Honey, who hasn't? *side eye to BT Carrier bag*
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Oh yeah, I kept visually fondling that rust Marketing tote for longest time. Since I got that golden, mystery style extra big Shopping Bag in February, for cheap, that had kept me from any serious trigger pulling. Well, until my red Organizer Caddy and Carrier Bag.
Hi all,
I am totally new to vintage Coach (and Coach in general) and just found a bag on Etsy that I love the design of, the Casino bag. I asked the seller if anything had been done to it and she said it had been dunked and conditioned and has minor corner wear but otherwise in great condition. I had it authenticated on this forum.
I was just curious whether a dunked Coach bag is considered inferior in any way (forgive my ignorance!)? Also if anyone has any tips on whether they think this is a good buy, I would love to hear your input!
www.etsy.com
PS the bag is from 1994. Would the hardware be solid brass? Or is it a coated metal?
I am totally new to vintage Coach (and Coach in general) and just found a bag on Etsy that I love the design of, the Casino bag. I asked the seller if anything had been done to it and she said it had been dunked and conditioned and has minor corner wear but otherwise in great condition. I had it authenticated on this forum.
I was just curious whether a dunked Coach bag is considered inferior in any way (forgive my ignorance!)? Also if anyone has any tips on whether they think this is a good buy, I would love to hear your input!
Black Coach Casino Satchel - Etsy Canada
Coach Casino in black leather. This black Coach Casino is in very good vintage condition. The bag has expected light wear. Made in the United States, No 9924. 8 inches wide 5 inches tall 1.5 inches deep 49 inch adjustable strap I ship worldwide. Thanks for looking
www.etsy.com
PS the bag is from 1994. Would the hardware be solid brass? Or is it a coated metal?
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Dunking usually improves a bag. Most of us do it. I don't think the hardware is solid brass. It is probably plated.Hi all,
I am totally new to vintage Coach (and Coach in general) and just found a bag on Etsy that I love the design of, the Casino bag. I asked the seller if anything had been done to it and she said it had been dunked and conditioned and has minor corner wear but otherwise in great condition. I had it authenticated on this forum.
I was just curious whether a dunked Coach bag is considered inferior in any way (forgive my ignorance!)? Also if anyone has any tips on whether they think this is a good buy, I would love to hear your input!
Black Coach Casino Satchel - Etsy Canada
Coach Casino in black leather. This black Coach Casino is in very good vintage condition. The bag has expected light wear. Made in the United States, No 9924. 8 inches wide 5 inches tall 1.5 inches deep 49 inch adjustable strap I ship worldwide. Thanks for looking
PS the bag is from 1994. Would the hardware be solid brass? Or is it a coated metal?
Thank you for the info!
Do you know when the Casino bag debuted?
I am also interested in knowing what year Coach stopped using solid brass hardware. I‘d love to get one with the solid brass.
Thanks again!
I have a dark navy blue, glovetanned saddle style bag (a flap with turnlock closure) from over 20 years ago. I am on the fence about rehabbing it. Would like to get your opinions on this.
1. There are scuffs on the corners where the top layer of the leather has rubbed off, and the texture is suede-like. There is no color loss. What can be used to improve the texture and prevent further damage?
2. The flap is overtly wrinkled and softened where the fold is. I'd like to reshape and make it stiffer if possible. Is a dunk-and-wash enough? Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
1. There are scuffs on the corners where the top layer of the leather has rubbed off, and the texture is suede-like. There is no color loss. What can be used to improve the texture and prevent further damage?
2. The flap is overtly wrinkled and softened where the fold is. I'd like to reshape and make it stiffer if possible. Is a dunk-and-wash enough? Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I don't have a lot of information about the Casino bag; I think it was introduced around 1994. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
One of the reasons they stopped using solid brass is because of the weight. Most bags made in the mid to late 70s and early 80s have solid brass. There are some stewardesses, couriers and duffle sacs from that era with solid brass. The buckles will be stamped solid brass. There are also some bags with skinny buckles that are solid brass, but because they are skinny, they aren't stamped. These will all be precreed or have NYC creeds.
Some 90s lines used solid brass hardware, like Madison and possibly Dakota. The 2006 Legacy line used solid brass. Those bags are heavy and had problems with verdigris. There are probably others I'm forgetting.
Pictures would help. A dunk usually helps. The corners could be smoothed with some leather cement, which is just glue. Or simple conditioning will improve the texture but it won't be permanent.I have a dark navy blue, glovetanned saddle style bag (a flap with turnlock closure) from over 20 years ago. I am on the fence about rehabbing it. Would like to get your opinions on this.
1. There are scuffs on the corners where the top layer of the leather has rubbed off, and the texture is suede-like. There is no color loss. What can be used to improve the texture and prevent further damage?
2. The flap is overtly wrinkled and softened where the fold is. I'd like to reshape and make it stiffer if possible. Is a dunk-and-wash enough? Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Excellent info, Whateve. Thank you so very much.
I‘ve been bitten by the vintage Coach bug
This is the worst part, at the bottom of back panel. 
I have a dark navy blue, glovetanned saddle style bag (a flap with turnlock closure) from over 20 years ago. I am on the fence about rehabbing it. Would like to get your opinions on this.
1. There are scuffs on the corners where the top layer of the leather has rubbed off, and the texture is suede-like. There is no color loss. What can be used to improve the texture and prevent further damage?
2. The flap is overtly wrinkled and softened where the fold is. I'd like to reshape and make it stiffer if possible. Is a dunk-and-wash enough? Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
FYI, Here's an article posted by Buckleguy on "What is vachetta leather?"
www.buckleguy.com
What is Vachetta Leather?
Learn about "vachetta" leather, how it is made, what type it is, and what leather craftsmen commonly use it for. From leathercraft specialists, Buckleguy.
www.buckleguy.com
Feeling a disappointed at myself...have started giving all my bags a condition and discovered to my horror that my Bone Precreed Courier now has fade damage...from me not closing the curtains on the room where they live.
Suck!!!
Suck!!!
A dunk & some conditioner should fix that right up in my opinion. You should check out the Coach rehab & rescue thread. You can see all the before & after pics of the rehabs people have done
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hi! I’m coming back into the handbag world because of vintage coach! and of course coming in when the prices are on the rise haha. Years ago I was into Kooba, Rebecca Minkoff, Marc Jacobs and had that one super aggressive looking Alexander McQueen bag. ANYWAY! I’m looking for a Plaza large or small if anyone sees a good one to jump on! I’m excited to be here
So, I admit to having a bit of a meltdown on the weekend. I started to realize that buying 8 bags in July was not a truly good plan with school taxes due the beginning of September. Then, of course, I found the last two bags--the rust shoulder bag and the purple (PURPLE!) scooter. Lucky me for buying from two fellow TPFers and getting beautiful bags. These will keep me going though a bag-less August.
