You should walk back into the store with the cut up pieces and say, “umm you told me that the inside was suede, it’s fabric” I want my money back 😂😂 I just want to see their faces. Then just tell them you’re messing around with them.
I bought a Coach bag in 1993… I loved it i have NEVER been able to find another bag like it-my bag was a thick leather that would have lasted through an apocalypse… the bags today won’t last through a Colorado winter storm 🤦🏾♀️
My mom gave me both of her coach bags she bought in the 80s, they’re still in incredible condition, and they don’t have a ton of exterior logos like most of the newer bags do, which I’m so grateful for
Dude never stop doing what you do. Your channel.is turning into accountability channel which will push brands to mend their ways and sell people better quality
@@ImAlsoMerobiba You are right, big companies are not going to change their business, and fake/vain and wealthy people are not going their their change their ways of splurging money on these name brands because it gives them a false sense of status in the society.
Actually, coach bags are worth $150--$200 after the discount. Small bags are even cheaper. Many people bought coach bags with a discount. So it's worth the money after the discount. I am doing leather crafts as a hobby, and I also bought some coach bags. I love those coach bags.
@@kokolatte825 In my opinion, as my employment background was in Retail Management, Coach's quality changed when they started their line of the "Double ΩΩ" Signature Jacquard material. The leather, whatever was still being produced, was lesser in quantity & quality; I believe this was around the late 90's-early Y2K.
I have three vintage Coach bags. One is 40 years old. I bought it with my first "real" paycheck when I was 20. The other two I've found 2nd hand. They last forever and look amazing 🤩. So classic
So true!!! I just bought a $450 Coach boots in Vegas and I swear that leather is so hard I have no idea how I am ever going to get that buttery leather?!? Lord they hurt!!
That’s why I only buy Coach from the outlet. Because I won’t pay those high inflated prices regardless of how much I love Coach. Thank you for this video!!!
This man was honest and has said in the past that he doesn’t account for costs of rent, power, machinery, office space, store property costs, marketing, transportation etc. He only accounts for raw materials and labor hours. So if you add all that the 130$ cost becomes more like 200-220$ maybe, and then the profit margin becomes even lower. Overall I’d say coach is a lot more honest brand than many of the other luxury brands out there.
@@cereal-killer4455 right and you have to account for profit. How are you going to pay all the people that do the marketing and what about the people who do all the paperwork and run the offices? That doesn’t cost zero dollars.
@@Cmallon81as someone who has bought a lot from Coach and interviewed for an asst. mgr position some years back, you're completely wrong. The outlet sells out of date and slightly defective units, as well as discounted and overruns. In addition, the items that don't sell in the full retail stores makes it's way to the outlet. They also have clearance stores where even lower prices exist, most of those are very "out of date" merchandise or customer returns that can't be resold at the outlet.
This is actually so useful to learn about how much of the cost of the material is cost of production; versus the remaining costs like shipping, and just what your paying for brand name itself!
Always keep in mind items stocked in Coach outlets are all grade B products they are designed specifically for the outlet not the real store. I worked for them they taught us these facts
They shouldn’t be legally allowed to lie about their products though… I feel like there would be a lot less issues if companies stop lying about their materials
This is a retail bag not an outlet bag. I work for the outlet and this as simple as it is; is retail coach bag. I think the sales associate didn’t know what they were talking about, or really wanted the sale and lied lol 😂 but yeah , that’s definitely not outlet coach.
I’m a Coach girl!! I own 8-9 of their bags. I love them because they are understated, classic and are well constructed with durable hardware. Bought my first bag in the very early 90s… plain black leather with logo only on the buckle of the wide straps. I have used that bag just about every Winter for 30 years and it still looks great. Zipper is still sturdy, leather is thick yet soft, stitching is still strong & tight. I have a Fendi (small Boston) and a LV (Speedy 30) from the 80s and both of them are falling apart, even my Chanel (black quilted/gold chain) isn’t in good shape anymore. The most simple one I have, the Coach by far has stood the test of time in perfect condition despite a lot of use…. and THAT is why I’m a Coach girl for life!!!
👀 Coach does NOT offer cleaning or refurbishment service. I own over 30 of them and still have my 1st bag (black pebble leather bucket bag 1995). However they will sell you a cleaner and moisturizer for your leather Coach items. IDK about Dooney & Bourke because I stopped buying them in 1996.
@Kandy Rain I can't speak for currently but they absolutely used to do this for years. And if they couldn't fix the purse, they would send you a store credit for the original price.
Same. But I only ever buy during sales like summer or holidays and I try to limit myself to 180. I have a few and I try to switch them throughout the year. They are in great shape and are years old
I have had Coach bags only since the late 90's. I used to wear out a purse in 6 months, 2 years, if it was leather, but Coach bags last forever and I've actually sent a couple back when the latch broke on one and zipper failed on another. The leather wears beautifully and they are constructed very well.
