Is this a defect, is this normal for this Chanel item?

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Hi everyone, wanted to get some opinions!

I just bought this 22B classic WOC yesterday and I loved it until I was back at home and noticed this thread in the corner of the bag sticking out.

Is this a popped stitch? I notice there is now a single thread holding the corner together versus the other corner there are what looks like two threads holding that corner together.

Can someone tell me if there is a function or purpose for the threads/stitch on the corner?

Will this possibly become worse or compromise that corner of the woc in the future? Should I worry? Is the single thread that is still intact unstable and can it also break later on?

Will this affect the value if I plan to sell it in the future?

I don’t know if this is normal or if the thread broke. Should I just exchange or return it?

Thank you, any help and opinions are appreciated!

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The last photo is of the other corner of the woc that has no broken threads:

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The other corner appears to have two threads, the corner in question only one. This thick and bulky part should not be held by one tread. I would return/exchange it. Now.
 
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I have multiple threads securing that corner. I would return.

Thank you so much for answering! Yes, I thought it was quite odd that that corner was being secured by only one thin thread. But I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be a functional thread or if it actually was intended to secure and hold the corner of the woc together.

The other corner appears to have two threads, the corner in question only one. This thick and bulky part should not be held by one tread. I would return/exchange it. Now.

Omg wow yes I appreciate your observation. It’s easier to see in person that there is only one thread versus two threads on the other corner. So there is a function for the threads there on that part of the woc? To hold the thick bulky part together? If so, if the one last thread breaks I’m assuming the corner will come apart and automatically become a repair issue :sigh:
 
Hi,

May I know if any of your Classic Flap in Medium Caviar has this indent on the logo at the inner flap? This is new and I just noticed it. Chanel is saying that it’ll stay and they can only minimise the dent. Is that acceptable? Thanks.

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Hi,

May I know if any of your Classic Flap in Medium Caviar has this indent on the logo at the inner flap? This is new and I just noticed it. Chanel is saying that it’ll stay and they can only minimise the dent. Is that acceptable? Thanks.

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I've never seen a bag with an indent like that, but personally that wouldn't really bother me as long as the rest of the bag is fine. My inner flap creases from the pressure used to close the snap button. It's on the inside so I'm ok with it.
 
I've never seen a bag with an indent like that, but personally that wouldn't really bother me as long as the rest of the bag is fine. My inner flap creases from the pressure used to close the snap button. It's on the inside so I'm ok with it.

That’s normal. That’s where the flap rests once closed. To minimize it, put a piece of felt between the flap and the front of the bag.
 
Hi,

May I know if any of your Classic Flap in Medium Caviar has this indent on the logo at the inner flap? This is new and I just noticed it. Chanel is saying that it’ll stay and they can only minimise the dent. Is that acceptable? Thanks.

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The authenticators will have a headache now lol. See how the authenticators and bag enthusiasts post re: fakes and the Chanel logo, if you don’t believe me.
 
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Hi all,

I managed to score a medium Beige Clair CF at the Chanel store at the Charles de Gualle Airport (yay, below retail in the U.S. and no taxes!) but I just noticed these weird dents or bumps across the quilts on the edge of the flap. Is this normal? Have any of you seen anything like this? What should I do??

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Hi all,

I managed to score a medium Beige Clair CF at the Chanel store at the Charles de Gualle Airport (yay, below retail in the U.S. and no taxes!) but I just noticed these weird dents or bumps across the quilts on the edge of the flap. Is this normal? Have any of you seen anything like this? What should I do??

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I'm not seeing dents or anything. Maybe another angle?
 
Hi all,

I managed to score a medium Beige Clair CF at the Chanel store at the Charles de Gualle Airport (yay, below retail in the U.S. and no taxes!) but I just noticed these weird dents or bumps across the quilts on the edge of the flap. Is this normal? Have any of you seen anything like this? What should I do??

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I can't see any dents. It's a beauty!
 
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Just purchased a classic flap medium size in caviar a few weeks ago. I’m noticing the chain seems to get caught in the grommets due to how the leather ends stick out (photo attached). Is this normal? I saw many videos of this bag and most of the time the chain went through the grommets smoothly on other peoples bags. Please help!


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Just purchased a classic flap medium size in caviar a few weeks ago. I’m noticing the chain seems to get caught in the grommets due to how the leather ends stick out (photo attached). Is this normal? I saw many videos of this bag and most of the time the chain went through the grommets smoothly on other peoples bags. Please help!


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Yeah that's normal, after more use, the chain will begin to get smoother. Make sure to lift the flap a bit to give it space to go through.
I tend to leave that portion on the back side and make sure not to pull it through the grommets over and over again just because I don't want that portion of the leather to get damaged.
 
Yeah that's normal, after more use, the chain will begin to get smoother. Make sure to lift the flap a bit to give it space to go through.
I tend to leave that portion on the back side and make sure not to pull it through the grommets over and over again just because I don't want that portion of the leather to get damaged.
Ah thank you. I still find it very odd that it sticks out so much. I’ve been trying to zoom in on pix of preloved classic mediums to see if I can spot it on other bags. Just something unexpected and a bit bothersome
 
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