Favorite Chanel YouTubers?

[Swanky]

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[7th House]

Her and that damn calculator

Hahaha I just saw her video. Damn she actually did the math

 

[idlehen]

Not on the ig account.
You mean she makes you watch her entire video for her to tell you the condition of her items? Great way to get click$ too

Also the payment method is not very transparent. But I guess the onus is on the buyer to understand what it means to send 10k to someone by wise.

Oh I don't follow her on IG so I wouldn't know. But her video description has all the info including price, condition, inclusions - so you don't have to watch any of the video if you don't want, but I would assume if someone was interested they would watch the video anyway in order to see the item. Dunno about the actual buying process with her though, or Wise. I'm not in Canada and I'm not interested in buying internationally. But I'm in a few selling groups and many people use Wise for international sales so it's not uncommon. Whenever you buy secondhand from someone you always have to know the pros and cons behind your payment method. I would hope anyone buying is doing their due diligence regardless of who the seller is.

 

[minnnea]

I think so! When she got her Prada bag, I was like why the heck did she even bother to get it, b/c it's not Chanel and she is definitely going to sell it later lol. So, I jotted down how much it retailed for then: $2450. And now, she's selling it, used, for $3K. I feel like all of her prices reek of "greed".

I like her videos, but I find it hard to like her b/c of that. She has more than enough money to shop from the newest Chanel/H collection every season, yet she's still "ripping" off her subbies, so she has even more money to buy more Chanel and B/K/C's lol. I have to admit that I also don't like how her SAs must all adore her/treat her like a VIP for being such a big customer, but behind the scenes, she just sells a lot of the items later on in the year for a profit. But hey, I know life is unfair

Why is the atmosphere so hostile for influencers trying to sell their luxury goods with profit (and doing ”co-operation” meaning commersials for other brands). Maybe they started youtube as a hobby once but for many it is also a business. They are entrepreuners. Why should not an influencer make a profit as other business owners that is something that amazes me.

H for instance could double the prices of their QB and make reselling less lucrative but the current model makes revenue higher with more sales. I am not convinced that at the corporate office resellers ar particulary disliked more wieved as something in a sense unpleasent but very profitable group that creates a lot of demand. JMO.

 

[7th House]

Why is the atmosphere so hostile for influencers trying to sell their luxury goods with profit (and doing ”co-operation” meaning commersials for other brands). Maybe they started youtube as a hobby once but for many it is also a business. They are entrepreuners. Why should not an influencer make a profit as other business owners that is something that amazes me.

H for instance could double the prices of their QB and make reselling less lucrative but the current model makes revenue higher with more sales. I am not convinced that at the corporate office resellers ar particulary disliked more wieved as something in a sense unpleasent but very profitable group that creates a lot of demand. JMO.

I guess because they seem like hoarders which contribute to stock shortage and price increase?

Pardon my limited view as I've just followed some of them recently. But as a regular consumer who only buy products that I like, it makes me feel like its always pandemic times in the supermarket. Meaning - - people are hoarding eggs, toilet rolls that they won't use and then either they sell it at a higher price or other people who actually want to buy the items cannot access them. Due to shortage in supply, the price increases.

So youtubers who actually purchase bags for example, like the heart bag which is difficult to get because its sold out and then they have access to it, unbox it and then sell it at a more expensive price makes me upset. If its happened once, fine. Easier to understand that maybe she changed her mind. But to do it over and over again makes me have a negative impression about the youtuber.

 

[minnnea]

I guess because they seem like hoarders which contribute to stock shortage and price increase?

Pardon my limited view as I've just followed some of them recently. But as a regular consumer who only buy products that I like, it makes me feel like its always pandemic times in the supermarket. Meaning - - people are hoarding eggs, toilet rolls that they won't use and then either they sell it at a higher price or other people who actually want to buy the items cannot access them. Due to shortage in supply, the price increases.

So youtubers who actually purchase bags for example, like the heart bag which is difficult to get because its sold out and then they have access to it, unbox it and then sell it at a more expensive price makes me upset. If its happened once, fine. Easier to understand that maybe she changed her mind. But to do it over and over again makes me have a negative impression about the youtuber.

