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Okay, I've been reading, and reading. I am very impressed and excited. This was my first Coach purchase that got me started. I didn't even know the The Purse Forum existed at the time (about 10 years ago). Yes, I found my "vintage" purse on eBay. It was exactly what I wanted. I never had it checked out, but it is built to last many generations! The leather is thick. I hope it is authentic...
The emblem doesn't look sharp or embossed...but then again this purse seems old. It needs some shoe polish...but I read this is a no-no!
The emblem doesn't look sharp or embossed...but then again this purse seems old. It needs some shoe polish...but I read this is a no-no!
Okay, I've been reading, and reading. I am very impressed and excited. This was my first Coach purchase that got me started. I didn't even know the The Purse Forum existed at the time (about 10 years ago). Yes, I found my "vintage" purse on eBay. It was exactly what I wanted. I never had it checked out, but it is built to last many generations! The leather is thick. I hope it is authentic...
The emblem doesn't look sharp or embossed...but then again this purse seems old. It needs some shoe polish...but I read this is a no-no!
I believe the name of the bag is the "Bleecker Pocket Zip". Yours was made in 1999. Looks fine to me!
I would suggest that you just use a good leather conditioner , like Lexol or Apple, and you'll protect the leather plus give it a nice shine.
The hang tag looks fine also.
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You're welcome.
This is my opinion: A bag made in 1999 would not be "vintage", since it's only 12 years old. It's just an "older" Coach. AND the Hang Tag has been around for many, many years.
A Vintage bag would be a bag that is from the 60's, 70's or maybe the early 80's.
The picture below is an older Coach website photo of your bag...and you can see, if you look closely, that the "hang tag" is attached to the strap on the right side, though you can attach it wherever you like.
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Hello, hope the experts can help identify this bag (style name or #, etc). Top zipper, and lining is light blue:
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Will need more pictures, inside patch/creed/serial is a good start!Hello, hope the experts can help identify this bag (style name or #, etc). Top zipper, and lining is light blue:
Thanks in advance
Don't have those, unfortunately (I'm not the owner). There's one of the lining, but it only shows the pocket side. Was hoping this might be a recognizable style. I don't know a thing about purses :shame:
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Hello, hope the experts can help identify this bag (style name or #, etc). Top zipper, and lining is light blue:
Thanks in advance
It appears to be 40874 (or 41195?) which is a Hamptons stripe top handle pouch. I think it's a MFF style and there might not be a creed. Some of Coach's smaller accessory items may or may not have creeds and those with creeds may or may not have serial numbers.
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Wow, that must be it, I did a search for those terms and found the same style in different colors. Thanks so much for your help!
You're welcome.Wow, that must be it, I did a search for those terms and found the same style in different colors. Thanks so much for your help!
Thanks again for the information and picture. I really enjoyed learning about my older purse. I'm disappointed it is not "vintage", but it sure is sturdy. I have a couple of newer Coaches that are more "fashionable" but they're not nearly built to last like the older one. I guess I beginning to chat, so I should move to the Chat thread. Thanks again
