Hi everyone! I'm looking into buying a pre-owned classic flap and have a couple options. I've come up with a pros & cons list for each one. Would love to get your opinions!
1. 9" with antique hardware
-Excellent condition, very little wear
-Comes with authenticity card
-Quilts are not puffy (but I don't mind since it gives it a 'vintage' look)
-No returns
-Smaller size, which is fine since I don't carry too much but I just want it to look proportional for my 5'6", size 6/8 frame
-I LOVE the look of the antique hardware
-Probably not something I'll find again
2. 10" in excellent condition
-Excellent condition (8.5/10)
-Quilts are deflated, but puffier than #1
-Comes with authenticity card
-Same price as 9"
-M/L size is classic
-But "classic" also means that it will always be available
-Although I don't anticipate being able to buy another Chanel for a long time (many, many years - need to accomplish some things before another big splurge)
-Can return (will have to pay fees though, so this is the last option)
3. 10" in good condition
-Good/great condition (some signs of use)
-Quilts are deflated (in between #1 and #2)
-Shape is a little less defined
-Gentle signs of use on hardware (will need to clarify this with seller, since it's hard to tell from photos)
-No authenticity card
-Can return (will have to pay fees, so this is last resort)
-Significantly cheaper than #1 and #2
1. 9" with antique hardware
-Excellent condition, very little wear
-Comes with authenticity card
-Quilts are not puffy (but I don't mind since it gives it a 'vintage' look)
-No returns
-Smaller size, which is fine since I don't carry too much but I just want it to look proportional for my 5'6", size 6/8 frame
-I LOVE the look of the antique hardware
-Probably not something I'll find again
2. 10" in excellent condition
-Excellent condition (8.5/10)
-Quilts are deflated, but puffier than #1
-Comes with authenticity card
-Same price as 9"
-M/L size is classic
-But "classic" also means that it will always be available
-Although I don't anticipate being able to buy another Chanel for a long time (many, many years - need to accomplish some things before another big splurge)
-Can return (will have to pay fees though, so this is the last option)
3. 10" in good condition
-Good/great condition (some signs of use)
-Quilts are deflated (in between #1 and #2)
-Shape is a little less defined
-Gentle signs of use on hardware (will need to clarify this with seller, since it's hard to tell from photos)
-No authenticity card
-Can return (will have to pay fees, so this is last resort)
-Significantly cheaper than #1 and #2