Any other PURSE lovers out there?

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Tessa327

Yup. I just got a coach bag for Christmas. Now I want a coach cover for the iPad. Someone help me

Actually, I will be honest with u, I have one. Sister gave me it for Christmas. Not only is it a snug fit, the camera doesn't line up properly and there is no magnet to shut of the iPad or keep the case shut. It's also very stiff. I wouldn't recommend it. When I first got my iPad2 I looked on amazon and bought a Casecrown case (link below). Perfect fit and awesome case for $25 and free shipping. So I use that at home and Coach if I "go out".

Amazon.com: CaseCrown Apple iPad 2 Bold Standby...

[courtney1121]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I used to really be into bags. I have several.. some real and some the AAA quality fakes. I used to sell on ebay too. I stopped because it was just too much headache! I never meant to sell fakes, but I am sure some of them were because I though I was buying "seconds" to resell and learned better.
I will be honest, it was almost impossible to tell unless you purchased your self from a major retailer!
The coach at the outlets are reasonable - well better than LV or Channel
I still use some of the "classics"

Now I have a yorkie to spend my money on lol

Oh I know exactly what you mean! I think Geno has more new clothes than what I bought all year and that's huge!!! lol My once a month shopping sprees haven't happened in a long time. Kind of depressing but I love seeing his face light up when I get him a new toy or new treat

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Actually, I will be honest with u, I have one. Sister gave me it for Christmas. Not only is it a snug fit, the camera doesn't line up properly and there is no magnet to shut of the iPad or keep the case shut. It's also very stiff. I wouldn't recommend it. When I first got my iPad2 I looked on amazon and bought a Casecrown case (link below). Perfect fit and awesome case for $25 and free shipping. So I use that at home and Coach if I "go out".

Amazon.com: CaseCrown Apple iPad 2 Bold Standby case for iPad 2 (Black): Electronics

We use the CaseCrown cases for our Iphones. So far, we really like them. Nice fit, durable.

[DJDB]

I think there are lots of really "good" fake handbags out there. When I first started buying purses I was using eBay, thinking I was getting a deal. It wasn't until I was doing some marketing research for a course that I realized that almost all the handbags I bought from eBay are fake So, I'm re-starting my collection, getting rid of all the eBay purses. My fiance knows that Coach gift cards are a sure way to make me happy for special occasions!

There are no Coach outlet stores in BC, but I think there is one in Ontario. I am lucky enough to live a few kms from the US border, so in about an hour I can get to the outlet store in Burlington, and it's only another half hour from there to the Seattle outlet mall. There are lots of Coach regular retail stores in Vancouver and the surrounding areas, but I really can't bring myself to pay full price!!

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by DJDB

I think there are lots of really "good" fake handbags out there. When I first started buying purses I was using eBay, thinking I was getting a deal. It wasn't until I was doing some marketing research for a course that I realized that almost all the handbags I bought from eBay are fake So, I'm re-starting my collection, getting rid of all the eBay purses. My fiance knows that Coach gift cards are a sure way to make me happy for special occasions!

There are no Coach outlet stores in BC, but I think there is one in Ontario. I am lucky enough to live a few kms from the US border, so in about an hour I can get to the outlet store in Burlington, and it's only another half hour from there to the Seattle outlet mall. There are lots of Coach regular retail stores in Vancouver and the surrounding areas, but I really can't bring myself to pay full price!!

Don't get rid of all the purses unless u know they are fake. Bring them to a Coach store for authentication.

[DJDB]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Don't get rid of all the purses unless u know they are fake. Bring them to a Coach store for authentication.

Trust me, I know the fake ones are fake. I have 3 that I am fairly certain are real and will probably keep them and have them authenticated; if they're fakes they're extremely high quality.

This is why I swore off eBay!! I may not get the latest style at the outlet store, but I will get a good deal on a REAL Coach. Often LESS than I might have paid for a fake on eBay. I just picked up a purple leather Coach Madison for $98 at the outlet store - retails for $358. On eBay the same style is being listed for $250-$350.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by DJDB

Trust me, I know the fake ones are fake. I have 3 that I am fairly certain are real and will probably keep them and have them authenticated; if they're fakes they're extremely high quality.

This is why I swore off eBay!! I may not get the latest style at the outlet store, but I will get a good deal on a REAL Coach. Often LESS than I might have paid for a fake on eBay. I just picked up a purple leather Coach Madison for $98 at the outlet store - retails for $358. On eBay the same style is being listed for $250-$350.

