Show us your COACH secondhand BARGAINS!!
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Thanks a lot!! It's a bit unusual ....even Hyacinth had to do some digging around to find a name for it, and because I BADLY displayed those photos' labels in that post, I want to make a quick correction...the little NYC bag was called a SLING bag and the black one (USA, not as rare) is the swinger bag. their names are really close and the way I put the photos under the wording- it looks backward. --In case anyone ever wants to do a search for this particular bag.
I posted this in the "Secondhand Bargains" thread, but since there's a "Coach Secondhand Bargains" thread, thought I'd post here as well. Okay, back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, I really wanted a large Coach duffle bag, but couldn't afford it at the time. Well, as the years went by, I lost my immediate desire for one. But, every now and then, when I would see someone carrying one, I would think about how I had really, really wanted that bag. I've actually seen two or three at thrift stores over the years, but none of those were "my bag" for whatever reason. Well, one day last week, it happened. When I initially saw her, I felt a little spark. Once I touched her and put her over my shoulder, it was a match made in thrifters' heaven! When I found some time later that day, I did a bit of computer research, and discovered two things that surprised me. Coach, currently, has a reissue of the duffle ($398.00) on its website (I found mine for $40.00 at a charity thrift store). The other thing I discovered is that my bag is vintage: has the xxx-xxxx serial code and was made in NYC (I really like that it was made in NYC!) It's in near mint condition, with no pen marks or stains. I've carried her over the past three days, and now I really understand why this bag was once so popular. Anyone have any additional information about this bag, I'd really appreciate your sharing!
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$2.08 Bucket Bag
After shot, forgot to take before, but it was dusty and dry and tarnished.
Wow, Rambler, I just saw your duffle! What a bargain, congratulations!
$2.08 Bucket Bag
After shot, forgot to take before, but it was dusty and dry and tarnished.
I love these!! What a find!
We now have two buckets listed ...I love it!! I have a very special soft spot for NYC bags and this is an amazing bag!! So glad you found your "special" one!!
What a nice find! I keep getting outbid on these on ebay!Here's a Taft bag that I found for $12. A good bath and conditioner should do the trick. ...and this is a rather large bag with a perfect outer pocket which I generally do want in a bag!
I just finished refreshing this 9973 "Camera Bag" This is a before picture, I gave it a lil bath and conditioning, shined up the brass. It is going to be a surprise "man purse" for my husband. He absolutely needs it, he's going to be flying more and he always checks his luggage. It's the perfect size for his kindle, reading glasses and other little necessities. If only I can convince him to actually use it?
$12 on eBay.
$12 on eBay.
I just finished refreshing this 9973 "Camera Bag" This is a before picture, I gave it a lil bath and conditioning, shined up the brass. It is going to be a surprise "man purse" for my husband. He absolutely needs it, he's going to be flying more and he always checks his luggage. It's the perfect size for his kindle, reading glasses and other little necessities. If only I can convince him to actually use it?
$12 on eBay.
I think that's a perfect "man bag." Let us know how he likes it.