Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Very cute! I have looked at other EA bags at the thrift stores and they seem very well made.
I stopped at Savers today but I didn't get much. There was a couple of obvious fakes and a willis and a duffle that I had my doubts about. I was attracted to a british tan station bag. It was marked $30 but I have a 30% off coupon that I need to use before the end of the month, so it would have been a good price. But it had a few stains that I didn't think I could eliminate so I left it behind.
I did spend a total of $3 on 2 items! I got this brown zip Coach wallet or cosmetic bag for $1. I like the striped lining. It has some gold speckles on it (like paint spatter) but I hope I can get them off.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-2.html#post22415306
I also got this pretty blue Lauren mini-skinny for $2 and it really doesn't need any rehab.
http://forum.purseblog.com/general-...s-show-yours-here-761875-26.html#post22415249
I did spend a total of $3 on 2 items! I got this brown zip Coach wallet or cosmetic bag for $1. I like the striped lining. It has some gold speckles on it (like paint spatter) but I hope I can get them off.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-2.html#post22415306
I also got this pretty blue Lauren mini-skinny for $2 and it really doesn't need any rehab.
http://forum.purseblog.com/general-...s-show-yours-here-761875-26.html#post22415249
The key is to find the older ones. This one isn't as old as I usually go for, but that shape was just TDF! But if you find an old Aigner, especially old oxblood colored (deep maroon) that says "handmade" inside of it....grab it ! They tend to sell pretty well and are wonderfully made! ...wow we are getting WAY OFF COACH TOPIC loL...BUT I realize that what has drawn this particular group of tpf'ers together is we all are drawn to quality vintage bags! Sometimes this Refurb thread needs a little sub-thread within itself so we can just CHAT ...
but anyhooo...I digress: Aigner did some bags and belts for Christian Dior way back in the day. The old stuff is pretty great.
Speaking of chat, while I was screwing around taking pix of the dobe purse I think I missed an old Logan bag that went for $9.99. It had a big stain on the front, so it might have not been worth even that, but I would have grabbed it because I love mine so much.
I collect vintage Aigner and John Romaine, they were THE bags to have when I was in high school. I remember being 16 and spend $25 for an Aigner bag ( which was in '73 when I worked in a dept store and got a 15% store discount ) I LOVE those old bags, they just don't make them like that anymore. Now Aigner is on the cheaper end in dept stores. One interesting tidbit, is that there is a Aigner in Munich that is on designer row, and the AignerMunich is very high end. I checked their website out, but couldn't find any prices. The bags were much nicer than the ones in the States.
Oh WOW!!! Thats an incredible turn out!! I love how you have it hanging from the fan
I drive my Hubby NUTS leaving drying bags everywhere...It has become a rare occurance that out spare bath doesnt smell of Leather hehehe
Well, I got the Scentsy brand "weathered leather" spray the other day and I am not sure what to make of it. It doesn't smell horrible and it doesn't have a phony floral or fruit smell like Glade.
It smells sort of like leather and rubbing alcohol! Today I got out the navy willis that I have been struggling with and I could still smell the cigarette smoke after a long sink bath and 2 trips through the washer and trying various other methods to eliminate the odor.
The smoke smell is much better than it was when I started but it is still there. So I've sprayed it inside and out with the scentsy and closed it up. I am hoping that it will mask the smoke smell and that the more chemical/alcohol smell will eventually dissipate. At least the spray didn't seem to harm the bag.
If it turns out that I have just exchanged one overpowering smell for a different one, I can always re-wash the bag again but this time with baking soda! It's a shame because it is a nice bag in great condition.
The best advice is to avoid stinky cigarette bags - I should take my own advice!
https://scentsifyme.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/RS-WTL
It smells sort of like leather and rubbing alcohol! Today I got out the navy willis that I have been struggling with and I could still smell the cigarette smoke after a long sink bath and 2 trips through the washer and trying various other methods to eliminate the odor.
The smoke smell is much better than it was when I started but it is still there. So I've sprayed it inside and out with the scentsy and closed it up. I am hoping that it will mask the smoke smell and that the more chemical/alcohol smell will eventually dissipate. At least the spray didn't seem to harm the bag.
If it turns out that I have just exchanged one overpowering smell for a different one, I can always re-wash the bag again but this time with baking soda! It's a shame because it is a nice bag in great condition.
