Hi All,
I did a search on TPF and came up empty on a similar thread. While this topic has been discussed sporadically in the "How to ... Chanel jacket" thread, I thought I will start a new thread to generate a more in-depth discussion on buying Chanel RTW from resellers for both new and preloved pieces as there are so many beautiful pieces out there and these pieces are meant to last a lifetime or two. It would be so good to hear from the more experienced and savvy Chanel clients.
Recently I have been looking at some Chanel RTW pieces, mostly jackets, from ebay resellers, 1stdibs etc. Generally new pieces albeit some are a few years old. I have zero experience when it comes to authenticating RTW as I have been buying from the stores. However I am tempted to buy from resellers as those pieces were not available when I was looking or missed out as they were not within my radar then. There are so many beautiful pieces such as the B&W tweeds, ecru & black tweeds, all-black tweeds, Lesage tweeds etc, at friendlier price points (which are still high though!) than the stores. Perhaps the resellers manage to find these beautiful pieces at sales times in their respective countries or some Chanel customers wanted to find new homes for their unworn pieces.
My local store generally has limited orders and by the sales time, most items are out of my size. Also, in my neck-of-the-woods, buying RTW from individual resellers is a very new concept.
I know there are generally Chanel-ites who only buy brand new from the stores, those who buy from both the stores & resellers and those who buy from resellers only. I would appreciate any thoughts on buying from resellers and also what are the more reputable Chanel RTW resellers. Thanks in advance!
I did a search on TPF and came up empty on a similar thread. While this topic has been discussed sporadically in the "How to ... Chanel jacket" thread, I thought I will start a new thread to generate a more in-depth discussion on buying Chanel RTW from resellers for both new and preloved pieces as there are so many beautiful pieces out there and these pieces are meant to last a lifetime or two. It would be so good to hear from the more experienced and savvy Chanel clients.
Recently I have been looking at some Chanel RTW pieces, mostly jackets, from ebay resellers, 1stdibs etc. Generally new pieces albeit some are a few years old. I have zero experience when it comes to authenticating RTW as I have been buying from the stores. However I am tempted to buy from resellers as those pieces were not available when I was looking or missed out as they were not within my radar then. There are so many beautiful pieces such as the B&W tweeds, ecru & black tweeds, all-black tweeds, Lesage tweeds etc, at friendlier price points (which are still high though!) than the stores. Perhaps the resellers manage to find these beautiful pieces at sales times in their respective countries or some Chanel customers wanted to find new homes for their unworn pieces.
My local store generally has limited orders and by the sales time, most items are out of my size. Also, in my neck-of-the-woods, buying RTW from individual resellers is a very new concept.
I know there are generally Chanel-ites who only buy brand new from the stores, those who buy from both the stores & resellers and those who buy from resellers only. I would appreciate any thoughts on buying from resellers and also what are the more reputable Chanel RTW resellers. Thanks in advance!