Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[katev]

I was going to post them to the authentication thread, but then I saw yours. That was weird. Then as I downsized my pics they got worse and worse. I feel pretty confident about this bag now and I'll post after I clean it up. I was searching and searching on the net for a pic of this bag and then found it here and now! I really can't get over the bizarre coincidence! In one way I thought it was older (kiss lock - - Cashin? and metal zipper) but newer because of the sewn in tag. So it was a real puzzle to me.

I think the words "retro" and "anniversary" are clues for to this mystery. I feel confident that the design is "cashin-inspired"!

 

[katev]

Now the question is: Do you carry her or do you put her in glass case on display? If she were mine, I think I would have to choose the later for this unique beauty!

I won't carry her often but I will carry her! She is going to look great with my black suit that has deep yellow trim!

 

[2Blessed]

I can't believe I did this. I bought a basic bag on ebay, checked it over, and rehabbed it. Today, I read the creed more closely. It says "this is a Coach bean bag"! I can't believe I didn't see it before. It just shows that even when we think we know what we are doing, some of the fakes can be very convincing.

Aww that stinks! I am afraid I will do that one of these times too, not that I know that much but sometimes I take a chance and bid when there isn't time to have the bag authenticated.

 

[CoachChris]

I won't carry her often but I will carry her! She is going to look great with my black suit that has deep yellow trim!

You will have to post pictures of you rockin this bag!!

 

[2Blessed]

I won't carry her often but I will carry her! She is going to look great with my black suit that has deep yellow trim!

Hmmm - going thru my neighborhood anytime all dressed up and with that adorable bag???? LOL!!! Sounds like a great outfit to go with a gorgeous bag! Glad you will enjoy her.

 

[katev]

Here's another easy rehab! Beenburned and Whateve helped me to identify it as Bleecker Signature Wristlet 40894, a boutique wristlet that sold for $48 in circa 2007. I got it at Savers for a mere $1.75!

I had considered dunking it but Whateve told me about "an elusive spot problem" that she had with her very similar wristlet, so I decided to leave it alone since it was in such good shape.

There was one small spot on the front that I treated with jacquard fabric cleaner and then I wiped it down inside and out with Lysol wipes and let it dry. Then I just put some lexol conditioner on the leather trim and rubbed the hardware with a soft cloth. Pretty easy!

I'm thinking that the color was called "Coal" because I found this picture of the same wristlet in khaki sig with Coal trim!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...your-wristlets-here-156457-6.html#post6352492

I couldn't resist taking a picture of it with my Golden Yellow, Gold-Plated Lindy bag! I think they look good together! (Total investment for both items: $29.75 plus tax!)

Here are the AT pics of the wristlet, it didn't need much work at all!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-198.html#post23035663

 

[AggieK]

I won't carry her often but I will carry her! She is going to look great with my black suit that has deep yellow trim!

I think it might be a good bag for going out to dinner or a movie, because of its small size. I love the color and I think it will go with all my earth tones, especially olive green. And it's a crossbody!

Mine is drying now, and the ring didn't come out. I hope conditioner will help it.

BTW, I passed up a black city bag at Savers yesterday. It was $40, but afterwards I realized I would have gotten 25% off. Maybe it'll still be there Monday. If it had been brown or tan I would have bought it in a New York minute!

 

[2Blessed]

Here's another easy rehab! Beenburned and Whateve helped me to identify it as Bleecker Signature Wristlet 40894, a boutique wristlet that sold for $48 in circa 2007. I got it at Savers for a mere $1.75!

I had considered dunking it but Whateve told me about "an elusive spot problem" that she had with her very similar wristlet, so I decided to leave it alone since it was in such good shape.

There was one small spot on the front that I treated with jacquard fabric cleaner and then I wiped it down inside and out with Lysol wipes and let it dry. Then I just put some lexol conditioner on the leather trim and rubbed the hardware with a soft cloth. Pretty easy!

I'm thinking that the color was called "Coal" because I found this picture of the same wristlet in khaki sig with Coal trim!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-reference-library/post-your-wristlets-here-156457-6.html#post6352492

I couldn't resist taking a picture of it with my Golden Yellow, Gold-Plated Lindy bag! I think they look good together! (Total investment: $29.75 plus tax!)

Here are the AT pics of the wristlet, it didn't need much work at all!
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-198.html#post23035663

Oooooo, they do look good together. I'll try to quit drooling over your Lindy bag now. . . . .

 

[ledobe]

I can't believe I did this. I bought a basic bag on ebay, checked it over, and rehabbed it. Today, I read the creed more closely. It says "this is a Coach bean bag"! I can't believe I didn't see it before. It just shows that even when we think we know what we are doing, some of the fakes can be very convincing.

Ouch! I've always thought Basic Bags would be great to keep in my luggage to help keep things organized. I have two and will probably end up doing something like this with one of them.

 

[2Blessed]

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[ledobe]

I finished rehabbing my citron kisslock mystery bag and I have posted pics at the link below along with an appeal to TPFers to help me identify this bag.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/i-need-tpf-help-to-identify-mystery-bag-779681.html#post23074729

It was in great shape, just a little dirty and misshapen as you can see in this pic. It had a slight musty smell but not bad, I am sure that this bag was taken care of over the years. I decided to dunk her to reshape and remove the smell and that worked fine. They just a couple of applications of leather cpr - I didn't even have to polish the hardware!

The AT before pics are at the link below:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-159.html#post22884327

I love easy rehabs!

It comes in Pink? I'm on a quest! Congrats on your find, that is such a cute bag.

 

[katev]

Oooooo, they do look good together. I'll try to quit drooling over your Lindy bag now. . . . .

I'm drooling too, feel free to join me!

I can't believe that I lucked into that bag! I had finished checking the racks at Savers and I wasn't too excited. Then I went up to the front counter where they keep the "expensive bags" (including a fake Taft!) I had asked to see their other, more typical-looking vintage coach bags and I wasn't too impressed with the selection and the pricing. The yellow bag was almost completely hidden and I wasn't sure what it was so I asked to see it too. I didn't even think it was coach, but it was such an unusal color that it got me interested.

As soon as I had it in my hands I knew that it was special. The $40 price was a bit off-putting but I just happened to have a 30% off coupon with me - so she came home with me for the bargain price of $28! A very lucky day!

 

[2Blessed]

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I meant to add that this is the third of my eBay purchased City bags. This one didn't need much rehabbing, just a bath, polished hardware and conditioning. It didn't come with a hang tag either so I put a brown tag I have on it. It doesn't really match so I will have to order one.

 

[katev]

It comes in Pink? I'm on a quest! Congrats on your find, that is such a cute bag.

Coral pink, doesn't that sound lucious?!

 

[katev]

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Gorgeous! Such a beautiful, classic style and rich color!