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nuts4makeup said:
Item: Made in New York City bag
Listing number: 230657185136
Seller: Lookingforcleo
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Made-Ne...136?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item35b43d5570

Comments: Hi I'm new here, I really want to get into buying classic leather bags. Is this one real? thanks in advance!
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Welcome!

It might be the "Convertible Clutch"...probably from the late 70's through the later 80's.

I would ask if the leather is really that "dull" looking or if it's just a lousy camera shot?

We need other opinions. I don't know what that white stuff is or how simple it would be to remove it from the leather.

There are a few "rehab" threads like this one:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-34.html

You can get lots of expert advice on how to revive and save a vintage bag.

:smile1:
 
#858
DemRam said:
Welcome!

It might be the "Convertible Clutch"...probably from the late 70's through the later 80's.

I would ask if the leather is really that "dull" looking or if it's just a lousy camera shot?

We need other opinions. I don't know what that white stuff is or how simple it would be to remove it from the leather.

There are a few "rehab" threads like this one:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-34.html

You can get lots of expert advice on how to revive and save a vintage bag.

:smile1:
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Thanks for your reply!

I'll go and ask about the dullness. Yeah that white stuff almost looks like a bleach stain or something...?? I guess that's partly why it's going for so low so far. I think it would be fun to try to restore a bag though, I actually didn't even know it was possible to do until yesterday haha.
 
#859
nuts4makeup said:
Thanks for your reply!

I'll go and ask about the dullness. Yeah that white stuff almost looks like a bleach stain or something...?? I guess that's partly why it's going for so low so far. I think it would be fun to try to restore a bag though, I actually didn't even know it was possible to do until yesterday haha.
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Some bags may be beyond restoration, and the seller's multiple comments about "needing cleaning" and sold "as is" would make me look for a different bag. Leather can actually be TOO damaged to restore and with all the older Coaches for sale there's no sense in wasting money on a basket case.

Not only is the seller not showing the outside of the bag by the stained/dirty area but the leather itself looks dried out. Restoring old Coaches can be fun but you have to choose your projects wisely. JMO.
 
#862
nuts4makeup said:
Thanks for your reply!

I'll go and ask about the dullness. Yeah that white stuff almost looks like a bleach stain or something...?? I guess that's partly why it's going for so low so far. I think it would be fun to try to restore a bag though, I actually didn't even know it was possible to do until yesterday haha.
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I agree with Hyacinth. I have attempted to restore several badly abused bags but only if I was able to pick them up very cheap - in case the rehab is unsuccessful.

And there have been other bags that I have just "passed by" because they were in such poor shape.

I think that the starting price on that bag is too high for the condition and it is not a good prospect for a "first rehab" attempt. My advice is keep looking and good luck!
 
#863
katev said:
I agree with Hyacinth. I have attempted to restore several badly abused bags but only if I was able to pick them up very cheap - in case the rehab is unsuccessful.

And there have been other bags that I have just "passed by" because they were in such poor shape.

I think that the starting price on that bag is too high for the condition and it is not a good prospect for a "first rehab" attempt. My advice is keep looking and good luck!
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That makes a lot of sense. I was starting to have second thoughts about it too. I'll keep searching! Thanks to all who replied :)
 
#864
I bought this bag from Salvation Army. Please help me authenticate this!

The serial number reads: 193-2748.

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#866
Thank you, Hyacinth, for the taking a look at the pictures and replying. The attachment of the blue purse was helpful, too, but unfortunately I couldn't mag it enough to see some of the detail. I am attaching additional photos, which I am hoping will be of some help. I looked at the zipper and it is a YKK. The pull device at the end resembles another I have seen on a "how to spot a fake" website. I see your point about the color of the zipper, as well as the color of the thread. I saw one of the more recent posts also had a blue zipper with a brown leather.

What did you mean by a "pre-production" bag?

Thanks for your help!
 

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#867
casadelosgatos said:
Thank you, Hyacinth, for the taking a look at the pictures and replying. The attachment of the blue purse was helpful, too, but unfortunately I couldn't mag it enough to see some of the detail. I am attaching additional photos, which I am hoping will be of some help. I looked at the zipper and it is a YKK. The pull device at the end resembles another I have seen on a "how to spot a fake" website. I see your point about the color of the zipper, as well as the color of the thread. I saw one of the more recent posts also had a blue zipper with a brown leather.

What did you mean by a "pre-production" bag?

Thanks for your help!
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Hahaha. I just noticed the "ignore any RULES..." disclaimer on the bottom of Hyacinth's posts. But only after I had posted about my bag having a YKK zipper. Sorry.
 
#868
Hello,
I am new to PurseForum but have been reading your past posts about Coach quality, Creed numbers and fakes. You are are an awesome group of knowledgable people! I would appreciate help in authenticating some of my collection.

Item: Red Coach Purse Bag 338-0731
Listing Number: 260828732357
Seller: Porkqueen68
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260828732357&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Comments: I realize the Creed number means it was made before 1991 and the last 4 digits are not a model number. The seller didn't have many pictures so I took more of the bag I received.

Thank you for sharing your expertise! :smile1:
 

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#869
Hi Ladies,

pls help to authenticate these three items, thx!

Item: COACH HAMPTONS BLACK TEAL HANDBAG 12917
Listing number:150645057062
Seller: cardian777
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...057062&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_720wt_1510

Item: Coach 11177 Denim Signature Stripe small hobo purse
Listing number:310337317355
Seller: brjzm
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...5&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1202


Item: COACH CHS CHELSEA SATCHEL BAG SPEEDY NWT $298 BLUE WHT
Listing number: 320738895106
Seller: thequeenscloset11
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320738895106#ht_2687wt_1185
Comment: this seller seems to have taken the pics off another ebay seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270785837138&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
 
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