Ironically I just bought this bag online today. Loved the size for my work bag. Luckily I got it 50% off so now I really feel like it’s worth the price. Also disappointed there isn’t real suede. Thank you for the honest review. Your videos are why my last two bags have been from coach.
I’m not in anyway a leather expert but I think Fossil and Dooney and Bourke make good bags that are worth the price. Can you do a video for those brands please.
I have only ever shopped at the coach outlet and the bags are wayyy cheaper and I don't mind since I don't care about having the newest bag from the newest line so I buy a last seasons bag for less than half the original price
Fr! my dad travelled to the us and bought me a wallet from the factory outlet store, and he told me that the prices were a fraction of what’s sold in normal coach stores
A few of the bags at Coach Outlet come from Coach Retail, but most don’t. They are entirely separate lines. They produce some bags to be sold at outlet and some to be sold at retail stores. Outlet bags are still good, but frequently have less detail and simpler design so they can be made more affordably, and fewer pieces with smooth and glove tanned leather.
I have one outlet and one retail and the quality difference is huge. I regret buying the outlet cause that was 120 bucks that could gone towards a really nice bag
If you want the actual boutique Coach bags at discounted prices, some of the boutiques will start marking down right before the new season's stuff comes in. Coach Factory outlet is a completely separate brand really, an "F" at the beginning of the number on the creed used to denote that, not sure if that's still true. They do get high end bags from the boutiques, but it's inconsistent and they don't tend to last long. Coach is a brand that is constantly re-doing styles though, for fall and spring, so that means they move products through the boutiques fairly rapidly.
Interesting to know they aren't the same. No big deal to me as I have only ever gone to the outlet anyways and I wasn't comfortable spending more than the 120 dollars I did on the purse I got. Which actually due to overfilling my bag with super heavy items, the threads did come apart on the handle and I brought it back and was given a brand new right away for free and the new one still looks brand new after 5 years so I am pleased with it. My friend shops there often and has lots of the outlet coach bags and puts them thru hell and they have all stayed in great condition so I felt the quality seemed good so I bought my own. I still recommend it. Thank you for the information everyone 😊
@@Chloe11118 Coach is luxury, is just they're more affordable (like Michael Kors and Kate Spade) compared to high-end designer ones like Louis Vuitton or Chanel.
please keep doing luxury bag deconstructions & analyses! they’re very good informational & useful videos that help give a lot of decision making power back to the consumers :)
Bought a small coach clutch/cross body bag…it’s been 8 years of real hard duty wear and it still looks like the day I bought it. Got it on sale for $90. Best purchase ever
Yes I love that you did coach. I get my news on poshmark, For like a $150. Or the outlet but I know it's not the same quality. But I really love coach bags.
It is the same quality. I always bought from Poshmark and the outlet...treated myself to a new release from the store and the quality isn't better. It actually is in terrible condition after only 16 months compared to outlet bags i bought years ago. Mercari always has brand new ones for cheap too.
@FBI Agent Frank I have a couple of thing from the regular store that I've bought on poshmark and its excellent quality. But its is a few years old. They are both Parker bags the Parker with the rainbow ombre print and a Parker top handle.... Looks like a Kelly bag. I've heard all the big companies have gone down in quality of late. I love the outlet bags you can get them for a decent price and they're so sturdy.
It's been months since I bought my *rrcopys* tote and it still looks the same as when I bought it. I have to admit that they did a really good job in this regard. The craftsmanship and durability of these bags is truly impressive.
I love vintage coach leather bags. I have some that are like forty years old, I'm not particularly gentle with them, I just clean, condition, and stuff them when I'm not using them and they look great.
Love your comment on every episodes. Would be nice if one day you can just make a bag for consumers that is in good quality as you see it and let us know how much we have to pay- then we will know that we are getting the real deal……sounds good or bad
I bought my first Coach bag in 1988. It's the classic saddle leather crossbody bag. It's the best $150 I ever spent. It's a great, high quality bag that's still beautiful and amazingly durable. I wouldn't waste my money on the Coach bags made nowadays. The company lost its way when they started making the cheaper fashion bags.
I will say, my best friend once gifted me a coach cross body (it’s my special occasion purse), and it’s been about 8 years and it still looks brand new
Probably make you even more crazy to know how many perfectly usable items I have pulled off the curb and saved from the landfill then. As a society we are INCREDIBLY wasteful of resources. At some point in the distant future they are probably going to start digging those landfills up just to harvest the resources we've buried in them over the decades...
When you buy expensive items. It is behavior modification. It is neuro change in your brain cells, craving, gratification and impulsiveness are working to satisfy your wants.
