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[EmileH]

I think at some point the idea is just to get the older stock out to make room for new. They are only losing some profit, but they can't keep old stock. The pre-sales generate interest and excitement and it gets people back into the store at least twice (once for looking/trying on, once to pick up). That may generate additional sales, possibly for new stock. At this price point for fashion it's the relationships that are huge, and getting people into the store is probably the most important thing. JMO.

So, how do we all feel about buying Chanel from eBay? I have seen a few pieces I've fallen in love with....[emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]

Makes sense.

Resale: I bought one item new with tags and was very happy with it. I always see things new without tags being sold and returned and feedback that they weren't really new. I'm squeamish about wearing other people's clothes. Although I just made an exception to buy something from someone I know. Do look at the sellers feedback for complaints. Also be prepared with a good tailor to alter it for you if necessary. I would only take the chance on something I absolutely loved. You know how hard it is to choose from photos at the boutique. You never know how something will fit. It's a risk because few resellers take returns.

 

[Genie27]

BBC, all 3 of my C pieces are from eBay. After asking here, I got great advice to look for things that were still fairly current. I started with an A-line Lesage tweed skirt and a knit dress, and then a month or two later I got the pink/black lesage Jacket to wear as a spring/fall coat.

The prices for late model items are similar to what you can get at sale at boutique, or even higher for particularly desirable pieces

If it's a must have from a previous collection, eBay or some of the other sources are good - after due diligence on the seller and item condition etc. And authentication for high ticket items for extra peace of mind.

The better option, in my mind, is to look for sale pieces at the store.

For me personally, I don't know what my store will have in my size, and suitable for my lifestyle - they tend to skew to very different demographics. So I'm more inclined to go the resale or shop-in-Europe route.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Thank you, PBP and Genie. I am realizing that I am quite particular, and from the new pieces posted here to be available soon....well....I don't see myself buying any. I have seen a few on EBay from within the last ten years that I won't find in a boutique. On the plus side, I'm getting a feel for how the sizes run and, in general, I know what will work on me.
I have been on eBay since 1998. I have some favorite sellers from H that also carry Chanel and I am also fairly cautious there (hello, toolhaus). I'd prefer to buy in the boutique but I think a lot of the pieces I'm seeing won't quite work for me. The saga continues.....

 

[gracekelly]

Thank you, PBP and Genie. I am realizing that I am quite particular, and from the new pieces posted here to be available soon....well....I don't see myself buying any. I have seen a few on EBay from within the last ten years that I won't find in a boutique. On the plus side, I'm getting a feel for how the sizes run and, in general, I know what will work on me.
I have been on eBay since 1998. I have some favorite sellers from H that also carry Chanel and I am also fairly cautious there (hello, toolhaus). I'd prefer to buy in the boutique but I think a lot of the pieces I'm seeing won't quite work for me. The saga continues.....

BBC, here is the navy jacket that you were looking at and decided against. It was worn to the 2017 Spring Couture show by Anne Berest who is a favored friend of the design house. When I was looking at eBay the other night, I found an identical jacket style from 2001! La plus ca change!

 

[Cygne18]

I have liked and worn this brand for a while. They have a store in Soho where you can try on shoes only. You have to order online. I find they are good quality and very cheap compared to other brands.

Ahh! Good to know, @lulilu! I knew they had a store in SoHo, but I seemed to have just zipped on by the last time I was there. Maybe I'll stop by when I visit the city next weekend. I'm very impressed with the quality of their leather. Now, if only the weather would turn just a few degrees cooler so I can wear the boots out!

 

[eagle1002us]

I had an interesting experience at Cartier. I am kind of burnt out from high stress shopping and I was looking forward to a low stress experience at Cartier. It was not to be. My bracelet is sold out in the US. In order to get one from France I had to pay in full. The original estimate was 2-3 weeks. Now I am told 12 weeks, no firm promises. There is no alternative in order to get the bracelet, although one can purchase it online in France. They say it's because customs clearance takes so long. If it doesn't arrive before I go to France next time, I'll start calling the Paris stores to reserve it and cancel my order here. Somewhat nuts to make you pay in full for an item they dont have. Ev n Hermes doesn't do that.

