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

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SpicyTuna13 said:
I’m sorry this has happened. I’m guessing the 224 size is hard to find — I wish you the best of luck in finding a good replacement. Do you have a good SA?
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shes great, and actually wasn’t the one to ring this but she did track it down. She already had another shipped to me yesterday so I’m just waiting for it to arrive. Crossing my fingers that this one is perfect!
 
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shopmycloset_lk said:
I picked up something on my wishlist before the price increase and it just arrived today - reissue 224!

I was surprised when I got it to see this big crease across the front flap. Is that normal for a new reissue? I’ve never seen that happen for new reissues, just older ones. Thanks in advance for your advice - this is my first reissue.
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This looks like a reissue mini - no? They haven't had 224's in quite some time. Does it have a double flap or single? (224 have double flap & is $5200 USD currently - mini is a WAY better value). Regardless, it's not looking so hot. Maybe not stored properly or a return/ store display?
 
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jennyy said:
This has been bothering me tons. I bought a beige clair medium class flap from instagram seller Julia Rose. She listed it as excellent with minor signs of wear at $5295. This is a 16 series back, so probably around 8 years old? I received it and it is in excellent condition except the bottom kind of “bows” out. Perhaps. Something really heavy was put in there? Anyway, I wrote Julia and it’s always sooooooo hard to get any sort of reply from her whether I have buying inquiries or want to sell. Someone on her team says that this bowing out can happen with age. I’ve attached pictures and it was a little difficult to snap a pic of what I’m clearly seeing with the naked eye.

Do you think I paid too much for this bag and this bowing is a defect? Or is it still considered excellent condition?

TIA
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Storage or usage issues. Return it if you're not comfortable. It's a 5000 bag, you deserve to be happily using it.
 
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TraceySH said:
This looks like a reissue mini - no? They haven't had 224's in quite some time. Does it have a double flap or single? (224 have double flap & is $5200 USD currently - mini is a WAY better value). Regardless, it's not looking so hot. Maybe not stored properly or a return/ store display?
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Thanks for the intel! I always thought 224 was synonymous with mini and that they used to be produced with the double flap, but could never find a direct answer on it. Anyway, yep this is the mini! Single flap. I’ll post pics when the replacement arrives this week :)
 
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shopmycloset_lk said:
Thanks for the intel! I always thought 224 was synonymous with mini and that they used to be produced with the double flap, but could never find a direct answer on it. Anyway, yep this is the mini! Single flap. I’ll post pics when the replacement arrives this week :smile:
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It's a good value for the mini, and they are making loads of them these days which is why I asked! The 224 is slightly larger, and with the front flap you CAN put your phone there, but it's cumbersome and a lot more expensive. Your combo is PERFECT! I hope the one that arrives soon will be a little less dowdy than the one you were sent :)
 
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I’d probably buy a new one. That’s a lot you paid for an 8 year old bag. Even if the bag is not used, the leather has 8 years on it.

My SA just posted a beige Claire in case you are interested. I posted the photo and her contact in the new finds at stores/boutiques thread.

Good luck.
 
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