Anyone else obsessed with Coach handbags?

[laurac260]

My husband bought me a beautiful Louis Vutton years ago for my birthday. It spends more time in the box than it ever spends on my arm. It is painfully impractical. I just don't get the point of expensive purses. I really should have told him so, but he was so pleased that he was able to buy it for me, that I couldn't tell him so. He already says I'm too difficult to shop for that he has just given up.

 

[CarolF]

Thanks Linda and Susan. The things you learn.

I'm now guessing it must be a very old English term that has continued to survive in America. I'm English and it is not in common use for a woman's handbag afaik. In Australia, the term clutch is used to describe a small bag without a handle or shoulder strap (clutched in the hand), they seem to be fashionable atm (again).

 

[pjrose]

My husband bought me a beautiful Louis Vutton years ago for my birthday. It spends more time in the box than it ever spends on my arm. It is painfully impractical. I just don't get the point of expensive purses. I really should have told him so, but he was so pleased that he was able to buy it for me, that I couldn't tell him so. He already says I'm too difficult to shop for that he has just given up.

In wonder if he read this TUG thread for his idea:
http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135878

I'm easy to shop for - I make lists, fold pages in catalogs, send him the exact links.....usually to no avail. He's been doing better lately and one year he and DD bought me a purse at BonTon that I loved so much I used it for a few years till it practically wore out. No name, not expensive, just really nice looking and a great choice

 

[GrayFal]

My husband bought me a beautiful Louis Vuitton years ago for my birthday. It spends more time in the box than it ever spends on my arm. It is painfully impractical. I just don't get the point of expensive purses. I really should have told him so, but he was so pleased that he was able to buy it for me, that I couldn't tell him so. He already says I'm too difficult to shop for that he has just given up.

Show him a picture of the Neverfull

3 sizes, 2 patterns, 2 colors - more variations on the way.

I am in LOVE with this bag

 

[jlr10]

I have 2 Coach bags. The first one I bought, unpractically, when I was unemployed, and finding a new job quite hard. I had taken friends to Desert Springs for a week of girl talk and scrapbooking before my company went belly up. They rewarded me with money to go see Barry Manilow in Vegas and to "get something special." I bought the tickets the show before I lost my job, so my sister and I went to Vegas. After seeing Barry I used the balance of the money to buy a bag I love at the coach store outlet store and took it on an interview 5 days later and landed my current job. It is pink and brown so I most use it when I am going out for the evening, and it complements my outfit.

My second bag I got in Carlsbad when DH and I went away for the weekend. I had a shape in mind that I wanted and tried to describe it. When I found the shape I still didn't want to pay the cost (even with the 50% off and 30% coupon from the door.) DH said I should have it as present for the 30th anniversary of our first date. How could I say no to such a nice gesture? It is a lovely shade of grey and I use that bag everyday.

My nieces still tease me about buying a designer bag when I didn't have a job, and I just smile.

 

[scootr5]

I've purchased a couple for my wife over the years, and just got her this one resale....

She's partial to the basic leather ones, and the other two are British tan and smaller. With two kids she says she needs more room!

 

[Janette]

I'm a Vera Bradley nut. I love pretty colors and all the ways I can organize my belongings in the pockets. I have others but I tend to use my VB. I have a black one when I need to tone down.

 

[vacationhopeful]

I've purchased a couple for my wife over the years, and just got her this one resale....

She's partial to the basic leather ones, and the other two are British tan and smaller. With two kids she says she needs more room!

You brought a RESALE due to this thread? Or you have brought resale Coach before?

If this is your FIRST resale Coach bag, buy another ... I like the larger Patricia bags have in BIG zipper compartment UNDER the flap keeps stuff from falling out when turned upside down.

Besides, 2 Coach bags in the gift box is a much bigger smile!

 

[scootr5]

You brought a RESALE due to this thread? Or you have brought resale Coach before?

If this is your FIRST resale Coach bag, buy another ... I like the larger Patricia bags have in BIG zipper compartment UNDER the flap keeps stuff from falling out when turned upside down.

Besides, 2 Coach bags in the gift box is a much bigger smile!

I bought a resale because TUG makes me think resale first now.

It's the first time I've purchased a resale Coach bag. She doesn't really use her two earlier ones because she says they are too small to carry everything she needs to now that we have two kids.

I'll check out the Patricia bag you referenced.

 

[scootr5]

buy another ... I like the larger Patricia bags have in BIG zipper compartment UNDER the flap keeps stuff from falling out when turned upside down.

Besides, 2 Coach bags in the gift box is a much bigger smile!

