Oh, I think that one has leather rot. It can't be fixed. Also, what a price! Even if it was a fixable bag I wouldn't pay that. #greedy
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That price is ridiculous for that condition!
That price is delusional. The seller describes the bag as a “killer piece” and states it has “a vintage smell”. I bet it does. I can smell something rotted and possibly moldy.
Just...ugh. I give non-bag sellers some breaks on description and identification sometimes, but you don't have to be any kind of a leather or bag expert to know that bag is not ok. And to try to charge that amount? Turns me off the idea of buying anything from them.
The condition of that bag hurts my soul. That poor bag. It is way past the point of no return.
Poor old soul; it's done enough and should be given a respectful burial and left to rest in peace.
I would do it if the seller sent it to me no charge
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I wouldn't. I wouldn't know how to fix that tear in the strap. I don't think the dark spot on the front would clean off.Vintage COACH Glove Tanned Leather Brown Crossbody / Shoulder Bag with Pockets | eBay
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This (not authenticated) black NYC Basic Bag is being offered on ebay for $40 shipped. That sounds like a good deal but this bag has had a rough life. Not only is it worn, faded and dirty, but it also has a killer case of verdigris.
All that can be addressed but the big problem is that the zipper fabric is ripped next to the threads. You might be able to iron-on some patch fabric but I don't know how well it would hold up.
All of the attachments and hardware are present, so if you could get the bag cheap you might want to salvage it for the crossbody strap, hangtag, wrist strap, zipper pull, and other hardware.
Would you rehab this bag? I wouldn't attempt it.
All that can be addressed but the big problem is that the zipper fabric is ripped next to the threads. You might be able to iron-on some patch fabric but I don't know how well it would hold up.
All of the attachments and hardware are present, so if you could get the bag cheap you might want to salvage it for the crossbody strap, hangtag, wrist strap, zipper pull, and other hardware.
Would you rehab this bag? I wouldn't attempt it.
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This briefcase really shows the signs of a long, rough life but it's an old NYC-made classic!
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That looks beautiful! What's the condition of the inside parts of the bag?
This briefcase really shows the signs of a long, rough life but it's an old NYC-made classic!
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Not my listing but there are several photos on facebook and the price isn't bad IMO for such a classic vintage bag, but there are holes in the piping, lots of wear, and areas of dry crusty leather - it's had a long, hard life. This is the only interior picture on the listing.
A Carrier is a pretty big bag, too. It really is briefcase size. I will say that Carriers (and Musettes) rehab really well because the leather is so thick. My first Musette rehab felt like sandpaper when I got it. It was really dry and really dirty, but it came out fantastic.
