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

[hlzpenguin]

I don’t own a WOC so I can’t compare yours with mine. Hope other members can help with that. But the following are just my opinions: all of the concerns or issues you mentioned look normal to me.
1. The flap does not look crooked to me and even it does, it’s very slightly and way better than many other classic flaps nowadays.
2. The backside looks crooked but it won’t be a concern for me. I believe it is a result of the way the bag was stored.
3. I don’t think the closure is necessarily centered.
4.The back pocket also looks normal to me. I don’t see any issues.
5. I couldn’t tell any fraying from the picture and the strap looks completely fine.

Again, I don’t own a WOC so the above are just opinions based on other bags I have owned. I totally understand your concerns as this is the first bag you own and you want it to be perfect. I recall when I bought my first bag, I wanted it that way too but as long as I don’t see any major flaws like dents, scratches, loose stitches, and etc., other issues won’t be big issues. I was at a point where I only purchased items that are new/never touched from the back. But I think that’s too much if I really want to get the item. Caviar is very durable and if my opinions can help you, great, and hope you can truly enjoy it. Otherwise, returning it would be a better option.

 

[tashinto]

Have multiple wocs, seems pretty normal to me. I guess you can take it back to the store for a different one but you probably won't find out that is in better shape than this one.

 

[desertchic]

Seems normal to me as well (just looked at my WOC)

 

[Swanky]

I don’t see any flaws personally.

Hi guys, I just bought a Chanel WOC yesterday in Black Caviar with GHW. This is my first Chanel purchase and I honestly just was elated that they finally had one after wanting one for over three years, so I just let the Neiman Marcus SA open the box and I immediately bought it without even checking much. I actually asked her if they had any other ones and she said they only got one per associate, AKA she wasn’t going to let me see another one. I took it home and immediately thought it was really gorgeous, but then I started noticing some things.

I see that the flap is a little bit curved upwards in the middle, very very minutely but somehow I can still tell. I was thinking this may be due to the curved shape from the magnetic closure. I also see that the flap is ever so slightly leaning towards the left. I fumbled with it a bit and was able to make it somewhat more straight, but it still leans a tiny bit.

I have a few pictures of it just by itself and then another picture where I used the iPhone grid to line things up.

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The magnetic closure also does not appear to be in the middle of the diamond, which may or may not be anything notable.

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I also noticed when laying the WOC down that the backside is a little crooked(?).

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And finally I see that the back pocket is also a little bit far left which leads the right side to be wider and the stitching to be somewhat misaligned.

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There was also a super thick part of the strap which made it difficult for me to get the strap through the tunnel and a part of the strap which goes sideways, but I’m assuming this is normal. The edges of the strap are also frayed which apparently may also be normal.

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Besides all of this, I really love the bag. I love how it’s so puffy and looks kind of shiny, and how it looks so elegant. I just want to know if these are normal things to look for (and might be one of the better ones since apparently Chanel quality has gone downhill) and if any of them are dealbreakers. These “issues” aren’t really visible whatsoever while I’m wearing the bag, and I know it’s going to have wear and tear, but I just want to know I’m starting from a clean slate in the first place. Personally, I do want to keep the bag but when I see how it is a little curved or anything that might be a little off I honestly get very stressed. I don’t want to return it just for the hell of it because I’m concerned the other ones might be worse, and I really do love the WOC. But when I paid over 3100$ (after price increase) I feel like if I don’t get a second opinion it will haunt me forever. I feel that some of these things may very well become irrelevant once I start to use the bag (which I’m putting off til I get my base shaper), but yeah I really just wanted to share and get some feedback (and see if I’m just being crazy and OCD or not (I actually have OCD))

Thanks and I’m sorry for this very long paragraph. I really hope somebody can help me. Thank you again and I’m happy to add more pics if necessary (I have about a hundred of em )
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[ilikedesigneriguess]

Thank you guys so much. I am going to keep.

 

[ilikedesigneriguess]

Hey, it’s me again I just wanted to ask if these parts of the Wallet on Chain in caviar are normal or not, I posted some pics before but they might not have been very clear pictures. I am just gonna put these closeups here and maybe someone can tell me if theirs looks the same way or if it’s all good or not. Sorry if I am being bothersome.

The straps on my WOC seem to be unsealed and have loose strings coming off the sides. I have read that this is how they come now but I wanted to know if yours are like this too? I got this bag four days ago from NM.


Also the pocket is a bit offcenter to the left which is visible in these pictures more than the last one. Is this fine?




I would really appreciate if someone could tell me if this bag is good to keep as long as I like everything else about it or if I should try to exchange it (I don’t really want to but if it is really defected then I guess I have to). I am worried the others may be worse.

Thank you so much guys

 

[ilikedesigneriguess]

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[ilikedesigneriguess]

Hey guys I’m gonna just return the bag so no need to reply to the post thanks !

 

[Bagventures]

Hi everyone,
What are your thoughts on the side stitching of this mini flap?
To me it’s not that noticeable as long as it doesn’t get any worse over time.
Now I understand why edge stitching is sometimes a preference for some…

 

[rhm]

Hi everyone,

I just received by dream mini coco handle in white and was so excited and I do love it, but does this handle look really off to anyone? I know some people were having this same problem but does this look extremely off? I got it right before the price increase too and there is absolutely no chance of me getting a replacement as I think they all sold out as soon as they arrived at the stores. I have over 20+ Chanel bags and never had "issues" like this. Or am I being paranoid?

 

[cc_m]

I just returned mine. The bag looks like the one you have and it was bothering me. I couldn’t stand the crooked handle.

 

[minami]

Oh no, this is not normal for coco handles at all, I have 2 and none of them are crooked....I do love the white tho!

 

[famouslyme]

Hi everyone, I bought this drawstring bag from the boutique a few days ago and the creasing on it has been bothering me. This is my first Chanel bag so please pardon me if this is a silly question. I understand that this is calfskin leather according to my SA, so creasing is expected.

I was wondering if it's normal to have this bad creasing (on the front and back) when it's a brand new piece? Is there anything I can do when storing to mitigate the creasing? I'll be stuffing my bag and trying not to cinch it too much.

 

[mizuwin]

Hello everyone,
I just exchanged this bag today and I’ve realized the leather cracked on the side… this is the only one in-stock at the boutique…. Just wondering is this normal?

 

[lilmermaid264]

Hello TpF!

I need help. I had a large 19 before but returned. I just picked up the small medium and are these ends normal? They seem to poke me whenever the bag is in use. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!!