Have you seen a Mini City Zip Tote? I'm wondering how it compares to the regular size and would love Mod shots if you have one.
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Yes I have the same bag exact same colour
I've been searching high and low for the name of this bag. It's pre-1994, so the serial number is completely random. It's similar in shape to the Soho Duffel, but certainly not as large. Thanks!
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Is the bag in your possession? Measurements would be very helpful, as well as a picture of the Coach creed if possible.
It is possible it is the Monterey Hobo, from the Lightweights collection. I only know this because I have one!
This lists the measurements for the Monterey Hobo.
Yes! It's roughly 11 3/4" tall and 12 1/4" at the opening. The bottom is about 4" wide.
Didn't scroll down far enough to see your reply >_< Thank you so much! I've been looking at old Coach catalogs, but had yet to find this photo. Cheers!
Ok, I've got another one for you. The pictures aren't as good, but will hopefully do. I believe this bag is from the Lightweight Collection, as it's very similar to the Shoulder Bag Style No. 4050, but the drawstring isn't adjustable. As far as I can tell from pictures, that's the only difference. Measurements are 11" x 8" x 3
Hiya and welcome! Hmmm . . . interesting. It does seem to match the measurements and overall structure of a shoulder bag, 4050. Is it possible that it was altered? The original owner did not like the drawstring look/function and cut one drawstring off and threaded a single string across and sewed it or glued it? I tried enlarging your pics for a better look , but no success.
I am interested to see what ladies with more experience have to say!
I am interested to see what ladies with more experience have to say!
I agree with Lake Effect that it's a modified 4050 from 1987 or 1988, it's the only style I can find a match for and the only explanation that explains the differences. Here's Coach's catalog pic from the Holiday 1987 book:
Hi all! I wonder if you can help me. I purchased a briefcase on ebay. Coach Perry Slim Cross Grain Briefcase should be the name.. I am worried it might be fake. It was sold as unwanted gift and the coach website doesn't have this model on it's website any more. I have contacted coach and they said they can't help much but they can confirm that there was a "Perry" model sold once..
Now about the bag: it came in a white bag protector which is silky smooth. logo and all looks ok.
The bag has a small leather tag which is different than the crossgrain of the bag. All metal parts have "coach" stamped on them including that mini tiny chain holding the leather tag. zippers as well with YKK.
All look ok but:
No Id number or serial number on the creed patch inside. Inspected the small pocket and found a No. and serial number on a tiny white tag. The creed patch is hard to read, it is made from the same cross grain / pebbled leather and it has the full logo with chariot.
On googling, there appears to be 2 variants of this bag and I am not sure which is original, although I tend to believe mine is fake,
So on some sites like tradesy, amazon and rakuten, the serial number is f59057- colour midnight
on mine it is f71681 which if googled leads straight to some dodgy webistes like coach coachtingtingchen and it doesn't even trigger the colour of the bag - all kinds of unusual colours on offering like red and off white which I don't think Coach would sell.
Now this bag is so well made...still doesn't smell like leather... and I have attached a picture of a stitching fault where it looks like the machine has gone twice over the same stitching on a 1 inch length and that's the only fault in terms of finishing.
Also, searching on tradesy and amazon and even rakuten, the suspected original bag has a laptop sleeve with a tab, but mine doesn't.
also pretty sure I've seen a photo of one with a serial number on the creed.
What is strange is,...how could this model just disappear all of a sudden from the coach website, not even cached (I checked) can't be found. Not one retailer has it in stock.
Please tell me your opinion...
Now about the bag: it came in a white bag protector which is silky smooth. logo and all looks ok.
The bag has a small leather tag which is different than the crossgrain of the bag. All metal parts have "coach" stamped on them including that mini tiny chain holding the leather tag. zippers as well with YKK.
All look ok but:
No Id number or serial number on the creed patch inside. Inspected the small pocket and found a No. and serial number on a tiny white tag. The creed patch is hard to read, it is made from the same cross grain / pebbled leather and it has the full logo with chariot.
On googling, there appears to be 2 variants of this bag and I am not sure which is original, although I tend to believe mine is fake,
So on some sites like tradesy, amazon and rakuten, the serial number is f59057- colour midnight
on mine it is f71681 which if googled leads straight to some dodgy webistes like coach coachtingtingchen and it doesn't even trigger the colour of the bag - all kinds of unusual colours on offering like red and off white which I don't think Coach would sell.
Now this bag is so well made...still doesn't smell like leather... and I have attached a picture of a stitching fault where it looks like the machine has gone twice over the same stitching on a 1 inch length and that's the only fault in terms of finishing.
Also, searching on tradesy and amazon and even rakuten, the suspected original bag has a laptop sleeve with a tab, but mine doesn't.
also pretty sure I've seen a photo of one with a serial number on the creed.
What is strange is,...how could this model just disappear all of a sudden from the coach website, not even cached (I checked) can't be found. Not one retailer has it in stock.
Please tell me your opinion...
