Bag twins. Except mine looks like it got run over by a truck!! twice!!... Such a cute bag!I got a great Bonnie Cashin tote at an Antique Sale (not that the bag is antique, but I did jump on the deal) for $30
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Today's "find" starts Saturday morning-I had UMPTEEN things to do, but I had a tough work week and decided to watch a movie and kick back before I started them. Silly me, even though I keep swearing I'm going to stop doing this, I do a kind of random coach search on eBay while I watch the movie.
So I find this "blue suede" coach purse listed for $5:
with the auction ending that afternoon, and proceeded to do a search to figure out what bag it was. I guess I have a thing for suede, I need to post a couple other suede projects in the rehab thread. The description of the bag says nothing much except it's unique, has braiding on the side, and is missing the hangtag.
So I do a few searches, both here and on eBay, and end up finding THIS bag listed as grey suede, NWT and with it's "slipcase"
BIN for $70. It took me a little while to search here and find this one, I knew I had seen it but I couldn't remember when or how. I could tell from the details it was a Madison bag, and even though I knew the handle was twisted, I still searched for "braided" and came up dry. Finally searched for twisted and there it was. duh.
I found out here it was a Madison small Marielle, did some searches for that on eBay and found several that had sold for $180-$200. At that point I was ready to take the plunge and fork over the $70 and bought it. That was saturday afternoon and it arrived today so, YAY for quick shipping sellers! And it was new with an unattached tag, care card, and dust bag. Very cute bag, I have a thing for drawstrings.
My picture isn't any better than the sellers but here it is anyway...I should have taken it outside, pix in my bedroom come out yellow.
My movie was almost by the time I did the BIN and I felt satisfied and was going to give up on the original, $5 blue suede bag, except that it was almost over and still, no one had bid on it, so I did a little more searching here and found a 2002 suede stitched tote in the authenticate thread so checked out the wayback machine, and found this:
New SUEDE LACED SMALL SLIM DUFFLE Make the right statement for Spring in lightweight suede. Cellphone, pen and multi-function pockets Inside zip pocket Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob Zip-top closure with dogleash zipper pull Lightweight suede with leather trim and fabric lining 48 adjustable strap 11 3/4 (L) x 10 (H) x 3 (W) Pool shown Price: $228 Style No: 9112
Since no one ever bid on that first suede bag I went ahead and bid the $5, even though the shipping was $15. I would be pleasantly surprised if this bag turned out to be this color, but on the plus side, the part of the bag that you can see, the bottom, doesn't look particularly worn or dirty so we'll see what I end up with since it hasn't arrived yet.
I think I'm going to break out the Marielle for work tomorrow.
I don't know if I should spray it with suede spray though...might think on it for a day before I drag her out, she's got a big of iridescence so I will have to test a spot first.
Today's "find" starts Saturday morning-I had UMPTEEN things to do, but I had a tough work week and decided to watch a movie and kick back before I started them. Silly me, even though I keep swearing I'm going to stop doing this, I do a kind of random coach search on eBay while I watch the movie.
So I find this "blue suede" coach purse listed for $5:
with the auction ending that afternoon, and proceeded to do a search to figure out what bag it was. I guess I have a thing for suede, I need to post a couple other suede projects in the rehab thread. The description of the bag says nothing much except it's unique, has braiding on the side, and is missing the hangtag.
So I do a few searches, both here and on eBay, and end up finding THIS bag listed as grey suede, NWT and with it's "slipcase"
BIN for $70. It took me a little while to search here and find this one, I knew I had seen it but I couldn't remember when or how. I could tell from the details it was a Madison bag, and even though I knew the handle was twisted, I still searched for "braided" and came up dry. Finally searched for twisted and there it was. duh.
I found out here it was a Madison small Marielle, did some searches for that on eBay and found several that had sold for $180-$200. At that point I was ready to take the plunge and fork over the $70 and bought it. That was saturday afternoon and it arrived today so, YAY for quick shipping sellers! And it was new with an unattached tag, care card, and dust bag. Very cute bag, I have a thing for drawstrings.
My picture isn't any better than the sellers but here it is anyway...I should have taken it outside, pix in my bedroom come out yellow.
