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#5,071
vickenator said:
It was so exciting watching these parade through the AT thread!

Which of your finds is your #1 favorite??
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My favorites are the Courier and the Stewardess. I was never really interested in a Stewardess but it's a great size and it carries well, it feels good and secure on the shoulder. I really like it! I also enjoyed getting to try out so many different styles that I have never seen before and probably would never have given a second look. And of course it was very humbling to learn how Coach-stupid I am in terms of recognizing authentic bags. Learning about these older styles has been the absolute best part of this whole experience! I feel really lucky, especially for my new education.
 
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#5,073
Morgan_Bellini said:
I just bought this lot of vintage bags on Craigslist! All have been authenticated. This comes out to be $7.89 per bag! Woo hoo!!! :happydance:
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Absolutely beautiful sight, lol! Feeling a little emotional *sniff* Well done Morgan, well done.
ETA and this will really up your rehab game. By soaking and cleaning bags of all color and condition, you get a grip on what you can realistically do. At $7.89 a bag, it doesn’t get better, IMO. I am guessing this will save you money in the long run, because you will be able to invest in good potential rehab candidates and by pass bags that look problematic!
 
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Lake Effect said:
Absolutely beautiful sight, lol! Feeling a little emotional *sniff* Well done Morgan, well done.
ETA and this will really up your rehab game. By soaking and cleaning bags of all color and condition, you get a grip on what you can realistically do. At $7.89 a bag, it doesn’t get better, IMO. I am guessing this will save you money in the long run, because you will be able to invest in good potential rehab candidates and by pass bags that look problematic!
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That's what I thought too. This will be a great opportunity to develop some of the rehab skills that others here already have. I'm usually pretty lazy about polishing hardware and some of these have some nasty verdigris so I don't think I can get away with ignoring the hardware on these bags. I have to mosey on over to the Rehab thread and start taking notes! I think this project will keep me busy all winter! I just ordered a big jug of Leather CPR and a bottle of Brasso, too.
 
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SEWDimples said:
Congrats! What a great vintage haul. Are you planning rehab these bags?
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Thak you! I do plan to rehab these. I'm going to start with the damaged ones (ripped leather, ink stains, missing hardware, etc.) to get some practice before I start on the more rare bags. My first victim will be a fake Willis that came with this lot: today I'm going to learn how to remove and polish a brass turnlock and D rings!
 
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Morgan_Bellini said:
Thak you! I do plan to rehab these. I'm going to start with the damaged ones (ripped leather, ink stains, missing hardware, etc.) to get some practice before I start on the more rare bags. My first victim will be a fake Willis that came with this lot: today I'm going to learn how to remove and polish a brass turnlock and D rings!
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Good plan. Have fun.
 
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Lake Effect said:
View attachment 4586781 So I seem to be going through a purple phase . . . $30 something each, with shipping.
The photo does a good job of capturing the color. The larger bag is a bit distressed. Both need to dunked!
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Congrats! The color is gorgeous. What is the name and style number of the large bag? Looking forward to seeing them in your bag rotation. :smile:
 
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