beautiful! Would you mind sharing close ups of the corners? I just added a post in the thread with questions on the stitching
Is this a defect, is this normal for this Chanel item?
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Hi Everyone! After many, many years of debating I finally pulled the trigger on my first chanel dream bag. Medium caviar classic flap. I am hoping you can help me- after further inspection of the bag, I noticed the stitching on the corners is a bit ragged and one side of the bag bulges compared to the other being perfectly aligned.
I was on a waitlist for this bag since 2021 and also had a hard time having a SA sell me without previous purchase history other than earrings. Is this normal for a brand new bag? I am debating exchanging. I do not mind waiting for another if I knew it would not have a similar issue.
I know they are "handmade" but would love to hear opinions from anyone else who has recently purchased this. It was $10K after tax- something I never imagined in my wildest dreams spending and just wanted it to feel "perfect"
To be honest your bag looks fine to me but it sounds like you’re uncomfortable with it so you should definitely see if you can get an exchange. We all have different thresholds for what is ‘acceptable’ but to your point, at these prices, if you’re not happy it’s not worth it!
Thank you! Since this is my first Chanel i just are not as familiar with what is "normal"... I also have a huge air bubble inside with the lining which is very lumpy and doesn't lie flat. I think this is bothering me more than the corners to be honest. I'm so stressed over this
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I think it should be a problem. My burgundy CF has the same air bubble and it is not an issue at all. As soon as I put my stuff inside the bottom lining is becoming more flat. And it is inside the flap. As soon as you start using the bag there will be anyway some wear and tear (e. g. Scratches on the hardware).Thank you! Since this is my first Chanel i just are not as familiar with what is "normal"... I also have a huge air bubble inside with the lining which is very lumpy and doesn't lie flat. I think this is bothering me more than the corners to be honest. I'm so stressed over this
I hope you all can help me. After many, many years i finally pulled the trigger on my first Chanel dream bag: medium classic flap in black caviar! I inspected in detail at the store but regret not looking inside. After closer look at home - i noticed all the interior lining is very lumpy and there is a large "air bubble" on the bottom which i feel about 1/2 inch to push down to the bottom of the bag? IMO this looks very sloppy and I worry about long term wear and eventual resale down the road
I would appreciate your opinions on this! I am in the return window. I was on a waitlist for this since 2021 and don't mind waiting for another if I knew that this was an off "issue" and that I could get another with a flat interior. I also have a little anxiety over the return process in store, as my SA was not very nice and I felt a bit rushed during pick up. When I called Chanel directly, they told me that they are no longer doing wait lists for this bag in 2022 and not going to be available in any stores in the US in the near term future. So I am also afraid if I return, I won't be able to source one before another price increase.
This bag was $10K after NY taxes so I'm just very torn and stressed about the situation. I apologize if this is not the right place to post but couldn't really find anything recent on this topic.
Thank you!!
I would appreciate your opinions on this! I am in the return window. I was on a waitlist for this since 2021 and don't mind waiting for another if I knew that this was an off "issue" and that I could get another with a flat interior. I also have a little anxiety over the return process in store, as my SA was not very nice and I felt a bit rushed during pick up. When I called Chanel directly, they told me that they are no longer doing wait lists for this bag in 2022 and not going to be available in any stores in the US in the near term future. So I am also afraid if I return, I won't be able to source one before another price increase.
This bag was $10K after NY taxes so I'm just very torn and stressed about the situation. I apologize if this is not the right place to post but couldn't really find anything recent on this topic.
Thank you!!
it sounds from your post that this bag is not making you happy and for 10K plus, it has to be one that you love and will make you smile. Period. So, I recommend returning.
i personally think chanel bag price increases are too much (i used to have a lot of chanel bags but mainly switched to Hermes in 2008). In other words, I do not think a mass produced CF is worth the current retail price.
You are right that you do run the risk that there may not be another available before the next increase. I also feel that there may be a worse issue with a second bag: crooked stitching etc.
i personally don’t see too much of an issue from your pic (some bags do have air pockets) and if it were my dream bag, I might just assume that once I put my stuff in and live with it, it will settle and I will be fine. But, I’ve never paid anywhere near 10K for a CF, and for the most part I get my return out of cost per wear, not resale.
good luck with your decision!
i personally think chanel bag price increases are too much (i used to have a lot of chanel bags but mainly switched to Hermes in 2008). In other words, I do not think a mass produced CF is worth the current retail price.
You are right that you do run the risk that there may not be another available before the next increase. I also feel that there may be a worse issue with a second bag: crooked stitching etc.
i personally don’t see too much of an issue from your pic (some bags do have air pockets) and if it were my dream bag, I might just assume that once I put my stuff in and live with it, it will settle and I will be fine. But, I’ve never paid anywhere near 10K for a CF, and for the most part I get my return out of cost per wear, not resale.
good luck with your decision!
