Hi Rehabbers, Didn't someone rescue an identical little red NYC bag with a tubular strap recently? I tried to find the post but couldn't.
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Oh, it is beautiful! Unfortunately several of the light colors of Legacy bags were prone to yellowing like this. Personally, I would try to keep the original color, especially if you were to ever sell it. I've never had good luck changing the color of a bag. I haven't found a dye or paint that maintains the original feel and sheen of the leather, and this vachetta leather is special. Do you have a dye you've worked with before?
Something like this? I thought it’s Dinky. I recently got one off EBay too.
Hi! It looks to be a vintage Dinky.
Recently, in the Authentication thread, there was a Compartment bag with a tubular strap. Could that be the one you’re thinking of?
Yes, that was it. A compartment bag. Yippee! I have never owned a Dinky. They are so cute.
I have one in red just like yours! I rehabbed it a few years back though.
Yes! I have one in putty or tabac. Red is exciting. Looking forward to seeing it after your rehab!
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I have a lovely Gigi in Teal - very close to Pool - and it's aged unevenly. It's a problem with these bags. Mine is still lovely, but a different panels are differnent colors.
Do you guys think the black spots on this bag could be mold damage? Or just dirty. Is it rehabbable?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/581249501/reserved-red-coach-courier-pre-creed-bag
https://www.etsy.com/listing/581249501/reserved-red-coach-courier-pre-creed-bag
Not sure about the outside, but the dark marks on the inside would make me nervous about purchasing it - esp since there's not a close up zoomed-in image of the marks. It could just be dirty, but when in doubt, I would say don't buy. From personal experience, I can tell you this: mold is not something to mess with. Even if you can kill it, you may not be able to fully remove the dark marks. Also, the seller has a no return policy, so it would be awful if the bag was in fact moldy. I would save your money, be patient, and keep an eye out for the perfect bag for your next project! :]
Red is just tricky in a vintage rehab. I really couldn’t say. I just passed on berry Light Tote because the pics weren’t clear. I didn’t want to be disappointed.
I’ve been lucky with a lot of BT rehabs, I just don’t feelas adventurous with red. I can wait for something I feel more comfortable with.
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Yes I do agree with the pp, it is a dinky. I have been seeing a few of them on eBay of late. And yes, there are a few red compartment bags out there too. Lol there are a few of you here that get your bag authenticated, then you show them on Rehab, then I see your bag listed on multiple sites , so I can end up seeing the same bag a lot!!
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