Hi everyone. I would like your input to decide what to do. I want to know your opinion on which Boy bag is worth getting and will not look dated and still be worth more in the preloved market.
I currently own a Chanel Boy in "light brown" lambskin. It was just purchased in Dec 2019 at Neiman Marcus. The color is beautiful which is why I purchased it. HOWEVER initially I wanted the "jacket version" (with chain link that goes around the flap) but it was not available and my SA told me she was not sure if they would receive one in the light brown. Since I know the jackets are seasonal I decided to purchase the "standard" Boy which is the bag I have today. Well I went to the store and now they DO have the Boy Jacket I wanted in the same light brown color as mine! I paid $5k for mine, and the jacket version is $400 more. I dont mind the price difference however I will have to sell mine (for a fast sale I can use Fashionphile) in order to get the jacket version.
Friends, which Boy bag will stand the test of time? Or, in your opinion, are they both equal? I'm wondering if 10 yrs down the line the jacket version will not be desirable, and as I age it may be too trendy (however I just live that bag!). I'm not sure how much Fashionphile will give me for my bag, but I know they wont give me what I paid. By selling my bag I will not break even. I will loose money AND have to pay the $400 difference. So technically I will be spending more then retail price since Fashionphile, if I'm lucky, will only offer $4k or so, maybe slightly less. Uuugh! If they offer my $4700 or $4800 for my bag I may go ahead and get the jacket version. Or, should I just be happy with what I have and save my money? Lol. I will post 2 pictures of my current Boy bag and 1 of the Boy Jacket bag.
I currently own a Chanel Boy in "light brown" lambskin. It was just purchased in Dec 2019 at Neiman Marcus. The color is beautiful which is why I purchased it. HOWEVER initially I wanted the "jacket version" (with chain link that goes around the flap) but it was not available and my SA told me she was not sure if they would receive one in the light brown. Since I know the jackets are seasonal I decided to purchase the "standard" Boy which is the bag I have today. Well I went to the store and now they DO have the Boy Jacket I wanted in the same light brown color as mine! I paid $5k for mine, and the jacket version is $400 more. I dont mind the price difference however I will have to sell mine (for a fast sale I can use Fashionphile) in order to get the jacket version.
Friends, which Boy bag will stand the test of time? Or, in your opinion, are they both equal? I'm wondering if 10 yrs down the line the jacket version will not be desirable, and as I age it may be too trendy (however I just live that bag!). I'm not sure how much Fashionphile will give me for my bag, but I know they wont give me what I paid. By selling my bag I will not break even. I will loose money AND have to pay the $400 difference. So technically I will be spending more then retail price since Fashionphile, if I'm lucky, will only offer $4k or so, maybe slightly less. Uuugh! If they offer my $4700 or $4800 for my bag I may go ahead and get the jacket version. Or, should I just be happy with what I have and save my money? Lol. I will post 2 pictures of my current Boy bag and 1 of the Boy Jacket bag.