Involuntary Coach ban support group

[whateve]

Maybe wait till spring to see if you want to use it or not — good luck with your decision. I wonder what you all use as a guideline as to when to let go of a bag — like 6 months of not using it? Or longer? I am still speed dating my bags so technically they all get used. But I have a bag or two that I either put off “dating” till later in each cycle or “date” for just a day or two, lol. So those bags are on the bubble.

I usually just make a snap decision that I'm no longer happy with the bag. I don't keep track of carries so I only know generally if I've carried a bag recently. On my master list of bags, I use color coding. Bags that are on the bubble are coded in blue. When I finally decide to sell them, it is changed to green. Right now I have 7 bags in blue, but I don't think I'm going to sell most or any of them. Two were really cheap so even if I use them once a year they are worth keeping, and most of the others I could never get even a third of the cost back if I sold them.

 

[carterazo]

Which bag?

A Page 27. But I was good and did not pull the trigger. [emoji56]

 

[carterazo]

I sold another bag a couple days ago! I still have some listed and am listing more today. Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Congrats! I was lazy all week and did not get around to listing mine.

 

[carterazo]

We're not going either. We went to Wonder Woman, Black Panther, and Star Wars series, but that's about our limit. We stopped going to most of them a while ago. You're not alone!

I will be the lone one not going or watching it. lol. We stopped going to the superhero type movies a while back with the exception of the occasional Spiderman movie, and we don't really keep up with what is going on with any of it. There are too many of them it seems, so we stick with Star Wars. They come out less often and we can go see those when they are new. lol

Last one I went to was Wonder Woman. I went by myself as I did not think it was appropriate for DS at the time. We almost went to Aquaman during the week, but DS has been so active he said he was to tired to enjoy it. I was shocked, but happy to hold off. He is good about knowing his limits. He won"t eat dessert if he is full. [emoji15] I wish I were more like him. [emoji56]

 

[carterazo]

Nothing to do with superheroes, but just wanted to say that you are in big trouble. All of that advertising you did of the Page bag caused me to look at it closer. So last night I saw that Saks had the gray one for $173. I kept looking at it, but my internet was really slow and I thought well I will check in the morning, and it was gone.

So then of course Coach still has it, now at 50% which seems expensive compared to Saks price, lol! Then I thought, maybe oxblood, and then decided to go see it in person hoping it would be too tight/small. And then it wasn't. Darn you for sharing your love of the bag... since they had a wrapped up gray one and that was my color preference, I bought it. It is a nice bag, and all of these years I have hoped for a nice gray one. That will be my excuse.

The gray one is lovely! Congrats!

 

[carterazo]

I want to see Mary Poppins and A Star is Born too.

I bet when you watch Aquaman at home, you will rewind many scenes over and over again, lol.

I don’t see that many movies at the theater besides the mandatory Star Wars movies in my household (DH is a huge fan and he sees each one at least 3-5 times plus he buys the blue ray too). DH goes to more movies (on his own or with a friend or with work—free employee showing). This year, the only two movies I remember (I probably saw a couple more but don’t recall, wait, saw Black panther which was real good) and LOVE are Crazy Rich Asians and A Star is Born. I hope to see Mary Poppins Return since I am a huge fan of Lin Manuel Miranda.

I want to see Mary Poppins too! I will probably end up going by myself. I don't mind at all.

 

[carterazo]

Mine just sleeps through all of them so he doesn’t mind too much. Lol

Mine too! [emoji23]

 

[carterazo]

I got my Clarkson Hobo in Cadet! I love the shape, color, hardware but maybe I’m just spoiled with 1941 bags but this leather feels like plastic! I’ve felt MFF bags with nicer leather. Has anyone fondled one of these in store? I’m wondering if I got a dud or if this is just the regular line leather quality now. I don’t think it will slouch nicely when it just seems so stiff that it wants to crease instead of bend.

I may see if JAX can exchange for me. But anyways! I know some were interested in this style so here are some pics. I like that it has feet! The first pic is most color accurate in regular lighting. My led lamp is really pulling out the blue, maybe in sunlight it will look more this blue. I hope so as it looks gorgeous when the blue comes out with the gold [emoji7]
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I saw it irl. The color is gorgeous!

 

[Iamminda]

I usually just make a snap decision that I'm no longer happy with the bag. I don't keep track of carries so I only know generally if I've carried a bag recently. On my master list of bags, I use color coding. Bags that are on the bubble are coded in blue. When I finally decide to sell them, it is changed to green. Right now I have 7 bags in blue, but I don't think I'm going to sell most or any of them. Two were really cheap so even if I use them once a year they are worth keeping, and most of the others I could never get even a third of the cost back if I sold them.

I like your color coding system. I just put a question mark next to those on the bubble.

 

[BeachBagGal]

I posted in the clubhouse but wanted to update here since I mentioned my deal.
The KH Rogue came and is not that great. It just has that used look. There are some small scratches and the inside of the bag is dusty—really, they can’t clean out the bag? I am sorry Coach, but even at a nice sale price I want a very new bag. I have gotten better bags from eBay. I will return to the store tomorrow. I am kind of relieved though as I really hadn’t planned on another Rogue but made an exception for this one. I had been hopeful as it shipped from JAX but it must have been a return or one that went between outlets. Now I can feel less guilty about the Page.

Editing to add--this is definitely a used bag. Wrinkly on the inside in areas, some stains from maybe water? Leather on the outside has some worn areas if you look closely.

Oh ugh. How disappointing.

 

[BeachBagGal]

I sold a bag today! [emoji1]

Woohoo congrats!!

 

[BeachBagGal]

And then why does Coach just ship it out like all is well? And package it in a gift box with a ribbon etc as if there is something special inside?

That’s like a cruel joke.

 

[BeachBagGal]

Oh yay! I was just going to post the same! I sold a bag!

Another congrats!! [emoji3]

 

[carterazo]

Since you all are throwing money around, this masterpiece is up for bid. Fresh off the Masterpiece Mixer easel last night. Don't all fight one another for it. I already have the Louvre and MOMA interested. And yes the owl was all me. [emoji38]

What a sweet picture, LT! Is that your artistic hand? [emoji7]

 

[carterazo]

That is sad. I’m interested in the Mason in Cadet, it appears to be the 1941 glovetanned leather so I think it would be much nicer. Although I’m more of a pebbled fan so I don’t know if I’d like all that smooth leather. I really want something in the Cadet color! I was hoping the Clarkson would scratch the itch lol

Even though I just said I prefer pebbled, I’m really enjoying my smooth leather spooky eyes duffle! I’ve used it for the past 3 days, and just took it for brunch with friends. I kept playing with it while it was sitting next to me. It’s so fun I love looking at it lol I’ll be sticking to 1941 bags.

I just touched the Mason today and didn't love it. The color is stunning! I'll take the pebbled bag over it. I think we have all been spoiled by 1941 quality. [emoji4]