Striped reissue issue

grapegravity · Sep 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM

I just want to share my experience with my striped reissue flap with you all... I just found out yesterday that the stripe at the right top corner of my flap is peeling!!

I have only used this bag 5 times since I received this bag earlier this Aug...

I dropped the bag off this morning with my SA so it can be send to Paris for repair (they don't know if it's repairable...

) and the manager of the Chanel Boutique told me that it's normal that the stripe is peeling!!!

But I only use it 5 times and I have been VERY careful with the bag...

I want to enjoy the bag and able to bring it to events in future... What should I do to prevent this from happening again?

p.s.Thanks for listening to my rant...

burberryprncess · Sep 2nd, 2008, 02:10 PM

From reading this forum, this peeling or even fading doesn't surprise me. Some members here complained about peeling and fading on their reissues.

jess38288 · Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by grapegravity

I just want to share my experience with my striped reissue flap with you all... I just found out yesterday that the stripe at the right top corner of my flap is peeling!!

I have only used this bag 5 times since I received this bag earlier this Aug...

I dropped the bag off this morning with my SA so it can be send to Paris for repair (they don't know if it's repairable...

) and the manager of the Chanel Boutique told me that it's normal that the stripe is peeling!!!

But I only use it 5 times and I have been VERY careful with the bag...

I want to enjoy the bag and able to bring it to events in future... What should I do to prevent this from happening again?

p.s.Thanks for listening to my rant...

Oh no! I just bought the black striped reissue and am picking it up tomorrow! I don't understand how a 3k bag starts to peel so quickly. I was going to get a metallic but the SA told me the metallic wears off..when I asked how long it would take, she said it depends on the usage, but within about a year. So I passed on the metallic, thinking the striped one would be more durable.... uh oh!

ItsMyWorld · Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:31 PM

Metallics do wear off according to my SA but 5 wears seems especially extreme. Ugh. I hope you aren't paying for the repair.

jmen · Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:37 PM

Repair it ??? Why? Think you should nix it and tell them you want another non-metallic purse. When a manufacturer knows there is a problem, they should pull it from the shelves. This is a darn good way to lose clientele. Maybe we need a Ralph Nader type person to get on their case.

daluu · Oct 22nd, 2008, 08:31 PM

eek! i've worn my gold reissue about 5 times now. i'm kinda rough with it, but it seems to be ok. goodness, i hope it lasts forever....

bernadette130 · Oct 23rd, 2008, 05:35 AM

I have a navy striped reissue too, I have used regularly since July and it still looks fine for me.
I do have the same concern ,ie peeling , rubbing etc with the reissue and I have talked to the SA in HK and she claims that it is natural for all metallic reissue since CHANEL spray paints the bag to give the metallic finish, and after a few use, the paint may start to peel off....

I don't think there is a way to prevent it from happening, if your bag starts to have this issue, you better go for an exchange , it is too expensive for a problematic bag

compulsivepurse · Oct 23rd, 2008, 11:25 AM

I'm surprised about the stripe, but metallics run off of all leathers. I passed on a Mike and Chris bronze leather jacket that I really liked after seeing how quickly it rubs off on leather bags, leaving a kind of weird white area.

angeldbn · Oct 23rd, 2008, 04:17 PM

my SA said, metallic or striped bag is not for everyday. Peeling and flaking is not preventable.

echo_23 · Oct 23rd, 2008, 04:57 PM

I'm so sorry about your experience! If you bought the bag planning to actually USE it (which is what a bag is for!), I would demand a return or exchange. That's absolutely ridiculous. If it's for decoration only, they shouldn't sell it as a purse! When you get it back, it will only look new again, it won't resist peeling

I'm not thrilled with the quality control on the reissues and appreciate pfers like you sharing your experiences so we can all be warned.

msJenna · Nov 26th, 2008, 04:56 AM

I use mine for everyday and the color on the edges of the bag has completely worn off...and is like blue.

lookatthestars · Nov 26th, 2008, 09:34 PM

I like the look of a worn bag anyway, a little bit of wear doesnt hurt anybody, besides it makes the bag look unique. I'm over the metallics now though, IMVHO it's all about Lambskin for me and Exotics...

