And to anyone who has a springlock bag, how do you like the springlock?
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Did I miss any more action on this? Do you need to dunk? Does yours have an organizer pocket? The catalog says is does, but mine just has an open pocket on one side and a zip on the other. Details, details please!It's been a very long wait but I finally found my vintage BIG RED!!Here she is! My Bancroft brief for $54 shipped! Unfortunately it's missing it's strap but I'll just borrow a strap from another bag. It has a few minor water stains but they don't bother me very much. Hopefully they disappear when I wash it.
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That’s like Christmas!
It was printed on the leather before the bag was made. They tried to hide it in a less visible place when they constructed the bag.
Meh. I'm always afraid they will break. They are a little tricky to use but I like some of the styles that have them.
^^this!^^ Like they stuck a dowel on a Station Bag with a skimpy handle.
K, thanks for giving me a reason to not buy a Crosby unless it’s a deal.
Lol I had to go back and see how I replied to this list! I loosely like a lot of what others listed. As did others, I don’t necessarily have an itemized list, but I would like to continue to add color. I did get a little cornflower blue Abbie and a Periwinkle Maggie. (Side note. I did pick up a non vintage pebbled tote in Sunflower Yellow and Legacy Flap in Citron. I am becoming more interested in unusual non vintage bags as I come across them. I do have a short HG list of those. ) I had wanted a Sheridan and a green bag, got the small drawstring Sheridan in dark green. The jury is still out on that one. I did get a somewhat distressed BT Plaza on impulse. The real highlight was Shoulder Bag Small aka Little Station Bag. For my Small Bag Collection!So how are we all doing on our wish lists 6 months later? I have checked off three: the Pool Blue Willis, British Tan Willis, and Whiskey Bleecker Shopper. I will admit though that many of the bags on my list don't tickle my fancy anymore because my preferences have changed. I've also learned of new bags that I didn't know existed at the time I wrote my first list. So here's my new list:
1. Burnt Orange Courier Pouch
2. Burgundy Courier Pouch
3. British Tan or Mahogany Pony Express
4. Plum Willis
5. Mahogany Willis
6. Gray Willis
7. British Tan Crosby
8. Green Manor
9. Houseof999's hubby to build me a storage and display system.
Have your lists changed?
I can’t believe I’m saying this, I might cave the next time I see a Sling in purple. Like just about everyone else in vintage land, would like a few of the bags offered in bright colors from the late 90s. And a Pony lol.
I think the springlock is pretty cool, now that I figured out how to use it. I like that I just have to give it a light push to close it. It doesn't seem flimsy to me and my bag is 26+ years old and the lock looks original. It can't be all that fragile.
I think it's funny that despite my wish list I bought dozens of bags NOT on my list and only three that were on it. I agree with you and Houseof999, maybe just looking for color is the way to go.
I have a Chrystie (BT of course!). I think the springlock is cool-looking. I've gotten used to opening and closing it, but I admit I had to learn. It has grown on me.
ETA: The main drawback is that, unlike the turnlock, you really can't find replacement springlocks. Or if you do, they're ridiculously costly.
I don’t believe I ever responded 6 months ago, but I did write a list for myself! I got my Currant Gramercy Top Handle, Berkeley Saddle Bag, Lunch Box, and a burgundy bag (a made in NYC Pocket Purse). Here’s my current Coach wish list:
1. Vintage purple bag
2. Winnie
3. Madison Carlyle in Navy or Green
4. Courier in any color
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