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#1,772
I'm not good with acronyms either. Whenever, I saw AFAIK I was reading as A FAKE! Reasons being, I read carp as a nice way of saying poop. And a couple of other examples that I can't remember right now.

AFAIK = as far as I know - Thanks BeenBurned for explaning!

Don't worry Brookehand56 it will get easier. I'm still consider myself new and find some things difficult, but sooo much better than when I first got here!
 
#1,774
Flushpuppy said:
I'm looking for a red station bag. There are currently 4 listed if you search based on that.

Seller: hal9000v3
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Purse-Red-Vintage-Leather-Handbag-Willis-Station-Bag-Hard-to-Find-/231477173244?
pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e51d5bfc

Seller: pollizettiarocks
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Vinta...343?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4b227aff

Seller: 626386
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Vinta...765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e99a962a5

So my question is, is the second one really worth that much more than the other two that are listed for so much less? Am I missing something?
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They all look good. The two that are less are at auction and could be bid higher. The condition of the BIN bag is better than the other two. If I were buying one of them, I would decide whether it was important to have the adjustable strap only available on the most recent or if I wanted the one that was the most vintage or if I wanted the one in the best condition.
 
#1,776
JaNan16 said:
Verification please?

eBay item number:201285128177
seller:studiocinteriors

Link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-sof...177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2edd874ff1

Comments: Is it just the pictures or does that flap seem like a sombrero? Also, is that a valid color for the vintage serial number?
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Coach didn't make any vintage bags in raspberry pink. They did make bags in red, vermillion (red-orange) and burgundy. I can't tell what the bag is supposed to look like in those pictures. I imagine that it is overstuffed to have the flap look like that. I can't even think of a style that it could be.
 
#1,777
JaNan16 said:
I'm not good with acronyms either. Whenever, I saw AFAIK I was reading as A FAKE! Reasons being, I read carp as a nice way of saying poop. And a couple of other examples that I can't remember right now.

AFAIK = as far as I know - Thanks BeenBurned for explaning!

Don't worry Brookehand56 it will get easier. I'm still consider myself new and find some things difficult, but sooo much better than when I first got here!
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Yes! I've thought that too about AFAIK. There is someone on the forum who uses PLMK or something like that all the time. Every time I see it, I have to Google it because I can never remember what it stands for.

For general acronyms, the urban dictionary is your friend. It won't help with tpf specific acronyms though.

Here's an interesting one: SWIM = someone who isn't me.
 
#1,778
JaNan16 said:
Verification please?

eBay item number:201285128177
seller:studiocinteriors

Link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-sof...177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2edd874ff1

Comments: Is it just the pictures or does that flap seem like a sombrero? Also, is that a valid color for the vintage serial number?
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whateve said:
Coach didn't make any vintage bags in raspberry pink. They did make bags in red, vermillion (red-orange) and burgundy. I can't tell what the bag is supposed to look like in those pictures. I imagine that it is overstuffed to have the flap look like that. I can't even think of a style that it could be.
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It doesn't look familiar to me either, the style OR the color. The third photo shows a part of the unfinished suede from the inside and it looks blotchy, as if it was re-dyed. It might be one of the Lightweights since there's just a hint of "Made in USA" at the bottom of the creed (or I could be imagining it), but those lousy pictures aren't helping at all. There's nothing that shows the actual shape or details of the purse.
 
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#1,780
thecollector629 said:
DUH....what is "HG"????
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I was lurking in a thread where there was constant reference to "my HG bag" as in "I've found it" or "I'm looking for it". I didn't get it until suddenly The Monty Python theme came to mind! :laugh:


whateve said:
Yes! I've thought that too about AFAIK. There is someone on the forum who uses PLMK or something like that all the time. Every time I see it, I have to Google it because I can never remember what it stands for.

For general acronyms, the urban dictionary is your friend. It won't help with tpf specific acronyms though.

Here's an interesting one: SWIM = someone who isn't me.
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Is PLMK please let me know?

When would you use SWIM? :wacko:
 
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#1,781
BeenBurned said:
This is just my own personal opinion but TBH, I don't see a problem with someone trying to sell something for more than original retail and I (personally) don't think it's nervy.

I like deals as much as the next gal but when I find steals on items that I can't use and are HTF, I list for more than what I paid. And often, HTF items sell for several times what they originally cost. (See this listing as an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-Comic...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 )

We don't know when the seller bought the bag but if she purchased it new and paid full price, her $119 price might barely allow her to break even after ebay, paypal, etc.

Be honest. If and when you sell it and if the other sells for close to the $100+ she's looking for, would you sell yours for just $25?
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Thanks for this, BeenBurned...your points are certainly valid...and well taken. I was sticker-shocked and hasty in making my earlier comment, and I apologize for not being more considerate. And yeah, if I did sell, I'd ask at least $25 :)
 
#1,783
brookehand56 said:
I just can't figure this out. Maybe i will. I'm a computer geek and I can't even work a forum.....UGH
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Hyacinth said:
The layout of this site can be confusing too. Did you already check the FAQs section for info on posting and adding attachments? Keep in mind too that there's a size limit on photos.
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And once you get used to it, they'll shut the site down for a while to make an "improvement" and the learning curve will start over. :laugh:
 
#1,784
whateve said:
Yes! I've thought that too about AFAIK. There is someone on the forum who uses PLMK or something like that all the time. Every time I see it, I have to Google it because I can never remember what it stands for.

For general acronyms, the urban dictionary is your friend. It won't help with tpf specific acronyms though.

Here's an interesting one: SWIM = someone who isn't me.
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Two.time.bags said:
Is PLMK please let me know?

When would you use SWIM? :wacko:
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Yes, that's PLMK. The first time I heard that one was from a Listia mod who used it all the time but just LMK. She didn't have the courtesy to use the "P" manners. (But then, it's Listia - the site that allows fakes and bans those who try to help, so why am I surprised?)

I never heard of SWIM.
 
#1,785
whateve said:
They all look good. The two that are less are at auction and could be bid higher. The condition of the BIN bag is better than the other two. If I were buying one of them, I would decide whether it was important to have the adjustable strap only available on the most recent or if I wanted the one that was the most vintage or if I wanted the one in the best condition.
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It's like crack, I tell you! I just happened to wander through Etsy and found a green station bag and a brown suede hippie flap! ARGH!

But thanks for the info. :D
 
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