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Were you trying to figure out if the straps would be comfortable as a backpack carry or crossbody? I don’t own a bantam but I do have multiple bags that have the same strap width. They’re fine for crossbody & shoulder use but do start to dig in after about an hour of carry.
Hello! I am new to this forum and I have a question regarding a bag that I was given.
I have a navy blue "Scout" back with a springlock closure (it's definitely a Scout! Model #9890). The creed is stamped "Coach Leatherware". It was made in the United States. The serial # is 633-3143.
The thing is, I downloaded all of the catalogs posted in the reference thread from 1976 through the early 2000s. This bag is shown in the 1992 catalog and in the 1992 Fall Preview Catalog. The thing is, this bag was gifted to me in 1989! It was gently used at that time, but I am certain of the date because I met my husband in January of 1990 and carried the bag on our first date!
Can anyone help me? Was my friend a time-traveler? Was this bag made prior to its 1992 calendar appearance?
I have a navy blue "Scout" back with a springlock closure (it's definitely a Scout! Model #9890). The creed is stamped "Coach Leatherware". It was made in the United States. The serial # is 633-3143.
The thing is, I downloaded all of the catalogs posted in the reference thread from 1976 through the early 2000s. This bag is shown in the 1992 catalog and in the 1992 Fall Preview Catalog. The thing is, this bag was gifted to me in 1989! It was gently used at that time, but I am certain of the date because I met my husband in January of 1990 and carried the bag on our first date!
Can anyone help me? Was my friend a time-traveler? Was this bag made prior to its 1992 calendar appearance?
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It's possibly it was made earlier and just didn't make it into a catalog. The only catalog I have with it is 1991 and it isn't listed as new.
Yes, that is exactly the information I needed. The straps are very narrow and I figured they would be a nuisance after awhile. Thank you, Coachaddict4020! I appreciate that you took the time to reply.
Took me by surprise. I wasn’t replying to any posts, just asking about straps!
This is one of the bags in my collection and I’ve been trying to find others in the same color online to compare. They’re nearly impossible to find! Why?! This color existed right?!?! ♀️ Is this a city spectator bag or do all those have the brown trim? 
Most vintage bags have gone up quite a bit in price. There’s a white one on Etsy for $350. There us a really pretty yellow color that pops up sometimes but I haven’t seen many Lindy bags.
Thanks Paris Girl, I really love the classic look to the Lindy bags but I think maybe I shouldn’t spend that much if I want to eat too
That's the navy one, right? There were spectator bags made in the early 90s. Those had tabac trim. In 2001, they made a line of spectator bags with parchment trim, like your bag. There is a city, court, compact pouch and pocket purse that I know of. They came in three colorways, navy, wine, and camel, all with parchment trim. The court had the same style number as the earlier bags, 6870. The others had new numbers, 9667 (city), 9668 (pocket purse), 9669 (compact pouch).
Not necessarily. It depends on what style it is and when it was made. Some lines of bags used solid brass, and earlier NYC bags also used solid brass. Your best bet is to get it authenticated.
No apology needed for me.
I can take a step back and see that one of my posts was completely off topic of the topic of vintage Coach. I do like being able to access a lot information and topics here on tPF so I will limit my comments to the topic at hand.
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Ahh ok thanks that’s good to know. I didn’t realize it was called parchment trim. I’m learning so much from you thank you so much! ☺️
I’m also receiving my CPR and Black Rocks today to try and fix my companion flap!