Oh the outlet is the way to go! I don't care about last years model either! Years ago I walked into the Coach store in the mall with a "last year model". the girl was like, "oh that's last years blah blah (forgot name)". She may have been flaunting her knowledge, but I wanted to say, shut up, bitch. Lol

[Teresa1965]

Now your talking my lanaguage. lol. I have probably about 6 Coach purses but my prized purse I have been carrying for over a year now is the Speedy Louis Vuitton. I just love it a special gift from my husband.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Teresa1965

Now your talking my lanaguage. lol. I have probably about 6 Coach purses but my prized purse I have been carrying for over a year now is the Speedy Louis Vuitton. I just love it a special gift from my husband.

I'd love a LV. when I go back to France in 2013 I may have to splurge.

[dawn27]

I have plenty of the fake stuff (over 12 bags) but only one real Coach (wristlet) that was a gift from my sister. There is an outlet not to far away in Dayton OH that we have been to. My daughter bought her first Coach there and we have been dying to return.

I cant see spending that kind of money but Show me where the "Clearance" table is any time....

Cute story:

We were on our way home from KY when we decided to stop at the outlet store. My husband knew how excited I was to finally get the chance to get a real Coach bag. Daughter and I went this way he and our son went that way. We took forever shopping trying to find just the right bargain. With no luck, cuz I'm cheep and I know my husband would have a sh*t FIT, I passed. Meanwhile still looking my hubby comes in, looks around checks out a few of the price tags and walked away and left the store!!

On the other hand my daughter bought herself a bargain bin Coach bag with her own money. She was very excited! So, I though Hmm this is a good opportunity to pull on over on my husband. I tool the shopping bag and held it behind my back as we walked along in search of him so that we could see his reaction. It was a fun time! I was surprised that he didn't say anything. Just shook his head... I was disappointed by his reaction, I expected more. Cant say I didn't try...

[BabyFidgette]

lol I kinda did that when I got Baby. I brought her in a little bag to show my mom. She didnt have her glasses on and was like, what is that? I said, a dog. She said, is it real? Loll, yes! Whose is it? Mine! Lmao!!

Originally Posted by dawn27

I have plenty of the fake stuff (over 12 bags) but only one real Coach (wristlet) that was a gift from my sister. There is an outlet not to far away in Dayton OH that we have been to. My daughter bought her first Coach there and we have been dying to return.

I cant see spending that kind of money but Show me where the "Clearance" table is any time....

Cute story:

We were on our way home from KY when we decided to stop at the outlet store. My husband knew how excited I was to finally get the chance to get a real Coach bag. Daughter and I went this way he and our son went that way. We took forever shopping trying to find just the right bargain. With no luck, cuz I'm cheep and I know my husband would have a sh*t FIT, I passed. Meanwhile still looking my hubby comes in, looks around checks out a few of the price tags and walked away and left the store!!

On the other hand my daughter bought herself a bargain bin Coach bag with her own money. She was very excited! So, I though Hmm this is a good opportunity to pull on over on my husband. I tool the shopping bag and held it behind my back as we walked along in search of him so that we could see his reaction. It was a fun time! I was surprised that he didn't say anything. Just shook his head... I was disappointed by his reaction, I expected more. Cant say I didn't try...

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

lol I kinda did that when I got Baby. I brought her in a little bag to show my mom. She didnt have her glasses on and was like, what is that? I said, a dog. She said, is it real? Loll, yes! Whose is it? Mine! Lmao!!

I remember when we did that with my dad when we got him a Schnauzer for his birthday.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Every once in a while the Neiman Marcus or Saks outlets will have some of the big name bags there. Neiman's you will have more luck. Or directly from the Premium outlets. I got a few Dior bags there, and they have Gucci, Burberry, Versace, everything except LV. LV does not have seconds for sale in outlets. All their seconds and past seasons are available to LV employees only for a very limited time and quantity and the remaining is destroyed.

Wow! Talk about being snooty. They'd rather the LV purses be destroyed (and probably lose money) than let a poor snob like me buy one? (well not me personally. I'm not a fan)

[DJDB]

I like some of the LV that doesn't have "LV" all over the bags. But, I am not paying $2000 or more for a handbag. If I did it would be empty cuz I'd be broke!!

I know several ladies that purposefully buy knock offs of Prada and LV, but I could never do that. I don't do fake diamonds or fake purses!! And I love both equally.

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I'd love a LV. when I go back to France in 2013 I may have to splurge.

Take me, take me!! (JK)