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sdkitty said:

so no center pocket dividing the bag? just the large zip pocket on the back wall and three open pockets on the other wall?

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Yes. The large zip pocket is a great size. But there is no center dividing pocket. I don't think you'd get the same drape if it had that.

baghagg said:

I'm one of those people whose new screw system (4 diamond PG) Love bracelet has unscrewed and left half the bracelet on my wrist twice (the other half found once in my lap while driving and once in my make up bag while getting ready to go out). I don't wear it too much since then. I wish it was the older system. IMO, the older screw system on the preloved market should carry the premium, not the newer bracelets..

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Do you wear your bracelet alone or with another Love that this has happened? I am curious if it’s the vibrations from another Love that caused this to happen.

I also have the same Love as you do and have noticed recently one of my screws moving 1/4 - 1/2 of the full circle more frequently (it’s been approximately 3 months) since I started stacking it with my thin LOVE. Whereas, the other screw never budges from its tightened spot. As my husband placed it on for me, I’m wondering about how many complete turns does it generally take to tighten as I am concerned a bit of it coming unscrewed completely although I check on it several times a day. Another question I have is if only one screw is loose, it’s not possible for it to fall off right?

Also, I have heard the old screw system is more secure - if this is true, why would this be so - what was different that makes it more secure? As it seems to me that the only differences are the screws coming out completely on the old system as opposed to not on the new system along with a bit of a different structural design around the screws. Were the old screws a bit longer and stuck out from the bracelet more instead of laying flush against it? This is the way it appears to me (refer to my attachment below & its pics). If so, this may explain my next question.

Additionally, I don’t know if this is entirely correct, but I have also heard from a Neiman Marcus SA that the old ones weighed more/contains more gold (possibly having to do with the longer screws)? Is this also true?

Thanks in advance!

The X earnings are cute as well as an alternative

Hi, I cannot speak on the durability but I did purchase the bag. I liked the look of it esp the mixed metal, minus the padlock which dates it in my opinion, so I decided to return. I did not find the bag heavy at all and am very particular about weight. I too looked for reviews online but could not find any, and my store did not carry this style. Try & see if you like it. I see it on sale now. Hope this helps!

dc2005 said:

this is what i got guys! thanks so much!

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How cute!!! Did she love it?? Where did you end up finding thr mini?

Does anyone know how rouge bali compares to rouge piment? I am not going in the store to check anytime soon. I have a rouge piment bag and I am wondering if rouge bali is a good enough match that it would work as a pair of rouge bali sandals to be worn with the bag. I am trying to stay away from an orange based red. The only red the sandals available in rouge bali.
TIA.

jennlt said:

Leon Mege has the Le Coeur band and it comes in 1.5mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm widths with f/vs ideal cut diamonds.

Le Coeur™ Wedding Band Selector

Leon Mege exclusive Le Coeur™ platinum wedding band. Single row micro pave eternity band in 3 standard widths: 1.5, 1.8 and 2.0 mm. Other widths are available. The bands are available in platinum or 18K hand-forged yellow or pink gold. To learn more about wedding bands please read our Wedding...

www.leonmege.com

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Thank you!! These look exquisite. Happy I asked, want to get a good feel for what’s available

Yes! It's a great way to individualize your bag a bit, too! I alternate between H twillys, Dior Mitzahs, and LV bandeaus.

I certainly hope classic Peekaboos don’t go on sale, resale on new is bad enough as it is.

papertiger said:

I do this too. I think if someone uses the same bag almost every day or a similar size/stye it's kind of the same thing. So long as they use it and it's useful, otherwise I agree with you.

The other problem with the raincoat is not only are the handles getting wet but the rain can rundown them. The worst thing for bags it not so much just getting uniformly wet but the droplets that accumulate. What gets under the raincoat is going to be a problem.

It's raining today so I'm feeling PO at the weather because I had my outfit planned.

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YES! Thats why I dont understood the appeal of a raincoat for the bags. I have a reusable that is big enough to fit any of my purses and has handles. Hands free is perfect for holding an umbrella and opening doors.

Similar to this that can be made into a tiny pouch. (not affiliated with this company in any way just love their reusable bags)
https://baggu.com/collections/reusable-bags/products/upcycled-baggu-white-sail

Hello everyone,
My name is Annie and I am new to PurseForum. I recently received my first Chanel bag as my bday gift from my boyfriend. Luckily, I got a LeBoy old medium in black quilted caviar leather and vintage gold hardware. However, I just found out that they are different types of caviar leather and all in different quality (smooth/dry/thick/etc). This started to make me worry about the choice I made like what if the caviar I have is not good or should I return this bag and wait for the better caviar.

This is my first Chanel bag so I have no idea how to identify the differences because I don't have other caviar bags to compare with. I don’t even know how the dry caviar should feel like. It just feels like leather to me...? To be honest, I think my bag is not as shinny as I expected. Perhaps the 2020 cruise collection is more matte and my bag is from the 2020 cruise collection. Does anyone here have the same bag or same caviar can tell me the quality of our caviar? I also attached pictures I took with and without flashlight. Please educate me thank you all.

