Haha see you had doubts when thinking it was second hand. But this is for sure from the boutique and real! I’m just worried in the far future a potential buyer would think exactly as you thought.
Is this a defect, is this normal for this Chanel item?
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I wouldn't if you had the receipt and such. I'll be honest, I haven't ever purchased a bag second hand and I don't ever think of my purchases as not forever items. I've looked at many resale bags online, but have been too nervous. If there was a receipt that coordinates with the bag, I'd definitely feel better.
1. Kind of, not abnormal. I've seen a few that are off-center, but none as noticeable as yours. Still, it's nbd.
2. I lean slightly yes. for the people that are super exacting, and those who are extremely careful and conservative when going about authenticating. But I feel if you go the fashionphile/consignment route, I'd lean no.
3. No, I wouldn't even consider returning on that basis, especially when you aren't planning to sell in the near future.
Machines have a certain amount of tolerance that is accepted. It’s not abnormal to find a plate that is noticeably stamped off center. The measurements on something machine stamped aren’t always going to be the same.
just bought a new to me caviar mini. love the color and love caviar. paid a premium for it but it is out of the return period now. it was advertised as pristine. I showed pics of small cracks and they gave me 100 credit. Now I noticed the strap has a crack in it. is this the seam or is it truly cracked/damaged? Will this affect the integrity of the strap?
Hello...seeking advice! I just bought my first classic flap in Paris last month so excited and a great experience, yet still haven't used it but anyway noticed this line which looks like a crack but feels more like a fold in leather along the flap. I really want to just use my bag and enjoy it I just want to make sure this isn't something that will end up torn leather, etc?! My husband says just use it already and enjoy it and I really want to but after reading all these posts I started to worry....any ideas what this is from/how it happened? It's just been in a dust bag..I didn't scrutinize when I bought it because I didn't know much about chanel and was just so excited!
Dear All,
Recently I bought this vintage 2.55 in lambskin. This is my first time buying Chanel so I'm not sure if it is normal or is this a defect? To me the threads are picking too much and the skin looks to be pulled too much, but please give me your opinion.
All the best
Recently I bought this vintage 2.55 in lambskin. This is my first time buying Chanel so I'm not sure if it is normal or is this a defect? To me the threads are picking too much and the skin looks to be pulled too much, but please give me your opinion.
All the best
Looks normal to me!
Your beauty has survived this long, she will even last longer
The color also looks super interesting and unique. Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!! 
I have the Chanel 19 in dark beige and I just wondered how everyone finds the wear and tear on the turn lock?
This is mine, I have used the bag solid for about 2 weeks (I love it and can't switch out of it!) I have just noticed slight rubbing of the hardware, it really is very faint really, I just wondered if this is normal?
I love the bag and I want a large in caramel lol! x
This is mine, I have used the bag solid for about 2 weeks (I love it and can't switch out of it!) I have just noticed slight rubbing of the hardware, it really is very faint really, I just wondered if this is normal?
I love the bag and I want a large in caramel lol! x
I just want to update that I obsessed over this bag since purchase in July...it sat in my closet and I searched for any defect it could have after joining this forum...finally took it out to a dinner in NYC and a waiter spilled an entire glass of water on this bag the first time I used it!!!! Point being...enjoy your bags...I quickly dried it off and it is completely fine. Yes I wasn't happy at that moment but I think it happened to teach me to just use the bag and enjoy it
Oooh this reminds me of when my daughter almost spilled lemonade on my beige clair after 2 minutes of first use...I almost had a heart attack haha... Yesss use those bags!!I just want to update that I obsessed over this bag since purchase in July...it sat in my closet and I searched for any defect it could have after joining this forum...finally took it out to a dinner in NYC and a waiter spilled an entire glass of water on this bag the first time I used it!!!! Point being...enjoy your bags...I quickly dried it off and it is completely fine. Yes I wasn't happy at that moment but I think it happened to teach me to just use the bag and enjoy it
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Hi all, I just got my first Chanel CF in black lambskin. I am just wondering is the creases normal when the bag is opened as per pics 1 and 2? When I close the flap it looks fine from the front (pic 3) but the back has a visible crease (pic4). Not sure if it’s meant to be like this as the leather is Q stiff right now. Will it be soften overtime and the creases less/more visible? Thanks in advance!