Looove my coach bag. Surprisingly wayyy better quality than my LV bags! I’ve had a coach bag for like 5 years. Still in great condition and still get complimented on it all the time. Get coach if you want something that is stylish but don’t have to baby constantly. It will last so long❤
I’m glad you made this video, I recently bought myself a coach duffel, a notebook cover, and some shoes. It’s nice to know that the products I pay for are, for the most part, what they claim to be
the best gift i have ever gotten is a vintage coach ergo, i have more “expensive” bags now but not a single one compares to the ergo in terms of quality and practicality. literally my favorite bag of all time
Yes and no. There are cases where there is a definite quality advantage in a bag bought from a name brand vs something you get out of a Walmart or from someplace online like Shein or Wish. The way I always explained it when I was selling watches for a living is that quality and price are not on a linear scale. Price goes up exponentially for even a small increase in quality. For instance a $1000 watch is not necessarily twice as good as a $500 watch or ten times as good as a $100 watch. But it is better in some small subtle ways than both of it's less expensive counterparts.
It’s insane when you follow underrated quality leather makers like Filson, etc. You can get a Filson leather bag for $500-1000 and a lesser made Gucci Bag is $3,500-5,000.
Dave Ramsey said something like: Millenials are living in their parents basement, but have a coach bag. I mean it's just a coach bag. Most people can buy a coach bag for 100 dollars that will last years and years. It's not like they are buying Fendi, Prada, Gucci, or Louis Vutton. Meanwhile I am fine with my Reebok mini backpack for 22 dollars. I actually love that bag. It fits all of my basic needs.
Ah yes I love when people compare a single $200 splurge once or twice a year to the ongoing costs of rent/mortgage, not even getting into the fact that buying cheap stuff that wears easily (esp with shoes and clothing for example) is more expensive in the long run than buying one well-built item that lasts much longer. But sure that caricature of a millenial is fun to pick on so let's ignore all that
I will always love Coach bags because of their styles and the fact that they aren’t that expensive but still a luxury brand. Many people say that Coach isn’t true luxury bla bla nonsense but for me it is indeed luxury. Not everyone is interested in owning Chanel. Considering the exorbitant price point
And that’s why I go to outlets to pay closer to the price it’s worth😂😂. Haven’t got a coach purse though since I got one as a gift though but I only have one really nice purse in black so I want to get one in brown and make ‘em last for years
i get these same bag for my lady for around 100-220$ so I'm happy with it being worth 70$ to make. plus shipping and mark up from the stores it's really not that bad and am glad to see this video
I get them because they are well made for a bag, I like Michael kors bags too I am not into brands but I keep note of who makes a good product and which ones they aren't good for and then I price compare with eBay 😂
I make my own bags (mostly crochet). Many people might think they're crap. But at least I know EXACTLY what they're made of, LoL. Unless the yarn factories/shop also lies... 🤭
I have a coach bag from the 80s it is just leather and suede and the logo on the inside is not a separate piece and even though I don’t clean it, it still smells like leather.❤ I love my bag and she is very sturdy and reliable
It doesn't matter where they are made. It depends on artisans and quality inspection. My family and I have bought 2 *rrcopys* bags in the past 3 years and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Hi ! To be fair I have a vintage coach, tanned suede I have reconditioned it I sanded off all the finish and repolished it It’s lovely and the brass accents have all held up beautifully
I did my first leatherworking project about 8 years ago. It really opens your eyes when you start to buy the same materials that all of these designers are using.
I have a leather Coach dog leash, I don't remember where it came from. I think my aunt gave it to me. I used it with my first service dog a few times a week for 5-8 hours for each outing so she could look fancy, I've had it for at least 6 years. It looks brand new, there isn't any damage or staining. I've never cleaned it or used anything on it. The is a very very small crack on the outside of the leash, the part where the leather is coated. I highly recommend their leashes! They aren't comfortable to hold for long hours though. Since my dog was a service dog and had a perfect heel, I looped her leash through the loop on my jeans.
I have some of their vintage leather bags and they're excellent quality. My favorite is a 30 year old briefcase that had been my FILs commuter bag. It's soft, buttery and insanely weathered. I always get compliments from the local shop when I bring it in for reconditioning and repairs. I still get random purchase offers when I carry it around.
This is the first video I saw from your channel and it was enough for me to subscribe 😂. I’ve been looking at Coach and Coach Outlet bags recently since I want to buy a good quality bag at a reasonable price. Now, I’m no leathersmith, but I think the markup (even as a sale sometimes, for the majority of their items) is insane. I mean, a tiny cardholder/wallet is sometimes $30 less than a large tote. Thank you for the proof. I will look for a good sale.
I have my mom's vintage coach bags from 1990 and they are soooooo much better than the new bags! Leather is so buttery soft and the inside is real suede. I'm never getting rid of them.
Coach rocks: one of my best bags is from them. The only other luxurious leather goods I own are from Levenger. Would love to see you take some of their stuff apart. A little costly, but nowhere near designer overpriced, and IME well constructed and worth the money.
You should walk back into the store with the cut up pieces and say, “umm you told me that the inside was suede, it’s fabric” I want my money back 😂😂 I just want to see their faces. Then just tell them you’re messing around with them.
