Chanel classic small quality check please!

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#31
honeybunch said:
Don’t worry, I got really obsessive trying to find the perfect flap and had to return a few over the years as I kept finding flaws! I think I was comparing with the very first flap I bought in 2006 which was lambskin and actually perfect! My main concern like yours with finding a caviar flap was puffiness and shine and I got so fixated on it. I disagree about the series determining the level of puffiness and shine. I have seen flat and matt ones even 10-12 years ago. The series has nothing to do with it as I’ve seen shiny and puffy, and flat and matt from the same batch. Likewise, made in France or Italy has no bearing on it either.

yours has a nice sheen to it and the quilts are not flat. I have seen very rough, dull caviar that looks almost grey with no definition between the quilts. You could have done a lot worse. The sides look good on yours too as I’ve seen ones with almost crushed in, creased sides.

with my previous flap, I went through many and chose the puffiest and shiniest. I was so concerned about that, I didn’t notice really obvious flaws, like the bag leaning forward when I put it down, a slanted base, frayed edges on the strap, two loose stitches. The leather was gorgeous but I was so unhappy with the other flaws. I ended up selling it.

the one I recently bought is not that puffy or shiny (which I had a hard time accepting!) but I only had two to choose between and it was the day before the price increase. However, it was miles better than the other one. It seemed perfect in the boutique but when I got home I still found minor flaws. I’m not bothered though as I learnt the hard way that puffy and shiny doesn’t mean it’s a perfect bag. Be happy with the one you have. It’s saved you a lot of money and you won’t find a perfect one.

by the way, I’ve noticed with my own flap that the quilts can look puffier and shinier depending on the light they’re photographed in, so don’t assume everyone else's bags are puffier and shinier than yours; it could just be an illusion!
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#32
Chanel lover for good said:
It doesn't let me upload a video so I attached screenshots of it. What's your opinion? (The one she sent me today)
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It definitely doesn’t look flat and matt. It has a nice sheen to it and quilts look nicely puffy (I think too puffy looks a bit fake).

they look the same, just different lighting.

this is mine but at other angles it can look flatter and more matt. I had a hard time accepting that it wasn’t as puffy and shiny as others I’d seen or owned in the past - particularly as I’d had a more puffy and shiny one on hold for me a few days before that seemed perfect but it was taken off hold as I couldn’t make it in. So I just settled for a different one as I know that waiting for a puffy and shiny one doesn’t mean it’s going to be perfect.

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honeybunch said:
It definitely doesn’t look flat and matt. It has a nice sheen to it and quilts look nicely puffy (I think too puffy looks a bit fake).

they look the same, just different lighting.

this is mine but at other angles it can look flatter and matter.

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Yours look so gorgeous and nicely shining and puffy❣️
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These first two are the one at store she sent on msg
And last two are mine just to compare easily for those of you read294C2020-DB0C-4849-9DDF-7E049DB73E6B.jpeg46B5C447-E580-4B1E-A782-52D97749332E.jpeg
 
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honeybunch said:
Honestly, they look the same! Just different lighting and angle, and the movement just gives the illusion of more shine.
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Oh..okay! Maybe I'm too overly paranoid and picky about this:-s It's my first ever chanel bag my ultimate dream one ever since I was a kid haha I thought I cannot justify this baby over 7-8k so thought I gotta pull the trigger before another price increase...I feel like I'm one of the annoying customers:sad:
 
#36
honeybunch said:
Honestly, they look the same! Just different lighting and angle, and the movement just gives the illusion of more shine.
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Does yours have any problem like hers as starting from 6:55-7:28
My bf said mine had some air bubble and a bit lumpy? But they didn't let us take a video so its the picture of the bottom
 

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Chanel lover for good said:

Does yours have any problem like hers as starting from 6:55-7:28
My bf said mine had some air bubble and a bit lumpy? But they didn't let us take a video so its the picture of the bottom
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the lining on mine does have a bit of trapped air so it’s not completely snug but in my experience most I’ve seen or owned are like that now anyway. It doesn’t bother me. My very first lambskin flap from about 15 years ago didn’t have this issue, it was very tight and snug, no air pocket, but all I’ve seen since have had air pockets.
 
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#38
honeybunch said:
the lining on mine does have a bit of trapped air so it’s not completely snug but in my experience most I’ve seen or owned are like that now anyway. It doesn’t bother me. My very first lambskin flap from about 15 years ago didn’t have this issue, it was very tight and snug, no air pocket, but all I’ve seen since have had air pockets.
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The lining, my bf said it felt exactly like the video. I read on purse forum that it is not exactly a normal thing but does happen on some bags....This happening and shine concern me but then at the same time the SA said the air bubble is completely normal..and I think maybe it's their craftsmanship declined over time?
 
#39
honeybunch said:
the lining on mine does have a bit of trapped air so it’s not completely snug but in my experience most I’ve seen or owned are like that now anyway. It doesn’t bother me. My very first lambskin flap from about 15 years ago didn’t have this issue, it was very tight and snug, no air pocket, but all I’ve seen since have had air pockets.
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Hi, I requested my SA to send me a video of another bag for the bottom lining and she kindly did! Could you please take a look at this video and think if this one also has the issue. My bf said this one is a lot better and I guess mine has a severe bubbling issue..
 
#42
I think it looks fine. as long as theres no defects , I think each batch of caviar has its own beauty .
i have also just bought 2 30series classic flaps ( medium and jumbo ) this month from the boutique as well.Initially I was also very concerned with the texture( pebbly or not) and leather shine and puffiness and how does it compare to others . But I have come to realise they're all beautiful in their own ways (without obvious workmanship defects of cos ). And YES, lighting does affect how each bag looks from different angles!
Enjoy your new bag !
 
#43
Shanneo said:
I think it looks fine. as long as theres no defects , I think each batch of caviar has its own beauty .
i have also just bought 2 30series classic flaps ( medium and jumbo ) this month from the boutique as well.Initially I was also very concerned with the texture( pebbly or not) and leather shine and puffiness and how does it compare to others . But I have come to realise they're all beautiful in their own ways (without obvious workmanship defects of cos ). And YES, lighting does affect how each bag looks from different angles!
Enjoy your new bag !
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I'm quite concerned about the air bubble inside. Do your 2 beauties have this issue? I made a new post about this or you could find it above..!
 
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