A FRUGAL find turned out to be way more valuable than one would think at first glance.
One savvy shopper said she knew the value of the second-hand style as soon as she checked the lining.
Helena (@yooon_ie) filmed herself shopping at the thrift store in a viral video on TikTok.
She pulled out a black leather purse, examining the quality of the piece.
“Unassuming black bag to the untrained eye,” she said.
The real value of the thrift store find was tucked inside of the lining, revealing its worth.
TELL TALE SIGNS
Once Helena opened the bag, she found the key to its true origins.
“Made in New York City Coach?” she added. “For $34.99? You know the drill.”
Helena went to work on the bag, first giving it a good wash to clear any unwanted debris.
After some sleuthing, she figured that the purse must be from the early ’80s — and the signs of aging were there.
She pointed out several blemishes on the bag and even a zipper issue, but didn’t seem fazed by it all.
Helena used a small vacuum to clean the inside of the purse, conditioned the leather, and adjusted the hardware
The result was a revived Coach bag that clearly looked like it had a glow up.
CROWD REACTION
Several TikTokers chimed in to rave over the results of the designer purse revival.
“You have inspired me to try and restore a vintage Coach bag I have,” one wrote. “Thank you.”
“I bought this bag in brown in the early 90s I still have it,” another added. “Thanks for showing me how to clean her up.”
“I have this in olive green,” a third commented. “I thrifted it, too, for about the same price.”
“I recognized it immediately,” yet another wrote. “That’s my Nana’s bag.”
“I got a coach bag at my local thrift store for $7,” one more said. “It was basically brand new.”
ABOUT THE BRAND
Coach is a high fashion label known for it’s quality leather purses and bags.
The brand was founded in New York in 1941, according to their website.
“Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last — for you to be yourself in,” Coach wrote.
Coach sells pieces for both men and women, ranging from accessories to clothing