Shhhhh! They might get an idea from your post

 

[EmileH]

Shhhhh! They might get an idea from your post

Ughhh. You are so right. I'm really sort of burnt out on the whole nonsense. Maybe I just need to stop shopping, which means I need to stop looking a anything that might interest me.

BBC obviously you feel comfortable with eBay so go for it. I agree that the offerings coming aren't exciting me much. But I'm withholding judgment until I see them in person.

I stopped by Dior on my way to the ballet this afternoon. They brought in a few things to try. I need a different size but there were one or two good possibilities. I am learning about the brand. I couldn't find much info on their RTW even here on tpf. So here is what I discovered of interest: The items online are the runway items which do not interest me. The more classic toned down styles are the commercial pieces. They aren't online but they have hem in the stores.They use a similar wool crepe each season so if you buy pieces over the years you can mix and match. And they have a price harmonization policy across the globe so there is little if any difference in the prices between Europe and the US. I need to double check that. The last time I checked their bags were a big savings in Europe.

 

[Cygne18]

@PdP: I went to the DC Dior and tried on their seasonal 'Bar' jacket. It is stunning.

 

[EmileH]

@PdP: I went to the DC Dior and tried on their seasonal 'Bar' jacket. It is stunning.

That's exactly what I tried. They are trying to get me the right size. I'm a bit late in the game. I love the historical reference if the shape but the clean modern edge of it. If they can get it for me, it will be my first ever Dior purchase.

I just checked brag my bag for their bag prices. It seems like they are still quite a savings in Europe, which means the ready to wear is probably similar.

 

[Genie27]

BBC, check out the measurements as well, because the sizes can be all over the place due to alterations.

 

[Notorious Pink]

BBC, here is the navy jacket that you were looking at and decided against. It was worn to the 2017 Spring Couture show by Anne Berest who is a favored friend of the design house. When I was looking at eBay the other night, I found an identical jacket style from 2001! La plus ca change!

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Thank you so very much, gracekelly. It looks great on her, but you can see exactly the main reason why I decided against it: it just looks a bit too short.

BBC obviously you feel comfortable with eBay so go for it. I agree that the offerings coming aren't exciting me much. But I'm withholding judgment until I see them in person.

Thank you, PBP. Yes, I'm okay with it - not my favorite, but I do feel like it's a good option for me because I'm fine with buying something that's been worn once or twice...some ladies won't wear things past their current season and I am the opposite - with fashion I would rather wait until it's a few seasons old.

BBC, check out the measurements as well, because the sizes can be all over the place due to alterations.

Good point, Genie!!! [emoji1360]

 

[ailoveresale]

Ladies I just got called by my SA that a Kelly is coming in trench. I've seen it in mod pics on some lovely ladies here and it's a beautiful color, but I feel like for my lifestyle it's too light (I'd have to worry about color transfer, grubby hands, boogers, etc). I turned it down and will continue to wait for etain or etoupe. Think I did the right thing? [emoji32]

 

[ailoveresale]

Ps I've been waiting already for almost a year now I think...

 

[ari]

That's exactly what I tried. They are trying to get me the right size. I'm a bit late in the game. I love the historical reference if the shape but the clean modern edge of it. If they can get it for me, it will be my first ever Dior purchase.

I just checked brag my bag for their bag prices. It seems like they are still quite a savings in Europe, which means the ready to wear is probably similar.

PP is this the jacket you tried? I love classic Dior jackets! The white one looked fantastic too. Compared to Chanel they are very slimming [emoji12] also quite under the radar, so I need this type for certain meetings.

 

[Pourquoipas]

Here is the white one, again under the radar but very nice quality