Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Since I have acquired so many in the past 3 or so years (prior to that I had a handful of vintage Coach), at least 3 dozen in my possession, I feel like I can take a step back and focus on harder to find, HG-esque bags. And part with a few more $$ for them.
I am glad I stuck to my spending plan and did not pay more than I did for a lot of my bags (and just waited for deals). I feel like there were more deals to be had, going back to 2016 or 2017. I am stubborn too, and I think it was because I overpaid for a few bags on eBay, going back to 2004 or 2005 due to ignorance and impulsiveness.
I'm not a suede bag fan, but dang....that is just gorgeous!!!
I have the rein myself back from Berkeley's on a regular basis.
My love affair with vintage Coach began anew again about 18 months ago at a flea market where I found a Willis and Murphy for $2.50 EACH. I was stunned---and really happy---to find those bags. They are so well made and brought back such fond memories of my "former" life! I was HOOKED.
Yep, I've overpaid at times, too (bought a big lot of bags just to get two I really want) and purchased a few fakes along the way. I've learned some semi-painful, vintage Coach lessons....
.....and that would be me with Coach Lunch Zips......UGH!
Crazy! And they are out there!
I decided back in 2016 to learn how to do a super duper job on refurbishing the handful of vintage Coach I had. And I thought, let me find a few cheap beat up bags at a flea market and experiment on them with different products, etc. so there was no attachment to the outcome. I found two bags, $10 each, that were water stained, dried out and had a whiff off mildew. After they came out amazingly, and I found tPF, the rest is history!
Then after I found an Oliver Bag, in BT, was essentially unsued, for $26, it dawned on me there were bags out there in amazing shape to be found, too.
Fortunately, I began reading AT like I was going to earn credits, lol, and used it and dodged a few bullets, thanks to the generosity here.
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I know, when will ever learn?! But it was only $35 shipped and it came with 2 Dinky Chain straps so I figured "why not give it a try? If I can't rehab the bag at least I will still have the 2 chain straps!"
Since you have had a lot of great outcomes, I completely understand.
Girl. That is why I hate to pay big bucks for vintage Coach. There's nothing (well, almost) better than finding a beat-up vintage bag for a few dollars and with some hard work, bringing it back to life again. I have been very fortunate to find many bags for a little bit of money......and yes, thank goodness for tPF!! I have learned SO much here. I'm grateful for everyone's kindness, willingness to help and share information....most especially the knowledgeable authenticators who authenticate bags for free and are a wealth of Coach history!!
Advice, please!
I am super close to pulling the trigger on a vintage, pastel colored bag. However, it's a wee bit pricier than I typically pay. The big "issue" with this bag is a pen mark smack dab on the front. In the past I've diligently, patiently tried to remove pen marks and it always results in an obvious area of lightened color, and usually looks worse than the pen mark itself. Any helpful hints, suggestions, etc.,?
I am super close to pulling the trigger on a vintage, pastel colored bag. However, it's a wee bit pricier than I typically pay. The big "issue" with this bag is a pen mark smack dab on the front. In the past I've diligently, patiently tried to remove pen marks and it always results in an obvious area of lightened color, and usually looks worse than the pen mark itself. Any helpful hints, suggestions, etc.,?
Trust your experience.
Dang it.
I knew that was gonna be the advice I'd receive.....thanks for keeping me grounded.
Got one coming as well...so will have black and Mahogany in my collection