CHANEL CHIT CHAT Thread!

[serendipity22]

hello everyone,
I've been looking around for a chevron flap bag and came across one. However, am a little concerned over the wear on the chains. would anyone have advise on experience on this and /or it should be cleaned/repaired

thank you so much!

 

[PurseCloset]

Thank you so much for your reply. The bag was purchased in Jun 2019

can try if the boutique will help look into it. Understand that boutiques in some location does servicing for a fee

Went to purchase my first Chanel in boutique and was presented with these pieces! What would you have picked? Sooo hard to choose from:

- Mini chevron So Black 2.55 reissue
- Small flap black lamb with sliding chain
- Small black lamb skin 19
- Small black caviar coco handle
- Medium caviar classic flap
- Seasonal grey mini and small flap

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Wow!!! Whereabouts is this? U r very very very lucky to be presented with almost half of Chanel's classic designs there. If I m just started on my Chanel collection, I will pick the classic caviar medium black, the black Chanel 19 and the Coco handle

 

[elation]

can try if the boutique will help look into it. Understand that boutiques in some location does servicing for a fee

Wow!!! Whereabouts is this? U r very very very lucky to be presented with almost half of Chanel's classic designs there. If I m just started on my Chanel collection, I will pick the classic caviar medium black, the black Chanel 19 and the Coco handle

In Toronto Canada! It was an anniversary gift so my husband arrived first, where he was presented with these and sent me pictures. So very very lucky, I know! I would have loved the medium black caviar classic flap, but it was little outside the budget right now. So for me, it came down to the mini chevron reissue, the small 19, and the small coco handle. Ultimately, my adoration for the interlocking Cs, black leather and ghw, and desire for caviar leather led me to the small coco handle and I love it!

 

[hhyliu]

In Toronto Canada! It was an anniversary gift so my husband arrived first, where he was presented with these and sent me pictures. So very very lucky, I know! I would have loved the medium black caviar classic flap, but it was little outside the budget right now. So for me, it came down to the mini chevron reissue, the small 19, and the small coco handle. Ultimately, my adoration for the interlocking Cs, black leather and ghw, and desire for caviar leather led me to the small coco handle and I love it!

Both small coco handle and small 19 are stunning Congrats

 

[niwk_bag21]

I was offered white pearl crush square minis by two different SAs in two different cities here in US and one black square mini with the updated pearl crush from a personal shopper based in Europe.

For me it looks like there are still some bags from 22C, 22A, and 22B going into individual boutiques, so does it mean I might still have chance to get a bag in my dream color from 22B at this time of the year?

Hopefully someone knows how Chanel stocking system works could share some insights with me. Thank you in advance!

 

[sheld770]

Thoughts please!
I went in for one but came out with two! I couldn't resist both the colours, the Small top handle is a soft caramel chocolate, and the classic flap is a metallic beige which I haven't seen before, they received only one piece in the UAE. I wonder if they released more in Europe? I cannot see the same color on their website or find it anywhere. I hope its not too light and I made the right decision!

 

[redwings]

Hi all,
I am new here and from Hong Kong.
I recently wanted to purchase my first Chanel bag and I have several items (all in black color) in mind:
- small cf with GHW
- medium coco handle
- mini flap with or without handle
- square flap

I have checked several boutiques in the past few weeks and couldn't see the above items. I heard in the local forum that these are hot items and are only available to VIP customers. I am pretty shocked and wonder if I should find these items in the pre-loved market instead. But it is quite easy to get fake items in the pre-loved market in Hong Kong.

BTW, in case you are interested, in HK, there is not yet a restriction for buying two classic bags per year

I wonder if these items are also difficult to buy in your country.

For the medium coco handle, yes usually reserved for VIC and they can also call stock from the region for VICs apparently from what the SA said.

If you have friends who are VICs (very important client) in Chanel Hong Kong, go with them.
My friend who is a VIC (heavy Chanel purchaser of clothes,bags, shoes), went with me and introduced me to her SA and they pulled out the hidden stock from the back room for her when she asked for me. That’s how I purchased my coco handle (only one in HK then - black caviar, ruthenium hardware) and a limited Ed. flap bag in 2019.