My movie was almost by the time I did the BIN and I felt satisfied and was going to give up on the original, $5 blue suede bag, except that it was almost over and still, no one had bid on it, so I did a little more searching here and found a 2002 suede stitched tote in the authenticate thread so checked out the wayback machine, and found this:
New SUEDE LACED SMALL SLIM DUFFLE Make the right statement for Spring in lightweight suede. Cellphone, pen and multi-function pockets Inside zip pocket Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob Zip-top closure with dogleash zipper pull Lightweight suede with leather trim and fabric lining 48 adjustable strap 11 3/4 (L) x 10 (H) x 3 (W) Pool shown Price: $228 Style No: 9112
Since no one ever bid on that first suede bag I went ahead and bid the $5, even though the shipping was $15. I would be pleasantly surprised if this bag turned out to be this color, but on the plus side, the part of the bag that you can see, the bottom, doesn't look particularly worn or dirty so we'll see what I end up with since it hasn't arrived yet.
I think I'm going to break out the Marielle for work tomorrow.
I don't know if I should spray it with suede spray though...might think on it for a day before I drag her out, she's got a big of iridescence so I will have to test a spot first.
Warning: Don't try this at home kids!
Today's "find" starts Saturday morning-I had UMPTEEN things to do, but I had a tough work week and decided to watch a movie and kick back before I started them. Silly me, even though I keep swearing I'm going to stop doing this, I do a kind of random coach search on eBay while I watch the movie.
So I find this "blue suede" coach purse listed for $5:
with the auction ending that afternoon, and proceeded to do a search to figure out what bag it was. I guess I have a thing for suede, I need to post a couple other suede projects in the rehab thread. The description of the bag says nothing much except it's unique, has braiding on the side, and is missing the hangtag.
So I do a few searches, both here and on eBay, and end up finding THIS bag listed as grey suede, NWT and with it's "slipcase"
BIN for $70. It took me a little while to search here and find this one, I knew I had seen it but I couldn't remember when or how. I could tell from the details it was a Madison bag, and even though I knew the handle was twisted, I still searched for "braided" and came up dry. Finally searched for twisted and there it was. duh.
I found out here it was a Madison small Marielle, did some searches for that on eBay and found several that had sold for $180-$200. At that point I was ready to take the plunge and fork over the $70 and bought it. That was saturday afternoon and it arrived today so, YAY for quick shipping sellers! And it was new with an unattached tag, care card, and dust bag. Very cute bag, I have a thing for drawstrings.
My picture isn't any better than the sellers but here it is anyway...I should have taken it outside, pix in my bedroom come out yellow.
My movie was almost by the time I did the BIN and I felt satisfied and was going to give up on the original, $5 blue suede bag, except that it was almost over and still, no one had bid on it, so I did a little more searching here and found a 2002 suede stitched tote in the authenticate thread so checked out the wayback machine, and found this:
New SUEDE LACED SMALL SLIM DUFFLE Make the right statement for Spring in lightweight suede. Cellphone, pen and multi-function pockets Inside zip pocket Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob Zip-top closure with dogleash zipper pull Lightweight suede with leather trim and fabric lining 48 adjustable strap 11 3/4 (L) x 10 (H) x 3 (W) Pool shown Price: $228 Style No: 9112
Since no one ever bid on that first suede bag I went ahead and bid the $5, even though the shipping was $15. I would be pleasantly surprised if this bag turned out to be this color, but on the plus side, the part of the bag that you can see, the bottom, doesn't look particularly worn or dirty so we'll see what I end up with since it hasn't arrived yet.
I think I'm going to break out the Marielle for work tomorrow.
Nice finds, you're the suede Queen! I have a suede bag to rehab so I may be asking for advice!
Warning: Don't try this at home kids!
Today's "find" starts Saturday morning-I had UMPTEEN things to do, but I had a tough work week and decided to watch a movie and kick back before I started them. Silly me, even though I keep swearing I'm going to stop doing this, I do a kind of random coach search on eBay while I watch the movie.
