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cakesauce · Jan 29th, 2009, 02:23 AM

Hi ladies,

I was recommended by some friends to visit the purse forum. I'm thinking of buying a maxi, seen lots of lovely pictures of both here. Which would you choose and why?

I believe the vintage aren't available in stores anymore and only can be purchased as second hands?

Please help me make these decisions!

Jasmina · Jan 29th, 2009, 02:44 AM

Well, vintage XL jumbo is my favorite,but maxi is new I think seasonal model,so if this is your first Chanel bag I would go for black maxi in lamb GHW(gold),I ordered red in calf SHW,I really love it!
Search forum U can find tons of maxi pics,and pics of XL jumbo,so U have to make decision by your self,and I think that XL's price is higher than maxi's!

I LOVE MAXI

cakesauce · Jan 29th, 2009, 03:11 AM

I've read bits and pieces in the forums. Seems like the new Maxi has softer leather where as the older vintage has a more structured look. Chain straps are apparently shorter than the vintage too..

I like the vintage for those two reasons..but am kinda worried that i might end up getting a fake vintage coz it's second hand but don't really want to spend too much on a new handbag either. The new seasonal ones are kinda costly too.

Which bag has longer sustainability, in terms of being the 'in' thing now and in years to come?

Which one is classier??

fufu · Jan 29th, 2009, 03:30 AM

Both are nice and i think both are going to be "in" down the road but i feel you should get the maxi flap first as they're only seasonal and not going to be always available.

As for vintage xl jumbo, you can always look it up from resellers or ebay but do authenticate them over here before purchasing.

C.luxe · Jan 30th, 2009, 08:07 AM

I'm all for vintage Chanel! They wear much better than 'em new purses.

Of course vintage Chanels can't be found in the boutiques anymore. You can try Malleries. I'm thinking of getting one from there.

aritziababe · Jan 30th, 2009, 08:29 AM

is the vintage XL and maxi the same size?

claraclara · Jan 30th, 2009, 09:11 AM

I think the vintages are very well made. BUT i have a problem with my vintage XL, it weighs like a tonne of bricks after awhile at the mall and I barely have anything in it. I'll just turn to my DH and get him to carry it or else i'll have shoulder pain. I believe its the chain, i wish chanel would allow swap out of the old to the new chains even if its shorter

chanel&More · Jan 30th, 2009, 09:42 AM

I think the vintage bags are made better than todays bags. Here is the link to Malleries. http://luxury.malleries.com/ they have many vintage flaps and more.

C.luxe · Jan 30th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by claraclara

I think the vintages are very well made. BUT i have a problem with my vintage XL, it weighs like a tonne of bricks after awhile at the mall and I barely have anything in it. I'll just turn to my DH and get him to carry it or else i'll have shoulder pain. I believe its the chain, i wish chanel would allow swap out of the old to the new chains even if its shorter

That is one of my concerns. Even the medium/large Classic Flap in caviar hurts my shoulders after an entire day at the mall. On a completely unrelated note, I'm looking for a bag that can fit a medium-sized lunchbox but most Chanel bags are heavy even when empty!

ypph · Jan 30th, 2009, 09:47 AM

i like the structure of the vintage bags more, now that i've seen the new maxis.
are the vintage flaps a lot heavier than the newer bags? If so, is it really really heavy, or just slightly heavier?

anyone able to weigh the difference?

kuromi · Jan 30th, 2009, 10:58 AM

I would go for Vintage as i don't like the "wings" appearing in Maxis..

nyhockeymom91 · Jan 30th, 2009, 04:51 PM

I

my XL Vintage Jumbo as well... I've never felt it is heavy to carry around...and I'm not 20,30 or even 40 something

Sinful Indulgences · Jan 30th, 2009, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by kuromi

I would go for Vintage as i don't like the "wings" appearing in Maxis..

