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rkiz said:
There’s a bag in this style on Poshmark with a zipped pocket (not my listing) -

https://poshmark.com/listing/Rare-Coach-Vintage-Cashin-Courier-Flap-Leather-Bag-5a3bde42a44dbe968b00ad6e?utm_campaign=referral_code=NIDAK83&utm_content=feature=sh_l&rfuid=573cd00fd667763628023642&post_roll=stitched_v1&utm_source=pi_sh_pub
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Yes, that is the same one that was on the ID thread. Unfortunately you can't see the ends of the zipper. My concern isn't that there is a zipped pocket, it is that it is inset, rather than going all the way to the ends.
 
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RL Bernstein said:
Aha! So is it on reserve for you Belicious? I'll volunteer that I placed this bag on my watch list when it first appeared months ago and was thinking I might be tempted should the price get <$80. If it's now off-the-table, then another temptation avoided. Candidly, it's not a design that resonates with me, so I won't be too bothered. Now if we were discussing yesterday's giveaway, where my slow fingers once again failed me, the topic of regret would be another story ( https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Purse-5a8771a62c705da1b07f3c32 ). Why don't I ever get bargains like this?!!!

As to the two separate queries involving rehab and authenticity, I'll offer the following suggestions: In my book, almost anything (short of torn or gouged leather (unless one is game to replace entire panels) or leather that has dried past the point of no return) can be rehabbed. It just depends on the amount of effort and resources you're willing to invest and acceptance of the results that are realistically achievable. I doubt that the marks that appear to be shown on this particular bag are due to mold. More likely staining, scuffing, and resultant discoloration from being used hard and stored improperly (as evidenced by the dents in the leather). I suspect that it probably needs to be stripped down and recolored if one wished to bring it back to almost-new condition. And even then, the ability to achieve color uniformity remains questionable and depends on how the various stains react to treatment.

Relative to authenticity, this particular design came up not too long ago and I offered the opinion that it appeared to be a later version of what was called a Holster Bag. Not the original BC design of that name (which was worn about the waist), but a rendition that came afterwards. I'll provide you with links to the relevant posts for your reference...

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...oach-item-name-questions-here.355205/page-829
(Post #12432)

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...oach-item-name-questions-here.355205/page-831
(Post #12454)

I hope that you find the provided input either helpful, or at least informative.

ETA: I was just thinking about the number of unlined styles that were introduced during the end of the "black metal tag" period, and there appear to have been 20+. Many of those were short-lived and a number of others subjected to design evolutions. Only the #9170 Classic Pouch stands out as an iconic COACH design that remained unaltered from these initial releases.
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I thought I had seen that style bag before! Nicely done.
For some reason, the other day, I recalled some posting about the Coach Archive Collection and your comment about 5 minutes and a shopping cart lol. Well, call me, cuz I'll push the cart behind you for a Pony and a Shopping Bag or two. ;)
 
#15,802
whateve said:
The more I think about this, the more it worries me. I wish @RL Bernstein would take a look. I've never seen a vintage Coach look like this. It looks like someone made it without any knowledge of how to make a purse. Even very early styles have piping rather than just seamed edges. Have you ever seen an inset zipper like that on a vintage bag? None of my vintage bags even have a zipper pocket. When Coach started using zippers in pockets, they went end to end. The zipper looks too new.

ETA: The seller has other fakes listed.
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Is this the same bag?
https://bnc.lt/focc/2yej7X06DK
 
#15,805
Tosa22 said:
Soho belted crossbody is done! It was a fun, easy rehab. I now working on the burgundy envelope portfolio from the mid 80s I picked up. Interested to see how it will turn out as it bled a lot during the bath. I will also need to fix the piping on the corner.
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Nice!

Please, do let us know how the portfolio turns out. I destroyed a burgundy bag from the 1980s by washing it - started bleeding during the bath and the color just never set and kept rubbing off. I love 80s burgundy, but now I am afraid to touch those.
 
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Minchanka said:
Nice!

Please, do let us know how the portfolio turns out. I destroyed a burgundy bag from the 1980s by washing it - started bleeding during the bath and the color just never set and kept rubbing off. I love 80s burgundy, but now I am afraid to touch those.
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I'm surprised. I've washed many burgundy bags, and bags of all colors, and never had a problem. I've had bleeding on older bags but it doesn't affect the final result. There was a lot of excess dye in these older bags and they didn't use something to set the dye until the mid 90s.
 
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Ok, nubuck (aka The Devil) question... Is there a way to condition it? I’m assuming Leather CPR is a no-go. Thanks for any advice!

P.S. This is a Poppy satchel, 26434 I’m asking about.
 
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