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#5,371
whateve said:
How was this seller allowed to buy so many?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-K...526328&pid=100011&rk=6&rkt=10&sd=321768981227
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Almost every time I've gone to my nearest Coach Factory Outlet (Carlsbad, CA), I see people holding A LOT of bags and accessories (up to 20 each). They are obviously reselling it. And they usually have a partner holding another 10-20 items... No one at that store tells them anything; they don't seem to care. I'm sure they end up with lots of items on eBay!
 
#5,374
#5,375
Seriously?

"One of a King" (sic)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-C...968?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item419885a670

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#5,377
Didnt know where to post this question but im getting a coach prairie satchel this friday and i was wondering if and when you do get a new pebbled leather bag do you moisturize and then use a protectant or do you just use a protectant spray and moisturize as needed later?
 
#5,378
CaliChic said:
Didnt know where to post this question but im getting a coach prairie satchel this friday and i was wondering if and when you do get a new pebbled leather bag do you moisturize and then use a protectant or do you just use a protectant spray and moisturize as needed later?
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I rarely treat new bags at all. Most Coach bags are already stain and water resistant. The only bags I do anything to are light colors if I'm afraid of color transfer. If the bag seems dry you could moisturize. Otherwise, just spray it if you think it is necessary.
 
#5,379
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I needed to vent in an understanding space.

This has not been my week :(. First, Monday was 50% off day at the local Unique Thrift. So, I went in and tried to buy all the vintage/classic bags I could. I was in "snatch and grab" mode and found a Taft for $7.50. I always wanted one and regret not buying when they first came out; and when I got home, I saw it's a K3H. Well, I figured you win 'em all. I got some really great bags (3 Coach, a Longchamp, a Brighton, and that Taft) for $50. The other three I got were really nice and I was inspired to break out some of my vintage bags that I bought in High School. So, on Tuesday, I got a strong back and went out the storage shed. I found my storage trunk of bags and when I opened it...my bags were all covered mold. The first Coach I ever bought myself, a Becket zip, looked like a Dalmatian. My slim duffle sac and legacy zip were coated in white mold. I had a Dooney & Bourke Calvary bag and a 90s era MCM (with dustbag) that were affected too. I couldn't believe it. My heart sank. I told my family and they just looked at me. They didn't understand why I was "so upset". I love all my bags, but these bags were some of the first I ever bought myself and it hurt to see them blanketed in white mold. BTW, I'm sensitive to mold. Then, I came here as a refuge and the site won't let me upload my pics.

I just need a hug...
 
#5,380
StarBrown said:
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I needed to vent in an understanding space.

This has not been my week :(. First, Monday was 50% off day at the local Unique Thrift. So, I went in and tried to buy all the vintage/classic bags I could. I was in "snatch and grab" mode and found a Taft for $7.50. I always wanted one and regret not buying when they first came out; and when I got home, I saw it's a K3H. Well, I figured you win 'em all. I got some really great bags (3 Coach, a Longchamp, a Brighton, and that Taft) for $50. The other three I got were really nice and I was inspired to break out some of my vintage bags that I bought in High School. So, on Tuesday, I got a strong back and went out the storage shed. I found my storage trunk of bags and when I opened it...my bags were all covered mold. The first Coach I ever bought myself, a Becket zip, looked like a Dalmatian. My slim duffle sac and legacy zip were coated in white mold. I had a Dooney & Bourke Calvary bag and a 90s era MCM (with dustbag) that were affected too. I couldn't believe it. My heart sank. I told my family and they just looked at me. They didn't understand why I was "so upset". I love all my bags, but these bags were some of the first I ever bought myself and it hurt to see them blanketed in white mold. BTW, I'm sensitive to mold. Then, I came here as a refuge and the site won't let me upload my pics.

I just need a hug...
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That's awful! So sorry to hear! Hugs to you. :hugs:

Maybe you could still salvage your bags. There's a Coach rehab thread that talks about restoring Coach bags. Maybe the other brands also have rehab threads, too. Good luck!
 
#5,381
StarBrown said:
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I needed to vent in an understanding space.

