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#10,621
Hi ladies,
New member here and hope you can help me with this. I got a small lambskin CF from a well known resale shop and noticed this defect in the strap. It seems that the leather in the strap is glued together from several pieces… is this really normal?

Thank you for answering. 6560C5AF-F19C-4F3B-BA6E-A7BD4031BC9D.jpeg
 
#10,622
elation said:
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!
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You are so lucky! May I know which boutique in Toronto? I’m looking for a black coco handle
 
#10,627
Hello all. I haven’t purchased any Chanel previously and went into the boutique to buy a pair of ballerinas. There was not my size and the SA gave me her number. I’ve texted and popped in the store a few times since and no luck with black ballets in my size. Neiman Marcus says they can order for me. Is it a faux pas to go ahead and get it from NM after I’ve already asked the SA to let me know when/if they come in at the boutique. I think I am overthinking it
But would appreciate any thoughts you may have.
 
#10,628
immoon said:
Hello all. I haven’t purchased any Chanel previously and went into the boutique to buy a pair of ballerinas. There was not my size and the SA gave me her number. I’ve texted and popped in the store a few times since and no luck with black ballets in my size. Neiman Marcus says they can order for me. Is it a faux pas to go ahead and get it from NM after I’ve already asked the SA to let me know when/if they come in at the boutique. I think I am overthinking it
But would appreciate any thoughts you may have.
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Go ahead and order them from NM. Not a faux pas at all. You don’t even know if the boutique will get them at all.
 
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#10,629
hey everyone, first time Chanel buyer here and I am looking for a black caviar classic flap which i have been offered a few times in my local boutique.
The first one I was still undecided between lambskin or caviar so left it a couple of days and returned to be told they had no stock until the next day but would put it on hold for me.
Yesterday I returned but unfortunately the bag had a missing stitch.
they had another one but the caviar was more of a matte and I'm definitely looking for a shiny caviar so again I've turned these down.
I have contacts for multiple SAs because the staff seem to rotate so often that now im not sure who to contact or whether to just call the store as its quite a drive away and we've already made 4 unsuccessful visits this week with children.
Im also feeling like they must think im being picky.
What would you do as your next step going forward? I really hate calling stores but I don't really have a specific SA and we can't keep taking time out of work to get a bag so Id really like to know its available and correct before we visit again.
 
#10,630
lrobinsonxx said:
hey everyone, first time Chanel buyer here and I am looking for a black caviar classic flap which i have been offered a few times in my local boutique.
The first one I was still undecided between lambskin or caviar so left it a couple of days and returned to be told they had no stock until the next day but would put it on hold for me.
Yesterday I returned but unfortunately the bag had a missing stitch.
they had another one but the caviar was more of a matte and I'm definitely looking for a shiny caviar so again I've turned these down.
I have contacts for multiple SAs because the staff seem to rotate so often that now im not sure who to contact or whether to just call the store as its quite a drive away and we've already made 4 unsuccessful visits this week with children.
Im also feeling like they must think im being picky.
What would you do as your next step going forward? I really hate calling stores but I don't really have a specific SA and we can't keep taking time out of work to get a bag so Id really like to know its available and correct before we visit again.
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That's ok if you're being picky. Get one with the characteristics that fits all your likes. I'd suggest to pick one of the associates you liked best and stay in touch with them via text. Tell them exactly what you're looking for and request them to tell you as soon as one with your preference comes in. And keep asking them once every two weeks if you don't hear from them.
 
#10,631
Tina1010 said:
That's ok if you're being picky. Get one with the characteristics that fits all your likes. I'd suggest to pick one of the associates you liked best and stay in touch with them via text. Tell them exactly what you're looking for and request them to tell you as soon as one with your preference comes in. And keep asking them once every two weeks if you don't hear from them.
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Thankyou for your reply.
They said they are getting them in multiple times per week but due to staff changing often did mention about me calling the store at 10am to find out if ones come in to reserve so I may do that tomorrow.
I have also messaged an associate.
Im in no rush to get the bag but im definitely in a rush to avoid a price increase as im not prepared to pay it.
although stock is coming in regularly at the moment they said it will get much harder to obtain the closer to Christmas it gets which is understandable.
 
#10,633
immoon said:
Hello all. I haven’t purchased any Chanel previously and went into the boutique to buy a pair of ballerinas. There was not my size and the SA gave me her number. I’ve texted and popped in the store a few times since and no luck with black ballets in my size. Neiman Marcus says they can order for me. Is it a faux pas to go ahead and get it from NM after I’ve already asked the SA to let me know when/if they come in at the boutique. I think I am overthinking it But would appreciate any thoughts you may have.
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Nope! Lots of customers have SAs and buy at different stores, get what you when when/where you can get it!

immoon said:
Thank you! I still want to be able to buy from them later. It all seems a bit silly for me to worry about but I do.
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You'll have no problem buying from them later. I have never encountered a Chanel SA that plays those games. Your $ spends like the next clients, they are happy to make a sale no matter to whom imo.
 
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#10,635
Nat said:
Hi Ladies & Gents,

Great news: Megs & Vlad kindly approved ONE off topic chat in each designer forum! :tup:

So, chat away all you like in here and please remember to keep off topic chat to this thread ONLY. Let's keep it friendly and within tPF rules of course. I will sticky this thread later on.

Have fun and enjoy!! :yahoo:
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IS a Chanel Ostrich Camera Bag expensive/rare/sought after please?
 
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