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#31
I wanted to chime in here about the argument of Coach’s decline in quality. I agree with ame that Coach should reconsider bringing back quality to its bags, by using higher quality materials. I was a Coach fan back in the day, I had one gifted to me and used it for years and years before I had to retire it becauseit was such a well-made bag made with full grain leather, but once I noticed the decline in quality, I stopped buying Coach and didn’t buy a Coach bag for years.

I decided to try another Coach bag recently because I was drawn to the nomad bag. I really like the design of it and decided to give it a try. While I do love the bag, I am disappointed in the quality of the leather. I bought one and within a week the leather on the bag started to bubble and then the leather tore off. What it revealed was that the bag was made with leather that was tissue paper thin, and was glued to what appeared to be a vinyl base. I decided fine, maybe it was just a quality control issue with that particular bag, so I exchanged it for another nomad. To my disappointment, within a two-week period, the bag now has a small tear in the leather. If this bag was made with full grain, or even top grain leather, it would have shown up as a scratch instead of a tear. Of course a scratch on a bag I chalk up to wear and tear, but a tear in the leather? After two weeks? They couldn’t even use leather that’s a half centimeter thick? It’s not like I am taking these bags out on cattle drives or something, it goes to and from an office.

I decided I will use the bag until the tear in the leather gets so large and obvious then toss it; I hope to get at least a year out of it. Maybe that is the life span of bags in this price point and I shouldn’t expect more from it. I’m still disappointed though. With all that said, I won’t buy another Coach bag. If Coach would restructure its business model and bring back higher quality bags, even if it continued to produce product for the outlet market, I would be fan, but until then no more Coach for me.
 
#32
Sadaboutnomad said:
I wanted to chime in here about the argument of Coach’s decline in quality. I agree with ame that Coach should reconsider bringing back quality to its bags, by using higher quality materials. I was a Coach fan back in the day, I had one gifted to me and used it for years and years before I had to retire it becauseit was such a well-made bag made with full grain leather, but once I noticed the decline in quality, I stopped buying Coach and didn’t buy a Coach bag for years.

I decided to try another Coach bag recently because I was drawn to the nomad bag. I really like the design of it and decided to give it a try. While I do love the bag, I am disappointed in the quality of the leather. I bought one and within a week the leather on the bag started to bubble and then the leather tore off. What it revealed was that the bag was made with leather that was tissue paper thin, and was glued to what appeared to be a vinyl base. I decided fine, maybe it was just a quality control issue with that particular bag, so I exchanged it for another nomad. To my disappointment, within a two-week period, the bag now has a small tear in the leather. If this bag was made with full grain, or even top grain leather, it would have shown up as a scratch instead of a tear. Of course a scratch on a bag I chalk up to wear and tear, but a tear in the leather? After two weeks? They couldn’t even use leather that’s a half centimeter thick? It’s not like I am taking these bags out on cattle drives or something, it goes to and from an office.

I decided I will use the bag until the tear in the leather gets so large and obvious then toss it; I hope to get at least a year out of it. Maybe that is the life span of bags in this price point and I shouldn’t expect more from it. I’m still disappointed though. With all that said, I won’t buy another Coach bag. If Coach would restructure its business model and bring back higher quality bags, even if it continued to produce product for the outlet market, I would be fan, but until then no more Coach for me.
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How odd?! I've worn my Nomad for months and still looks like the day I bought it, beautiful!
 
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Hobbsy said:
How odd?! I've worn my Nomad for months and still looks like the day I bought it, beautiful!
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PurseUOut said:
Me too...mine has been through snow storms, rain, I stuff it with my crap, etc. and still looks beautiful.
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Hobbsy said:
Glad to hear it ladies!!! ������
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Not a single problem with mine. It's a terrific bag. CFC said the same thing.

I find it odd that someone would create an account simply to bash Coach. This is not the first time, so I've come to expect this. I still find it annoying.
 
#38
Sadaboutnomad said:
I wanted to chime in here about the argument of Coach’s decline in quality. I agree with ame that Coach should reconsider bringing back quality to its bags, by using higher quality materials. I was a Coach fan back in the day, I had one gifted to me and used it for years and years before I had to retire it becauseit was such a well-made bag made with full grain leather, but once I noticed the decline in quality, I stopped buying Coach and didn’t buy a Coach bag for years.

I decided to try another Coach bag recently because I was drawn to the nomad bag. I really like the design of it and decided to give it a try. While I do love the bag, I am disappointed in the quality of the leather. I bought one and within a week the leather on the bag started to bubble and then the leather tore off. What it revealed was that the bag was made with leather that was tissue paper thin, and was glued to what appeared to be a vinyl base. I decided fine, maybe it was just a quality control issue with that particular bag, so I exchanged it for another nomad. To my disappointment, within a two-week period, the bag now has a small tear in the leather. If this bag was made with full grain, or even top grain leather, it would have shown up as a scratch instead of a tear. Of course a scratch on a bag I chalk up to wear and tear, but a tear in the leather? After two weeks? They couldn’t even use leather that’s a half centimeter thick? It’s not like I am taking these bags out on cattle drives or something, it goes to and from an office.

I decided I will use the bag until the tear in the leather gets so large and obvious then toss it; I hope to get at least a year out of it. Maybe that is the life span of bags in this price point and I shouldn’t expect more from it. I’m still disappointed though. With all that said, I won’t buy another Coach bag. If Coach would restructure its business model and bring back higher quality bags, even if it continued to produce product for the outlet market, I would be fan, but until then no more Coach for me.
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Have you spoken with Coach? they do have a 1yr warranty ...
 
