First Chanel bag - buy new or preloved?
- Thread starter wanderlust26
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I buy both. My latest Chanel was an so black mini chevron reissue from the boutique bc I was dying to go outside my apartment (Voluntarily self isolated for weeks) and Chanel was allowing walk ins whereas Hermes was only taking appointments. It’s whatever and wherever the bag you love happens to be. if you buy preloved, be sure to buy from recommended resellers (and if they are from abroad, factor in state sales tax and customs/ DHL carriage. Chanel, for example, no longer makes exotic skinned bags, so if you want that, you have to go preloved. if buying in the US, tpfers seem to feel comfortable with fashionphile, AFF and Yoogis. i could care less about champagne prefer less packaging bc I think it’s environmentally a waste, but YMMV. Have fun; buy what you love and can afford and what makes your heart sing!
doesn’t the amount you save on vat tax get cancelled out by the import duty upon returning?
depends on the country, i've never had to pay duty when returning from international trips in my country.
I shipped the box and receipts back home by mail. Then put the purse in my carryon with dust bag. I claimed everything but the bag lol
From my personal experience I decided to purchase a preloved, vintage handbag! The quality was to good to pass up but I would like to purchase a new Chanel handbag in their boutiques soon! I would just triple check to make sure the buyers are reputable when purchasing pre-loved and if they have a good return policy. When I purchased mines I made sure to also get it authenticated just in case!
I am afraid of counterfeit product , that’s the only reason I have not bought 2nd hand .
