Fortunately I brought the mini reissue 2 weeks ago. At the time, I was debating between this and the mini coco handle but had the intention of coming back a month later to get the coco handle. Especially as 19k was the last of Karl's work I wanted these last items. I had a suspicion a price increase was impending, the fact Chanel UK did 2 price increases within a few days is a real turn off. When I saw the new prices after the announcement I accepted it with the plan to get that coco handle, the second was a blow. Yes, consumer's will still buy but there is a limit to what each person is prepared to spend. When Chanel price themselves so far out, even those with comfortable living / disposable incomes will question a purchase.
I think it's a thin line their crossing as I don't feel the new collection oozes the same elegance as Karl's.