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

[nashpoo]

Ooh I see what you mean. I guess you're right in saying that other corner has a bit of 'bald' spot compared to the other one, but looking at the 'stream' of the sequins in general especially on the flap, they look like they're not attempting to achieve 'evenness' (they're not in straight lines and scattered here in there in various bunch of thickness)

I guess if you didn't mention it in the first place and just showed the picture of the bag as a whole, I don't think I'd catch it! It's truly a gorgeous bag and perfect in my eyes!

Both corners are similarly bare. If you look at the bag pic from a bit further away, there are bare areas (horizontal) that form part of thr pattern on the entire body of the bag and the clasp. Looks like the negative space on a tone on tone, not a defect. JMO

ETA: just realized @Swanky said it first

Ooooo interesting points! I just think it bugs me how one corner is bare and has the satin exposed while the other corner is covered with sequins. I saw another with both corners covered better so hopefully i can swap! Just me being picky haha.

 

[880]

Ooooo interesting points! I just think it bugs me how one corner is bare and has the satin exposed while the other corner is covered with sequins. I saw another with both corners covered better so hopefully i can swap! Just me being picky haha.

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You need to do whatever makes you most comfortable

just wanted to point out that there appear to be three ‘bald’ spots along the rim which are not evenly spaced apart. looking at the bag head on from a far, as in your pics, it seems deliberate design decision. Of course, if you’ve seen one you like better, its all good

have fun looking !

 

[Edyta888]

Looks like a wrinkle, not a dent to me. A dent would go continue through the stitching imo. Wrinkles don't bother me.

Thank you for your reply, this made me feel better. I guess wrinkles aren’t that bad.

 

[Edyta888]

I agree! And it is leather, though standardized and even, and leather has inconsistencies. If we want perfect lambskin or leather usually it needs to be heavily treated and coated.

Thanks for your reply! Yeah I guess it’s normal for natural leather to have uneven lines. I was thinking of returning it but I’ll keep it then.

 

[marine31]

Hello everyone,
This my first post on the forum. Please excuse my english...

I just bought a vintage chanel classic flap. From 1993. The condition of the bag is very good. It is just that when i turn the cc turnlock, i can hear a metallic/spring sound. Is it normal ? Will it break ? I already had a 7 series (2002) bag that i returned, the turnlock was smoother and i didnt hear that sound. But mabye 9 years laters, the manufacturer changed the turnlock for a silent one.

It doesn't bother me but i just want to be sure it won't break. Thanks

 

[hockeygirl]

Hi everyone! My husband just surprised me with a medium classic flap in caviar for Mother’s Day. This is my first Chanel and the bag I’ve wanted for a while. He bought it from the Beverly Hills store.
I love the bag but the first thing I noticed was that the flap appears uneven, with the left side (looking at the bag) lower than the right. Is this normal? I attached a picture here. The bag is unstuffed. I’m not usually picky but it just looks lopsided to me.
Should I exchange it? Looking for advice from the experts here. Thank you!

 

[papertiger]

I don't think it's normal, my eye picked it up immediately, I would try to exchange

 

[no5]

Yes exchange it. It’s not normal.

 

[bagshopr]

I didn't even notice it to be honest. Do you still see the issue when you're carrying the bag? It might look a lot different when it's on your shoulder.

 

[Yramnna]

It does…
I would exchange if it were mine and my first too. There’s a return window of 2 wks I believe but I’d much rather exchange it now for peace of mind. Congratulations when you get your perfect one, it’s beautiful! Your hubby is quite generous and sweet. (:

 

[snowing may]

Hi everyone! My husband just surprised me with a medium classic flap in caviar for Mother’s Day. This is my first Chanel and the bag I’ve wanted for a while. He bought it from the Beverly Hills store.
I love the bag but the first thing I noticed was that the flap appears uneven, with the left side (looking at the bag) lower than the right. Is this normal? I attached a picture here. The bag is unstuffed. I’m not usually picky but it just looks lopsided to me.
Should I exchange it? Looking for advice from the experts here. Thank you!

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It will always bother you if you have noticed the issue at first sight. Please hurry to exchange while you are still in the exchange time window.

 

[rosecats]

Hi I was wondering if anyone else has similar experience, can help with is it normal for vintage “vintage” particularly 1980s Chanel, I noticed the side of my bag stitching it’s looped: (0XXXXXX series CF)

 

[Cooshcouture]

Hi everyone! My husband just surprised me with a medium classic flap in caviar for Mother’s Day. This is my first Chanel and the bag I’ve wanted for a while. He bought it from the Beverly Hills store.
I love the bag but the first thing I noticed was that the flap appears uneven, with the left side (looking at the bag) lower than the right. Is this normal? I attached a picture here. The bag is unstuffed. I’m not usually picky but it just looks lopsided to me.
Should I exchange it? Looking for advice from the experts here. Thank you!

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I notied the off side flap immediately. I definitely exchage it

 

[cocoangel1144]

Hi everyone! I’m thinking of returning this as I want it symmetrical like the last picture. All my classic flaps are pretty symmetric. Just not comfortable keeping something i dont like specially for the price point. What’s you though on this? Am i being too picky?

 

[limonchello]

It looks pretty symmetrical to me, I wouldn’t even notice something like that. But I think you should return it because you are bothered by it and purchases meant to make us happy.