Yep, I definitely prefer the older bags. The screed opened my eyes re leather and hardware quality etc and so I'm drawn to it but that won't put me off from buying a new Coach bag if I like how it looks. I currently have five newer bags/slgs and they're very nice, especially my 1941 chalk Dinky and I hope my 1941 azure Ergo, which is not yet in my hands to examine.I absolutely get that. (Edit because I pressed save instead of enter: ) Especially after reading The Screed. I like the newer models but just wish they would come in the original thick leather. Buying pre-loved was never my thing but I would love to get my hands on one of the older bags. Unfortunately I am very new to Coach and very conserned about buying a fake. I guess the idea of an old school bag will live rent free in my mind instead of the actual old school bag being in my house.
Yes, hopefully you will have good luck re buying vintage; the ATC thread was definitely my go to when I was hoarding my collection though I currently buy my vintage bags from a rehabber.