(VIC friend tactic also worked on Hermes in HK - that’s how I pulled a Kelly)

 

[chengytll2020]

Hi all, I am new here and I am in us. I was told the US stores will not get leather 22k bags, only tweed available. So disappointing

 

[xorubyred]

Thoughts please!
I went in for one but came out with two! I couldn't resist both the colours, the Small top handle is a soft caramel chocolate, and the classic flap is a metallic beige which I haven't seen before, they received only one piece in the UAE. I wonder if they released more in Europe? I cannot see the same color on their website or find it anywhere. I hope its not too light and I made the right decision!

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The metallic beige is absolutely gorgeous! So unique and beautiful. I wouldn't have been able to resist either!

 

[bacnett]

I really want a reissue 226 as an everyday bag and I’m wondering if anyone has experience with the size and weight. I typically use those cloth reusable totes that I throw all my things in because it’s so easy and lightweight. I don’t want to spend thousands on something I may not use everyday…

 

[bagandcat]

Does the outer pocket of the classic long flap wallet fit a phone? I've Samsung 21 atm.
I don’t want to have my phone inside my wallet when I'm pay and I want to be able to close my wallet without the phone inside.

Is the black calfskin more durable or is it the same with other colors as red etc?

 

[xixicc89]

Hi Ladies! This might be a stupid question as I'm not familiar with the pre-loved market. But I recently bought a 2018 dated Chanel bag from Sotheby's. It's literally my dream bag and I've been looking for it for a while, but most of the ones I saw are not in condition I want. But this one I just bought looks like new and never used! Although it only comes with the authenticity card and nothing else. I just received the bag and it looks perfect. But then I'm just really curious why would anyone buy a popular Chanel bag and let it sit for all these years and sell it without ever using it? It just baffles me and makes me wonder if I should find someone to take a look at the bag? I also saw another bag I really like labeled as in new and never worn condition, and that one is from 2015...I guess my question is, when you see bags like that, should we be more careful and dubious, even if they're listed on trustworthy sites? Any thoughts are appreciated!!!

 

[4Kings]

Hi Ladies! This might be a stupid question as I'm not familiar with the pre-loved market. But I recently bought a 2018 dated Chanel bag from Sotheby's. It's literally my dream bag and I've been looking for it for a while, but most of the ones I saw are not in condition I want. But this one I just bought looks like new and never used! Although it only comes with the authenticity card and nothing else. I just received the bag and it looks perfect. But then I'm just really curious why would anyone buy a popular Chanel bag and let it sit for all these years and sell it without ever using it? It just baffles me and makes me wonder if I should find someone to take a look at the bag? I also saw another bag I really like labeled as in new and never worn condition, and that one is from 2015...I guess my question is, when you see bags like that, should we be more careful and dubious, even if they're listed on trustworthy sites? Any thoughts are appreciated!!!

I can only speak for me personally regarding buying a coveted bag and using it very limited. I have bags in excellent condition as far back as the 80’s and like most other tpf’ers take great care of our bags. Also, way back then I never thought to keep boxes, tags, write down the name/descriptions of all my bags.
That being said, I’m definitely not an expert in authentication. Research your bag and look at the reseller. If they’re a credible site, their reviews etc. And go with your gut. It’s always a 50//50 when buying pre-loved. Look for resellers/sites that offer returns. Good luck and Happy hunting!

 

[bacnett]

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[xixicc89]

I can only speak for me personally regarding buying a coveted bag and using it very limited. I have bags in excellent condition as far back as the 80’s and like most other tpf’ers take great care of our bags. Also, way back then I never thought to keep boxes, tags, write down the name/descriptions of all my bags.
That being said, I’m definitely not an expert in authentication. Research your bag and look at the reseller. If they’re a credible site, their reviews etc. And go with your gut. It’s always a 50//50 when buying pre-loved. Look for resellers/sites that offer returns. Good luck and Happy hunting!

Thank you so much for sharing! I guess I'm just paranoid cause it's a backpack with no sign of wear so almost too good to be true lol