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

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I know what exactly you're talking about. Mine are the same as shown in the pictures. The caviar on the corners is less grained.
And, the chain is absolutely normal. Congratulations on your first Chanel. You got the gorgeous color! Just be careful with the color transfer.
 

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Hi All, not sure if this is acceptable condition:( the SA told me all these are normal and the loose threads are normal. But how is this normal. Quite upset about it
 

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Don’t worry about it! Just enjoy your bag. When you start stuffing your bag, I’m sure the lining will flatten out more. I don’t have my CF with me right now but I’m sure mine was like this too.
Hi! Thank you for sharing your opinion and sorry for the late response! I read your comment and it helped me making up my mind! I posted regarding this so if you have some time, please check it out

Yes, it’s normal. Some have more. I have few Chanel bags and each one has different amount indent.
Thank you!!! You were right. It happens to bags made nowadays. I went through one comparison and that one was even worse. I made a post about this. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...e-small-with-shw-shopping-experience.1036809/

My 10 year old reissue has a lot of ‘air bubble’. My new medium CF doesn’t. These are expensive bags, so if it bothers you, exchange it. I had to do that because the first CF I got had a loose stitch right by the clasp. The SA said it’s no big deal and they can just tuck it in, but it was a big deal to me and that was all I could see. Good luck.
Hi blindii! Thank you for sharing your experience. Your comment helped me making my decision. I'm surprised that it happened to your old beauty instead of new one. Because I tend to think the old chanel craftsmanship was way better. I think it also happens to each bag like maybe luck..? Regardless of where it's made and when. I made a post about this!
I decided to go with mine :). If you have some time, check it out.

For any new bags from recent years this is pretty typical. I had a fresh 29 series from boutique with this issue. My suggestion is to find a preloved in mint condition if it bothers you a lot; I sold the 29 series and bought a 12 series instead. The lining sits flat. Good luck!
I actually considered that too! But my country here in Asia, there are so many super fakes out there which drives me even more crazy! And real real or fashionphile not available for me. I decided to go with mine and thank you for your advice!
Here's my experience and decision.

My medium cf doesn’t have this issue. My small does. My grey CF had this issue; after two uses it flatteened out completely. I wouldn’t let the lining bother u but rather the stitching and if the flap is symmetrical.
Thank you for sharing your experience! After reading your comment, I got some peace of mind. I thought the SAs were just saying it as they normally say everything is not a big deal! So I really needed real opinion from real experience like yours! I made a post regarding this and thought I should let you know and thank you.

My Chanel classic flap has this issue
It’s gotten better but it was a lot worse in the beginning
Thank you! At first, I thought it was not as this normal before reading your comment and some of others! I made a post regarding my decision and shopping experience.
I thought as you might be wondering what I decided (just my thought) and wanted to thank you, so I share it with you!
 
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Hi forumer.
I bought a 226 ghw at Chanel boutique yesterday.
I love less wrinkled leather but the concern is that there's crease on the back flap.
when I open the flap, the crease is more deeper.

My SA said that is not a problem. Eventually, the crease will happen...
I like the overall condition of the bag except the creasing.

Should I keep or return?
Thx in advance.

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I bought mine about a month ago and have been using it regularly and it does have slight creases. I did also notice them when the bag was new and unused. Mine is a 27 series (bought new from boutique)

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I bought mine about a month ago and have been using it regularly and it does have slight creases. I did also notice them when the bag was new and unused. Mine is a 27 series (bought new from boutique)

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Thank you for the pic and your stories.
I was worried about the wrinkle even though it is a new product, and I am more suspicious because it is 28 series and manufactured in August of this year. (maybe returned/damaged one?)
would you please let me know where did you buy it?
 
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