May I desagree here. What the influencers buy is a drop in the ocean - what their followers/”other people” purchase matter big time. If influencers are hoarders that would make many of us hoarders too, many collectors and every VIP. When a product is scarce (or Chanel wants us to believe so) price increase should happen. Not keeping up the demand is IMO more of choice in luxury industry than in many other businesses in the long term. As long as there is a profit to be made from reselling someone will make it. And looking by the volumes it is the consignment shops and other businesses that drive price up from reselling not single influencers.

I am not sure if we other people either always want all the luxe we buy. Influencers do hauls to get viewers, maybe they still like the stuff, maybe sell it later. But I am sure non-ifluencers also buy things just of FOMO, they get caught in the moment when a bag is trending, they want to make a profit, they buy just for collecting. My point is I do not think an influencer buying a Chanel bag for her reasons is any worse or better than a tpfer buying a trendy handbag even if she has a huge collection of Chanels.

EDIT: I am by no means an influencer (nor make any social media) but I follow many luxury youtubers.

To the original topic my favorite Chanel tuber is Maria Draganova. She is over the top with her CC purchases but seem to genuinly love the brand. She is excessive yes. A Chanel hoarder in every essence. I sort of enjoy her vlogs - it is just shopping and unboxing not tips how to get an QB etc.

 

[fairylady]

May I desagree here. What the influencers buy is a drop in the ocean - what their followers/”other people” purchase matter big time. If influencers are hoarders that would make many of us hoarders too, many collectors and every VIP. When a product is scarce (or Chanel wants us to believe so) price increase should happen. Not keeping up the demand is IMO more of choice in luxury industry than in many other businesses in the long term. As long as there is a profit to be made from reselling someone will make it. And looking by the volumes it is the consignment shops and other businesses that drive price up from reselling not single influencers.

Actually back then the vip would buy purses to use it and when they have too much then they do offload it but it’s usually at a lost and very rarely there are a premiums. Unlike how influencers are doing it these day. They keep bags in pristine condition and tried to sell it for a premium and at the same time they have raised up the bar for us consumers so now these brands thinks they no longer have to keep the quality or price reasonable because people will still buy! And why do they buy? Because they can just keep it and sparingly use it and offload it later as “pristine condition” And the cycle starts again.

We are losing more of our purchasing power because people have found a loop hole due to other people feeling fomo. The influencers that we watch are part of that problem, sure not 100% the problem but the ones who sells at a premiums are part of that problem so I see why others are upset because their once favorite YouTubers is now showing so much greed that it’s impossible to miss. I don’t see melinbourne or lvlovercc selling their stuff for a premiums to their subbies and they have way more purses than her.

 

[7th House]

May I desagree here. What the influencers buy is a drop in the ocean - what their followers/”other people” purchase matter big time. If influencers are hoarders that would make many of us hoarders too, many collectors and every VIP. When a product is scarce (or Chanel wants us to believe so) price increase should happen. Not keeping up the demand is IMO more of choice in luxury industry than in many other businesses in the long term. As long as there is a profit to be made from reselling someone will make it. And looking by the volumes it is the consignment shops and other businesses that drive price up from reselling not single influencers.

I am not sure if we other people either always want all the luxe we buy. Influencers do hauls to get viewers, maybe they still like the stuff, maybe sell it later. But I am sure non-ifluencers also buy things just of FOMO, they get caught in the moment when a bag is trending, they want to make a profit, they buy just for collecting. My point is I do not think an influencer buying a Chanel bag for her reasons is any worse or better than a tpfer buying a trendy handbag even if she has a huge collection of Chanels.

EDIT: I am by no means an influencer (nor make any social media) but I follow many luxury youtubers.

To the original topic my favorite Chanel tuber is Maria Draganova. She is over the top with her CC purchases but seem to genuinly love the brand. She is excessive yes. A Chanel hoarder in every essence. I sort of enjoy her vlogs - it is just shopping and unboxing not tips how to get an QB etc.

