I’m not scared to buy, but since the classic flap is so hard to get in Southern California, I’m planning on getting one when I go back to Paris in 1-2 years. I am just afraid of going all that way and still not being able to get one.
+1, my newer lambskin was similar to older ones, but I don’t scrutinize muchIve bought 5 bags in past 3 months, most recent is lamb (2 out of the new 5 are lamb, 2 caviar and a calf) and my lamb bags are soft and supple, just like my older ones.
Btw how does your seasonal flap with the cute buttons compare to a typical rectangular mini in terms of capacity? There’s a WOC with the same double chain and buttons at my store but I think I prefer the seasonal flap bag version might be more practical if I can hunt one downMy navy one is truly seasonal, it's very different for me. Double gold chain with Chanel buttons. We go to lots of Dallas Cowboys events so it'll be fun! The other 2 are "classic" but seasonal colors.
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That is a sad story. I love LV. But if his wife’s dream bag was a classic double flap, then it’s so disappointing that her dream was subjugated to his preference and concerns, regardless of his intentions. I feel so sad for her.Right! Click bait and monetization is real.
Not to mention Chanel quality threads reach back at least decade around here lol. The social media reach is much wider than it use to be. I remember when we first heard about this place called “YouTube” in the CL subforum. We only made videos with our low quality cameras because we wanted each other to see the shoes we possibly wanted “in action,” not for reviews! Now, YouTube is a whole other beast!
The moment I read a thread with a guy taking his wife to the Chanel store for her dream bag on a milestone birthday and him turning it into pulling out his ruler and measuring the flaps and inspecting it with his glasses I knew I was done listening to what people on sm says. To me, he ruined her long awaited day (a medium flap was her holy grail) because of TWO (out of the thousands of bags Chanel sell) videos he saw online. He ended up convincing her to go to LV. Ugh! It’s amazing the power that social media has over some. It’s always important for me to have my own experience since I will be the one carrying it.
One could argue that it's worth the airfare alone to fly to Paris now/this year, given where the exchange rate is at, VAT refund, and in 1-2 years flight and bag prices will be higher, as well as the exchange rate may normalize.I’m not scared to buy, but since the classic flap is so hard to get in Southern California, I’m planning on getting one when I go back to Paris in 1-2 years. I am just afraid of going all that way and still not being able to get one.
Good point!One could argue that it's worth the airfare alone to fly to Paris now/this year, given where the exchange rate is at, VAT refund, and in 1-2 years flight and bag prices will be higher, as well as the exchange rate may normalize.
AND if they don't have any CFs, I am sure you could find another suitable substituteGood point!
I just bought a Trendy CC and the lamb is luxurios and soft, overall the bag is really well made. I love it!! Although I didn't like this top handle style before - I think I'm getting old LOLI am "scared" or more concerned about buying Chanel lambskin leather bags as the lambskin quality to me seems to be getting worse. I don't feel the same way about buying the caviar. Just me?
Very sad. I felt bad for her as well. I’d hate for my husband to step in and ruin my bag buying experience whether he’s paying for it with “his bonus” or not! I like LV also but her “holy grail” bag that’s she’s always wanted for her milestone bday was Chanel. She had wanted this bag for 20 plus years. I truly can’t believe he typed that story and didn’t see how he ruined it for her! I’m sure she just went with it to keep his mouth shut. He probably really thought he was doing something major. Oddly enough people complain about LV quality as well and he seemingly didn’t go watch a yt video for that one. I think the price get a loooot of people tripped up.That is a sad story. I love LV. But if his wife’s dream bag was a classic double flap, then it’s so disappointing that her dream was subjugated to his preference and concerns, regardless of his intentions. I feel so sad for her.
Btw how does your seasonal flap with the cute buttons compare to a typical rectangular mini in terms of capacity? There’s a WOC with the same double chain and buttons at my store but I think I prefer the seasonal flap bag version might be more practical if I can hunt one down