I have a brand new fake vinyl Coach purse. The straps are stretched to thread and vinyl is broken where the end wraps around metal ring. What to do?
By Nancy from Elkton, MD
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I have used E-6000 glue and even gorilla glue to glue the strap back in place. If you use gorilla use very little as it "grows" or foams up. Just put a bit into the strap, vise it - with a clothes pin or gripper vise til it sets and it will be good as new. Good luck.
I had a purse like that, I shortened the straps enough to fit around the loop, bought match rivets and reattached, took about 10 minutes and looks great
Hi - I believe this would difficult for you to repair and suggest you take it to a shoe repair shop. Be sure to get an estimate before you leave the purse!
Just for information:
Most people do not know that it is illegal to sell, buy or have in your possession a "fake" item of any brand name.
Its an urban legend that buying fake handbags or knockoff sunglasses or any other type of counterfeit goods, for that matter is against the law. Lets put a stop to that rumor right now: its not illegal. The misinformation gained traction in spring of 2011, when a New York City councilwoman proposed making buying fake handbags a misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,000 fine and possibly jail time. The measure, however, failed to pass.
It IS illegal to purchase counterfeit goods... www.cbp.gov/
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