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I got the 22S light pink CF a few days ago. It wasn't easy to get and I contemplated it because of the price and because I am afraid of color transfer. But I just love the color so much.I have been waiting for the perfect pink and for me, this is it.
I am rather meticulous when it comes to my things esp at this price point. I have exchanged my first CF 2 times.
Even in the boutique while inspecting the bag, I did not find one of the obvious problems (crooked flap, uneven Mona Lisa pocket, 'horns'), but I noticed that the graines on one batch on the left side and the bottom of the bag do not reach all the way to the edge.
I mean, even now it doesn't bother me that much as it is not in my direct line of sight, that color is hard to find and for me it is the perfect color. But I see all those other bags on the forum which seem to be perfect.
Here are a few pictures:
What do you guys think? Am I being too picky?
Your thoughts, opinions or votes are very much appreciated.
This is what I love about TPF and you all have helped me tremendously! 
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It's true, I am not 100 % satisfied, but close enough to keep the bag because of its beautiful color and because I can overlook this flaw. It doesn't keep me up at night like it did with my black caviar CF.
TY for your input!
These are my main two points as well. I won't notice it anyway (and others will never ever see it, except they are as weird as I am
). Thank you so much!This is such great advice, that's what I did and looking at all your replies, I'll keep it. Thank you so much!As a person who is near sighed in one eye, far sighted in another, has a lazy eye, and dislikes wearing my glasses, bag looks great!lol, but honestly, it's something that would not be a big deal for me.
But like others have said, if you are not satisfied now, chances are, if you keep it, you still will not be satisfied. Maybe take a break from looking at it and thinking about it, and come back to it a bit later and see how you feel about it. If it really bothers you, then probably return it.
Yeah, that's what worries me too. It took me forever to take out my black caviar CF but this is a whole different ball game... Prior to buying the bag (when I was totally caught up in the pink frenzy
), I tooke the time to look at my wardrobe to make sure I had enought light-colored clothes to match the bag with. I think I will only wear white, light pink and cream with it.and be VERY careful. 
That's the point, currently it is next to impossible to get and I waited a couple of seasons for this color. How many price increases til the next one...? Another point for keeping it.
Thanks for your input.I think this will happen to me too.
Every time I take the bag out of the nox, I notice it less and less. It's weird.Thank you so much for sharing! Your input is really appreciated.
Fair point! Thank you, I am beginning to think the same.
Yes, these are my absolute deal breakers too. I will never understand how all those crooked flaps can hit the shelves (we all know, quality control doesn't care) amd people are buying them...
Then we are two peas in a pod.
I am getting better at it, but I still tend to overthink my Chanel purchases as it is a lot of money even though I can spare it. And you are totally right, that is what I did and I will keep my beautiful light pink bag.I thought so too. But the more I think of it and pull the bag out of its box, the less it bothers me. TY for your input, I also think this shouldn't happen.I see it! I hate when this happens to classic flaps.. it’s like the leather came from two different sources lol I know this is common but if it bothers you now, I’d say just return it because chances are.. it will still bother you in the future
Just out of curiosity, do you still notice it? I think with time, I won't. At least that is what I am thinking now.
TY for your comment! Can totally unserstand you.
Thanks for understanding. I think SA's think I am overly picky.
Absolutely agree! I always inspect my purchases, and often there are flaws. Just like you said, one needs to decide if you are ok with what you have because it can be a headache/costly to wait for another bag. When I bought my CF almost four years ago, I did so over the phone after visiting the Chanel boutique and seeing the bag in person. I was so excited to see the delivery truck approaching, and very bummed when I found that the chain was misaligned in one spot and the leather peeling in another. I thought about returning it and waiting for a better one, but decided to keep it eventually. The ordering process was loooooong and gave me a headache (long story as to why). I didn’t want to return and then get a worse one, or risk a price increase. Also my bag came with everything like plastic wrap on hardware and paper and was otherwise perfect. I was able to fix the chain, and the small peeling was not visible except if you look for it. That is why I decided to keep it, esp seeing that some bags have major defects even when you try to replace them. Also, with use it might get signs of wear anyways. I’m not saying you should not try to get a perfect bag, because those bags aren’t cheap. But sometimes you need to consider all your options, and to make a decision that you are comfortable with.