The best advice is to avoid stinky cigarette bags - I should take my own advice!
https://scentsifyme.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/RS-WTL
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Well, I got the Scentsy brand "weathered leather" spray the other day and I am not sure what to make of it. It doesn't smell horrible and it doesn't have a phony floral or fruit smell like Glade.
It smells sort of like leather and rubbing alcohol! Today I got out the navy willis that I have been struggling with and I could still smell the cigarette smoke after a long sink bath and 2 trips through the washer and trying various other methods to eliminate the odor.
The smoke smell is much better than it was when I started but it is still there. So I've sprayed it inside and out with the scentsy and closed it up. I am hoping that it will mask the smoke smell and that the more chemical/alcohol smell will eventually dissipate. At least the spray didn't seem to harm the bag.
If it turns out that I have just exchanged one overpowering smell for a different one, I can always re-wash the bag again but this time with baking soda! It's a shame because it is a nice bag in great condition.
The best advice is to avoid stinky cigarette bags - I should take my own advice!
https://scentsifyme.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/RS-WTL
Have you ever smelled Bulgari Black? It has a weird leather-rubbery smell...
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Its unisex but usually in the men's fragrance dept. I love it in winter and on unbearably hot days( ie this month).
Hi everone....I need help!!
I got a black convertable clutch to try a rehab (my first one). I washed the bag in the sink as directed using dawn dish deter. I followed the directions to stuff and dry etc. Once just about dry I started to work Mink Oil into the leather and buffed inbetween. It took lots of coats to get the leather soft again.
Now weeks later I notice the front of the flap and back of the bag feels a bit sticky and has no sheen. Under the flap on the body of the bag has a nice sheen and not sticky at all! Same with the inside pocket. When I say sticky I mean a cloth will not smoothly slide across the bag when rubbed. Could the problem be the leather was so worn??? I don't know what to think or do....any help would be appreciated!!!!!
I got a black convertable clutch to try a rehab (my first one). I washed the bag in the sink as directed using dawn dish deter. I followed the directions to stuff and dry etc. Once just about dry I started to work Mink Oil into the leather and buffed inbetween. It took lots of coats to get the leather soft again.
Now weeks later I notice the front of the flap and back of the bag feels a bit sticky and has no sheen. Under the flap on the body of the bag has a nice sheen and not sticky at all! Same with the inside pocket. When I say sticky I mean a cloth will not smoothly slide across the bag when rubbed. Could the problem be the leather was so worn??? I don't know what to think or do....any help would be appreciated!!!!!
I've never used mink oil, but it sounds like the exposed parts of the bag have just sucked all the moisture in. How about applying more mink oil? Anyone else have any ideas?Hi everone....I need help!!
I got a black convertable clutch to try a rehab (my first one). I washed the bag in the sink as directed using dawn dish deter. I followed the directions to stuff and dry etc. Once just about dry I started to work Mink Oil into the leather and buffed inbetween. It took lots of coats to get the leather soft again.
Now weeks later I notice the front of the flap and back of the bag feels a bit sticky and has no sheen. Under the flap on the body of the bag has a nice sheen and not sticky at all! Same with the inside pocket. When I say sticky I mean a cloth will not smoothly slide across the bag when rubbed. Could the problem be the leather was so worn??? I don't know what to think or do....any help would be appreciated!!!!!
Hi everone....I need help!!
I got a black convertable clutch to try a rehab (my first one). I washed the bag in the sink as directed using dawn dish deter. I followed the directions to stuff and dry etc. Once just about dry I started to work Mink Oil into the leather and buffed inbetween. It took lots of coats to get the leather soft again.
Now weeks later I notice the front of the flap and back of the bag feels a bit sticky and has no sheen. Under the flap on the body of the bag has a nice sheen and not sticky at all! Same with the inside pocket. When I say sticky I mean a cloth will not smoothly slide across the bag when rubbed. Could the problem be the leather was so worn??? I don't know what to think or do....any help would be appreciated!!!!!
I hate to say it, but mink oil isn't always good for very good for delicate leathers and/or highly porous leathers. It affects the finish somehow. I know there are some who don't agree, but if you do a google search you'll get some opinions of those heavily opposed to using it. It's better on hardier leathers like shoes or saddles and horse gear. MInk oil isn't generally even made from mink. I"d try to figure out a way to remove it if that's even possible. I"d do an internet search and see what you can find out. I wish there were better answers. There are so many conflicting opinions on the internet and so many who think mink oil is just fine.
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