I am assuming you physically went into the Honolulu store correct? If so...it does sound odd. I know they would charge CA tax if you get it shipped to CA but in the store one usually pays that state's tax...so should charge you Hawaii tax I believe. I Have never shopped at that store though....
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Hello, I’m new to the Chanel thread and I recently purchased my second flap and it’s a pre owned double flap in black cavair in medium. Should I return it and look for a jumbo instead? I’m around 5’4” and 105lbs and I’m not sure if the jumbo would be too big for me. I also purchased the bag for $3000 and not sure if it’s worth the money. Since it only comes with dust bag. This bag is on the way to me and I felt like it was an impulsive purchase. But I have searching for chanel caviar flaps for a while and this happens to be within my budget!
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Yes I already purchased the M/L and I just got it today....however I didn’t expected it to be saggy and out of shape. Totally different from what was described...not sure if I should keep it or return it.You did purchase a jumbo? The photo is confusing me
Here are some photos! The bottom part is saggy, there’s heavy scuff marks in the interior flap. tarnished on one of the gomments. By the way I paid $3000 for this bag and doesn’t come with box or authencity card. This fits right in my budget but I would rather pay a few hundred more to get a better condition bag with full sets. What are your thoughts? Thank you for inputs!Post a photo
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I think you've said it all in that you'd rather a bag in better condition. Because of that I think you should return it and wait for another option, because if it bothers you now, it will probably always bug you. In my opinion, it will be very hard to find a ML in black caviar in better condition with the box and authenticity card for only a few hundred more. If you are very patient, I think you can get one for ~$4000 ballpark, but you will have to be patient and search aggressively.
If it were me, lacking the box would not bother me (I have too many as it is and I don't store my bags in their boxes, so they just take up space). I prefer the authenticity card, but it is definitely not a deal breaker, it's mostly helpful if you think you will want to sell it later. The little marks by/on the hardware would not bother me either, it goes with buying a bag that is more than 5 years old and at a big discount, there will be little marks, little dents, little scratches etc. The scuffs inside the flap probably would bother me though, if they are quite obvious from an armslength away, it is hard to tell since the photos are zoomed in so far.
In any case, since it bothers you, that is all that matters, and I certainly agree with you that ~$1,000 more to swap out a bag you aren't crazy about to one that you love is well worth it!
I hope that helps.
Thank you for your inputs!!! I think I will return it and search for one with authencity card, i don’t care if it doesn’t comes with box But I really want the authencity card. By the way I found a brand new lambskin in jumbo with everything but the authencity card and I’m quite tempted with the price,only $3700!!! Would you purchase it without authencity card?
If you love the bag, lacking the authenticity card would not be a deal breaker for me. Jumbos usually sell for a bit less than M/L in the second hand market, despite being more at retail. If it is from within the last ~2-3 years and never used, that is a good deal even without the authenticity card.
My advice is the same - if you love it, then buy it - if you would always be wanting one with the authenticity card then wait.
It will be easier for you to find a Jumbo in perfect condition with the card for $4,000 or less than it will be for you to find a M/L that fits your criteria. Though the trend is starting to go back to larger bags, so this may change in the future.
Read many reviews that Jumbo flap is too heavy and you are 5 feet 4 inches and so light weight, a m/L flap is just nice for your frame. The only cons is m/L flap can't do crossbody beautifully. Or u may wanna consider Reissue size 226 whixh is between m/L and jumbo flap size.
Read many reviews that Jumbo flap is too heavy and you are 5 feet 4 inches and so light weight, a m/L flap is just nice for your frame. The only cons is m/L flap can't do crossbody beautifully. Or u may wanna consider Reissue size 226 whixh is between m/L and jumbo flap size.