Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between two bags and would love your input! Options: Black caviar Chanel timeless classic tote in GHW (https://www.therealreal.com/product...chanel-timeless-classic-tote-7ky8o?position=2) or Beige Clair caviar m/l classic flap in GHW. Two very different bags but here's my thinking and why I'm conflicted:
Chanel tote
Pros
- Functional, would use a lot for work (whenever we go back...next year?). I'd carry my laptop in it.
- Black caviar should last a long time and stay looking good!
Cons
- Is it worth it to pay $4K for a tote?! There are so many nice totes for much cheaper. Not sure if it's worth it for a tote bag. My current work tote is a Damier Ebene LV tote w/ zipper which is awesome. You can easily reverse this though and say that it's worth it if you look at it from a cost per wear perspective...
- Does the resale value hold? It seems to but not sure if this is just a short-term vs. long-term thing.
- Will I still love it in 5 yrs a/f wearing it to death?
Beige Clair m/l
Pros
- I have this sense of urgency to buy now b/c prices get even higher and I def won't be able to afford it
- It's a gorgeous stunning bag that would last forever and match with everything
Cons
- m/l is my favorite size though I tend to wear these bags mainly in the evenings or for going out..i.e. not worn a ton. Is the price worth it?
- Other contributing factor to less wear is the restrictive strap length...only shoulder bag as I'm tall. I'm more of a crossbody person so this takes some getting used to.
- I already have two other Chanel bags that have the pretty much the same look (m/l black caviar in GHW, mini square black caviar in SHW)...time to diversify?
Help!
Chanel tote
Pros
- Functional, would use a lot for work (whenever we go back...next year?). I'd carry my laptop in it.
- Black caviar should last a long time and stay looking good!
Cons
- Is it worth it to pay $4K for a tote?! There are so many nice totes for much cheaper. Not sure if it's worth it for a tote bag. My current work tote is a Damier Ebene LV tote w/ zipper which is awesome. You can easily reverse this though and say that it's worth it if you look at it from a cost per wear perspective...
- Does the resale value hold? It seems to but not sure if this is just a short-term vs. long-term thing.
- Will I still love it in 5 yrs a/f wearing it to death?
Beige Clair m/l
Pros
- I have this sense of urgency to buy now b/c prices get even higher and I def won't be able to afford it
- It's a gorgeous stunning bag that would last forever and match with everything
Cons
- m/l is my favorite size though I tend to wear these bags mainly in the evenings or for going out..i.e. not worn a ton. Is the price worth it?
- Other contributing factor to less wear is the restrictive strap length...only shoulder bag as I'm tall. I'm more of a crossbody person so this takes some getting used to.
- I already have two other Chanel bags that have the pretty much the same look (m/l black caviar in GHW, mini square black caviar in SHW)...time to diversify?
Help!