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#5,371
christinag said:
I've had this bag for awhile and haven't really used it much, was going to put it on feeBay - and realized I don't know what it's 'official' name is. I see it called a few different things in listings, and am getting even more confused. Am hoping I can buy a clue here :D

Also - the creed patch has an "N" in a squared off circle stamped in the upper left corner - is that because it was from Nordie's (Rack if I remember correctly) ? I dug around a bit and couldn't find an answer for what the N stamp meant - hoping somewhere here can assist?

See photos.. in my possession...
Black C Signature Tote (I think is the name?)
Size Approx 11.5" L x 8.5" H
#F8J-6366

Thanks much for your help with this!
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I don't know what the " N" means. This was called the Signature Small Carryall. It retailed for $278 in 2003. That's a 3, not an 8 in the creed.
 
#5,373
whateve said:
I don't know what the " N" means. This was called the Signature Small Carryall. It retailed for $278 in 2003. That's a 3, not an 8 in the creed.
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Doh! Thanks, yes it is a 3, that was a typo, I was so busy freaking out about my uploaded photos not showing up for me that I didn't notice my error, sorry about that.

Thanks so much for the name help - I'm pretty sure the N stamp is a Nordstrom Rack thing, but.. just not totally positive...
 
#5,374
giovanna77 said:
Thank you so much, Sorry I'm new to Coach, is there a difference between bags than are sold at coach stores / outlets and / or on line factory?
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There are lots of discussions on the forum about the difference between the bags sold at the Coach boutique stores and the factory stores. The purses sold at the boutique stores are priced higher and never go on sale, although some people get coupons that give them 25% off or $100 off of $300 several times a year.

The factory stores, also called the outlets, sell both made for factory purses and purses that weren't sold in the boutique stores. Everything in the factory stores is discounted. The made for factory purses have a price on the price tag, but the purses are never sold for that amount. The made for factory purses often are styles that were previously popular in the boutique stores. Often you can get the same styles year after year, with little variation, in the factory stores. By contrast, the boutiques generally never rehash an old style, with the exception of the Coach classics.

Many people on the forum consider the made for factory purses to be inferior to the boutique purses. In reality, in some cases, the factory version is exactly the same as the boutique version. They don't usually make a factory version of the higher end boutique purses. You can tell the difference between a factory and boutique purse by looking at the style number on the creed. This is the part of the number after the dash. If it starts with an "F", it is a made for factory purse.

As far as online stores, there is Coach.com, which has the same merchandise as the boutique stores. There is also coachfactory.com, which has sales that are invitation only and sells the same stuff that is in the factory stores. Other than those two websites run by Coach, you can buy Coach products at major department stores and department store websites. The only websites besides the two official Coach websites that sell Coach are:
Belk.com
º Bloomingdales.com
º Dillards.com
º LordandTaylor.com
º Macys.com
º Nordstrom.com
º VonMaur.com
º Coach.Ebay.com
Any other website that claims to be a Coach factory or retailer of Coach products most likely sells counterfeits.
 
#5,377
lakers77gb said:
Does anyone know what type of bag i have im very curious please let me know also im asking because i need paypal so it is for sell for who ever is interested thanks

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We need more photos especially of the patch and serial number inside the bag to see what style it is.

Also you cannot sell anything on this site, please remember that. And the forum members really aren't supposed to be quoting values. Once you know the name and style number of your bag, you can check Ebay and see what others have sold for. The only way to see what a bag is worth is to see what others have paid for the same kind of bag.
 
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This bag was a "re-gift" and so not my style! The card inside just says Signature Collection, I was wondering if anyone here could tell me the exact name of this bag? TIA for you help!
 

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#5,383
whateve said:
There are lots of discussions on the forum about the difference between the bags sold at the Coach boutique stores and the factory stores. The purses sold at the boutique stores are priced higher and never go on sale, although some people get coupons that give them 25% off or $100 off of $300 several times a year.

The factory stores, also called the outlets, sell both made for factory purses and purses that weren't sold in the boutique stores. Everything in the factory stores is discounted. The made for factory purses have a price on the price tag, but the purses are never sold for that amount. The made for factory purses often are styles that were previously popular in the boutique stores. Often you can get the same styles year after year, with little variation, in the factory stores. By contrast, the boutiques generally never rehash an old style, with the exception of the Coach classics.

Many people on the forum consider the made for factory purses to be inferior to the boutique purses. In reality, in some cases, the factory version is exactly the same as the boutique version. They don't usually make a factory version of the higher end boutique purses. You can tell the difference between a factory and boutique purse by looking at the style number on the creed. This is the part of the number after the dash. If it starts with an "F", it is a made for factory purse.

As far as online stores, there is Coach.com, which has the same merchandise as the boutique stores. There is also coachfactory.com, which has sales that are invitation only and sells the same stuff that is in the factory stores. Other than those two websites run by Coach, you can buy Coach products at major department stores and department store websites. The only websites besides the two official Coach websites that sell Coach are:
Belk.com
º Bloomingdales.com
º Dillards.com
º LordandTaylor.com
º Macys.com
º Nordstrom.com
º VonMaur.com
º Coach.Ebay.com
Any other website that claims to be a Coach factory or retailer of Coach products most likely sells counterfeits.
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Thank you so much,happy Thanksgiving for you
 
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