The outlet bag

Hey Chris, I’m loving the loved leather. Might be my go to for the fall. Definitely bag #1!!!

Keep both!! 🤩🤩

I would keep both bc to me they're different enough to have both. The outlet bag is great for your NY trip, I love the Dakotas too, I have 2. Scratches on loved leather just add to the patina imo

I like the larger one on you. I have been wanting that one also. Take it back and switch it out for one that doesn’t have a scratch.

I like that Colby messenger, but it's definitely got scratches. Loved Leather, sure, but you don't get free scratches as a bonus. It looks good on you, though

Unfortunately it seems like scratches are inherent to the loved leather. I noticed one on my loved Laurel. I unpacked it and noticed a scratch on the back. It looks like it’s supposed to be age line. Lol. I think it was intentional to make the bags looked loved. 😅

🔥🤦🏻‍♀🔥Ugh!!! You sure did go through the fire with the Canada experience. I like both bags, but the one I would pick for you is the Outlet bag. I use to work in the fashion district in NYC and that is the bag most would carry, for me, it is a NYC bag🗽The outlet bag states New Yorker, the Canada bag states tourist, but I do like them both. Also, let us know which one you kept. When you go to NY, get a pretzel from the street vendor with mustard, I always do😋😎

I used reship about a year ago, and it was somewhat of a hassle. It took them 2 weeks to send me pictures of my items.  I paid $50 for shipping. Didn't have to pay any import fees. However the box was completely opened once I received it. Thank goodness all of my items were in the box.
Both bags are nice. The Dakota would be a better carry for site seeing.

I'd keep that Dakota after all of that trouble, geex....!  Actually, for NY, I'd probably keep the larger Colby and it was less expensive. More room to stash things. I like being able to have room to stash things when I travel, especially if you're going to be doing a lot of walking around all day like in NY. If you like to travel lighter, Dakota. I can hang in there for quite a while strapping things on me like a pack mule when I'm walking around, though.

I love the dakota. I bought one and it comes with the charms.

Chris, I’d have a hard time deciding. I like the bigger one from the outlet especially for a trip. But I really like the silver zippers on the one from Canada. I would keep bit lol :)

Hi Chris ❤ Love your shirt - R.I.P Dolly 🦋 Wow!  you ordered from Coach Canada, for some reason I didn't think I could order from Coach USA (I'm in Canada).    Yes, they have increased the prices 🤨.The Colby messenger is nice, yes I see the scratches, love the zipper on the back - and of course there is a ton of room.   This one looks good on you.   Good lord - customs is ridiculous.   I haven't ordered from the US for anything since the start of the Tariffs - it really is a hassle.   Plus, the currency exchange rate is horrible right now for us Canadians.   I did hear about the bag charm debacle - at least you did receive some sort of compensation.   I love the Dakota, but I'm sorry to say that I like the Colby more.   So sorry you had that experience - if I'm not mistaken I think Coach Canada has changed the picture now to show only the hang tag on the loved leather Dakota (she is a pricey bag).   Have a great day 🌸💮🌸

You really went through the wringer with the handbag from Canada. The cost of the bag, taxes and import fees. Yikes. The outlet bag would probably work well for travel but the retail one seems like a good option for every day wear. I know I’m not being much help but I would hate for you to be out of so much money if you decide to sell the Coach Retail handbag especially since it didn’t come with the charms. ❤❤❤

Sorry to hear it was such a hassle to get the Dakota from Canada.  I wish they would restock the Loved Leather Dakota in the US.

love both love retail but coach outlet loved leather is better it bigger

The loved leather in Australia is not as distressed as the US ones so I ordered one from Canada. The postage cost & tax was crazy but the addiction must be fed.

After removing every piece of packaging on the bag, then decides it’s gonna be a return. Unreal. Pretty sure you should’ve not done all that if it was gonna be a return lol but props to you.

Hey Chris I just wanted to say I love the Dakota on you crossbody.  It's so cute.  And the Dakota is the LV Nil bag reincarnated that 's why I love it so much.  So my vote is for the Dakota.  I Love BOTH though.  It's not either or.  Keep both please.  They are different enough to justify and they are both gorgeous.

They both are nice bags but  I think the Dakota would be an easier carry for travel. The other one I think would be too much!