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

[CoconutDonut]

Chanel can restitch that

Thank you!

 

[Abt015]

White little spots on Chanel caviar leather

Hi, I'm wondering if anybody has seen any Chanel caviar leather that has small white spots on it. I've seen on 2 of my Chanel bag - Medallion and Classic Jumbo tote. Both of them are quite old - purchased in year 2006. Does anybody happen to know where these white small spots come from? TIA

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Thanks - I read through that before posting. There weren’t any pictures that look like what I’m seeing on my bag so was looking for more opinions

 

[Tina1010]

Hi everyone,

I purchased a preloved 26 series medium classic flap in black caviar. It came from the reseller with an Entrupy certificate. I am awaiting authentication by Zeko with my own pictures (sent yesterday).

There are white marks on the bag that were not disclosed. They don’t bother me too much because I got the bag for a good price, but it makes me wonder if the bag was repainted? The seller said they were not aware of any repainting, and the leather doesn’t feel stiff at all.

I’ve been googling - is it possible these are areas that the dye is coming off the leather?

Also the edge of the leather in the chain is completely frayed at the seam.

Thanks for your help!

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This could be glue stains. Send a picture to the leather surgeons and they'll be able to confirm. They'll also let you know if it's worth sending the bag in to remove.

 

[LadyCajun]

I don’t have this bag but I know someone who does and apparently this is a common problem with this particular item. She had the chance to look at a few and all of them had this creasing to a certain degree and some were worse than others. I would personally not be happy with it for the price of the item but as you say if you return then you will miss out on this item as very few were made. Depends how much it bothers you

THANK YOU SO MUCH. This is what I needed to hear. I’m struggling with the decision. What did your friend do?

 

[livgrace]

Hello all! Anyone know how to remove the dents on the back of my lamb skin bag? I’m thinking of going to get conditioned, but does anyone know a ballpark estimate of how much this might cost? File attached TIA

 

[Edyta888]

Hi everyone! I bought this Chanel 19 from the boutique a few days ago and I just realized that there is a dent on the right side. Is this a defect or am I being too picky? I didn’t see it when I was in the boutique, but can’t unsee it now
Would appreciate your insights, thanks in advance.

 

[Swanky]

Looks like a wrinkle, not a dent to me. A dent would go continue through the stitching imo. Wrinkles don't bother me.

 

[minnnea]

Looks like a wrinkle, not a dent to me. A dent would go continue through the stitching imo. Wrinkles don't bother me.

I agree! And it is leather, though standardized and even, and leather has inconsistencies. If we want perfect lambskin or leather usually it needs to be heavily treated and coated.

 

[nashpoo]

Noticed the sequins do not cover one corner… should i try exchanging!?

 

[Swanky]

It looks consistent with the rest of the bag imo

 

[pheebspurse]

Noticed the sequins do not cover one corner… should i try exchanging!?

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Wonder if the other corner is covered? It might be an intentional design choice (since people might touch that area a lot when opening the bag), unless it looks so imbalanced to you and start bugging your mind

 

[nashpoo]

Wonder if the other corner is covered? It might be an intentional design choice (since people might touch that area a lot when opening the bag), unless it looks so imbalanced to you and start bugging your mind

Here’s both sides to compare

 

[pheebspurse]

Here’s both sides to compare

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Ooh I see what you mean. I guess you're right in saying that other corner has a bit of 'bald' spot compared to the other one, but looking at the 'stream' of the sequins in general especially on the flap, they look like they're not attempting to achieve 'evenness' (they're not in straight lines and scattered here in there in various bunch of thickness)

I guess if you didn't mention it in the first place and just showed the picture of the bag as a whole, I don't think I'd catch it! It's truly a gorgeous bag and perfect in my eyes!

 

[Swanky]

The whole purse has that pattern, if the corners were covered that would look odd to me. It looks consistent with the bag's pattern.

 

[880]

Here’s both sides to compare

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Both corners are similarly bare. If you look at the bag pic from a bit further away, there are bare areas (horizontal) that form part of thr pattern on the entire body of the bag and the clasp. Looks like the negative space on a tone on tone, not a defect. JMO

ETA: just realized @Swanky said it first