CHANEL CHIT CHAT Thread!

[happiegluckie]

Hey everyone! Chanel virgin here. I'm going to Paris in two weeks and thinking it would be the perfect time to pop my Chanel cherry. I was wondering if they have any way to transfer stock into the store in advance so the item I want is guaranteed to be at the store, since I'm only in Paris for < 24 hours?

Also, would people recommend going to the rue Cambon store or the one on avenue Montaigne if I only have time for one?

Finally, this is probably a long shot, but has anyone seen a Trendy WOC in any of the Paris boutiques?

 

[ccbaggirl89]

Does anyone know if the new clutches (2700 US dollars) have a chain strap?

 

[ilysukixD]

Sorry I was missing for a while but I finally purchased my first medium caviar flap!! I was searching everyday for this bag and out of the blue I placed a bid and won the bag for only $3600!!! Super excited since I had purchased from the same seller before and knew the bag would be in a better condition than the listed descriptions! Not to mention the bag is from 24 series and boy.... I didn’t expected to come in full set expect the ribbons and care booklet! But I was over the moon that the bag was basically new since it made last year!! So puffy and feel so luxurious! This would be my third chanel bag but this is my holy grail bag!!! I will post pictures tomorrow! I’m so happy that I returned the other bag! And yes I think the medium flap fits my frame better!

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.

 

[nicole0612]

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Congrats!

 

[ilysukixD]

Worth keeping this bag? I purchased this from Yoogi’s Closet and I didn’t realized how dirty and worn it was until receiving it. I paid $1600, not bad for 2017 bag but the bag is very dirty and the leather is starting to rub off because of the delicate calf skin. I really like the hardware but I realized the strap was stained by the tarnish of the hardware. Should I dye the bag black? It will costs me additional $350+ to dye it another color and the value of this bag will decrease if I do. Should I wait for another mini flap around my budget?

 

[Iamminda]

I hope a lucky TPFer got the like-new large black reissue camera bag with full set on Yoogi’s (I didn’t see the price). Have a great day.

 

[golden's mom]

Hello all,
Looking for help. Trying to decide between these boots, in all honesty, I tried on the boots with the heels at the boutique and I didn't love them, however, I fell in love with the tall boots, does anyone have them? what are your thoughts, any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[golden's mom]

Oops...I hit reply too soon. I bought the short black ones, and can't wait to wear them.

 

[Anncat]

Looking for a Black WOC with gold or silver hardware in caviar leather for my twin sister. Hoping to buy from Saks or Bergdorf Goodman if it’s available. Please help!

 

[thefashionact]

Hello! Anyone has info on future price increases in Europe?

 

[mssmelanie]

I want to make way for more colored handbags! Which two should I sell? I wasn’t paying attention to all the black I got this year [emoji28]
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From left to right:
2016 reissue 225 in ages calfskin and antique gold hw

2017 - So black boy WOC in caviar

2018 - business affinity backpack in caviar with gold hw

2018 - m/l classic with gold hw

18B caviar mini with light gold hw

Unless u need the money, I wouldn’t sell any of these. They are all different styles/leathers. I know what you mean though. I have a lot of black and gold in general. Not just CHANEL. But I use them. Just make sure you rotate using them.

 

[Tina_Bina]

Unless u need the money, I wouldn’t sell any of these. They are all different styles/leathers. I know what you mean though. I have a lot of black and gold in general. Not just CHANEL. But I use them. Just make sure you rotate using them.

Thanks! I also just added a mini backpack [emoji23] ban island for me

 

[mssmelanie]

Thanks! I also just added a mini backpack [emoji23] ban island for me

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Ooh nice! I will join you and ur pup with my CHANELs and [emoji190]on ban island

 

[KittieKelly]

Hi! Not sure where to post this, but hopefully I’m in the right place!

I bought these earrings a few years back and my bf dropped one on the floor and the one pearl fell off+lost the “sheen” on the outside.

I’ve taken them to a few jewelers but they won’t touch this as it’s not real gold or pearls.

Any tips as to where I can get similar pearls and just glue them on myself? I’m assuming that’s the way to fix them but I’m open to input! I’m based in Norway btw. View attachment 4168737View attachment 4168738

From what I remember Chanel uses glass "pearls", so a glass flat back cabochon fake pearl would work, you just need to find the correct size.
They look something like this
https://www.bsueboutiques.com/pearl-cabochons-imitation-cream-cabs-05186-p/prl05186.htm

 

[mssmelanie]

my girlfriend asked me if I ever put all my boxes out on display. So I tried it out and it sparked joy and terror at the amount of money [emoji385] I’ve spent! Especially since most of it was in the past year. It just reminded me I must stay on ban island [emoji267] ! And that I am pretty happy with my current collection. I have since taken it down so as not to scare my husband [emoji23]