Experience with Chanel refurbishing/repair

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#871
Hi guys!

I found a Chanel bag on eBay for a low price and it's in need of some help! I was wondering if you all thought it was worth getting and sending through Chanel's refurbishment and also how much you think it'd be? Thanks!! :smile1:

P.s. It's only letting me post one picture at a time! Here's the worst damage.
 

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#873
That's quite a bit of damage. My guess is that you'll need the full refurbishment which costs $500-600 (I think - I know the new price is around double the old price of $265). Also, I don't know if they will redye the leather but I've read that it changes the feel of the bag. I have also seen gorgeous results posted here. I guess it depends if you're okay with the cost/changes, plus the time it'll take to have it done. HTH! :)

Anneoftucson said:
Hi guys!



I found a Chanel bag on eBay for a low price and it's in need of some help! I was wondering if you all thought it was worth getting and sending through Chanel's refurbishment and also how much you think it'd be? Thanks!! :smile1:



P.s. It's only letting me post one picture at a time! Here's the worst damage.
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#874
anasa said:
That's quite a bit of damage. My guess is that you'll need the full refurbishment which costs $500-600 (I think - I know the new price is around double the old price of $265). Also, I don't know if they will redye the leather but I've read that it changes the feel of the bag. I have also seen gorgeous results posted here. I guess it depends if you're okay with the cost/changes, plus the time it'll take to have it done. HTH! :)
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Thank you!! I appreciate the fast reply :)
 
#876
Anneoftucson said:
Front of the purse! The back has the amount of wear and tear.
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This would be a full rehab (cost is actually closer to $700; it's $680? or something like that) and you'll need a full lining and will lose the serial sticker but the inside can't be repaired. You will need redye and replacement of hardware and the handles will need to be redone as well. What series is the bag? (Sticker number of digits and what are the first two of those digits?)

I'd personally look for one not so completely destroyed. This one really needs a lot of work.
 
#877
Hi :smile1:

I was wondering if it's possible to come in to a Chanel boutique in Paris and ask for a refurbishment?

Does anyone has an experience with that?

I live in a country without a Chanel Boutique :tdown: And I am going to Paris this summer :yahoo:
 
#878
tutushopper said:
This would be a full rehab (cost is actually closer to $700; it's $680? or something like that) and you'll need a full lining and will lose the serial sticker but the inside can't be repaired. You will need redye and replacement of hardware and the handles will need to be redone as well. What series is the bag? (Sticker number of digits and what are the first two of those digits?)

I'd personally look for one not so completely destroyed. This one really needs a lot of work.
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Thank you for your advice! I think by the time it's refurbished, it'd cost more than getting one in better shape! I appreciate it! :)
 
#879
Does anyone know how much it would cost to fix a small frayed thread on flap bag? I was considering buying a pre-loved bag in great condition, but theres a frayed thread and I want to see if its costly to fix. Thanks!
 
#880
Is there anything that can be done to fix this.... Seems small but I was curious. Thank you

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#881
Aviyanna said:
Hi :smile1:

I was wondering if it's possible to come in to a Chanel boutique in Paris and ask for a refurbishment?

Does anyone has an experience with that?

I live in a country without a Chanel Boutique :tdown: And I am going to Paris this summer :yahoo:
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I would think that you could get a bag refurbished in Paris. I do not know how long item work takes and whether it ships to your country, but I would think that it does.
Maybe someone would post a contact email for Chanel in Paris for you to find out. If you do not get a reply, try starting a new thread with that request.

Good luck!
 
#882
sunnyflies said:
I would think that you could get a bag refurbished in Paris. I do not know how long item work takes and whether it ships to your country, but I would think that it does.
Maybe someone would post a contact email for Chanel in Paris for you to find out. If you do not get a reply, try starting a new thread with that request.

Good luck!
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Thanks sunnyflies for your answer! that's nice of you. It's my medallion tote bag that I wish to get refurbished. I bought it preloved; it's discolored and the handles are a worn out. I'm afraid the handles are gonna come off at some point.

But I'm gonna find out, thanks again.
 
#883
HI,

I don't know if this is of help to anyone on here, but I spoke to Chanel today about refurbishment on vintage bags and the lady there said if the refurbishment is basically a sprucing up, then the cost is still $265. However, if the refurbishment includes the replacement/refinishing of hardware - chains, clasp, closure etc, then the cost is $585. The estimated time frame for return is apparently 8 - 10 weeks.

They did say however that while they USED to ship internationally, they no longer accept bags for Spa treatment from OUTSIDE the USA, so if like me you are from the UK, the only way you can have your bag treated at the Chanel Spa is to send it to a friend in America who could then send it on to refurbishment for you… :(

Hope this is of help :) x
 
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luv2run41 said:
Is there anything that can be done to fix this.... Seems small but I was curious. Thank you
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They can certainly dye the bag so the peeled off leather spots aren't as obvious, but if this is happening anywhere other than the piping, they can't really put back leather where there is none; hope that makes sense.
Belladiva79 said:
Do they fix the corners and or the borders/trims of the bag?
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They can replace piped edges.
 
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