MINI~MINI~MINI! Mini Flap Thread

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Hi guys,

My local department store texted that they had a black mini rectangle, so I ordered it by mail and it arrived last week.

The label says 20B season so considering how quick these usually sell out, and it’s Jan 2021, I am guessing this was either a display model or a very late return item?!?!?!

Anyway I don’t mind as long as the item is in new condition but I noticed the following few issues and wasn’t sure if this bag was defective or whether this is normal.

1. the side of the bag is not straight and lines are wavy in some parts.

2.Depending on how I close the flap, either both corners of the bag stick out beyond the flap, or just the left corner sticks out. Shouldn't the flap cover the entire width of the bag or is it normal for the bag corners to protude like the chanel 19 bags?

This is my first mini so any advise/comments is greatly appreciated!
Return it. The structure is faulty and some quilts are not puffy. It will only bother you more as the bag gets used. I wouldnt accept it unless you are 100% happy with it.
 
I have three leather rectangular minis and now thinking about adding a light pink tweed one from S21. How do people feel about the tweed version? Would it last or would I need to baby it to prevent it from getting damaged?
 
Hi all! New here. Would love to hear your thoughts as I've come across a local re-seller (I live in the Philippines) and found a mini rectangular flap in CAVIAR GHW but with series 30XXXXX card, the owner said she bought this in Spain 2020. I've read that Chanel has already stopped producing Caviar minis since 1-2 years ago, but the local bag reseller store is reputable and confirms it is authentic. Photos attached below. Question: did they release caviar minis in 2020 and or is it possible this is an old stock (but how come the card is 30XX...). Appreciate your advise, ladies! First time to get a Chanel bag so not really well-versed on these matters. Thank you :heart:

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Hi all! New here. Would love to hear your thoughts as I've come across a local re-seller (I live in the Philippines) and found a mini rectangular flap in CAVIAR GHW but with series 30XXXXX card, the owner said she bought this in Spain 2020. I've read that Chanel has already stopped producing Caviar minis since 1-2 years ago, but the local bag reseller store is reputable and confirms it is authentic. Photos attached below. Question: did they release caviar minis in 2020 and or is it possible this is an old stock (but how come the card is 30XX...). Appreciate your advise, ladies! First time to get a Chanel bag so not really well-versed on these matters. Thank you :heart:

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I would get it authenticated by a pro as it could be a super fake one... Chanel stopped producing minis in caviar in 2018 and a 30-series is from 2020... that is already a huge red flag to me...
 
Hi all! New here. Would love to hear your thoughts as I've come across a local re-seller (I live in the Philippines) and found a mini rectangular flap in CAVIAR GHW but with series 30XXXXX card, the owner said she bought this in Spain 2020. I've read that Chanel has already stopped producing Caviar minis since 1-2 years ago, but the local bag reseller store is reputable and confirms it is authentic. Photos attached below. Question: did they release caviar minis in 2020 and or is it possible this is an old stock (but how come the card is 30XX...). Appreciate your advise, ladies! First time to get a Chanel bag so not really well-versed on these matters. Thank you :heart:

I would get it authenticated by a pro as it could be a super fake one... Chanel stopped producing minis in caviar in 2018 and a 30-series is from 2020... that is already a huge red flag to me...

Agreed, there is something off about the cc lock and the puffy leather under it. The chain and interior look off to me too. I'd definitely get it authenticated by a professional.
 
Hi all! New here. Would love to hear your thoughts as I've come across a local re-seller (I live in the Philippines) and found a mini rectangular flap in CAVIAR GHW but with series 30XXXXX card, the owner said she bought this in Spain 2020. I've read that Chanel has already stopped producing Caviar minis since 1-2 years ago, but the local bag reseller store is reputable and confirms it is authentic. Photos attached below. Question: did they release caviar minis in 2020 and or is it possible this is an old stock (but how come the card is 30XX...). Appreciate your advise, ladies! First time to get a Chanel bag so not really well-versed on these matters. Thank you :heart:

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I would not even give this a second thought... :(
 
Agreed, there is something off about the cc lock and the puffy leather under it. The chain and interior look off to me too. I'd definitely get it authenticated by a professional.

Thanks and noted on your observations based on the photos. Would probably pass on this given that it's been stated repeatedly that there were no more mini Caviars after 2018, so happy I got to confirm this on this thread.
 
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