It looks 100% better but the bag was pretty dirty, you might want to give it a bath! It's easy and it will make a world of difference and we can give you tips!
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It looks 100% better but the bag was pretty dirty, you might want to give it a bath! It's easy and it will make a world of difference and we can give you tips!
I think the outside looks good but the inside could be better. The only reason I didn't give it a bath because its not vintage. Do you think that's safe? I would definitely give it a try.
Personally I wouldn't wash it. I think you would end up with more wrinkles and lose some of the shape.
I didn't think about wrinkles!
In that case I would get Lexol leather cleaner wipes and use them to clean both the inside and out.
So glad I made the choice to return that red bag....because today I found THIS! A unicorn! I think I heard angels sing. It was in a high end consignment shop for $103?! The inspection slip and all the other goodies in the last picture were in the inside zip pocket. i didn't even log in to authenticate 'cause I knew it was real as soon as I touched it...But now I'm made of questions, particularly after reading the Coach literature that came with it. First....is there anyway to find out when this particular bag was made since it was never registered? Registration slip was still in the bag. With the "Made in New York City" I know that narrows it down some and the literature with the bag was printed in 1982. Could anyone take a guess? Also, and this feels kinda crazy to ask, but do I do anything to condition it before I carry it? This is actually my first new/unused coach bag. It basically says "don't do nothing" in the instructions, but of course those instructions are probably over thirty years old? Should I use any kind of conditioner before I carry it? I have Lexol, Leather Therapy, Apple, and Black Rock. Makes me laugh, I'll dunk anything I come across and slather all kinds of conditioner and concotions on it it, but this one "scares me"- Don't want to mess it up! : ) PS I have the hangtag too but took it off before the pictures cause it has some of the green stuff on the chain and I didn't want it to get on the bag...The tag is only printed on one side like the older ones.
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Wow, great find. I would guess 1982. The catalog should have code on the front with the year and month, so you can assume it was made after that. I would condition it before using. Even though it hasn't been used, conditioning will protect it from staining, and after all this time, the leather might be thirsty. Clean the chain with vinegar.
Thank you! I'm still pinching myself. I found it right after I got a "not nice" note from the eBay seller of the "Coachie Red" that I posted about last night. He is giving me my money back, but he insists the bag has never been dyed or painted in any way...with no mention of what that stuff all over the brass fasteners could possibly be.....Said: "Its a great RARE bag, I have another one just like it here"- In so many words, called me a fool for wanting to return it....So finding this wonderful bag literally ten minutes after I got that message felt really really good!
Thanks @whateve- Says 8306 on that cover....so that means sometime after June of '83. Hmmm....Where was I in June of 1983? Will "date" myself when I say I was a in college. : 0
So...which of the conditioners I have on hand would you recommend: Apple, Lexol, Leather Therapy or Black Rock?
I had been following your previous posts and yeah I doubt the seller really knows for sure unless he was the original owner. I just had bad luck with your new found courier style bag. I found one on mercari for $40 and was excited to get it but when I got it, it felt like it would almost fall apart in my hands! It was in so much worse condition than described. The seller did say it was well loved and had scratches and scuffs which I was fine with. But sit never mentioned any torn leather it holes! When I told her that she didn't mention those she told me that she did say it had scratches and scuffs. Um yeah they are not the same thing. I did see a little tear in the front piping and for that little size I was willing to try out puffy paint for the first time. I almost fainted when I saw that poor bag.
Looks pretty good here:
Loved Coach Purse posted by M1ssru3y https://item.mercari.com/gl/m80367043629/
But you really can't see all the other damages. Not sure if the strap was intentionally placed so you won't be able to see it but look at these photos:
I sent these photos to mercari and luckily they approved my return request!
I don't know, maybe Apple or Lexol? I've only used Leather Therapy a couple of times, and I think it changed the color of the leather. I've used Blackrocks on new bags as I think it provides the best protection but it might darken a bit.