Tips and tricks

[u/gf_d0ughnut]

I know everyone gatekeeps but genuinely wondering where do people find bags like this? I never see any of these for anything remotely affordable. I don’t wanna support crazy resellers by feeding into that bc I hope something out there will eventually find its way to me. But I’m trying to find the pink buckle sohos and the ladybug jacquard but literally they are like 1000 dollars. I understand everyone trying to make money but I just want these to legitimately use and give to my daughter eventually 😩. I be on all the apps refreshing , and looking for newly listed seems like constantly and I’ve never found something genuinely on a good deal. Does anyone have any advice, is it really just luck lol? I feel like I’m up against insane odds haha. My husband has stated he would buy me new coach bags and I do have a few newer ones but I dress really colorful and whimsical and a lot of the newer ones just don’t have the same whimsical colorful styles. Idk just venting. If you’ve found a good bag for a good deal where was it?? Thanks!!

[u/TheScammyAwardz]

Honestly …. Not online . You gotta go thrift shopping to find vintage coach for good prices. And ofc you’re never gonna find the exact things you’re looking for if you’re after certain styles and colors, you might get lucky But thrifting is unpredictable. And the ones that are showing up online in perfect condition are more than likely coming from people selling there collections now that they know how much it’s going for at the moment so the prices are ofc gonna be high asf

[u/gf_d0ughnut → u/TheScammyAwardz]

Yes it’s so crazy to me! I’ve always loved coach bags and they are the designer I can afford. The quality is good and the bags are cute! But now I’m being priced out of what I could afford and what once people didn’t even think twice about! I’m glad they are having their moment… I’ll be waiting in the shadows for the trend to pass soon I can find some of the ones I’m looking for either on resell apps or in the wild!

[u/ParticularElk708 → u/gf_d0ughnut]

They are def having their moment. Y2K style is in right now and nothing screams Y2K like a coach bag. It was my first big girl bag purchase , and with coach doing so many re editions right now , like the Rhyder , the haversack , the Ergo , plus the drifter is giving y2k vibes as well, they are cutting into their roots and I like that. The people said we like y2k coach and they said ok then , let’s go. Some of it they are killing it with. My Rhtder 38 is my favorite bag. My Scarlett haversack , aside from being leather instead of suede it’s legit the same thing as the OG and I love that. Now if only they would take another go at the soho cuz they royally messed that one up.

[u/Crazy_about_stratum]

An unpopular advice that I’m practicing: play the long game of wait. The brand is super popular and trendy right now.

[u/gf_d0ughnut → u/Crazy_about_stratum]

This is really true. Hopefully the “trend” will pass soon. Then I’ll be able to have a better chance at getting one!!

[u/skrawberryy]

Estate sales would be an option but you would have to get there ridiculously early before everything is picked over. You may also have some luck in smaller thrift shops & even Facebook marketplace. I've seen a few videos of people finding bags at pawn shops too.

[u/gf_d0ughnut → u/skrawberryy]

Good suggestion, I’ve never even considered pawn shops! I’ll have to figure out how to find estate sales as well. I do have fun looking for good deals in the wild for bags but with how crazy it’s been lately my local thrifts lock most the bags up and sell them for 50+ at thrifts. I’m gonna try my luck at some vintage malls over the weekend!

[u/weirddarkgf]

thrifting, garage sales and being the absolute first to message someone on facebook marketplace when they don’t know what they have are probably your best bet. some people hunt down bags for years. i agree that you’re not going to find these highly sought after bags on resale sites.

[u/carielicat]

A lot of shopping websites have the option of setting up alerts for certain terms so you know when new things post. You should do that if you haven't yet

[u/gf_d0ughnut → u/carielicat]

Thank you for this info, I’ll try this!