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katev said:
I often think that people would hang on to their quality bags longer if they only knew how easy it can be to rehab them, especially bags that were clearly loved and well-cared for, like my recent rehab of a Soho-laced flap bag in buckskin.

I found it in a charity resale shop and it came with the dust bag and the original coach box. You could tell that is was well-used but cherished and it had gotten rather dry, faded, and scratched and a bit tarnished and grubby. A bath, some conditioner, and a little TLC perked it right it up almost as good as new. I think that the original owner would have been sorry she let it go if she knew how easy it was to revive her!

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I think on many occasions the bags end up being donated or sold after the owner's passing. I once bought a couple of NYC bags from a woman who was sorting out her late stepmother's belongings. I marveled at their excellent condition, and the woman said that her stepmother was one of the first women executives in the technology world in the North East in the 70s, so she could afford quite a few luxury things and some of them were used very little. That woman clearly didn't care about Coach purses, but at least they were all neatly kept in a big crate and she wanted a better life for them.
 
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houseof999 said:
I'd return. I was watching that bag. I was happy to see you got it but now I'm not happy you didn't get it in good condition. So sorry the seller is crappy. Sometimes I message sellers right after winning the auction asking them to put in box big enough so it's not damaged during shipping.
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In all fairness, I got it cheap, and it’s an uncommon bag. They don’t show up often, and when they do, they go for more. I’d love to know if they are rehabable - if it were a regular US made bag, I’d definitely keep it, something from the 2012 Legacy series - not so much. Maybe I should keep it and report on the rehabability as a public service to TPF.
 
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catthecurious said:
I think on many occasions the bags end up being donated or sold after the owner's passing. I once bought a couple of NYC bags from a woman who was sorting out her late stepmother's belongings. I marveled at their excellent condition, and the woman said that her stepmother was one of the first women executives in the technology world in the North East in the 70s, so she could afford quite a few luxury things and some of them were used very little. That woman clearly didn't care about Coach purses, but at least they were all neatly kept in a big crate and she wanted a better life for them.
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Some people are just easier on their bags than others. I am *****ing now about the bag I got off eBay, split piping and all, but the bag is immaculate inside. Whoever carried it must have been very neat because judging by the outside the bag has seen a lot. On the other hand, I recently got a freebie that’s great looking on the outside. The inside, however... idk, someone tried to use it as a trash bag in a pinch? I am really puzzled as to how one can do that to a $400-500 bag, and it’s only 5 years old. BTW, any suggestions on heavy duty cleaners for lining (can’t pull out) are welcome - I have nothing to lose at this point.
 
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aerinha said:
The foot Court is complete.

Before she was dirty with a brown d ring and a really scraped up handle and corners
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Not she is firmer and has a clean Face
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New side rings and a painted better handle edge as they would not perk up
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Much better corners
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Mod shot shows in indoor light the edge paint matched shade
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She turned out beautiful! I just bathed a court yesterday and I can't wait lol
 
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Minchanka said:
Some people are just easier on their bags than others. I am *****ing now about the bag I got off eBay, split piping and all, but the bag is immaculate inside. Whoever carried it must have been very neat because judging by the outside the bag has seen a lot. On the other hand, I recently got a freebie that’s great looking on the outside. The inside, however... idk, someone tried to use it as a trash bag in a pinch? I am really puzzled as to how one can do that to a $400-500 bag, and it’s only 5 years old. BTW, any suggestions on heavy duty cleaners for lining (can’t pull out) are welcome - I have nothing to lose at this point.
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What bag is it, can you post pics of the bag? Usually a bath in Dawn and scrubbing are needed to fully clean a filthy interior.
 
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Minchanka said:
Some people are just easier on their bags than others. I am *****ing now about the bag I got off eBay, split piping and all, but the bag is immaculate inside. Whoever carried it must have been very neat because judging by the outside the bag has seen a lot. On the other hand, I recently got a freebie that’s great looking on the outside. The inside, however... idk, someone tried to use it as a trash bag in a pinch? I am really puzzled as to how one can do that to a $400-500 bag, and it’s only 5 years old. BTW, any suggestions on heavy duty cleaners for lining (can’t pull out) are welcome - I have nothing to lose at this point.
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I know what you mean. I just got a large leather Sabrina that is beautiful but lots of pen marks inside. And makeup. I don't get it. I washed the lining but the pen marks are still there.
 
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Minchanka said:
Some people are just easier on their bags than others. I am *****ing now about the bag I got off eBay, I am really puzzled as to how one can do that to a $400-500 bag, and it’s only 5 years old. BTW, any suggestions on heavy duty cleaners for lining (can’t pull out) are welcome - I have nothing to lose at this point.
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I’m kinda in the same boast with some newer bags. The outside is great but is white stuff caked on the inside. I don’t have a clue what it is. My other bag isn’t dirty inside but the outside middle stripe is awful. I would dunk these bags as the leather is nothing like the vintage leather. The plum one has white stains inside and outside, no smells or anything. Just filth in spots. They must’ve gotten them cheap or they just didn’t care
 
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katev said:
What bag is it, can you post pics of the bag? Usually a bath in Dawn and scrubbing are needed to fully clean a filthy interior.
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For your viewing displeasure. It’s a huge Bleecker tote, and it’s already after scrubbing with some hard core Israeli soap that’s usually enough for anything my kids put on their clothing. Looks like some major spills have happened here.
 
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Aku_no_Hana said:
Yes. I will do that!
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I always had success with getting rid of pen marks from synthetic fabric liners by using plain alcohol. It doesn't matter whether it's technical or food grade, both work fine. If there're too many and/or they are big, I don't even bother with the q-tips and just poor some on the stain and rub - in my experience, that kind of fabric takes it well. Just be careful not to get it on the leather.
 
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