It was just called a Standard Tote - Coach made them in 3 sizes and yours was the largest. The style number was 9680 and it sold for $94 in 1983 which was just about the time yours was made.
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It was just called a Standard Tote - Coach made them in 3 sizes and yours was the largest. The style number was 9680 and it sold for $94 in 1983 which was just about the time yours was made.
7001 was a Gramercy Zip and came out in late 1998.
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Thank you very much!! It's a perfect netbook carrier : Very roomy yet not too big.
That's it! It's a pretty bag, the surface is unusual - textured but not pebbled and the lining is a soft leather surface and not cloth. The bag has 4 metal feet on the bottom and the hangtag is made of goldtone metal and different from any hangtags that I have seen before.
Thanks so much!
You're going back for this, aren't you
I would! What an elegant bag! I've been hoping to stumble across something from the Gramercy line.I meant to also add, I didn't realize they still were made in New York in the early 80's. thanks again- you are so much help
You're going back for this, aren't you
I'm thinking about it! I don't have any Gramercy items, either.
The one they have is black, just like the picture.When I looked at it, I thought that it was genuine but I had never seen the bag before and $45 is more than I've ever spent on a vintage bag before. I wanted to make sure it was genuine. (Thanks Hyacinth!)
It's a bit smallish and I have so many bags, I surely don't need it; but it is a beautiful bag and in great condition. It's a rare opportunity and "I'm thinking about it!"
Hyacinth, I am debating going back for this bag. It's a really beautiful little black bag and in great condition and I know that $45 is a bargain; but it is a smallish-sized bag, and I have so many bags, so I probably shouldn't get another!
I wasn't able to find anything out about this bag until you came to the rescue. Do you get many requests to authenticate Italian Gramercy bags or are they fairly uncommon? I am trying to decide if I will get another chance if I miss this one and regret it!
Nevermind! I talked myself into it!
I am going to back and see if the bag is still there, I hope so!
Personally, I think that's a good idea. Even if you decide it's not right for you, you shouldn't have trouble flipping it and making a profit.Nevermind! I talked myself into it!
I am going to back and see if the bag is still there, I hope so!
I have a bunch from the mid-80s to early 90s. I know they're all legit, but I'd love to know styles. Most were purchased in local DC-area department stores (Hecht's, Woodies, Garfinkel's etc.)
Anyhow, photos are below:
Light brown/taupe bag with brass fastener on flap. Not sure when this was purchased -- mom gave me this one. Style is 8938.
I think of this as the "classic" Coach bag. This is the larger size with the turnlock brass fastener on the flap in navy. Purchased in 1986. I can't even make the style out.
Same as above but brown. Not sure when Mom bought it. Style seems to be 931.
I have more but my daughter is waking up. I'll post later.
Anyhow, photos are below:
I think of this as the "classic" Coach bag. This is the larger size with the turnlock brass fastener on the flap in navy. Purchased in 1986. I can't even make the style out.
Same as above but brown. Not sure when Mom bought it. Style seems to be 931.
I have more but my daughter is waking up. I'll post later.
Thanks, and I have to learn how to do that flipping stuff!
Anyway, I went back and got her today! I only had a brief chance to look her over yesterday and her condition isn't quite as nice as I thought, but she is roomier than I realized and I love the style, construction, and textures of this bag! I hope she rehabs well!
They're hard to find but don't sell well because most people have never heard of them and they're more dressy-looking than most people are looking for today. The important things are that you want it, it's in good condition, and it has the long shoulder strap included.
ETA - Never mind, just found your follow-up post - enjoy it!
I have a question for the experts. I recently rehabbed a Bleecker Canvas Flap 6114. I have seen several ebay auctions that claim this bag, made in 1999, originally sold for $350; see the link below for an example (NMA!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Coach-Bleek...3880?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=bin588e6e9538
It's a wonderful little bag but that's an awful lot of money today and it was a lot more money 11 years ago! I've just plugged the figures into an inflation calculator and learned that in 2000, $350 had the buying power of $456 today! That's seems like quite a bit for a fabric bag.
I'm wondering if this isn't just an "urban myth" - a self-serving rumor that was stated by one vendor that has been picked up and repeated by others? Do any of you authenticators know the original retail price of this lovely little bag? Thanks in advance!
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Coach-Bleek...3880?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=bin588e6e9538
It's a wonderful little bag but that's an awful lot of money today and it was a lot more money 11 years ago! I've just plugged the figures into an inflation calculator and learned that in 2000, $350 had the buying power of $456 today! That's seems like quite a bit for a fabric bag.
I'm wondering if this isn't just an "urban myth" - a self-serving rumor that was stated by one vendor that has been picked up and repeated by others? Do any of you authenticators know the original retail price of this lovely little bag? Thanks in advance!