I know it sucks. At least they can still have things ordered from any Chanel outside of saks though.
Resellers getting Chanel items first and selling for premium
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Thank you for explaining. I think regular NM gift cards are still ok to shop with, right
Several cases of Pre-paid cards bought using stolen credit cards. So that is why.
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Effective April 2021: NO Phone Orders to DE, OR, MT, NH, AK
As many of you have probably seen discussed in FB groups, Chanel has restricted phone orders and shipping of bags to these non-sales taxed states: DE, OR, MT, NH, AK This has been confirmed by several of my standalone boutique SA, and Saks. My NM SA has told me if I can provide proof of...
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Thank you. I got concerned when I read it since I have NM gift cards but after you guys explained it I understand better.
it’s fine for regular people
I would be curious what people’s opinions are here. Is Chanel really trying to change how they market the classic flap/limiting supply at the source? Or is this just a resellers defense? Obviously this person was moonlighting as a reseller (not sure if she still is) but I’d be curious if there’s any truth to her first point. Though I don’t think it’s “basic” to be mad at resellers - they’re still causing issues for all bags not just the classic flaps.
where i live there is a shortage of supply i agree, but that is partly because most bags get assigned to VIPs/Resellers mainly.
Otherwise need a good relationship with SA to be offered one.
This applies to all bags not just unicorns, even normal bags.
am not sure if this is a business strategy but am sure it has created a hype and many want to buy Chanel now than lets say 2 years back!
I mean.... I don't think every boutique has a black classic flap available for sale all the time. But if you look in the boutique stock thread they are constantly popping up, and if you put in minimal effort you can get one. I think this person thinks her followers are dumb and is trying to shift the heat that resellers have been getting off herself.
I just same Hello Catwalkcity’s insta stories where she’s asked to message her for personal shopping requests. It says retail + tax + fee... I am just wondering with the recent cutdown on how much one can buy directly from store and the restrictions etc would that not apply to her? Or others like her? Just curious
What a pile of HOOEY. We know that the production is less right now. BUT if the resellers weren't doing as we said HOW do THEY have all the "hot" bags? Where did they get them from if Chanel is purposely holding them back to create a "frenzy"?
It's a combo of lower production + reseller greed. The SA's who enable this by selling to these people need to stop.
I’ve never heard of a store stamped purchase certificate. Do those come from certain countries?
It's the booklet that comes with the Classic Flaps. Sometimes they will open it up and stamp inside the boutique & date. Mostly overseas, but I have had some SA's here do it. Most in US just leave it wrapped up though.
So the resellers, IG and YT Luxury Set are able to buy because of their status, or through a shield (friends, cousins, inside SA, etc..) and reap HUGE financial benefits as the market of (supply/demand) allows them to do so.
I also have big issue with the luxury resellers like FP, TRR, etc. Do they have special buyers getting these limited pieces and driving prices up? If they purchase a "holy grail" bag from a normal reseller, like myself, would they pay out $500+ over the current retail price. I think it is very rare to minimal of them doing that.
Now the luxury houses, along with other reasons will continue to increase the prices on these bags, b/c people like us continue to pay way over retail.
I almost done with Chanel. I am looking for another min-rec to add to my small collection. I will not pay aftermarket. If I can't get it new from the store, I am not paying a reseller extra $$ for that bag, unless its priced below the current retail price.
I also have big issue with the luxury resellers like FP, TRR, etc. Do they have special buyers getting these limited pieces and driving prices up? If they purchase a "holy grail" bag from a normal reseller, like myself, would they pay out $500+ over the current retail price. I think it is very rare to minimal of them doing that.
Now the luxury houses, along with other reasons will continue to increase the prices on these bags, b/c people like us continue to pay way over retail.
I almost done with Chanel. I am looking for another min-rec to add to my small collection. I will not pay aftermarket. If I can't get it new from the store, I am not paying a reseller extra $$ for that bag, unless its priced below the current retail price.
Right?? My first thought was - someone worked really hard to get that 21s white mini and turned around and sold it to FP to what, break even? Or did FP pay them out over retail? The sad thing is I went back and checked and it was gone within a day or two, so the demand is obviously there. Looks like the problem will continue...
Yet not as ridiculous as these prices. And several have sold at these prices.
This just makes me scratch my head.