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Cate103 said:
Hi all! I was just wondering if anyone owns a Costa Rican-made bag? I've love to know what the leather and hardware are like - i'm eyeing up a City bag on etsy, but have never owned one made in CR. Thanks!
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Yes, I have a post about a gray court bag I bought made in CR because everyone was raving about the CR bags. It is wonderful leather. I will probably buy another one down the line sometime.
 
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Lake Effect said:
IMO, the Classic Hobo is a completely underrated style. And it’s big, as in Stewardess and Ranch bag big. Who likes patina? NA, but not pinging my radar. While they are very much faked, all the fakes I have seen are conveniently and prominently stamped made in Korea.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-br...748929?hash=item41f628e301:g:lK0AAOSwrfRcEqe6
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I would go for it, but at the moment I'm deep into rehabbing a Duffle Sac (so you know what I mean by "deep" :biggrin:).
 
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Morgan_Bellini said:
I have several and I LOVE THEM. I just rehabbed a Costa Rican Rambler's Legacy on Sunday and it feels so soft already. Other bags that I've dunked have felt stiff and/or needed many coats of CPR to feel soft again. The hardware is the same in my opinion. But the leather is amazing! I shop for Costa Rican bags now.

ETA: by shop for them I mean that if I have to choose between the same style of bag made in Costa Rica vs. made anywhere else I will choose the Costa Rican bag even if it's a little more expensive. This is just my opinion though, others may not agree!
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Ah amazing, I’m sold! Thank you!
 
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I found an almost vintage (2000), made in US, East-West Compartment #9164 in dark brown (mahogany?). It looks like it was never used, and came with a little booklet inside the inner zip pocket. Since it was clean, I didn't need to dunk it. It was a little dry, and had a few scratches though, so I gave it a "sponge bath" w/ vinegar & water, and then a few coats of Blackrock. This is the 3rd Coach bag I found in the last couple weeks that appeared to be unused. Of course, that means 3 bags had exit the closet, lol.
 

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Morgan_Bellini said:
I have several and I LOVE THEM. I just rehabbed a Costa Rican Rambler's Legacy on Sunday and it feels so soft already. Other bags that I've dunked have felt stiff and/or needed many coats of CPR to feel soft again. The hardware is the same in my opinion. But the leather is amazing! I shop for Costa Rican bags now.

ETA: by shop for them I mean that if I have to choose between the same style of bag made in Costa Rica vs. made anywhere else I will choose the Costa Rican bag even if it's a little more expensive. This is just my opinion though, others may not agree!
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Same! My first was my black Janice’s Legacy and I wish so much that I could turn it into Hermione’s purse because it’s amazing leather!
 
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Does anyone have a vintage coach bucket bag- no drawstring and the striped ticking lining? That was a graduation present that I have lost over the years and would like to replace. Still have the version with the drawstring and flap closure that I bought for my first job. Just curious if they show up on the market- I haven't found one other than the Bonnie Cashin version with legacy lining for $$$
 
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CoachMaven said:
You really do. It's a great sized bag.
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Thanks for sharing the picture of your gorgeous new bag!! I have actually been looking for something like the Devon, but with a top handle, and I think this is IT!

I do have a few questions though - since it’s a lined bag, did you plan on bathing it (if it needed one)? And did you have to apply the conditioner differently? I’ve only had glove tanned leather bags and this one looks like pebbled leather (is it?)
 
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zooba said:
Does anyone have a vintage coach bucket bag- no drawstring and the striped ticking lining? That was a graduation present that I have lost over the years and would like to replace. Still have the version with the drawstring and flap closure that I bought for my first job. Just curious if they show up on the market- I haven't found one other than the Bonnie Cashin version with legacy lining for $$$
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I'm not sure what style you are talking about. Was it a Sonoma with the black on black striped lining?
 
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