4th, 2009, 01:28 PM

For me I love the Coach Wallet.. It last me forever. My turnlock hold up really well for the past 3 years.. no loose stiching or leather ripping and ect.. The price are reasonable compare to old price..

loupole · Aug 5th, 2009, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by lizmil

and small accessories , not so much. For example the Zoe's... a $428 bag is down to $128 after the coupon about 30% resulting price, or a 70% discount, but the wallets don't seem to drop so much.

Not sure if I'm right about this? What do you think?

I think it's because a lot of people who shop at the outlets have a maximum amount they will spend in mind when they walk in the door. So the outlets can keep some of the wallets below $100 but with a lower discount than the bags, and people will still buy them.

I actually do not use a Coach wallet for this reason, although I do get wristlet happy quite often. :) I wish I could go back in time and buy more of the Ergo leather capacity wristlets I bought for $25 each -- I like them more than my wallet!

kells1983 · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:11 PM

The wallets are probably more expensive just because they are more difficult to manufacture in the first place. They are a lot smaller, and (depending on the wallet) have many more pockets (for ccs, kisslock pouches) to sew. Since it is more intricate work, it is likely more costly in terms of labor (more skill needed), and therefore more expensive. I also think that it's easier to mark the bags down more because they take up a lot more space in the stockroom, and thus are the first that can go when Coach needs to clear out for new arrivals.

lizmil · Aug 6th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Makes sense, kells1983

deltacogirl · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Don't know if it was anywhere else, but I picked up a cute little Parker Straw Top Handle for $25 at Freeport, ME today. They still had a few left, but I couldn't believe I was getting a bag for $25. Time will tell if I love the bag or just the price!

Evess · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:24 AM

How many season back of the bags can I find in the outlets? Like the signature stripe, is it still available? How do I know if a bag is MFF? And where to get the coupons? Sorry I was unable to find the information. TIA!

jennalovesbags · Aug 10th, 2009, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Evess

How many season back of the bags can I find in the outlets? Like the signature stripe, is it still available? How do I know if a bag is MFF? And where to get the coupons? Sorry I was unable to find the information. TIA!

Inventory will vary by outlet and whether they get returns. There is lots of info on MFF, a search will return a lot of this info. Coupons are hit and miss but will always be posted in the shopping section. hth

laurenlaurent · Aug 10th, 2009, 01:36 PM

i'm sure somebody has asked this, but i was wondering how often one would run into a wristlet at an outlet? i've been to 2 outlets around here, one in washington pa and one in grove city, and i don't ever come across any. maybe people just buy them faster than i look :P

cz22 · Aug 10th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by laurenlaurent

i'm sure somebody has asked this, but i was wondering how often one would run into a wristlet at an outlet? i've been to 2 outlets around here, one in washington pa and one in grove city, and i don't ever come across any. maybe people just buy them faster than i look :P

Seriously? There are ALWAYS wristlets when I go. If there aren't any out, they probably just need to stock up. There are usually drawers filled with wristlets to fill up the display, and who knows how many they have in the back. Just ask a SA. I haven't been to either of those outlets, but I have been to big and small outlets, both have always had an overstock of wristlets and drawers full!

Jul 30th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#4771
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Jul 31st, 2009, 10:31 PM	#4772
lizmil Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 806	It dawned on me that at the outlets they really mark down the purses but the wallets and small accessories , not so much. For example the Zoe's... a $428 bag is down to $128 after the coupon about 30% resulting price, or a 70% discount, but the wallets don't seem to drop so much. Not sure if I'm right about this? What do you think?
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Jul 31st, 2009, 11:09 PM	#4773
Jesusfreak1 Member Joined: May 2009 Location: San Jose,ca Posts: 1,016	You are right cause that's what I see I think it sucks when u think some are these wallets are close to the prce if a purse.
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Jul 31st, 2009, 11:36 PM	#4774
lizmil Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 806	Hey Jesusfreak1 It wasn't just me that thought that way! Congrats on the Peyton & Lindsay
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Aug 2nd, 2009, 10:10 AM	#4775
coachqueencoach Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,205	Ive noticed that too about some wallets being really close to purse prices. I usually wont do it,unless i see a wallet that i cannot live without. Has only happened once tho. LOL
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Aug 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM	#4776
mcoop13 Addicted to Coach Joined: Apr 2009 Location: @ Target buying "Skinny Water" 0 Calories, 0 Sugar, 0 Guilt! Posts: 1,463	^Agreed! I purchased the Heritage Stripe convertible Hobo for $98 out the door..and they wanted $100 for the matching wallet. To me that makes NO sense at all! I'd rather by another hobo with that money! But that's just me and I'm not a matchy-matchy person, lol.
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Aug 4th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#4777
yenanh00 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 2,736	For me I love the Coach Wallet.. It last me forever. My turnlock hold up really well for the past 3 years.. no loose stiching or leather ripping and ect.. The price are reasonable compare to old price..

Aug 6th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#4779
kells1983 No Mercy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 460	The wallets are probably more expensive just because they are more difficult to manufacture in the first place. They are a lot smaller, and (depending on the wallet) have many more pockets (for ccs, kisslock pouches) to sew. Since it is more intricate work, it is likely more costly in terms of labor (more skill needed), and therefore more expensive. I also think that it's easier to mark the bags down more because they take up a lot more space in the stockroom, and thus are the first that can go when Coach needs to clear out for new arrivals.
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Aug 6th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#4780
lizmil Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 806	Makes sense, kells1983
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Aug 6th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#4781
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Aug 10th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#4782
Evess Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96	How many season back of the bags can I find in the outlets? Like the signature stripe, is it still available? How do I know if a bag is MFF? And where to get the coupons? Sorry I was unable to find the information. TIA!
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Aug 10th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#4784
laurenlaurent :) Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Cleveland OH, Perryopolis PA Posts: 8	i'm sure somebody has asked this, but i was wondering how often one would run into a wristlet at an outlet? i've been to 2 outlets around here, one in washington pa and one in grove city, and i don't ever come across any. maybe people just buy them faster than i look :P

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