Wow. Now *that* is overlap

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alansgail said:
Well I disagree strongly that their practices "exploit weaknesses and are insulting the the loyal customer base". Those that are loyal to Coach already know their pricing structures, those that don't have the ability (as we all do) to due their homework before purchasing.
Coach doesn't need to 'baby' it's customers, they can make informed choices all on their own.

We can agree to disagree on this subject......I guess if felt as strongly as you re: their pricing I wouldn't purchase from them at all. But I merely see it as fair market trade and let the buyer beware.
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Mk was recently sued for similar practices by a consumer.... it's not out of the question that the same could happen to COACH.
 
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Call me crazy, but while I do believe there will be MFF versions of 1941 - I can't see them having the same quality materials - the tea rose bags with all those flowers, the leather lining of the Skinny Tote and the amazing details and leather thickness of the Rogues. I certainly believe they can, and will, duplicate these with inferior (IM) materials, but most people won't know or care.
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I agree with this. I think it will be like other lines where someone that has the FP version or has seen the FP version will easily tell the difference between the two lines. Sure, those that only buy MFF bags will think they have scored a deal or saved money over those that bought the FP bag, but those that have the FP bag will know they have a beautiful bag with all of the extras.
 
#36
RedPlanet said:
Of course. I don't have any ax to grind. I'm just calling it out for what it actually is based on my pretty deep understanding of fair business practice protocol. I manage multiple distribution channels and product groups for an international Fortune 50 company so I'm very well versed on the laws and on how corporations can operate in the margins of legality. I have "strong feelings" about it only insomuch as it's extremely important to me personally to engage with complete ethical cleanliness during the course of normal business and when making strategic marketing decisions on behalf of the business units I represent.

That said, the retail world is a different animal and federal law enforcement agencies make their own strategic decisions on which elephants to hunt and which ones to ignore. I can't begin to speculate about that and clearly Coach under the direction of its own legal department protects itself in many ways via carefully planted technicalities. Surely the outlet business is incorporated separately from the boutique business which adds a layer of protection as well.

Knowing that this is all a giant machine, I'm not going to allow that to stop me from purchasing an item I love. If I were the sort to stand on principle I would have to go off the grid, weave my clothing out of homegrown hemp and eat only those things I could grow myself. That's not how I want to live. I'll go ahead and buy a bag even from a company whose practices I judge to be a bit shady if I like it well enough.

We're just kicking tires here, right? ;)
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I don't let it stop me from buying what I love, either. I worked in a department store, where a now-Presidential-candidate had a line of clothes. Customers would pick up a tie, like it, and then see his name on it and say they weren't supporting him. Well, they weren't just supporting him, they were supporting the people who made the tie, and even me, the one selling it. If I like it, I get it!
I am glad I'm a member here,and can make an informed decision when buying at the outlet. I wish everyone knew what we do about the outlet. Honestly, though, some still wouldn't care. They just want to show they have a Coach purse.
 
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altigirl88 said:
I don't let it stop me from buying what I love, either. I worked in a department store, where a now-Presidential-candidate had a line of clothes. Customers would pick up a tie, like it, and then see his name on it and say they weren't supporting him. Well, they weren't just supporting him, they were supporting the people who made the tie, and even me, the one selling it. If I like it, I get it!
I am glad I'm a member here,and can make an informed decision when buying at the outlet. I wish everyone knew what we do about the outlet. Honestly, though, some still wouldn't care. They just want to show they have a Coach purse.
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It's a good point you make that it's also all those involved in production and physical sales we are supporting with our purchases.
 
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