Coach Factory Question - Page 2

Irishrose136 · ‎12-26-2013

On 5/29/2014 gilmoregirl said: To add... I have owned many, many, many Coach bags. Both Retail and Outlet and I never found any difference in quality

That was going to be my next question, gilmoregirl........lol.

If there is no difference in quality, what's the point? Why have "outlets" where people expect to save money if in fact they are just buying merchandise that Coach has made for that price-point?

Seems all rather confusing to me ${#emotions_dlg.blink}$

gilmoregirl · ‎11-14-2011

I think it's simple marketing. Coach still has their higher end lines, but if you notice they also now offer much more affordable lines at the full retail boutiques as well. Coach used to be a "status" brand of sorts, but not any longer. Everyone owns them. That being said, they are still great bags. Dooney's outlets are closeouts, customer and retail returns, overstocks, etc. Someone orders from Dooney dot com, gets the color at home and doesn't like it, returns it then it goes to an outlet. Same bag as you'll find anywhere else

Irishrose136 · ‎12-26-2013

Thank you for the explanation, gilmoregirl, and everyone else!

Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

There is a beautiful outlet near where I live. It's huge. Also I went with my daughter to the Coach outlet in Denver. Spent over $500 on several purses. They are all beautiful.

gilmoregirl · ‎11-14-2011

I was so excited when I found out that they were opening an outlet near me, I've been a few times and have yet to find a single thing I've wanted lol Murphy's law!

morning glory · ‎04-01-2011

I was at a Couch outlet a couple of weeks ago and ended up spending 420 dollars. They handed me a 50 percent coupon when I walked in the door.

The girls that work there know which are the made for outlet bags and which are not. They had some good buys on large wristlets and I bought a satchel for 99 dolllars plus a nylon cross body bag. What I loved was a large leather clutch. They had it in a camel, blue, and red. I bought two of them and wished I had bought all three when I got home.

caspie · ‎03-11-2010

Yes, it's true that Coach makes bags specifically for the outlets. Usually the handles or straps are thinner, and the hardware might not be as sturdy. You can tell if a bag was made for the outlet by the style number on the price tag. If it begins with the letter F (for Factory!!), it's made for the outlet. Most of the "real", for lack of a better word, bags can be found along the back wall of the outlet. These are bags sent from Coach stores at the end of the season, or they may be returns. The clearance sections are usually at the back of the store on the right and left sides. Best tip I can give is to make friends with one of the sales associates. They will gladly give you the lowdown on which bags are which, and may even share when they expect deliveries from the regular stores.

Hope these Coach Factory Outlet tips help!!

Suhse · ‎03-13-2012

I have been very,very happy with the quality of the Coach bags I have bought at the Outlets and I've also scored some Great prices on bags over from their retail (full price) stores.

I don't love all of the styles at the Outlet's, but, I certainly don't love all of their Full price bags, either.

One of their newest Factory bags/accesory lines, is the Ombre coloration. I think it's super cute, but, LOL, I so, do Not need anymore bags, right now. Still fun to look though.

I think this week-end, Coach Factory is having different sale promotions, starting on Friday.

Irishrose136 · ‎12-26-2013

On 5/30/2014 SUHSE39 said:
I have been very,very happy with the quality of the Coach bags I have bought at the Outlets and I've also scored some Great prices on bags over from their retail (full price) stores.

I don't love all of the styles at the Outlet's, but, I certainly don't love all of their Full price bags, either.

One of their newest Factory bags/accesory lines, is the Ombre coloration. I think it's super cute, but, LOL, I so, do Not need anymore bags, right now. Still fun to look though.

I think this week-end, Coach Factory is having different sale promotions, starting on Friday.

I've been RECEIVING emails reminding me of the sale.

I have a young cousin, much younger than I, who lives in Doylestown and they are right down the road for Peddler's Village............a shop-a-holic's dream!!! They have a Coach outlet and I was wondering what to expect and whether to go. The line can be out the door; only x number of people inside at once. If I can avoid a day of maelstrom, I might drop by.

eta: missing words....lol

turtle52 · ‎03-15-2010

I have bought Coach factory bags and Coach bags from the department stores and I find that the quality is the same. There is a section in the outlets that have the regular Coach bags but as mentioned above, you can ask the sales associate for the non-outlet bags and they will be able to show them to you. The stores are beautiful and the sales help is knowledgeable and helpful. It is a great shopping experience.