😂🤣yes I agree👏👏👏
Totally. Actually that would be such a good video. The sales people holding up the scraps tryin to figure out what to say.
Lol
I would LOVE to see that
"Get me your manager!! I need a refund!" 🤣
i love the internet. seeing professionals review bags from MAJOR companies/brands and pointing out lies/flaws is amazing. thank you so much for this 🎉
worse than the counterfeit's
@@slingbart705 can you link his video on the counterfeits
Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
Yes, such an important topic in life! 🙄
@@lorilynn6563 bro, buddy, 47 year old pal, who spit in your coffee?
I bought a Coach bag in 1993… I loved it i have NEVER been able to find another bag like it-my bag was a thick leather that would have lasted through an apocalypse… the bags today won’t last through a Colorado winter storm 🤦🏾♀️
My mom gave me both of her coach bags she bought in the 80s, they’re still in incredible condition, and they don’t have a ton of exterior logos like most of the newer bags do, which I’m so grateful for
@@lidiabidia105 that's called archived and they resell for a lot of money if you don't plan on selling them keep them dry and cool
@@lidiabidia105 now people don’t play for materials or quality they pay for brands. So they slap the logo on everything possible
I love my coach backpack
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Dude never stop doing what you do. Your channel.is turning into accountability channel which will push brands to mend their ways and sell people better quality
Optimistic but naive. Big name brands aren't going to change their ways unless there's a big pressure like widespread boycotting.
@@ImAlsoMerobibanot naive, stupid
@@ImAlsoMerobiba You are right, big companies are not going to change their business, and fake/vain and wealthy people are not going their their change their ways of splurging money on these name brands because it gives them a false sense of status in the society.
No they won’t… they will just bend the marketing and make you pay more for more falsities… and we but the lies with products!!
That's happening too @@ImAlsoMerobiba
Actually, coach bags are worth $150--$200 after the discount. Small bags are even cheaper. Many people bought coach bags with a discount. So it's worth the money after the discount. I am doing leather crafts as a hobby, and I also bought some coach bags. I love those coach bags.
Where you buy with discounts?
@@nancymartinez5865coach outlet
What discount
Probably at their outlet stores
Tru I recently got Tabby 26 signature canvas on leather for 190 dollars on sale!
I love vintage coach unlined leather bags. The stuff they’re putting out today just does not compare.
I still have mine. Most are out of style!
I would love if he could get his hand on some vintage pieces. All the brands have gone downhill after 2007
Completely and totally agree!!!!!
@@kokolatte825 In my opinion, as my employment background was in Retail Management, Coach's quality changed when they started their line of the "Double ΩΩ" Signature Jacquard material. The leather, whatever was still being produced, was lesser in quantity & quality; I believe this was around the late 90's-early Y2K.
I have a vintage Coach I got at an estate sale and the leather is like 1/16th inch thick. Absolute banger of a bag. I love it.
I have three vintage Coach bags. One is 40 years old. I bought it with my first "real" paycheck when I was 20. The other two I've found 2nd hand. They last forever and look amazing 🤩. So classic
Exactly. Only the vintage ones made of full grain leather are worth it. Love mine too. :)
@@patriciaellinghausen4365 agreed. my bag is about 45 years old.
My vintage ones totally outrank the newer ones I’ve bought. I’m never letting go of those old ones. They don’t make them like they used to.
Ditto
Same. The “new” ones are horrible. They look cheap & fake. The “vintage” buttery leather ones are the best.
So true!!! I just bought a $450 Coach boots in Vegas and I swear that leather is so hard I have no idea how I am ever going to get that buttery leather?!? Lord they hurt!!
That's the story of every company. Quality is down price is up. It's a joke.
They don’t make nothing like the used to 😔
My mom bought a brown leather crossbody Coach bag in the 90's. I still have it and it's in great condition.
Yeah Coach bags from 90s & early 2000’s are better quality though. Quality not the same but they still make decent stuff
Different material from the ones your mom carried. These are plastic
I have the black one and it's awesome!
That’s why I only buy Coach from the outlet. Because I won’t pay those high inflated prices regardless of how much I love Coach. Thank you for this video!!!
Same makes worth when hits the Outlets
Coach outlet is not the same as Coach. It is lower quality. Just an FYI. No shade, buy what you like.
This man was honest and has said in the past that he doesn’t account for costs of rent, power, machinery, office space, store property costs, marketing, transportation etc. He only accounts for raw materials and labor hours. So if you add all that the 130$ cost becomes more like 200-220$ maybe, and then the profit margin becomes even lower. Overall I’d say coach is a lot more honest brand than many of the other luxury brands out there.
@@cereal-killer4455 right and you have to account for profit. How are you going to pay all the people that do the marketing and what about the people who do all the paperwork and run the offices? That doesn’t cost zero dollars.