Well, you conviced me!

 

[vacationhopeful]

Well, you convinced me!

That looks like a bag with NO WEAR ... she should be pleased as all get out.

Oh, the things a man can learn on TUG! :hysterical:

 

[scootr5]

That looks like a bag with NO WEAR ... she should be pleased as all get out.

Oh, the things a man can learn on TUG! :hysterical:

I learned a long time ago that I would rather she spend more on 1 quality bag than less on 4 or 5 that will last as long as the one. That's why I originally gave her the other two Coach ones, because I knew she would never buy them on her own.

I got the first one in the mail yesterday, and was not really pleased with it. There were a few things the seller didn't lie about, but did not make very clear in the pictures or description.

 

[Patri]

Oh you guys. You cost me money. I've never paid attention to Coach, but since reading this thread, looked up auctions on eBay. Most I do not like, as far as the patterns and lack of pockets, or exterior busyness. I saw some that were nice, though, so put in several low bids just for the heck of it, and promised not to up the bid ever. Tonight I won one! In rereading the ad, seller did not mention the imprint or a tag. Not sure they are important to me, but there better be the imprint for authenticity. We'll just see when it arrives. I guess what makes Coach so great is the high quality leather. I'm excited to get my purchase.

 

[SDKath]

I bought a resale because TUG makes me think resale first now.

ROFL! So true! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Here are a couple I just got at the outlet close to my house. At 50-70% off, it's a great deal, kinda like a resale TS!

 

[pjrose]

Oh you guys. You cost me money. I've never paid attention to Coach, but since reading this thread, looked up auctions on eBay. Most I do not like, as far as the patterns and lack of pockets, or exterior busyness. I saw some that were nice, though, so put in several low bids just for the heck of it, and promised not to up the bid ever. Tonight I won one! In rereading the ad, seller did not mention the imprint or a tag. Not sure they are important to me, but there better be the imprint for authenticity. We'll just see when it arrives. I guess what makes Coach so great is the high quality leather. I'm excited to get my purchase.

Even the imprints can be fake; I saw one that was stitched in upside-down! There are a lot of things to look for....check Google and you'll find lists (e.g., leather tag as opposed to metal tag, perfect stitching, YKK zipper, quality hardware that isn't tarnished or cheap looking, leather Coach printed patch inside, with serial number, and for a fabric patchwork purse, perfectly matched pattern blocks). I've heard that if you call the Coach 800 # (google?) they'll look up the serial number to verify the authenticity. I don't know if it's true, but......

 

[scootr5]

I've heard that if you call the Coach 800 # (google?) they'll look up the serial number to verify the authenticity. I don't know if it's true, but......

I'm not sure if they'll do that for the earlier bags, but most of the ones since about 1994 are not actually individual serial numbers anymore. The first few are the month and year of manufacture and the last few after the dash indicate the bag style number, so you'll have a lot of bags with the exact same number.

 

[Patri]

Thanks. It's a seller with high feedback, and she has sold other Coach bags with good reports from buyers. But I will carefully check those details out.

 

[pjrose]

I'm not sure if they'll do that for the earlier bags, but most of the ones since about 1994 are not actually individual serial numbers anymore. The first few are the month and year of manufacture and the last few after the dash indicate the bag style number, so you'll have a lot of bags with the exact same number.

I didn't know that; I'll have to look at some identical new ones next time I'm at the outlet. Thanks!

 

[scootr5]

That looks like a bag with NO WEAR ... she should be pleased as all get out.

it arrived today, and it's in beautiful shape! The pictures hardly do it justice - she was quite pleased.

 

[vacationhopeful]

it arrived today, and it's in beautiful shape! The pictures hardly do it justice - she was quite pleased.

You have a winner! Great to hear of your success.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Swap Shop Sold Fakes, Coach Lawsuit Alleges

Swap Shop Sold Fakes, Coach Lawsuit Alleges - March 05, 2012|By Paula McMahon, Sun Sentinel/ sun-sentinel.com

Saw this article in the Sun-Sentinel today (Tuesday, 3/5/12) and it reminded me of this Tug Coach thread.
Posted it here for those interested.

Richard

 

[MuranoJo]

True Coach fans can spot the difference. If I were Coach, I'd go after them, too.

I'd imagine most knock-off buyers are fully aware and don't care. Heck, I remember buying a fake Gucci watch in NYC from a street vendor. I was fully aware it was a knock-off but wanted it for a kick. (As were my friends who were buying 'Rolexes.')

Somehow those fakes don't hold up and don't provide the value and timeless enjoyment you get from the real deal.