Have you converted to Vintage?

[880]

With worldwide inflation and Chanel leading the way on prices, I’m not finding vintage bags to be the bargains they once were. People are even driving up prices on damaged bags that from experience I know cannot be brought back to a wearable look. I’m completely befuddled on what’s going on.

Has anyone else noticed this price inflation across the board?

I think for those of us who have the patience to wait it out, the prices will eventually cycle back down

for every mini kelly or overpriced CF that is sold, there are many that are languishing on the reseller shelVES.

what I shunned as passé years back is what I aspire to currently lol

 

[Sparkletastic]

what I shunned as passé years back is what I aspire to currently lol

ohmigosh! Isn’t this always the case? For this reason, I’ve learned to never sell what I love (only what I find to function poorly or stay unused, etc.) because inevitably I’ll see it in my closet one day and fall back in love again.

 

[srtacaramelo]

I have always preferred vintage because I agree with a previous comment that they have an understated elegance that I don’t see in many newer pieces. Here’s my collection… and I have this medium classic flap on the way!!

 

[MeBagaholic]

I have always preferred vintage because I agree with a previous comment that they have an understated elegance that I don’t see in many newer pieces. Here’s my collection… and I have this medium classic flap on the way!!

Beautiful collection! Wow that Mf looks gorgeous!
Im happy to have at least one MF vintage in amaaazing condition in my collection. Ot can transform from blazer jeans outfit to dressy outfit so nicely
I just cleaned and conditioned mine.

 

[srtacaramelo]

Beautiful collection! Wow that Mf looks gorgeous!
Im happy to have at least one MF vintage in amaaazing condition in my collection. Ot can transform from blazer jeans outfit to dressy outfit so nicely
I just cleaned and conditioned mine.

Yours is beautiful!! Do you know what year it’s from? The one I bought no longer has the sticker. All I know it’s from the mid-late 80’s.

 

[MeBagaholic]

Yours is beautiful!! Do you know what year it’s from? The one I bought no longer has the sticker. All I know it’s from the mid-late 80’s.

Thankyou Its series 3 ❤

 

[Heidi_x]

Is there any way to tell the exact year on a vintage bag? For example, if it is a series 2XXXXX (1991-1994), is there a way to know the exact year of manufacture?

 

[MeBagaholic]

Recent price increases and not quality increase and me nearing purse peace when i barely even started the collection…
Have you converted to vintage? Do you have any recent vintage pieces along with your new chanel collection.
I recently bought this beauty Series 3 Med CF Lambskin
All cleaned and conditioned

 

[srtacaramelo]

Is there any way to tell the exact year on a vintage bag? For example, if it is a series 2XXXXX (1991-1994), is there a way to know the exact year of manufacture?

I’m actually not sure… I asked an authenticators and they said mid-late 80’s. Sorry!

 

[Farkvam]

I have always preferred vintage because I agree with a previous comment that they have an understated elegance that I don’t see in many newer pieces. Here’s my collection… and I have this medium classic flap on the way!!

Love your straight flap...I have one as well (with the reissue chain) and I adore it. It's just something a little different

I love vintage Chanel, I think I get more excited over vintage pieces than new.

 

[Farkvam]

Hi! New user here. I just got a vintage small classic double flap (series 1) and I noticed that the straps are shorter than what they say it's supposed to be. Does anyone know if they used to make the series 1 with shorter straps or did the previous owner have it shortened...

We can't answer authenticity-related questions here, so I can't comment on whether it's the correct length...but I will say that my vintage double flap has a short chain as well, the newer ones are much longer.

 

[jese1988]

I personally love the Chanel vintage pieces, especially in lambskin. The leather is so buttery and not to mention the color of the gold hardware. Here’s my vintage tall square double flap. I love how it is taller than the regular medium classic flap. It is a great choice over a mini square if you are looking for more space.

 

[MeBagaholic]

I personally love the Chanel vintage pieces, especially in lambskin. The leather is so buttery and not to mention the color of the gold hardware. Here’s my vintage tall square double flap. I love how it is taller than the regular medium classic flap. It is a great choice over a mini square if you are looking for more space.View attachment 5277127View attachment 5277135

Im looking for vintage square myself
Beautiful!

 

[jese1988]

Im looking for vintage square myself
Beautiful!

Found mine from Japan seller.

 

[rkuro]

With worldwide inflation and Chanel leading the way on prices, I’m not finding vintage bags to be the bargains they once were. People are even driving up prices on damaged bags that from experience I know cannot be brought back to a wearable look. I’m completely befuddled on what’s going on.

Has anyone else noticed this price inflation across the board?

I've noticed it too. I may not be able to buy any more Chanel purses