@@Cmallon81as someone who has bought a lot from Coach and interviewed for an asst. mgr position some years back, you're completely wrong. The outlet sells out of date and slightly defective units, as well as discounted and overruns. In addition, the items that don't sell in the full retail stores makes it's way to the outlet. They also have clearance stores where even lower prices exist, most of those are very "out of date" merchandise or customer returns that can't be resold at the outlet.
This is actually so useful to learn about how much of the cost of the material is cost of production; versus the remaining costs like shipping, and just what your paying for brand name itself!
Always keep in mind items stocked in Coach outlets are all grade B products they are designed specifically for the outlet not the real store. I worked for them they taught us these facts
Thank you! I always wondered about this.
Looks like all of the products are grade b.
Are some markdowns from the actual boutiques though? A worker told me that once and I always believed it
They shouldn’t be legally allowed to lie about their products though… I feel like there would be a lot less issues if companies stop lying about their materials
This is a retail bag not an outlet bag.
I work for the outlet and this as simple as it is; is retail coach bag. I think the sales associate didn’t know what they were talking about, or really wanted the sale and lied lol 😂 but yeah , that’s definitely not outlet coach.
My vintage coach bags from the 80s look brand new! They were made so good back then I don't believe you can even rip them apart!
I’m a Coach girl!! I own 8-9 of their bags. I love them because they are understated, classic and are well constructed with durable hardware. Bought my first bag in the very early 90s… plain black leather with logo only on the buckle of the wide straps. I have used that bag just about every Winter for 30 years and it still looks great. Zipper is still sturdy, leather is thick yet soft, stitching is still strong & tight. I have a Fendi (small Boston) and a LV (Speedy 30) from the 80s and both of them are falling apart, even my Chanel (black quilted/gold chain) isn’t in good shape anymore. The most simple one I have, the Coach by far has stood the test of time in perfect condition despite a lot of use…. and THAT is why I’m a Coach girl for life!!!
Totally agree. Coach all the way. Do not like obvious deseigner bags.
I agree. I have one about 30 yrs old still strong ❤
I have a coach horse feed bag that’s 38 years old and great condition. Hardly used Make me an offer.
Blah Blah Blah so what you wasted your money. that's what people do when they are trying to keep up with the jones'
I absolutely agree with you on the quality. I own 7 bags and 1 long wallet and 2 wristlets😊
the world need more of you to stop the high end scammers
I have a coach bag that's probably 20ish yrs old and still looks and feels amazing.. even when it sat in my closet for 15 yrs wasnt stiff or yucky..
I'm still buying Coach. All of my last for many years. And I'm rough with mine.
My sis carries an old coach bag and I swear it gets better with time. My newer coach bags do not compare.
Please teach us how to clean and maintain our bag. Thank you.
You can send it to Coach & Dooney and Bourke they’ll clean and repair it for you. ❤
Follow SIMPLY NELL'S TINY STUDIO here on TH-cam where I post videos on how to care for Coach leather handbags.
👀 Coach does NOT offer cleaning or refurbishment service. I own over 30 of them and still have my 1st bag (black pebble leather bucket bag 1995). However they will sell you a cleaner and moisturizer for your leather Coach items. IDK about Dooney & Bourke because I stopped buying them in 1996.
@Kandy Rain I can't speak for currently but they absolutely used to do this for years. And if they couldn't fix the purse, they would send you a store credit for the original price.
@@kandyrain6777 coach dose offer it. They don’t on fake bags but they do on real bags and the also repair. Lol 😂
I owe many coach bags thanks for the eye opener
😮… education is the key to a smart shopper
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Does the brass logo keep well or fade after some time?
@@SJ_Vibezz I have a coach bag with brass hardware and it does keep well. My bag is around 5 years old now and it still looks new.
Same. But I only ever buy during sales like summer or holidays and I try to limit myself to 180. I have a few and I try to switch them throughout the year. They are in great shape and are years old
I have had Coach bags only since the late 90's. I used to wear out a purse in 6 months, 2 years, if it was leather, but Coach bags last forever and I've actually sent a couple back when the latch broke on one and zipper failed on another. The leather wears beautifully and they are constructed very well.
Ironically I just bought this bag online today. Loved the size for my work bag. Luckily I got it 50% off so now I really feel like it’s worth the price. Also disappointed there isn’t real suede. Thank you for the honest review. Your videos are why my last two bags have been from coach.
hi i know it’s 5 months later but what’s the name of your bag? i’m looking for it online but afraid they don’t have it anymore 🥲
Don't be. Suede lining will rub off on your belongings.
This is why people like the vintage Coach bag more - the quality is just so much better
This is why it's best to get vintage. Even high end manufacturers are lying and cutting corners these days.
Can you compare coach store vs coach outlet for similar bag? Can you also do the same for Kate spade store vs Kate spade outlet bag?
I would love to see this, too.
Same
Agreed ^
we are definitely going to see cheaper leather from the outlet stores.
I'd watch that video.
When I worked in luxury retail, I knew it, I knew it was all a show…love your work sir.