#39
Sadaboutnomad said:
I wanted to chime in here about the argument of Coach’s decline in quality. I agree with ame that Coach should reconsider bringing back quality to its bags, by using higher quality materials. I was a Coach fan back in the day, I had one gifted to me and used it for years and years before I had to retire it becauseit was such a well-made bag made with full grain leather, but once I noticed the decline in quality, I stopped buying Coach and didn’t buy a Coach bag for years.

I decided to try another Coach bag recently because I was drawn to the nomad bag. I really like the design of it and decided to give it a try. While I do love the bag, I am disappointed in the quality of the leather. I bought one and within a week the leather on the bag started to bubble and then the leather tore off. What it revealed was that the bag was made with leather that was tissue paper thin, and was glued to what appeared to be a vinyl base. I decided fine, maybe it was just a quality control issue with that particular bag, so I exchanged it for another nomad. To my disappointment, within a two-week period, the bag now has a small tear in the leather. If this bag was made with full grain, or even top grain leather, it would have shown up as a scratch instead of a tear. Of course a scratch on a bag I chalk up to wear and tear, but a tear in the leather? After two weeks? They couldn’t even use leather that’s a half centimeter thick? It’s not like I am taking these bags out on cattle drives or something, it goes to and from an office.

I decided I will use the bag until the tear in the leather gets so large and obvious then toss it; I hope to get at least a year out of it. Maybe that is the life span of bags in this price point and I shouldn’t expect more from it. I’m still disappointed though. With all that said, I won’t buy another Coach bag. If Coach would restructure its business model and bring back higher quality bags, even if it continued to produce product for the outlet market, I would be fan, but until then no more Coach for me.
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Pictures?
 
#41
My 1st post! I have two Nomads and have also put them through rough outings--both still look new and beautiful. The leather may seem thinner then the older bags but I believe Coach may have done this to make them light weight for comfortable wear, especially with today's modern women who carries everything but the kitchen sink in their bags!
 
#42
Sadaboutnomad said:
I wanted to chime in here about the argument of Coach’s decline in quality. I agree with ame that Coach should reconsider bringing back quality to its bags, by using higher quality materials. I was a Coach fan back in the day, I had one gifted to me and used it for years and years before I had to retire it becauseit was such a well-made bag made with full grain leather, but once I noticed the decline in quality, I stopped buying Coach and didn’t buy a Coach bag for years.

I decided to try another Coach bag recently because I was drawn to the nomad bag. I really like the design of it and decided to give it a try. While I do love the bag, I am disappointed in the quality of the leather. I bought one and within a week the leather on the bag started to bubble and then the leather tore off. What it revealed was that the bag was made with leather that was tissue paper thin, and was glued to what appeared to be a vinyl base. I decided fine, maybe it was just a quality control issue with that particular bag, so I exchanged it for another nomad. To my disappointment, within a two-week period, the bag now has a small tear in the leather. If this bag was made with full grain, or even top grain leather, it would have shown up as a scratch instead of a tear. Of course a scratch on a bag I chalk up to wear and tear, but a tear in the leather? After two weeks? They couldn’t even use leather that’s a half centimeter thick? It’s not like I am taking these bags out on cattle drives or something, it goes to and from an office.

I decided I will use the bag until the tear in the leather gets so large and obvious then toss it; I hope to get at least a year out of it. Maybe that is the life span of bags in this price point and I shouldn’t expect more from it. I’m still disappointed though. With all that said, I won’t buy another Coach bag. If Coach would restructure its business model and bring back higher quality bags, even if it continued to produce product for the outlet market, I would be fan, but until then no more Coach for me.
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Wow, that's horrible. I've looked at these bags and thought they looked good, but not as nice as older glove-tanned Coach.

I have a huge collection and have seen variations in Coach quality over the years. Everyone assumes that the quality has dropped steadily since the 80s when bags were made in the US. In my experience that isn't true. Some of the 90s and early 2000s bags I've come across have nicer leather than my NYC bags. The Bonnie Cashins aren't as nice as later bags, and the patch pockets on my both my Bonnie Cashin safari bag and the 1990s remake were sewn on crooked.

There are many examples of wonderful Coach quality in recent years such as the 2006 Legacy collection, the 2009 Parker bags etc. I am personally very happy with my mini Prestons, Bleecker mini duffles and Dakotah.

I bought a 2004 duffle at a thrift store recently. The leather felt wonderfully soft. It wasn't until I brought it home that I realized that all four corners had holes. The leather they used was so thin that it tore. It wasn't from lots of use or rubbing on the corners as there were no other signs of wear.
 
#44
As you can see from my avatar, I too own a Nomad. I have not had any of these problems either. I find it quite strange that two out of two bags had this very same issue. Are you referring to the interior leather being paper thin and having a vinyl base behind or the exterior, Sadaboutmynomad?
 
#45
crazyforcoach09 said:
Same with mine
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PurseUOut said:
Me too...mine has been through snow storms, rain, I stuff it with my crap, etc. and still looks beautiful.
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eleanors36 said:
Not a single problem with mine. It's a terrific bag. CFC said the same thing.

I find it odd that someone would create an account simply to bash Coach. This is not the first time, so I've come to expect this. I still find it annoying.
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gr8onteej said:
Mine's good too.
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lovingmybags said:
Same; I used mine for way more than a week or two; not a single problem whatsoever.
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CoachMaven said:
As you can see from my avatar, I too own a Nomad. I have not had any of these problems either. I find it quite strange that two out of two bags had this very same issue. Are you referring to the interior leather being paper thin and having a vinyl base behind or the exterior, Sadaboutmynomad?
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I agree with all of you. This is very hard to believe. My nomad has just gotten more beautiful with wear.....
 
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