So I find this "blue suede" coach purse listed for $5:
with the auction ending that afternoon, and proceeded to do a search to figure out what bag it was. I guess I have a thing for suede, I need to post a couple other suede projects in the rehab thread. The description of the bag says nothing much except it's unique, has braiding on the side, and is missing the hangtag.
So I do a few searches, both here and on eBay, and end up finding THIS bag listed as grey suede, NWT and with it's "slipcase"
BIN for $70. It took me a little while to search here and find this one, I knew I had seen it but I couldn't remember when or how. I could tell from the details it was a Madison bag, and even though I knew the handle was twisted, I still searched for "braided" and came up dry. Finally searched for twisted and there it was. duh.
I found out here it was a Madison small Marielle, did some searches for that on eBay and found several that had sold for $180-$200. At that point I was ready to take the plunge and fork over the $70 and bought it. That was saturday afternoon and it arrived today so, YAY for quick shipping sellers! And it was new with an unattached tag, care card, and dust bag. Very cute bag, I have a thing for drawstrings.
My picture isn't any better than the sellers but here it is anyway...I should have taken it outside, pix in my bedroom come out yellow.
My movie was almost by the time I did the BIN and I felt satisfied and was going to give up on the original, $5 blue suede bag, except that it was almost over and still, no one had bid on it, so I did a little more searching here and found a 2002 suede stitched tote in the authenticate thread so checked out the wayback machine, and found this:
New SUEDE LACED SMALL SLIM DUFFLE Make the right statement for Spring in lightweight suede. Cellphone, pen and multi-function pockets Inside zip pocket Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob Zip-top closure with dogleash zipper pull Lightweight suede with leather trim and fabric lining 48 adjustable strap 11 3/4 (L) x 10 (H) x 3 (W) Pool shown Price: $228 Style No: 9112
Since no one ever bid on that first suede bag I went ahead and bid the $5, even though the shipping was $15. I would be pleasantly surprised if this bag turned out to be this color, but on the plus side, the part of the bag that you can see, the bottom, doesn't look particularly worn or dirty so we'll see what I end up with since it hasn't arrived yet.
I think I'm going to break out the Marielle for work tomorrow.
I am glad somebody else loves suede as much as I do...I REALLY LOVE THESE FINDS!! Luckily my suedes so far are in pretty good condition needing no real serious fixing. I do have one in the rehab pile that will probably be going into the washer so the advice on rehabbing these bags helps a TON!!
LOL @ suede queen! I'm not sure why it always catches my eye.
At the same time I was researching these auctions I had my Flint suede editorial Zoe hanging to dry and my shearling ugg wanna be (that matches Katev's wristlet) soaking in the kitchen sink in vinegar to see if that would remove the last of the perfume scent that it was saturated with. I'll post them in the rehab thread eventually. I actually think the Zoe's issue was caused by a suede eraser, it's nothing major but I wanted to see if I could clean it up. You can almost see my Zoe hanging on the left side of that picture, that's been through the washer twice and I'm about to spray her and, well probably pack her away for a month or two till it cools down a bit.
I love that Marielle. I think you should spray her. I think she is that sparkle suede that is pretty delicate. I have a Poppy sparkle suede drawstring that is pretty similar and I sprayed it with Scotchguard without any problems.Warning: Don't try this at home kids!
Today's "find" starts Saturday morning-I had UMPTEEN things to do, but I had a tough work week and decided to watch a movie and kick back before I started them. Silly me, even though I keep swearing I'm going to stop doing this, I do a kind of random coach search on eBay while I watch the movie.
So I find this "blue suede" coach purse listed for $5:
with the auction ending that afternoon, and proceeded to do a search to figure out what bag it was. I guess I have a thing for suede, I need to post a couple other suede projects in the rehab thread. The description of the bag says nothing much except it's unique, has braiding on the side, and is missing the hangtag.
So I do a few searches, both here and on eBay, and end up finding THIS bag listed as grey suede, NWT and with it's "slipcase"
BIN for $70. It took me a little while to search here and find this one, I knew I had seen it but I couldn't remember when or how. I could tell from the details it was a Madison bag, and even though I knew the handle was twisted, I still searched for "braided" and came up dry. Finally searched for twisted and there it was. duh.
