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[Hyacinth]

Looks more like British tan to me. I found these catalog colors online that show both tabac and British tan. Do not know what years these came from but thought they might help.

I posted photos of some of the hangtag color samples at the Coach FAQs and Reference thread here 9 years ago. You might want to Save the URLs. Posts 37, 38 and 39. The photos I posted include catalog dates. Whoever originally posted the photos you found didn't bother or didn't know.

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The colors on the left in Post 24910 are from 1986. There are 2 fewer colors than my 1986 Classics pic but whoever posted that photo cut the two hangtags that should be on the right, Putty and Black, completely out of his picture. I'm assuming it's the same person who has a bad habit of posting photos that are often cut off at one or more edges.

The colors on the right photo are identical to the 1981-82 catalogs in the FAqs post #37.

 

[Lake Effect]

From the catalog, it does look more like BT. Tabac seems darker and less warm than BT. Before the dunk, I really thought it was tabac. Guess it’s just dirty. Lol thanks for the catalog!



Yeah it seems more BT because it is orangey. But from the AT thread, I think this hobo only came out in mahogany or tabac at that time. That’s why I am a bit confused. Serial # 889-9928

It came out around ‘90 for a few years. Then it came out a bit later for a hot minute as a reissue. It came in BT and a host of of other colors including spectator styles! I have a busy work schedule today and when I can, I will snap a catalog pic . Mine is a putty shade with mahogany trim.
I bought mine for $10 at a flea market and it launched my journey in rehabbing! I was completely unfamiliar with the style and initially panicked because it was before tPF and all I saw on eBay then in this style were Made in Korea fakes. I finally found tPF and was relieved to find out it was a legit style, that in my opinion is underrated.

 

[NikkiTheVet]

Does anyone own a Station with an adjustable strap? I am not too familiar with it so wondering if they all came with adjustable straps. If anyone has one, can you please let me know how wide the strap is? I feel like the Station I just bought came with an original Coach strap, just not original to the Station.

My 1999 Costa Rica Station has an adjustable strap. It’s exactly 5/8” (~1.59cm) wide.

 

[Lake Effect]

Yeah it seems more BT because it is orangey. But from the AT thread, I think this hobo only came out in mahogany or tabac at that time. That’s why I am a bit confused. Serial # 889-9928

Catalog photos don't always show all the colors they made. BT was a common color so I wouldn't be surprised they made it in that.

It came out around ‘90 for a few years. Then it came out a bit later for a hot minute as a reissue. It came in BT and a host of of other colors including spectator styles! I have a busy work schedule today and when I can, I will snap a catalog pic . Mine is a putty shade with mahogany trim.
I bought mine for $10 at a flea market and it launched my journey in rehabbing! I was completely unfamiliar with the style and initially panicked because it was before tPF and all I saw on eBay then in this style were Made in Korea fakes. I finally found tPF and was relieved to find out it was a legit style, that in my opinion is underrated.

These are from the Fall 1990 catalog:

It was offered as a Limited Edition catalogue exclusive in the Holiday Preview Catalog 1995 in olive, black and BT.

 

[lazysundays]

I posted photos of some of the hangtag color samples at the Coach FAQs and Reference thread here 9 years ago. You might want to Save the URLs. Posts 37, 38 and 39. The photos I posted include catalog dates. Whoever originally posted the photos you found didn't bother or didn't know.

thanks for the reference! I have bookmarked it for future colour determinations

These are from the Fall 1990 catalog:
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It was offered as a Limited Edition catalogue exclusive in the Holiday Preview Catalog 1995 in olive, black and BT.

Wow thanks! Good thing you got this handy. It confirms without a doubt that mine is BT then. It looks exactly like in the catalog

 

[lazysundays]

My 1999 Costa Rica Station has an adjustable strap. It’s exactly 5/8” (~1.59cm) wide.

Thank you!! Can’t wait to get mine.

 

[aerinha]

I bought something I have no idea what to do with but it was cute and $20 shipped. Not well packaged though

Mini Station key chain in lime

 

[Narnanz]

I bought something I have no idea what to do with but it was cute and $20 shipped. Not well packaged though
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Mini Station key chain in lime
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That packageing is terrible...and this would look cute hanging off a large courier

Edit....Man I need a break...thats ment to be partially for @artax two got my people mixed up......blame it on the fact Ive not had a break at work this morning yet

 

[aerinha]

That packageing is terrible...and this would look cute hanging off a large courier

I had thought of putting hand sanitizer in it, but it won’t fit

 

[Narnanz]

I had thought of putting hand sanitizer in it, but it won’t fit

They look really cute hanging off the larger versions.

 

[whateve]

I bought something I have no idea what to do with but it was cute and $20 shipped. Not well packaged though
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Mini Station key chain in lime
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That's a steal! The station bag versions are especially hard to find.

 

[aerinha]

That's a steal! The station bag versions are especially hard to find.

It is missing the mini hangtag, but I jumped when I saw it

 

[Lake Effect]

These are from the Fall 1990 catalog:
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It was offered as a Limited Edition catalogue exclusive in the Holiday Preview Catalog 1995 in olive, black and BT.

thanks for the reference! I have bookmarked it for future colour determinations



Wow thanks! Good thing you got this handy. It confirms without a doubt that mine is BT then. It looks exactly like in the catalog

The catalogs are fun to have to confirm all kinds of info! I’m fortunate to have found a bunch, relatively cheap.

 

[LadaZuri]

Anyone looking for a mahogany Bella Court? Not yet authenticated and a better creed photo would be required to do so.

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[Narnanz]

The catalogs are fun to have to confirm all kinds of info! I’m fortunate to have found a bunch, relatively cheap.

Ive only got one...but it set me back a bunch load. But it had pictures of my Parker shoulder bag that I thrifted so wanted it for that. Its really not very economical for me to buy anymore.