From all the bags I've bought all these years, my favorite ones are definitely coach! I adore the leather they're using!
I’m not in anyway a leather expert but I think Fossil and Dooney and Bourke make good bags that are worth the price. Can you do a video for those brands please.
Yes. I was wondering if they’re better than the luxury bags
He did a Fossil wallet review and it passed
Dooney has some amazing bags.
@@1browngirl29 thank you,I’ll check it out.
@@Propfaqs I have three florentine satchels. People always think they are some really high end bag because of their quality
I have only ever shopped at the coach outlet and the bags are wayyy cheaper and I don't mind since I don't care about having the newest bag from the newest line so I buy a last seasons bag for less than half the original price
Fr! my dad travelled to the us and bought me a wallet from the factory outlet store, and he told me that the prices were a fraction of what’s sold in normal coach stores
A few of the bags at Coach Outlet come from Coach Retail, but most don’t. They are entirely separate lines. They produce some bags to be sold at outlet and some to be sold at retail stores. Outlet bags are still good, but frequently have less detail and simpler design so they can be made more affordably, and fewer pieces with smooth and glove tanned leather.
I have one outlet and one retail and the quality difference is huge. I regret buying the outlet cause that was 120 bucks that could gone towards a really nice bag
If you want the actual boutique Coach bags at discounted prices, some of the boutiques will start marking down right before the new season's stuff comes in. Coach Factory outlet is a completely separate brand really, an "F" at the beginning of the number on the creed used to denote that, not sure if that's still true. They do get high end bags from the boutiques, but it's inconsistent and they don't tend to last long. Coach is a brand that is constantly re-doing styles though, for fall and spring, so that means they move products through the boutiques fairly rapidly.
Interesting to know they aren't the same. No big deal to me as I have only ever gone to the outlet anyways and I wasn't comfortable spending more than the 120 dollars I did on the purse I got. Which actually due to overfilling my bag with super heavy items, the threads did come apart on the handle and I brought it back and was given a brand new right away for free and the new one still looks brand new after 5 years so I am pleased with it. My friend shops there often and has lots of the outlet coach bags and puts them thru hell and they have all stayed in great condition so I felt the quality seemed good so I bought my own. I still recommend it. Thank you for the information everyone 😊
Get it on sale. Major department stores have coach totes on sale under $200
Yes! I bought two coach bags on sale and they are so beautiful. I know they’re not a luxury brand but I love the style of some of the bags they have.
@@Chloe11118 Coach is luxury, is just they're more affordable (like Michael Kors and Kate Spade) compared to high-end designer ones like Louis Vuitton or Chanel.
@@Chloe11118 luxury is also that it's well made, which these are
I love a true tradesman breaking down the giant brands price and quality. This needs to be a series.
Moral of the story - don't be a slave to the brand. Buy wt you like
Le Borse Italiane anche senza Brand sono molto belle ❤❤❤
please keep doing luxury bag deconstructions & analyses! they’re very good informational & useful videos that help give a lot of decision making power back to the consumers :)
Agreed
Ah! what I'd give for the great old days when a Coach bag was a superior product.
That's why a lot of people collect the vintage coach. Some of them from like the seventies are an immaculate condition.
These newer Coach bags are still off better quality than the more expensive luxury designer bags. Which is crazy to me
You have to pick and choose. Every year there are some better, some excellent to choose from. Big Coach fan here.
# register- replaced straps-thicker leather- made to last- have it still after over 40yrs.
At.this rate, am gonna just try rocking a nylon shopping bag. Period! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hubby clowns me so bad for this, but they are literally made to efficiently carry all your stuff. So more power to ya!
Bought a small coach clutch/cross body bag…it’s been 8 years of real hard duty wear and it still looks like the day I bought it. Got it on sale for $90. Best purchase ever
Nice videos! Looking forward to watching your Michael Kors bag overview😊
Love these videos man! Keep them coming.
Yes I love that you did coach. I get my news on poshmark, For like a $150. Or the outlet but I know it's not the same quality. But I really love coach bags.
It is the same quality. I always bought from Poshmark and the outlet...treated myself to a new release from the store and the quality isn't better. It actually is in terrible condition after only 16 months compared to outlet bags i bought years ago. Mercari always has brand new ones for cheap too.
@FBI Agent Frank I have a couple of thing from the regular store that I've bought on poshmark and its excellent quality. But its is a few years old. They are both Parker bags the Parker with the rainbow ombre print and a Parker top handle.... Looks like a Kelly bag. I've heard all the big companies have gone down in quality of late. I love the outlet bags you can get them for a decent price and they're so sturdy.
It's been months since I bought my *rrcopys* tote and it still looks the same as when I bought it. I have to admit that they did a really good job in this regard. The craftsmanship and durability of these bags is truly impressive.
I’m so glad that I kept all of my Coach bags from the 90’s!
