Pre-loved or brand new Chanel bag

[superfoxy]

Hi All,
I was looking to buy a Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo with GHW in caviar leather in new condition. I was searching FB groups for a nice deal. Found 1 listing (27 series, brand new condition, full set with no receipt,under retail). I need your opinion as to whether I should purchase the bag and save a thousand dollar or buy brand new in store. I heard there's a waiting list for the Jumbo Classic Flap. Is it hard to get it in store? I have purchased a brand new chanel through a reseller before and fashionphile during the shelter in place. Also, what are your experiences buying from a private seller in FB groups since they have no return policy. P.S. I have not yet experienced buying from a Chanel boutique. In the future, I am planning on getting a brand new classic flap medium in store. I will appreciate all of your opinions. TIA.

 

[Model T]

The no receipt scares me, especially if the item is brand new and comes with all the other bells and whistles. It sounds like a steal though. Try fashionphile but it will likely be closer to retail :/

 

[superfoxy]

The no receipt scares me, especially if the item is brand new and comes with all the other bells and whistles. It sounds like a steal though. Try fashionphile but it will likely be closer to retail :/

Thank you. She said she lost the receipt. Is the receipt that important if in case the bag needs to be fixed in the future? I am also considering fashionphile since I can return the bag if there are flaws. With private sellers, no returns or exchange. It's hard to check on the condition of the bag with just pictures and videos but a thousand dollar discount kinda sounds like an okay deal. I'm still contemplating.

 

[Model T]

Thank you. She said she lost the receipt. Is the receipt that important if in case the bag needs to be fixed in the future? I am also considering fashionphile since I can return the bag if there are flaws. With private sellers, no returns or exchange. It's hard to check on the condition of the bag with just pictures and videos but a thousand dollar discount kinda sounds like an okay deal. I'm still contemplating.

I’m not sure but hopefully someone who’s brought a bag in for servicing can help! I’m just risk-averse lol. As long as the person seems legit and you’re comfortable

 

[superfoxy]

I’m not sure but hopefully someone who’s brought a bag in for servicing can help! I’m just risk-averse lol. As long as the person seems legit and you’re comfortable

Lol. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.

 

[mocktail]

Hi All,
I was looking to buy a Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo with GHW in caviar leather in new condition. I was searching FB groups for a nice deal. Found 1 listing (27 series, brand new condition, full set with no receipt,under retail). I need your opinion as to whether I should purchase the bag and save a thousand dollar or buy brand new in store. I heard there's a waiting list for the Jumbo Classic Flap. Is it hard to get it in store? I have purchased a brand new chanel through a reseller before and fashionphile during the shelter in place. Also, what are your experiences buying from a private seller in FB groups since they have no return policy. P.S. I have not yet experienced buying from a Chanel boutique. In the future, I am planning on getting a brand new classic flap medium in store. I will appreciate all of your opinions. TIA.

$1,000 under retail for a brand new in-demand bag seems "too good to be true" to me. And no receipt? I would be worried that it's a fake. But I'm very cautious.

 

[thebagqueen]

I’d be a bit nervous due to no receipt and $1000 off brand new, but also no returns? I wouldn’t take the risk unless it’s someone you really trust. being put on the waitlist and paying $1000 more for peace of mind would be worth it to me

 

[superfoxy]

$1,000 under retail for a brand new in-demand bag seems "too good to be true" to me. And no receipt? I would be worried that it's a fake. But I'm very cautious.

I know right. Seller said she purchased it early last year but lost the receipt.

 

[sydsunshine]

Please be wary of fakes.

 

[superfoxy]

I’d be a bit nervous due to no receipt and $1000 off brand new, but also no returns? I wouldn’t take the risk unless it’s someone you really trust. being put on the waitlist and paying $1000 more for peace of mind would be worth it to me

I was thinking about that too. Might as well pay full price for peace of mind.

 

[sydsunshine]

If it’s 1k less, I wouldn’t risk it and just buy brand new to get the store experience as well.

 

[superfoxy]

Please be wary of fakes.

Please be wary of fakes.

I will be sure to lookout. Thank you.

 

[superfoxy]

If it’s 1k less, I wouldn’t risk it and just buy brand new to get the store experience as well.

That's what my husband told me to do. I might just go on that route. Thank you.

 

[sydsunshine]

if you’re going in store to get one, better do it quick! Chanel is going to raise their prices in early October.

 

[Iana24]

Please bear in mind that $1000 under retail looks like a steal because it’s under TODAY retail. A 27 series Jumbo bought in early 2019 cost $1460 less than what it does today (I’m not exactly know the prices in USD but it’s €6,600 now vs it was €5,350 in early 2019). So selling it for $1000 less than retail already gives the seller a few hundreds $ of profit so it’s not even a loss to her/him, yet it is a steal deal to buyers

Having said that, I would always be nervous to buy from individual you don’t really know, without a receipt and don’t accept return. In this case, I’d rather pay more and have a peace of mind.