Celia_Hish · Nov 26th, 2008, 10:41 PM

sorry to hear that, i hope it can be resolved. Personally i'm not sure if it is due with quality issue as some of them who own the metallic reissue do not have this problem so far.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM	#1
grapegravity Member Location: Cowtown, Canada	Striped reissue issue I just want to share my experience with my striped reissue flap with you all... I just found out yesterday that the stripe at the right top corner of my flap is peeling!! I have only used this bag 5 times since I received this bag earlier this Aug... I dropped the bag off this morning with my SA so it can be send to Paris for repair (they don't know if it's repairable... ) and the manager of the Chanel Boutique told me that it's normal that the stripe is peeling!!! But I only use it 5 times and I have been VERY careful with the bag... I want to enjoy the bag and able to bring it to events in future... What should I do to prevent this from happening again? p.s.Thanks for listening to my rant...

Sep 2nd, 2008, 02:10 PM	#2
burberryprncess Sophie Location: I need a vacation	From reading this forum, this peeling or even fading doesn't surprise me. Some members here complained about peeling and fading on their reissues. __________________ Hope your holidays are bright with surprise and delight. "Women who buy the famous 2.55 cannot only buy black." ---Karl Lagerfeld

Oct 23rd, 2008, 11:25 AM	#8
compulsivepurse Member	I'm surprised about the stripe, but metallics run off of all leathers. I passed on a Mike and Chris bronze leather jacket that I really liked after seeing how quickly it rubs off on leather bags, leaving a kind of weird white area. __________________ "100% of guys polled said they had never accidentally slept with anyone. (But many of them wanted to know how this accident could occur, and how they can get involved in such an accident.)" - he's just not that into you, greg behrendt and liz tuccillo

Nov 26th, 2008, 04:56 AM	#11
msJenna Member	I use mine for everyday and the color on the edges of the bag has completely worn off...and is like blue. __________________ Loves To Shop

Nov 26th, 2008, 10:41 PM	#13
Celia_Hish My dream H bag!~ Location: Singapore	sorry to hear that, i hope it can be resolved. Personally i'm not sure if it is due with quality issue as some of them who own the metallic reissue do not have this problem so far. __________________ My 2009 Wishlist *Chanel 06 Dark Gold Matte Reissue 227* Hermes TABAC CAMEL TOGO/CLEMENCE 30/35 Birkin with PHW Hermes GOLD Togo/CLEMENCE 30/35 Birkin with PHW Hermes CHOCOLATE Togo/Clemence JPG with PHW Hermes ETOUPE Clemence Evelyne GM

Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:31 PM	#4
ItsMyWorld Member Location: USA	Metallics do wear off according to my SA but 5 wears seems especially extreme. Ugh. I hope you aren't paying for the repair.

Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:37 PM	#5
jmen Member	Repair it ??? Why? Think you should nix it and tell them you want another non-metallic purse. When a manufacturer knows there is a problem, they should pull it from the shelves. This is a darn good way to lose clientele. Maybe we need a Ralph Nader type person to get on their case.

Oct 22nd, 2008, 08:31 PM	#6
daluu Member	eek! i've worn my gold reissue about 5 times now. i'm kinda rough with it, but it seems to be ok. goodness, i hope it lasts forever....

Oct 23rd, 2008, 05:35 AM	#7
bernadette130 Member	I have a navy striped reissue too, I have used regularly since July and it still looks fine for me. I do have the same concern ,ie peeling , rubbing etc with the reissue and I have talked to the SA in HK and she claims that it is natural for all metallic reissue since CHANEL spray paints the bag to give the metallic finish, and after a few use, the paint may start to peel off.... I don't think there is a way to prevent it from happening, if your bag starts to have this issue, you better go for an exchange , it is too expensive for a problematic bag

Oct 23rd, 2008, 04:17 PM	#9
angeldbn Member	my SA said, metallic or striped bag is not for everyday. Peeling and flaking is not preventable.

Oct 23rd, 2008, 04:57 PM	#10
echo_23 Member Location: Houston	I'm so sorry about your experience! If you bought the bag planning to actually USE it (which is what a bag is for!), I would demand a return or exchange. That's absolutely ridiculous. If it's for decoration only, they shouldn't sell it as a purse! When you get it back, it will only look new again, it won't resist peeling I'm not thrilled with the quality control on the reissues and appreciate pfers like you sharing your experiences so we can all be warned.

Nov 26th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#12
lookatthestars Sofa King Banned	I like the look of a worn bag anyway, a little bit of wear doesnt hurt anybody, besides it makes the bag look unique. I'm over the metallics now though, IMVHO it's all about Lambskin for me and Exotics...