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http://www.ebay.com/itm/232301043594?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I think it is official that I am spending **alot** of time looking at listings (official vintage coach fanatic?) when I see a listing, the bag gets sold and then I recognize the same bag got relisted again lol. Red rivet bag came back! I saw this bag recently and I think it was posted about here or on the authenticate thread. Red shoulder sac (not as pretty as whateve's though) that looked like there was a rivet right through the handle, possibly both. I even emailed the seller and she assured me the handle was adjustable. I didn't think to ask for another pic. Anyways, when I took a close up look on my large work monitor, I saw some spottiness and just decided to take a pass. And here it showed up again. there was a pretty steep BIN price that I thought was a bit ambitious. But maybe I'm just an amateur. Well, I am lol.
 
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Regarding recent comments on size of handbags, I definitely like the look of smaller bags, but I :heart: my larger bags. Just the practicality. I am just the kind of female who carries stuff. I have a small "counter top" bag ( the ridiculous Top of Counter style name) that is beautiful, but man, that zipper combined with a small east/west just does not work for me. Once I get it authenicated it's getting sold.
 
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Lake Effect said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232301043594?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I am trying to see if can take the next step here and post links. I just did a copy and paste of what was in the browser.
I think it is official that I am spending **alot** of time looking at listings (official vintage coach fanatic?) when I see a listing, the bag gets sold and then I recognize the same bag got relisted again lol. Red rivet bag came back! I saw this bag recently and I think it was posted about here or on the authenticate thread. Red shoulder sac (not as pretty as whateve's though) that looked like there was a rivet right through the handle, possibly both. I even emailed the seller and she assured me the handle was adjustable. I didn't think to ask for another pic. Anyways, when I took a close up look on my large work monitor, I saw some spottiness and just decided to take a pass. And here it showed up again. there was a pretty steep BIN price that I thought was a bit ambitious. But maybe I'm just an amateur. Well, I am lol.
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Yep, that's the one with the rivet through the strap. Sure it is adjustable, but not removable, as it should be. I hope the buyer's OK with that.
(There's another auction for one of those in red on eBay right now if anyone's looking. :cool:)
 
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Catbird9 said:
Yep, that's the one with the rivet through the strap. Sure it is adjustable, but not removable, as it should be. I hope the buyer's OK with that.
(There's another auction for one of those in red on eBay right now if anyone's looking. :cool:)
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*looks at rehab pile* and *looks at authenticate pile* and *looks at Coach bags littered on dining room table*
I better pass!
 
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Is it me or isn't there supposed to be a hook for the strap to attach to?
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintag...233313?hash=item25c9406fe1:g:hdwAAOSw-itXwlZY
 
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whatevany said:
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Is it me or isn't there supposed to be a hook for the strap to attach to?
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintag...233313?hash=item25c9406fe1:g:hdwAAOSw-itXwlZY
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No, there were a whole series of bags in the early 1970s that had this type of grommet/eyelet strap attachment. I recall there being: an early version of what morphed into the Dinky, an early version of the Convertible Clutch, and a Fold Over with kisslock coin purse, just to name a few styles with this configuration. If you look carefully, you'll note that either a tapered dog leash clip or an unusual lobster claw were employed to accommodate the relatively small hole in the grommet.

ETA: ref Post #14400, Apr. 13, 2016, p. 960 on the Authenticate thread for related discussion
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-960#post-30088719
 
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Lake Effect said:
*looks at rehab pile* and *looks at authenticate pile* and *looks at Coach bags littered on dining room table*
I better pass!
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Lol yeah I was watching both red ones since mine is the blotchy polished one. I opted for a never used white Madison Sutton instead! I love that style! I had been stalking the listing and finally emailed him an offer and he accepted! [emoji126]
ETA: my dining room table is also my rehab work space. Lol!
 
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whatevany said:
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Is it me or isn't there supposed to be a hook for the strap to attach to?
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintag...233313?hash=item25c9406fe1:g:hdwAAOSw-itXwlZY
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Lake Effect said:
I don't have any of these small bags so I would like to hear what the experienced have to say. To even my untrained eye it reeks of a cheesy strap substitution.
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RL Bernstein said:
No, there were a whole series of bags in the early 1970s that had this type of grommet/eyelet strap attachment. I recall there being: a early version of what morphed into the Dinky, an early version of the Convertible Clutch, and a Fold Over with kisslock coin purse, just to name a few styles with this configuration. If you look carefully, you'll note that either a tapered dog leash clip or an unusual lobster claw were employed to accommodate the relatively small hole in the grommet.
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Yes, it's the real deal! Also if you look closely you can see the little anchor stamped on the dog leash clip. There's a theory that Coach sourced some of their brass fittings from a nautical supplier and this was their mark. There's a post about it here:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.818914/page-609#post-25938964
 
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RL Bernstein said:
No, there were a whole series of bags in the early 1970s that had this type of grommet/eyelet strap attachment. I recall there being: an early version of what morphed into the Dinky, an early version of the Convertible Clutch, and a Fold Over with kisslock coin purse, just to name a few styles with this configuration. If you look carefully, you'll note that either a tapered dog leash clip or an unusual lobster claw were employed to accommodate the relatively small hole in the grommet.

ETA: ref Post #14400, Apr. 13, 2016, p. 960 on the Authenticate thread for related discussion
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-960#post-30088719[/QU
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Thank you! I'm still learning something new each day when it comes to vintage Coach. If it didn't have that big stain on it I may just have bid on it. IMO its priced too high.
 
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RL Bernstein said:
No, there were a whole series of bags in the early 1970s that had this type of grommet/eyelet strap attachment. I recall there being: an early version of what morphed into the Dinky, an early version of the Convertible Clutch, and a Fold Over with kisslock coin purse, just to name a few styles with this configuration. If you look carefully, you'll note that either a tapered dog leash clip or an unusual lobster claw were employed to accommodate the relatively small hole in the grommet. ETA: ref Post #14400, Apr. 13, 2016, p. 960 on the Authenticate thread for related discussion https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-coach.889527/page-960#post-30088719
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whateve said:
They do look odd. I much prefer the later versions with the rings to attach the strap.
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I would have been put off by the grommet/eyelet attachment, too - I agree it looks a little odd.

I previously rehabbed an authenticated slim clutch zipper portfolio 9555 from the 1970s or 80s that has a strange feature which I have never been able to determine as original or a modification? It has a little hole punched in the side of the bag (no grommet) which may be for the hangtag chain. It also looks odd to me but I can't think of any other reason for punching a small hole in the side of the bag, see the pics below. Have any of you ever seen a similar feature on an older coach bag?
 

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