Back in middle school, if you carried a Coach bag to class, you knew that you were golden. Nowadays, Coach has come back in a major way with the Tabby and the surplus of Coach Outlet content on TikTok. Now, those bags that I mentioned earlier from 2007? Well, they too are coming back in a major way, especially since Coach has done so many different reissue bags in the last few years. But, there is something that is amazing about the original.
To find these bags, it is a treasure hunt. Nowadays, the true vintage Coach bags that are in immaculate condition are priced the same as the new, which can be found both on eBay and Poshmark. If you want to pay that price for a vintage bad, I say go for it. But, you can go down a TikTok rabbit hole of watching people find them at local thrift and consignment stores.
Which is where I found mine.
I currently have about 7 vintage bags in my collection. I have the Coach legacy bag in the large and small size, the Coach legacy crossbody in the shoulder bag, the Coach soho in brown and black, and two hobo bags. I love these bags, because the quality is truly impeccable. I’ve worn them with all of my outfits that I normally wear, and they truly are classic pieces. And, many of these pieces were $100 or less.
Honestly, I hope to add a few more whenever I find them. I’ve purchased mine from places such as Thredup and Poshmark, as well as my local consignment store. And, let me tell you — it’s like a treasure hunt to find these bags if I’m being honest. However, I’ve got some tips that I’ve used to score a great deal on them, and for your middle school self to be jealous.
1. Accept that there is a hunt for these pieces: You’re going to have to dig to find the treasure, folks. That means having patience. That means scrolling through a lot of things on Poshmark to find the things that you desire. That means frequently running to your local consignment stores, because their inventory constantly changes. It might take time to find these pieces, but the hunt is worth it.
2. Change Search Items: The best way to score a deal on Poshmark is to find someone who doesn’t know what a treasure to have. This goes for everything. Therefore, search with terms such as “coach bag,” “coach hobo bag,” or even “coach shoulder bag,” there’s a good chance for a deal.
3. Get a bag in worse condition: Another tip that I have is to get a bag that looks like it has seen better days. Those are marked down extensively, just because people are trying to get rid of it. So, grab it, and use it as a chance to restore the bag. The investment of things like leather conditioner and saddle soap are small, but can make your bag sparkle. That being said, be sure to research how to do it before you start.
4. Ask family members: My mother had a huge collection of vintage Coach bags, and honestly, they look as good as when she carried them in the 2000s. I love them, because they are my mom’s, but they also are bags that look good. So, raid your mom’s, grandma’s collection of bags and see what they have. Chances are, they would let you borrow it or even have it if it’s been sitting in your closet.
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