I love vintage coach leather bags. I have some that are like forty years old, I'm not particularly gentle with them, I just clean, condition, and stuff them when I'm not using them and they look great.
Just got a Coach bag for Christmas from the Outlet store 😊
Yup.. outlets only 😊
Outlet bags are cheaply made versions of the real thing. They are even made in different factories.
Love your comment on every episodes. Would be nice if one day you can just make a bag for consumers that is in good quality as you see it and let us know how much we have to pay- then we will know that we are getting the real deal……sounds good or bad
I bought my first Coach bag in 1988. It's the classic saddle leather crossbody bag. It's the best $150 I ever spent. It's a great, high quality bag that's still beautiful and amazingly durable. I wouldn't waste my money on the Coach bags made nowadays. The company lost its way when they started making the cheaper fashion bags.
Coach must love you for doing this video 😂
I did not realize I was holding my breathe until the end….these videos make me go through a lot of emotions
Please we need more experts like yourself uncovering the lies we are fed from premium brands like coach Gucci etc etc.
I’m glad I don’t believe in purchasing overly expensive items that are made poorly
Never stop posting these videos and breaking the stigma of “more expensive means the best quality everything!”
I will say, my best friend once gifted me a coach cross body (it’s my special occasion purse), and it’s been about 8 years and it still looks brand new
I don't care for non- necessities like these, but him destroying the bags always gets me. Lol
Probably make you even more crazy to know how many perfectly usable items I have pulled off the curb and saved from the landfill then. As a society we are INCREDIBLY wasteful of resources. At some point in the distant future they are probably going to start digging those landfills up just to harvest the resources we've buried in them over the decades...
Coach is one of the good quality bags atm
When you buy expensive items. It is behavior modification. It is neuro change in your brain cells, craving, gratification and impulsiveness are working to satisfy your wants.
Looove my coach bag. Surprisingly wayyy better quality than my LV bags! I’ve had a coach bag for like 5 years. Still in great condition and still get complimented on it all the time. Get coach if you want something that is stylish but don’t have to baby constantly. It will last so long❤
I’m glad you made this video, I recently bought myself a coach duffel, a notebook cover, and some shoes. It’s nice to know that the products I pay for are, for the most part, what they claim to be
I have a Coach bag from 1997 and it still looks amazing. I love Coach!❤
no one cares
new subbie! Super informative videos...pls do dooney and bourke bag next pls🙌
This!
I just found your channel and subscribe great to see your work and i'm looking forward your review upon tory burch bag
I too have an older Coach bag that I LOVE! It is so well made my daughter will probably find it in my closet when I pass and she will want to keep it!
the best gift i have ever gotten is a vintage coach ergo, i have more “expensive” bags now but not a single one compares to the ergo in terms of quality and practicality. literally my favorite bag of all time
You’re never paying for quality when it comes to companies like Coach, Nike, GUCCI, etc. You’re paying for the logo/brand.
Yes and no. There are cases where there is a definite quality advantage in a bag bought from a name brand vs something you get out of a Walmart or from someplace online like Shein or Wish.
The way I always explained it when I was selling watches for a living is that quality and price are not on a linear scale. Price goes up exponentially for even a small increase in quality. For instance a $1000 watch is not necessarily twice as good as a $500 watch or ten times as good as a $100 watch. But it is better in some small subtle ways than both of it's less expensive counterparts.
Which nobody should ever do while there are starving people all over! People need to get priorities straight.
@@lorilynn6563 no argument there, but THAT is a problem as old as humanity.
Brand will be nothing once people now not good quality... this is big down for coach.
It’s insane when you follow underrated quality leather makers like Filson, etc. You can get a Filson leather bag for $500-1000 and a lesser made Gucci Bag is $3,500-5,000.
Dave Ramsey said something like: Millenials are living in their parents basement, but have a coach bag. I mean it's just a coach bag. Most people can buy a coach bag for 100 dollars that will last years and years. It's not like they are buying Fendi, Prada, Gucci, or Louis Vutton. Meanwhile I am fine with my Reebok mini backpack for 22 dollars. I actually love that bag. It fits all of my basic needs.
Ah yes I love when people compare a single $200 splurge once or twice a year to the ongoing costs of rent/mortgage, not even getting into the fact that buying cheap stuff that wears easily (esp with shoes and clothing for example) is more expensive in the long run than buying one well-built item that lasts much longer. But sure that caricature of a millenial is fun to pick on so let's ignore all that
Can you do Tiffany pretty please?😬
I have a coach bag from early 2000s and it is still better quality today than most bags sold brand new. It’s 100% real thick leather.
I will always love Coach bags because of their styles and the fact that they aren’t that expensive but still a luxury brand. Many people say that Coach isn’t true luxury bla bla nonsense but for me it is indeed luxury. Not everyone is interested in owning Chanel. Considering the exorbitant price point
This is why I snap them up in bougie neighborhood Goodwill stores for $20. I can't justify spending big money on a purse.