Click the following link for the authentication thread and read the first post.

I have a similar problem. I purchased a prada re-edition 2000 second hand on poshmark. It was authenticated, but did not have the clochette. I do not have an authenticity card and am wondering if Prada will sell me a new clochette in this case?

Hi!
Only approved members may offer authenticity advice on tPF and wed don't have any qualified authenticators. You'll need to select a paid service, thanks!

I wish I had done this with my fav scarf cw I wear the most — I stained it slightly on one of the corner and it didn’t occur to me to buy a backup and of course now it’s no longer available . Follow your ❤️

I have a few Chanel bags but dont know why, the 19 bag just makes me grin so big like I'm a fool. I'm so in love with it that I want to share and write my first post here at PurseForum!!

Have anyone feel the same with one particular chanel bag style? If so which one?

I got my 19 bag pre-loved from coco approved on IG recently (and very impressed with service. Bought a few bags from Tim previously) and unfortunately I don't have concrete info whether it is lambskin or goatskin but I still love it so much! If anyone has any idea via these pix, I'd love to know! I think it is goatskin based on my extensive research on the forum and judging from comparison to description.

For info, mod shot I'm 5'6 and please ignore my dirty mirror. Haha. It's the mirror not the bag.

Hi!

ALL authenticity requests must be posted in the provided Authenticate This Chanel thread, and only approved members may offer authenticity opinions on tPF.

Thanks!

tonkamama said:

• Members are happy to offer authentication but we do ask that you please only post in the authentication threads and read the first post in each authentication one (scarves, accessories and bags) so that you can post correctly and have your question answered in the most timely way. Please also note we don't discuss the features that make an item authentic (or not). That includes craftsman's stamps, their placement, blind stamps, hardware, etc.

Your paid authenticator should also be able to provide answers to your questions regarding placement of stamps.

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thank you so much for the information! Please delete and I’ll wait for answers from my authentication!

880 said:

I’ve been looking primarily at Verdura pieces but was intrigued by the zip and read somewhere that vintage zip can be considerably more expensive. . . next trip will be to the flagship as they have the zip there.

kept reading the thread and are you putting off another watch purchase bc in your price range there are lots of options. . . i seem to recall that the FP Journe boutique on Madison was closed, but I was thinking another patek, another Rolex, AP, and a few others.. .

kept reading and realized that you decided on a graff piece, so hope to see some lovely eye candy soon! Looking forward to an amazing reveal!

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Thank you for your lovely post.

I am not sure what I'd like yet. And am not doing anything major bling-wise for a while, as I just committed lots of dough on a piece of RE. Shall revisit in maybe 2-3 years time.

prettyfox said:

I bought some of those clips from eBay, but I'd like to have one from a Chanel boutique.

Are you in US? Did you get it from a stand-alone boutique or a department store? Is that how it came in a velvet pouch?

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Yes, from a stand alone boutique. And it came in a velvet pouch with booklet.

lalame said:

I think this only happens if your sales reach a certain amount. If you've reached that threshold, then yes that is true. If you're selling that much though, it might be worth just incorporating as a business and handling losses that way. Otherwise, the IRS doesn't know you're losing money on it.... if one buys a LV purse for $1,000, uses it for 10 years and sells it later for $500, it's hardly considered a loss. How would the IRS distinguish that from cases where you bought for $1,000 and sold it the next day for $500?

But if you don't sell at that volume, then no you shouldn't. I've never gotten a 1099 from ebay though the maximum I wouldv'e sold is about $2k per year.

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I had thought it was $10k per quarter (or maybe $20k per quarter)?? One of the reasons why I've NEVER, EVER signed myself up as a "Business" on eBay is that .. THEN, they start keeping a closer eye and I believe that they do, indeed .. send the 1099 regardless of income!

I'm seriously losing way too much using eBay now, it used to be a good place to sell but now?? .. but, what are the alternatives?

I’ve had returns (at other retailers) take about six weeks. Depending on the retailer, some let the return sit so as it decontaminate it and then they have reduced warehouse staff. I returned part of an order from Under Armour on June 20th and still don’t have the return

acrowcounted said:

Yes, it’s common. Bags can take a while to get through production in Paris, to allocation, to distribution of physically shipping to the store. A Kelly is probably a bit more likely to be sold within a few months of production as they fly off the shelves but still we’ve seen many reports of similar date delay, and in a few instances even more than one year. I think an SA would be pretty turned off if this were brought up by a customer as a concern, because other than immediate resale value (even then??) I personally can’t see why it would matter. Enjoy your Halzan!

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Thank you for sharing your insight with me. It is very reassuring to know that it is quite common things to see.

Neverfull for sure!!! Also check out the neverfull worldtour (black treated leather + red interior) version!! Worry free with monogram

OOOH I am thinking to pull the trigger and order a YSL Camera bag on their site as it is about $200 less than others