...HELP needed with this dilemma that has haunted me for YEARS (a little dramatic but I have thought about this for awhile)...
Which season Chanel Classic Flap should I get?
Which season Chanel Classic Flap should I get?
It seems that 12A, 14B, 17B caviar reds in the classic flaps are very well loved within the community...maybe 12A a little bit more so than others? Since 12A was so highly sought after and loved by so many, I decided that 12A is the red that I was going to go for. From the pictures, 12A red had the blue undertone that I wanted and none of the orange undertone. So I set a specific budget and condition and decided that I will not veer off it. I saw plenty in the pre-loved market for this bag but they were either over my budget or not in the condition I wanted. Looking back now, I should've just bought the ones that I saw that are in great condition but over my budget because the prices have increased to a-whole-nother level of crazy within the past few months.
Long story short(er), I bought a 12A classic flap over my budget but in decent condition. When I got the bag, I was surprised at how underwhelmed I was by the color. ARGH! I really thought I was done with my search but it didn't sit well with me when I was already going over my budget and didn't LOVE the bag. So now, I'm back to searching for another red classic flap but at a loss as to which season to go for. The prices (both pre-loved and new) are so high now that I want to make sure that I LOVE it and not settle.
On the horizon...I found a 15C pearly red caviar classic flap at a "decent" price (still over budget) but in great condition (per listing). I couldn't find a lot of information on this season's red so I was hoping to get any information from anyone that either has this red or have looked at it in the past and see what you think.
PS: I've tried to settle with red Reissues, Boys, other bags, in calfskin, in lambskin but nothing could fill the void. So I've decided that despite having to go outside my parameters, I just need to get this red caviar classic flap and be done. I hope you guys understand and don't think I'm crazy, lol. Thank you!!