I grew up in the 80s so I remember real Coach bags. I'm honestly surprised people buy what they're selling now.
And that’s why I go to outlets to pay closer to the price it’s worth😂😂. Haven’t got a coach purse though since I got one as a gift though but I only have one really nice purse in black so I want to get one in brown and make ‘em last for years
i get these same bag for my lady for around 100-220$ so I'm happy with it being worth 70$ to make. plus shipping and mark up from the stores it's really not that bad and am glad to see this video
Takes it back the next day, "I got home and this happened."
That bag is beautiful 😍. 450 is a good price 👌
I lost my soul when you tore apart that Coach bag! I'm ok now.
cicishops, your breakdown of the features is so helpful! I always feel better informed after watching.
Great video!
On another note, they are absolutely worth it when you find a bag on the cheap at Goodwill, rehab it and then make bank selling it.
Just received my mirbag bag, and it’s absolutely stunning! Their channel always has the best styling tips!
Unfortunately, people don't buy Coach bags because they're so well-made. Coach bags, Fendi, Gucci... they're just social status symbols. That's it.
I get them because they are well made for a bag, I like Michael kors bags too I am not into brands but I keep note of who makes a good product and which ones they aren't good for and then I price compare with eBay 😂
This is why I don’t spend money on real designer bags.
Huh
I make my own bags (mostly crochet). Many people might think they're crap. But at least I know EXACTLY what they're made of, LoL. Unless the yarn factories/shop also lies... 🤭
You for real just destroyed it 🤯
That bag had a family and goals
It did not deserve that
Love DUPBAGY the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other TH-camr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
I have two Coach bags and love them so much, very happy with quality , inside fabric is also nice, no complaints.
I have a coach bag from the 80s it is just leather and suede and the logo on the inside is not a separate piece and even though I don’t clean it, it still smells like leather.❤ I love my bag and she is very sturdy and reliable
Is Coach making a comeback? I'm all for it because their quality is really good. I have a bag from 2012 and it still looks and feels great!
It doesn't matter where they are made. It depends on artisans and quality inspection. My family and I have bought 2 *rrcopys* bags in the past 3 years and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Hi ! To be fair I have a vintage coach, tanned suede
I have reconditioned it I sanded off all the finish and repolished it
It’s lovely and the brass accents have all held up beautifully
❤ I love these videos. You need to expose the rip offs & give credit to the brands that are worth it !
What I love about the “story patch” is it includes the line _”few people may see it”_ as if everyone’s mom doesn’t own 3 of them
I did my first leatherworking project about 8 years ago. It really opens your eyes when you start to buy the same materials that all of these designers are using.
I have a leather Coach dog leash, I don't remember where it came from. I think my aunt gave it to me. I used it with my first service dog a few times a week for 5-8 hours for each outing so she could look fancy, I've had it for at least 6 years. It looks brand new, there isn't any damage or staining. I've never cleaned it or used anything on it. The is a very very small crack on the outside of the leash, the part where the leather is coated. I highly recommend their leashes! They aren't comfortable to hold for long hours though. Since my dog was a service dog and had a perfect heel, I looped her leash through the loop on my jeans.
So good! Worked for coach corporate 15 yrs. The leathers were even better pre-2000s.
Thank you so much❤ because of your reviews people will know whether their expense is worth it or not
I have some of their vintage leather bags and they're excellent quality. My favorite is a 30 year old briefcase that had been my FILs commuter bag. It's soft, buttery and insanely weathered. I always get compliments from the local shop when I bring it in for reconditioning and repairs. I still get random purchase offers when I carry it around.
Ugh I love this man’s videos 😩❤❤
This is the first video I saw from your channel and it was enough for me to subscribe 😂. I’ve been looking at Coach and Coach Outlet bags recently since I want to buy a good quality bag at a reasonable price. Now, I’m no leathersmith, but I think the markup (even as a sale sometimes, for the majority of their items) is insane. I mean, a tiny cardholder/wallet is sometimes $30 less than a large tote. Thank you for the proof. I will look for a good sale.
I bought the same bag yesterday for 240 USD. After watching this short, I am very happy with my purchase.
Their old bags were so much better! I finally found one in a yard sale this summer!
Thank you for doing these it’s time we acknowledge that we allow them to lie and fleece us for their personal gain
Coach is best bang for the buck. You get heritage and quality at a good price.
I was 16 when I had a coach bag. I only wear Burberry because it’s the most classy brand and it’s a simply beautiful bag
Thank you sir the in depth look of such items keeps the companies more honest in the future
I have my mom's vintage coach bags from 1990 and they are soooooo much better than the new bags! Leather is so buttery soft and the inside is real suede. I'm never getting rid of them.
Coach rocks: one of my best bags is from them. The only other luxurious leather goods I own are from Levenger. Would love to see you take some of their stuff apart. A little costly, but nowhere near designer overpriced, and IME well constructed and worth the money.