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#106
bethann39981 said:
i just have a question , i thought that coach was made in the usa? i keep seeing ones that say hand crafted in china? Pls if anyone knows this im confused
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Coach products were originally made in the USA - starting in 1941. Then at some point they expanded manufacturing to quite a few other countries. Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, and many I can't recall.

I'm not sure exactly what year (probably late 1990's) they began outsourcing some things to China and now almost everything is made in China.

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#107
I think you are right about the strap. I never even thought that it could have been shortened but, after reading your post, I went and looked at the end of the strap and it does look like it's been cut off.
Thanks!

DemRam said:
My opinion only: The serial number on your bag would normally indicate mid to late 1970's through the mid to late 1980's. But it's "probably" more the 70's because of the "New York City" wording.

The City Bag should have a 44 Inch Shoulder strap, but I have seen many of the bags with longer straps that were shortened by the owner. Some were done professionally and some were just hacked off, which to me would ruin the bag.

I don't know if you are selling, but as long as your disclose the length of the strap, indicate it was altered, and that it was done correctly, I don't see a problem.

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#111
cltaylor said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Coach-S...QQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item230337887052

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120407835527

thanks in advance:D
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The first one - A "Sonoma Small Bucket Zip" in nubuc suede. Made in 1996. It looks authentic to me and it looks to be in fairly good condition, though seller does mention slight wear on the bottom.

The second one - I don't normally comment on newer bags, but my daughter had that bag and it looks right to me. It's from 2006. Make sure you check the measurements because it's quite small.

I know nothing about wallets so please wait for other comments.

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DemRam said:
Hi,

Does the creed look like mine but without the numbers? (If you click on my picture it will enlarge slightly).

There was a time in the mid to later 1970's when Coach used these "glued on" serial numbers. Many, many just fell off after a while. I've seen quite a few that just have that "blank" space.

Still an authentic bag and the serial numbers were just "random" numbers anyway. Love the New York City bags!

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YES! Exactly like that except no numbers.....Do you know what these are called or are they called New York City bags? Thanks so much! I love them too!
 
#115
keech said:
YES! Exactly like that except no numbers.....Do you know what these are called or are they called New York City bags? Thanks so much! I love them too!
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From your description, it doesn't sound familiar, though Coach did make some "briefcase sized" clutch bags. Take a look at this ebay completed auction number: 250403871401 That's the type of clutch I mean.

Many Coach collectors do like the New York City items because they were made in the original factory in the city.

I have a few photos of some of the older vintage bags, but as I recall, they all have some sort of handle or strap.

When you get some pictures you can post them here and maybe someone can identify the name of it for you. Coach did have a "name" for just about every bag they made.

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Hi, I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section. Could someone please tell me if this bag is genuine?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270375060071&ru=http%3%20A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F270375060071%3F_from%20%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D270375060071%26_na%20f%3D1%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1[/url]

Thanks, shopaholic1987
 
#118
ok i came across this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-Hamptons-Scribble-Diaper-Bag-Purse-Tote-Pink-NWOT_W0QQitemZ160329659482QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item160329659482&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

now a few days ago i googled the name of the bag and this seller on ioffer came up with the same 3 items (for like $25:confused1:) and this ebay item looks like the same pic can any1 tell if there is even a chance these are real
 
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