I bought a medium flap a couple years ago and noticed a similar bubble in mine. My SA told me that it’s intentional. It’s there to make it easier to repair the lining in the future if necessary. After learning that, I felt a little better. Now, I don’t even notice it.
However, you should be thrilled about your new bag. If this really bothers you, I’d return it. It’s a shame that your SA’s not helping you the way s/he should. Have you tried reaching out to a different store? It seems like these bags pop up on the Chanel stock thread occasionally. Also, you might want to consider calling back the 1800 number. I’ve noticed that some representatives can be more helpful than others. Good luck!
However, you should be thrilled about your new bag. If this really bothers you, I’d return it. It’s a shame that your SA’s not helping you the way s/he should. Have you tried reaching out to a different store? It seems like these bags pop up on the Chanel stock thread occasionally. Also, you might want to consider calling back the 1800 number. I’ve noticed that some representatives can be more helpful than others. Good luck!
Good morning! I also just purchased a medium cf and was worried about the air bubble in the bottom. I actually had two SAs from two different stores working to find me one. I went to the other store and looked at their medium cf and it also had the air bubble in the bottom, so I think this is normal. I agree finding another one is tricky especially with waiting for another price increase. I also have questions about my bag, which I will post for hopefully opinions on should I return.
Hello Everyone!
I just purchased a medium CF and received it still wrapped from Chanel. The SA didn't even take it out at all. Once I opened it, I noticed this on the bottom. It looks like a small air bubble and a dibit(?) in the bottom. No one will ever see it, but I am worried about it worsening over time and it affecting the value of the bag. Can you please let me know your thoughts- is this something that I should be worried about or just keep it? It seems to be harder and harder to find one and I am also worried about another
price increase. Thank you so much!!
I just purchased a medium CF and received it still wrapped from Chanel. The SA didn't even take it out at all. Once I opened it, I noticed this on the bottom. It looks like a small air bubble and a dibit(?) in the bottom. No one will ever see it, but I am worried about it worsening over time and it affecting the value of the bag. Can you please let me know your thoughts- is this something that I should be worried about or just keep it? It seems to be harder and harder to find one and I am also worried about another
price increase. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for weighing in! Helps to know someone else is thinking the same way.
After I've had this a few days, I am leaning towards keeping it. I've been driving myself crazy nit picking every detail, every stitch and have been measuring every inch of it LOL. Knowing that there are literally no bags available as a replacement it is tough b/c there is zero ETA of how long we could have to wait and then if the next bag will be worse! and also could have a price increase. Since this is my first CF, I just wish I had something else to compare it to. Overall my experience wasn't great for such an expensive purchase which is really disappointing. I bought a bag at Saint Laurent NY store a few months ago which was 1/8th of the cost of CF and was treated like a celebrity with Champagne and Scotch drinks for my husband and I and such a warm greeting. With this I feel insecure of even asking my SA for help and was really rushed when inspecting in the store - it was like she was doing me a favor by selling me the bag. Next time I'll be looking for a different store/SA.I can't really tell what the larger circle is? The other small area looks like its part of the caviar. I think all the leather is unique and going to have slight variations and will probably change texture over time. If the bag is otherwise good in terms of being symmetrical, no loose threads etc. I personally would keep knowing there isn't really option for exchange if there are no bags in store? If you had a good SA maybe ask her first of possibility of getting another to compare against first if it is going to bother you! It does bother me that we find these things which such an expensive purchase!
Good luck!
I hope this is the last time I have to post on here with all of these questions . I just took a look behind the sticker and noticed a hairline scratch on the HW !!! I'm so sad and frustrated. I was planning on getting a HW protector but did not expect already a scratch. I reached out to the SA to see what options I have. After such a long wait and saving up my $ I'm so disappointed.
. I just took a look behind the sticker and noticed a hairline scratch on the HW !!! I'm so sad and frustrated. I was planning on getting a HW protector but did not expect already a scratch. I reached out to the SA to see what options I have. After such a long wait and saving up my $ I'm so disappointed.Attachments
Hi All,
I bought this bag at a leased Neiman Marcus and I noticed that the stitching / quilting are not well aligned. I don't think I can return it or exchange it any more since it's been over 30 days. Is this normal? Would it bother you? This is my first classic flap and my very first purchase in stores, so I don't know what to expect. I read that the quilting should be aligned.
Thank you!
I bought this bag at a leased Neiman Marcus and I noticed that the stitching / quilting are not well aligned. I don't think I can return it or exchange it any more since it's been over 30 days. Is this normal? Would it bother you? This is my first classic flap and my very first purchase in stores, so I don't know what to expect. I read that the quilting should be aligned.
Thank you!
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Is this cut part that sticks out normal? It appears to be normal just wanted to check if it is. It’s also like this on another spot next to this, noticed it after I took this picture. Thank you!