I found out here it was a Madison small Marielle, did some searches for that on eBay and found several that had sold for $180-$200. At that point I was ready to take the plunge and fork over the $70 and bought it. That was saturday afternoon and it arrived today so, YAY for quick shipping sellers! And it was new with an unattached tag, care card, and dust bag. Very cute bag, I have a thing for drawstrings.
My picture isn't any better than the sellers but here it is anyway...I should have taken it outside, pix in my bedroom come out yellow.
My movie was almost by the time I did the BIN and I felt satisfied and was going to give up on the original, $5 blue suede bag, except that it was almost over and still, no one had bid on it, so I did a little more searching here and found a 2002 suede stitched tote in the authenticate thread so checked out the wayback machine, and found this:
New SUEDE LACED SMALL SLIM DUFFLE Make the right statement for Spring in lightweight suede. Cellphone, pen and multi-function pockets Inside zip pocket Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob Zip-top closure with dogleash zipper pull Lightweight suede with leather trim and fabric lining 48 adjustable strap 11 3/4 (L) x 10 (H) x 3 (W) Pool shown Price: $228 Style No: 9112
Since no one ever bid on that first suede bag I went ahead and bid the $5, even though the shipping was $15. I would be pleasantly surprised if this bag turned out to be this color, but on the plus side, the part of the bag that you can see, the bottom, doesn't look particularly worn or dirty so we'll see what I end up with since it hasn't arrived yet.
I think I'm going to break out the Marielle for work tomorrow.
omg you are so lucky!! i envy you!!!!!!!!!!! ahhh thats so cool! i saw that you got a poppy for $30 too! you're on a roll girl!! i'm sure you'll have a big Coach collection in no time
I got a great Bonnie Cashin tote at an Antique Sale (not that the bag is antique, but I did jump on the deal) for $30
I have a couple of cheapo Barnes & Noble totes that I find myself using a LOT lately. I am really jealous and excited for you. You will probably use it all the time. Very Nice!
I won the Poppy Onyx Patent Backpack Style No. 17949 (original MSRP $298) for $110.00 shipped on eBay last weekend. She arrived yesterday and though she had some minor ink stains on the inside that seller did not disclose, I managed to get those out for the most part with some rubbing alcohol.
Not a huge fan of the lining, but at least it's a color that will make it easy to find things inside the bag. Drawstring closure, front open pocket that is concealed with push lock clasp. Perfect kicking around bag for the weekends or when weather is wet.
Ooooooo! I really like this! I have one Coach bag in patent that I am crazy about. Great Score!
Thanks, I would never have bought the bag full price, but I do love it and use it for so many things. I actually use it as a work tote to take with me to school.
It really is super cute and very functional. I see you are really good at your rehabs, have you tried to restore the one you have?
omg you are so lucky!! i envy you!!!!!!!!!!! ahhh thats so cool! i saw that you got a poppy for $30 too! you're on a roll girl!! i'm sure you'll have a big Coach collection in no time
Yep. I think my collection has a good start. I think I have about 16 bags (small for some collections I know) and only one came really came from a coach store (FP too, not outlet). The rest are from ebay and goodwill. Who needs FP Coach when you have goodwill and savers
.Yes, as much as I can. So far, I've washed it in the washing machine--it helped but didn't completely remove the darker edge-bump stains. Then I hand-painted all the leather trim with acrylic paint to restore the vermillion color. The sealant on the handles was horribly cracked and chipped so I removed all that I could loosen, and painted some edge kote on the bare spots. It will take a lot of coats to even it out, and I am not sure I feel like doing a bunch more to it but it looks better. Then I wanted to restore the faded pink colors by sponging watered down acrylic onto the fabric. It isn't easy to find a good color match. So I am still working on that part. Eventually I'll post some side by side shots of before/after. I will never make this bag look like new again, but I'd be willing to carry it as "used" I think. At least I know its clean even if it looks used. I don't know what her previous owner did to this poor bag but it's really sad. But for $4.20 I was willing to give her a try. I thought this bag style was pretty cute and fun!!!