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Ravvie99 said:
Ah, good point, thanks! I was calling them shackles since Catbird9 and Whateve did in the original discussion. Thought everyone else did and I just didn't know b/c I'm a noob!
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The "shackle joints" are the ring-and-post assemblies at the top of the dowel that hold the strap.

When I dunked a Post Pouch, I didn't do anything special with them. They seemed to stand up on their own and didn't leave dents in the leather. However, after the bag was all done, I noticed one of them squeaked sometimes when I moved it back and forth. I tried to quiet the squeak by putting conditioner around the holes and working the ring back and forth a bunch of times. That didn't work. :shucks:
 

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#10,577
Ravvie99 said:
Ah, good point, thanks! I was calling them shackles since Catbird9 and Whateve did in the original discussion. Thought everyone else did and I just didn't know b/c I'm a noob!
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You will be an expert in no time! When you said shackles, all I could think of was prisoner shackles, which didn't remind me of Coach bags, but then I got to thinking that there are shackles that look like the ring-and-pin assemblies on the dowel. I had never thought of them as shackles, but I think that is as good of a description as any other.
 
#10,578
Ravvie99 said:
I'm a total noob working my way through this thread (done - woohoo!) and had a question: when you leave the shackles on, do you do anything to prevent them from pressing against the leather and making little dents while you're drying or handling a damp bag? Wish this were a hypothetical question, lol! I worked out the dents and then padded the shackles with plastic wrap and tape. Is there a better way or do I just need to be more careful?! Thanks!
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I've never had this problem. However, they are easy to remove and replace if the screws aren't stuck. The little dents will be there when you carry the bag so I don't see it as an issue.
 
#10,579
Catbird9 said:
My latest rehab, a New York City Saddlery Bag in Burgundy, a style I'm especially drawn to. (Rounded. Roomy. Just my size.)

There seemed to be a lot of burgundy dye in the bath, probably too warm....but I was experimenting with trying to transfer some color into the two rubbed spots on the top back corners of the piping. After the bath, I dotted lightly with a fine-tipped brown Sharpie pen and massaged extra conditioner onto the spots. They're definitely less noticeable.

I also got what seemed to be a fair amount of burgundy color coming off with the Blackrock treatment. Even so, overall the difference is dramatic. The poor bag just needed some moisture and reshaping!
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Lovely! Burgundy is one of my favorite vintage colors. It always rehabs beautifully.
 
#10,580
BrandyA said:
Wow, what a difference, it's beautiful again!
Glad you mentioned that about the blackrock, I'll be trying that soon on a red.
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whateve said:
Great job! So pretty! I love burgundy. I don't think the temperature of the water made that much difference. NYC bags tend to bleed more than later made bags. Several people have used Sharpies on newer bags. I usually am afraid to use it because it is permanent. With paint, if it doesn't look right, I can clean it off and start over.
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Ravvie99 said:
Oh I heart burgundy and this one's great! So glowy and delicious looking - swoon!
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catthecurious said:
Look at her! You've made this scuffed surface so smooth and even-colored. Excellent job!
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ladyraven65 said:
Lovely! Burgundy is one of my favorite vintage colors. It always rehabs beautifully.
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Thank you all!

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whateve said:
Oh my, it is up to $150! Why do I try to rehab my bags? I need to do this to my failures.
There is no creed picture. This seller knows better.
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You know that seller never shows creed pics.. Here's the Deal-No more rehabbing-No more scrubbing!! It might be MORE therapeutic to BEAT bags rather than clean 'em. :bagslap: I 'm just blown away by that BAG :amazed: The Winning bid was 152 bucks...Whaaaaaat??????
 
#10,589
SheriDahlin said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-COACH-Brown-Leather-Satchel-Shoulder-Crossbody-P

WHY rehab when you can TRASH? I'm going to take my bags outside-run 'em over, with my Jeep then slather them with shoepolish & paint..and make a FORTUNE. Waaaay easier than scrubbing brass. I think I'm having a heart attack..YOW!:smash:
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whateve said:
Oh my, it is up to $150! Why do I try to rehab my bags? I need to do this to my failures.
There is no creed picture. This seller knows better.
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SheriDahlin said:
You know that seller never shows creed pics.. Here's the Deal-No more rehabbing-No more scrubbing!! It might be MORE therapeutic to BEAT bags rather than clean 'em. :bagslap: I 'm just blown away by that BAG :amazed: The Winning bid was 152 bucks...Whaaaaaat??????
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I wonder why it was removed. Was that the listing from station_85?

Regarding SheriDahlin's comment about not showing creed pics, there are several experienced Coach sellers I've found on Ebay, Bonanza and Etsy who have been known to mix fakes and authentic items. (IMO) they purposely avoid showing pictures on items that they aren't sure are authentic.

Those sellers seem to know exactly what they're doing.

Sorry about the OT rant.

ETA: Hmm. The listing wasn't removed. Yup, I had the correct seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-COACH-B...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 
#10,590
BeenBurned said:
I wonder why it was removed. Was that the listing from station_85?

Regarding SheriDahlin's comment about not showing creed pics, there are several experienced Coach sellers I've found on Ebay, Bonanza and Etsy who have been known to mix fakes and authentic items. (IMO) they purposely avoid showing pictures on items that they aren't sure are authentic.

Those sellers seem to know exactly what they're doing.

Sorry about the OT rant.

ETA: Hmm. The listing wasn't removed. Yup, I had the correct seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-COACH-B...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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I had trouble finding it from that link. The link I posted in the Chat thread works.

I just read the description. The bag was given a clear polish to preserve the damage.
 
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