This has not been my week :(. First, Monday was 50% off day at the local Unique Thrift. So, I went in and tried to buy all the vintage/classic bags I could. I was in "snatch and grab" mode and found a Taft for $7.50. I always wanted one and regret not buying when they first came out; and when I got home, I saw it's a K3H. Well, I figured you win 'em all. I got some really great bags (3 Coach, a Longchamp, a Brighton, and that Taft) for $50. The other three I got were really nice and I was inspired to break out some of my vintage bags that I bought in High School. So, on Tuesday, I got a strong back and went out the storage shed. I found my storage trunk of bags and when I opened it...my bags were all covered mold. The first Coach I ever bought myself, a Becket zip, looked like a Dalmatian. My slim duffle sac and legacy zip were coated in white mold. I had a Dooney & Bourke Calvary bag and a 90s era MCM (with dustbag) that were affected too. I couldn't believe it. My heart sank. I told my family and they just looked at me. They didn't understand why I was "so upset". I love all my bags, but these bags were some of the first I ever bought myself and it hurt to see them blanketed in white mold. BTW, I'm sensitive to mold. Then, I came here as a refuge and the site won't let me upload my pics.

I just need a hug...
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That's horrible! I'm so sorry! :hugs:

One time our neighbors left their hose on and it flooded our storage shed, ruining a lot of things.

Clean those bags with vinegar and put them in the sun. You might be able to salvage them.
 
#5,382
My horse riding tach has this all the time ( the white mold) get some saddle soap and it will come right off. If it is long standing it will actually eat into the leather. There is something you can apply to it to prevent it happening again.
 
#5,383
StarBrown said:
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I needed to vent in an understanding space.

This has not been my week :(. First, Monday was 50% off day at the local Unique Thrift. So, I went in and tried to buy all the vintage/classic bags I could. I was in "snatch and grab" mode and found a Taft for $7.50. I always wanted one and regret not buying when they first came out; and when I got home, I saw it's a K3H. Well, I figured you win 'em all. I got some really great bags (3 Coach, a Longchamp, a Brighton, and that Taft) for $50. The other three I got were really nice and I was inspired to break out some of my vintage bags that I bought in High School. So, on Tuesday, I got a strong back and went out the storage shed. I found my storage trunk of bags and when I opened it...my bags were all covered mold. The first Coach I ever bought myself, a Becket zip, looked like a Dalmatian. My slim duffle sac and legacy zip were coated in white mold. I had a Dooney & Bourke Calvary bag and a 90s era MCM (with dustbag) that were affected too. I couldn't believe it. My heart sank. I told my family and they just looked at me. They didn't understand why I was "so upset". I love all my bags, but these bags were some of the first I ever bought myself and it hurt to see them blanketed in white mold. BTW, I'm sensitive to mold. Then, I came here as a refuge and the site won't let me upload my pics.

I just need a hug...
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Uggh, my heart sank just reading this. I'm so sorry. Sending you :hugs:

Hopefully some of the tips from the rehabbers will help save your bags.
 
#5,384
whateve said:
I rarely treat new bags at all. Most Coach bags are already stain and water resistant. The only bags I do anything to are light colors if I'm afraid of color transfer. If the bag seems dry you could moisturize. Otherwise, just spray it if you think it is necessary.
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Thank you! I guess i'll just use the rain and stain then.
 
#5,385
Shopgirl1996 said:
That's awful! So sorry to hear! Hugs to you. :hugs:

Maybe you could still salvage your bags. There's a Coach rehab thread that talks about restoring Coach bags. Maybe the other brands also have rehab threads, too. Good luck!
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whateve said:
That's horrible! I'm so sorry! :hugs:

One time our neighbors left their hose on and it flooded our storage shed, ruining a lot of things.

Clean those bags with vinegar and put them in the sun. You might be able to salvage them.
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Farmer Cyndy said:
My horse riding tach has this all the time ( the white mold) get some saddle soap and it will come right off. If it is long standing it will actually eat into the leather. There is something you can apply to it to prevent it happening again.
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Mariquel said:
Uggh, my heart sank just reading this. I'm so sorry. Sending you :hugs:

Hopefully some of the tips from the rehabbers will help save your bags.
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Thanks everyone for your hugs. I'm feeling a little better now. I've been binge reading the rehab threads and I'm definitely going to try to salvage these bags. I think there's still hope. My BF partially wiped down one bag with an eco product they use for mold remediation and it actually looks pretty good.

My photography skills are weak, but I've attached some pics of my poor babies.

Thanks again everyone!
 

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