I agree with some points that you mentioned. Although, we also have to note that the influencer generation also contributed in the increase in debt and decrease in savings for this generation. Users of BNPL has boomed because of so much influencing left, right and center. What influencers buy is probably a drop in the ocean but the size of their audience reach isn't. Only for the same influencers to actually resell their items for profit. Back in the day, people did not get enticed by influencers saying "this bag is a must have in a bag lovers collection". It's fake advertisement if they say its their dream bag and then they sell it for profit few months later.

I find that the difference between a business reselling luxe items is that they are clearly a business that resell luxe items. It's what they do. YouTube influencers usually say they're unboxing an item they really love without disclosing that they intend to resell it for profit in a month or so.

I think we will agree to disagree on this as we all have different views about influencers. ❤️ I'm probably on the group that don't like ones that hoard now and sell in a month or so as I feel they aren't being very genuine.

 

[phoenixfeather]

I find that the difference between a business reselling luxe items is that they are clearly a business that resell luxe items. It's what they do. YouTube influencers usually say they're unboxing an item they really love without disclosing that they intend to resell it for profit in a month or so.

THIS! It's the dishonesty of their "business model" what makes it so upsetting.

 

[luxsal]

I have no hate towards these YouTubers now. I understand it is their job which is why I unfollowed several of them. When I first got into luxury bags and accessories which is not too long ago, I watched several videos before making a purchase of the item I am truly interested in. I agree that they were helpful. But what I found later was most of them end up selling the bags sometimes at premium to their followers which I found very annoying. As a recent example, when I was interested in the caramel 19 bag, I found one YouTuber who did a great video on it. She talked about how she got the bag after hunting it down when it was first released, showed styling tips, what fits, etc etc. Very soon about a few months later, she sold the bag citing reasons that she is not using it any more. I will not go into details of this said YouTuber. I found it extremely distasteful and dishonest. I barely watch any of them now especially since I joined this forum. I honestly have learned a lot from this forum than most of these YouTubers. So thank you to all of you!

Emma Anders is one YouTuber who I like. She is honest and her videos are to the point and short. Cassie Thorpe is also great but lately her videos have been only vlogs which I am not interested in.

 

[Mallowsandchanel]

Her and that damn calculator

Oh she’s having a luxury fatigue ATM
After scoring an Hermes and doing Chanel vlogs with her DV? Haha Please don’t push those lesser-known sponsored brands

 

[phoenixfeather]

I know many here find him controversial but I really enjoy watching Super Dacob. I find him very informative and highly entertaining. I often share his opinions and like his personality.

 

[lallybelle]

UGH NO. I have told Youtube not to put him in my suggestions.

 

[rockstuddiamond]

I know many here find him controversial but I really enjoy watching Super Dacob. I find him very informative and highly entertaining. I often share his opinions and like his personality.

I enjoy his content. I appreciate his love for Chanel and luxury, it's more genuine. I get the sense he wants brands to be better. Other youtubers come across as trying to join the handbag rat race, buying and selling for the sake of the gram.

 

[Nobmaceur13]

Super Dacob can be hit or miss but I still watch every so often- simply Because his views and opinions change depending on the video title. He shades Chanel a lot yet still buys items but then creates drama around the items, picking the tiniest faults but then showcases them in the next video. He is informed about the heritage of Chanel and it’s clearly a passion of his but I think he leverages drama for views. The chat box and people sending him money I find odd, why would anyone do that?

 

[papertiger]

I don't watch specialist Chanel influencers, but I'm noticing quite a few content creators that are better known for luxury make-up reviews etc, moonlight with lifestyle (what their makeup channel's bought them) and so many choose Chanel bags. Seems the 19s and the 22s are favourite atm, as are the slides/espadrilles. I've watched a couple, but like the Hermes unboxings or review, it's a bit like watching a vid meant for a 4 year old (even those who don't have a single designer bag or pair of shoes know bags). It would be more interesting if they tested their bags the way they test the makeup and skincare, e.g. all day test, different outfits/style problems, etc.