Coach is expensive now

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#16
designerfans123 said:
Coach is trying to differentiate themselves from the cheaper brands such as MK and Kate spade, that is why it's more expensive now.
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The problem is, it's hard to take their boutique items seriously when the majority of their sales are from the outlet stores. They've closed so many boutiques and keep opening more and more outlet stores....
 
#17
donutsprinkles said:
They're now $595 for some of the styles that were previously $495. They've lost their minds. That's $100. That's a wallet at similarly priced brands. That's a wallet or SLG at a premier designer's sale (i.e., Gucci). There's nothing added or better than the bags released in early 2015 to justify a 20% increase. Trying to differentiate yourself by price alone without absolutely anything to back it up is risky when you have outlets, a customer base who is used to SAS, and you sell your goods in department stores who frequently include similar or same items in their sales.

I like the swagger shape and design, but I have 4 rectangular bags now and $595 for a bag that is labeled as "heavy", has "stiff handle issues" and can be gotten at department stores for MUCH less if you wait...? *sips tea* I just don't need it that badly.

I hate to say it, but maybe Coach should really think about limiting their items either in Outlets (knock-off-ish boutique bags) or department stores. They're on a delayed schedule, but some of us are jedi masters when it comes to waiting...
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"Jedi masters" - love it! I wish.....
I agree. Pricing this close to high-end designer brand labels is a risky strategy without the quality, luxury and perception of status to go with it.
 
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I think ALL handbag brands have raised their prices, not just Coach. I've seen this with Longchamp for instance. IMO it's just getting distasteful. Our salaries aren't rising 20% year over year, yet prices for everything else are (e.g. rent, homes, etc.).
 
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I think the worst offenders are the premier designers though. A couple of years ago (2011) I bought my LV speedy for 650 CAD + tax and it's now retailing for 1280 CAD + tax. Literally wtf...
 
#25
applecidered said:
I think ALL handbag brands have raised their prices, not just Coach. I've seen this with Longchamp for instance. IMO it's just getting distasteful. Our salaries aren't rising 20% year over year, yet prices for everything else are (e.g. rent, homes, etc.).
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so, so true!

Christofle said:
I think the worst offenders are the premier designers though. A couple of years ago (2011) I bought my LV speedy for 650 CAD + tax and it's now retailing for 1280 CAD + tax. Literally wtf...
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OMG! that is beyond insane. :wacko:
 
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