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ledobe said:
well the bag whateve enabled me into buying Saturday night came today-I might have to do a little reveal on this one, it's kinda special.

The ONE I've been waiting for is in town today, finally got scanned a second time but it was at 9AM so I knew it wouldn't be on the truck. I should mention the bag I got today came from the same state.

The one item I bought, just a little bracelet, that is taking the longest, still has no tracking info. Probably sitting in the back seat of the sellers car.

I got my green italian bag from Texas...I'm just one state over so as I recall it came pretty quick.
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I cant' wait to see her!! I just stuck my new bag over on the second hand thread.
 
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NCBDTeam said:
I tried so hard to post pics last night but only had my phone available and it was not cooperating...
here is the post in authenticate this

http://http://forum.purseblog.com/c...icate-this-coach-694619-830.html#post22348228

Thats INCREDIBLE!!! I wish this one was in even GOOD condition but it is pretty beat up! there was even some ink transfer in one of the CC slots and you can SEE THE WRITING! lol
It makes me happy the she was definitely LOVED though :D
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Did you see this? Brand new! Almost like your wallet without the kisslock! It has the dustbag like I have. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...gename=ADME:B:SS:US:1123&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
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ledobe said:
that was cool...I'd almost be afraid to use it in that condition.
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I think this is another reason I love buying used bags that can be cleaned up and re-cycled. I seem to feel like the few nicer newer or like-new bags I have, it's hard to just relax and USE them. And I can be rough on bags no matter how careful I am.
 
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Jessi319 said:
I think this is another reason I love buying used bags that can be cleaned up and re-cycled. I seem to feel like the few nicer newer or like-new bags I have, it's hard to just relax and USE them. And I can be rough on bags no matter how careful I am.
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I feel the same way. If I buy a vintage bag in mint condition, I feel like I am destroying the value if I use it. I'm not rough on bags at all but I am very picky about having them remain in perfect condition. But I prefer to buy a used bag in great condition than a new with tags bag because it seems so final to remove the tags!
 
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whateve said:
I really think you should do at least a minimal rehab. A bath and conditioning will improve the look immensely and you will be able to make more money selling it than you would if you hadn't rehabbed. It will also be a good way to try a light colored bag that you aren't so in love with that you might be too worried to touch. This bag might be a perfect candidate for blackrocks.
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Thank you for the suggestions! I think I'm definitely going to give the bag a bath and finish the rehab with one application of Leather CPR and one application of Blackrock, at least one day apart after the bag dries. And you make a good point - since I'm not in love with the bag, it will be good practice, because I've never rehabbed a lighter colored bag before. And also, I'll probably make more money if the bag is cleaner and in tip top shape!
 
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whateve said:
I feel the same way. If I buy a vintage bag in mint condition, I feel like I am destroying the value if I use it. I'm not rough on bags at all but I am very picky about having them remain in perfect condition. But I prefer to buy a used bag in great condition than a new with tags bag because it seems so final to remove the tags!
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I'm almost afraid to use that orange carnival bag. Well, I kind of wanted to load it up today but I'm wearing jeans that I have determined are the ones that cause color transfer.
 
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Jessi319 said:
I really DO love doing this! I just now applied multiple coats of leather conditioner and brass polish on about 8 bags that I've found and restored from thrift shops! It's a form of therapy for me.
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I know! There are a couple of women on here, including yourself, who have a real passion for this and I enjoy reading your posts a lot.

So much fun and I learn stuff at the same time. :D
 
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Funeral said:
Thank you for the suggestions! I think I'm definitely going to give the bag a bath and finish the rehab with one application of Leather CPR and one application of Blackrock, at least one day apart after the bag dries. And you make a good point - since I'm not in love with the bag, it will be good practice, because I've never rehabbed a lighter colored bag before. And also, I'll probably make more money if the bag is cleaner and in tip top shape!
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Sounds like a plan although sometimes you need multiple applications! But I warn you that I have rehabbed bags that didn't mean much to me only to find myself becoming emotionally attached to the bag after I've invested effort and energy into rehabbing it!
 
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Funeral said:
Hello, everyone! My pictures are way, way overdue, but I've been working long hours lately and haven't had the time to photograph my finished rehabs. I used flash in the following photos, because it helped me capture the true-to-life colors (but normally, I dislike using flash; I almost always opt for natural light). However, the photos will give you a great idea of what my bags look like now.

I don't know the name of my teal/lagoon colored Coach bag, but the before pictures are somewhere in this thread. The main problems I found were a mysterious "water" stain on the back (that I, unfortunately, couldn't completely eliminate), and various (small) coffee colored stains on the inside flap and the bottom. All of the coffee colored stains were fully removed during the bath, and despite the mark on the back, I am so, so satisfied with the results. Being my first rehab, I think I did well! The photos shown are after two applications of Leather CPR and one application of Blackrock.

The second (and most recent) rehab project was a Coach Manor bag, and I am completely in love with it! I didn't take any before pictures, because I was too excited to submerge it in water when I received it, but I purchased it off eBay for $32, and it was in lovely condition, save for a few knicks in the leather on a small area of the front of the bag. Aside from the knicks in the leather, the inside was a little dusty, so I cleaned the interior and the pockets of debris before dunking it. The bath did it a lot of justice, but the thick leather took a long time (longer than expected) to dry. I reshaped it with towels, and finally, I applied one application of Leather CPR and one application of Blackrock. I wore this bag out the other night with a sheer shirt, boyfriend jeans, and ankle boots, and it was the perfect accessory! The structured look is my absolute favorite, and I'm thrilled with the results. Definitely my go-to black bag!

Excuse the largeness of the photos!

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Congrats on your first rehab! They're both gorgeous!
 
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ledobe said:
I'm almost afraid to use that orange carnival bag. Well, I kind of wanted to load it up today but I'm wearing jeans that I have determined are the ones that cause color transfer.
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I bet it is really cute!
I have a burgundy NYC zippered clutch in new condition from probably 1980 and a few new vintage wallets that I am afraid to use, which is ridiculous because what it the point of having them if I can't use them?
 
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