Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Morgan_Bellini]

Very lucky buy at a good price. 02 Costa Rica

Costa Rica even! Do you notice a difference in the softness of the CR bag vs. USA made bags?

 

[Narnanz]

Costa Rica even! Do you notice a difference in the softness of the CR bag vs. USA made bags?

I think the CR is softer than USA.

 

[Narnanz]

I am so surprised to hear this. And now I want an iPad mini because I carry a full size Samsung tablet, which limits my bag choices due to its size. With an iPad mini (or mini Samsung even), my bag options would open way up. This is exciting!

I have a Samsung A6 which is longer...its 6 and a quarter inch x 10 a half inches there abouts...it fits in the back inside pocket of a Patty and the front pocket of the city..but its too long for the back pocket of the city.

 

[Catbird9]

IPad Mini fits into the back pocket of a City bag. It also fits inside of a Court bag, a convertible clutch and, surprisingly, the Italian Gramercy top handle (the taller one).

A Court Bag? Really? Oh goody, now she's going to want one of those too. No matter! My mom deserves it all, and so she will have it.

Minchanka mentioned the inside of a court bag fits the iPad Mini. Just a clarification, it won't fit in either the front or back pockets, or you could cram it in (without its cover) but it's pretty tight. I have mine in a cover and it will only just fit in the inside compartment of the Court.

 

[katev]

Do you think there is any way to get that mark off the front flap?

Pretty color! Any idea what caused the stain - is it ink, paint, shoe polish, or grease? If you give it a bath in Dawn suds and massage the spot gently it might diminish. After it's dry and you condition it and apply Black Rocks, the color of the bag should become a bit deeper and richer and that may help to obscure the mark.

If nothing works, you can artfully tie a pretty scarf to the bag to camouflage the stain.

If it is not too expensive it may be worth trying to fix, good luck!

 

[katev]

They were advertising $25 or make an offer and $5 shipping earlier today. It definitely needs some serious TLC and has not been authenticated (NMA):
https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Purse-5e1652a2abe1ce0ddb4299aa

It's hard to read so I can't see if it was "made in NYC"? I think that it is a pocket purse and it appears to be missing the hangtag and it looks like it has some verdigris.

It could be a good "starter bag" for a new rehabber because no matter what you do it it - you couldn't make it look any worse - and I think that it could look a whole lot better with some TLC. I am always willing to take chances when I don't spend a lot on a bag and would find it impossible to wear in the current condition!

@VintageIsBest got this poor bag for only $18 and @whateve has authenticated it (is it a pocket purse?). I hope that I didn't give @VintageIsBest a bad advice - but I see a lot of potential in that abused bag!

 

[BeenBurned]

It's hard to read so I can't see if it was "made in NYC"? I think that it is a pocket purse and it appears to be missing the hangtag and it looks like it has some verdigris.

It's not NYC. It's USA. (Sorry, the picture isn't much help.)

 

[VintageIsBest]

They were advertising $25 or make an offer and $5 shipping earlier today. It definitely needs some serious TLC and has not been authenticated (NMA):
https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Coach-Purse-5e1652a2abe1ce0ddb4299aa

It's hard to read so I can't see if it was "made in NYC"? I think that it is a pocket purse and it appears to be missing the hangtag and it looks like it has some verdigris.

It could be a good "starter bag" for a new rehabber because no matter what you do it it - you couldn't make it look any worse - and I think that it could look a whole lot better with some TLC. I am always willing to take chances when I don't spend a lot on a bag and would find it impossible to wear in the current condition!

Thx @katev

@VintageIsBest got this poor bag for only $18 and @whateve has authenticated it (is it a pocket purse?). I hope that I didn't give @VintageIsBest a bad advice - but I see a lot of potential in that abused bag!

I’m always up for a challenge. I’ll definitely post it when I get the rehab completed.

 

[Syren]

For removing brass turn locks, I used to use a small screw driver to pry up the prongs on the back of the oval plate and the back of the turn lock itself. Recently, I ordered a set of plastic dash board removal tools from eBay and these work a lot better and cause less scratching and bending of the oval plate.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/254209630803

Thanks for sharing these, just ordered a set!

 

[lmte246]

Hi wonder workers! I have been lurking and inspired to try a rehab. Here is before and after. but there are some spots. Is there anything I can do to get them out or is this 'patina'
I dunked it, stuffed it, used CPR and Blackroot and brushed and buffed. Pesky little dings are still there. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thanks

 

[RedHead172]

First try at rehabbing. Purchased this court bag on Poshmark.

 

[artax two]

First try at rehabbing. Purchased this court bag on Poshmark.

Looks beautiful! You were brave to go with a red Court, and it turned out great! Nice work!

 

[RedHead172]

Looks beautiful! You were brave to go with a red Court, and it turned out great! Nice work!

Thank you!

 

[Syren]

First try at rehabbing. Purchased this court bag on Poshmark.

What an improvement! Came out great!

 

[LunaSilver]

First try at rehabbing. Purchased this court bag on Poshmark.

The bag matchs your nail polish color nicely.