Hi everyone,
I am a long time reader of the purse forum and finally made an account so I could ask a few questions and get some guidance. I apologize if there is a similar thread already that answers my questions, I looked but could not find one specifically. If there is one please direct me to it.
To give a little background: I live in NY and the nearest Chanel boutique or Saks store is about 5 hours away in NYC, so this is what is making this so difficult.
1. I was told by someone that I could not purchase a Chanel Handbag via phone because I have never made an in-store purchase at Chanel. Is this true?
2. Because of this, I decided to go the department store route. I have a Saks Fifth Avenue card that I got on a work trip to Virginia. I purchased 2 items in the store and opened my account at the same time.
I found a Saks Chanel SA on social media that I reached out to via email today. He told me he would see what he can do (I am looking for the Chanel Denim 19 flap bag). My limit on my Saks card is not enough to cover the whole balance of the handbag so I also provided him with my debit card information.
I was told that because I have not used the debit card in-store that they would not be able to run the card. I am confused because I contacted a different Saks Chanel yesterday and I was told that they could run the debit card but because it was one that had not been run in the store it would take 24 hours or longer to clear. That did not pan out anyways, because the handbag was gone by the time I got back to the SA.
Anyways, long story short. Is there ANY way I can get this bag?? What do you recommend I do? Traveling is not really an option right now so I would not be able to go a Chanel Boutique or a Saks that carries Chanel handbags. I understand that people sell bags pre-loved or there are instagram sellers but I am really trying not to go that route (they also charge more for sourcing the items). Does anyone have an SA at Saks that carries Chanel handbags that may be able to help me or is this a lost cause?
I am really super bummed about this as I do not think I will be able to get the bag at this point and should just give up.
TIA for reading or responding to my saga. ANY feedback or help is greatly appreciated. I am new to purchasing in the luxury market and I know I have a lot to learn.
I am a long time reader of the purse forum and finally made an account so I could ask a few questions and get some guidance. I apologize if there is a similar thread already that answers my questions, I looked but could not find one specifically. If there is one please direct me to it.
To give a little background: I live in NY and the nearest Chanel boutique or Saks store is about 5 hours away in NYC, so this is what is making this so difficult.
1. I was told by someone that I could not purchase a Chanel Handbag via phone because I have never made an in-store purchase at Chanel. Is this true?
2. Because of this, I decided to go the department store route. I have a Saks Fifth Avenue card that I got on a work trip to Virginia. I purchased 2 items in the store and opened my account at the same time.
I found a Saks Chanel SA on social media that I reached out to via email today. He told me he would see what he can do (I am looking for the Chanel Denim 19 flap bag). My limit on my Saks card is not enough to cover the whole balance of the handbag so I also provided him with my debit card information.
I was told that because I have not used the debit card in-store that they would not be able to run the card. I am confused because I contacted a different Saks Chanel yesterday and I was told that they could run the debit card but because it was one that had not been run in the store it would take 24 hours or longer to clear. That did not pan out anyways, because the handbag was gone by the time I got back to the SA.
Anyways, long story short. Is there ANY way I can get this bag?? What do you recommend I do? Traveling is not really an option right now so I would not be able to go a Chanel Boutique or a Saks that carries Chanel handbags. I understand that people sell bags pre-loved or there are instagram sellers but I am really trying not to go that route (they also charge more for sourcing the items). Does anyone have an SA at Saks that carries Chanel handbags that may be able to help me or is this a lost cause?
I am really super bummed about this as I do not think I will be able to get the bag at this point and should just give up.
TIA for reading or responding to my saga. ANY feedback or help is greatly appreciated. I am new to purchasing in the luxury market and I know I have a lot to learn.