What do you mean by "wings" appearing in Maxis? Do you have a picture of it? Many thanks.

ririan · Jan 30th, 2009, 07:34 PM

I like the look of vintage jumbo cos the flat cc lock is way nicer than the current rounder cc lock imo. so I vote for vintage jumbo!!

Sinful Indulgences · Jan 30th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Never mind my request for a picture of a Maxi with "wings", I just saw one! OMG, that's terrible!

Jan 29th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#1
cakesauce OP lavysh Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	A vintage (XL) jumbo or the new Maxi? Hi ladies, I was recommended by some friends to visit the purse forum. I'm thinking of buying a maxi, seen lots of lovely pictures of both here. Which would you choose and why? I believe the vintage aren't available in stores anymore and only can be purchased as second hands? Please help me make these decisions!

Jan 29th, 2009, 03:30 AM	#4
fufu Temptation Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,877	Both are nice and i think both are going to be "in" down the road but i feel you should get the maxi flap first as they're only seasonal and not going to be always available. As for vintage xl jumbo, you can always look it up from resellers or ebay but do authenticate them over here before purchasing.
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Jan 30th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#6
aritziababe Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 528	is the vintage XL and maxi the same size?
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Jan 30th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#10
ypph Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 753	i like the structure of the vintage bags more, now that i've seen the new maxis. are the vintage flaps a lot heavier than the newer bags? If so, is it really really heavy, or just slightly heavier? anyone able to weigh the difference?
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Jan 30th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#11
kuromi Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,636	I would go for Vintage as i don't like the "wings" appearing in Maxis..
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Jan 29th, 2009, 02:44 AM	#2
Jasmina Passion4Fashion Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 123	Well, vintage XL jumbo is my favorite,but maxi is new I think seasonal model,so if this is your first Chanel bag I would go for black maxi in lamb GHW(gold),I ordered red in calf SHW,I really love it! Search forum U can find tons of maxi pics,and pics of XL jumbo,so U have to make decision by your self,and I think that XL's price is higher than maxi's! I LOVE MAXI

Jan 29th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#3
cakesauce OP lavysh Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	I've read bits and pieces in the forums. Seems like the new Maxi has softer leather where as the older vintage has a more structured look. Chain straps are apparently shorter than the vintage too.. I like the vintage for those two reasons..but am kinda worried that i might end up getting a fake vintage coz it's second hand but don't really want to spend too much on a new handbag either. The new seasonal ones are kinda costly too. Which bag has longer sustainability, in terms of being the 'in' thing now and in years to come? Which one is classier??

Jan 30th, 2009, 08:07 AM	#5
C.luxe loves C H A N E L Joined: Nov 2008 Location: The World Posts: 214	I'm all for vintage Chanel! They wear much better than 'em new purses. Of course vintage Chanels can't be found in the boutiques anymore. You can try Malleries. I'm thinking of getting one from there.

Jan 30th, 2009, 09:11 AM	#7
claraclara Bag-Aholic Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 78	I think the vintages are very well made. BUT i have a problem with my vintage XL, it weighs like a tonne of bricks after awhile at the mall and I barely have anything in it. I'll just turn to my DH and get him to carry it or else i'll have shoulder pain. I believe its the chain, i wish chanel would allow swap out of the old to the new chains even if its shorter

Jan 30th, 2009, 09:42 AM	#8
chanel&More Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 234	I think the vintage bags are made better than todays bags. Here is the link to Malleries. http://luxury.malleries.com/ they have many vintage flaps and more.

Jan 30th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#12
nyhockeymom91 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,882	I my XL Vintage Jumbo as well... I've never felt it is heavy to carry around...and I'm not 20,30 or even 40 something

Jan 30th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#14
ririan Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 246	I like the look of vintage jumbo cos the flat cc lock is way nicer than the current rounder cc lock imo. so I vote for vintage jumbo!!
ririan Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 246

Jan 30th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#15
Sinful Indulgences Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,361	Never mind my request for a picture of a Maxi with "wings", I just saw one! OMG, that's terrible!
Sinful Indulgences Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,361

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