Hi Everyone, posting this in the hopes it may help someone else.
I have a 2006 Black Caviar Small Accordion Flap Bag with silver chain and hardware. I bought it on Ebay (it is authentic). Anyway the seller lied on the listing and did not mention that the piping on the bottom corners was worn and opening. But, the rest of the bag looked great so I looked into getting it fixed.
I contacted Gerry at Leather Surgeons in PA, they quoted me $355 for replacing the piping. He is very knowledgeable and gave me a fast quote. They will also authenticate when/before fixing. I felt the price was steep though!
So then I just walked over to the Chanel Boutique on Madison Ave (NYC). They quoted me $285 to replace the piping (cheaper than leather surgeons) and $585.00 for complete overhaul service (does not touch inside). ETA about 2 months.
I have not made a decision yet but if I do get it fixed I will go with Chanel based on the fact they are less expensive and it is their product!
I have a 2006 Black Caviar Small Accordion Flap Bag with silver chain and hardware. I bought it on Ebay (it is authentic). Anyway the seller lied on the listing and did not mention that the piping on the bottom corners was worn and opening. But, the rest of the bag looked great so I looked into getting it fixed.
I contacted Gerry at Leather Surgeons in PA, they quoted me $355 for replacing the piping. He is very knowledgeable and gave me a fast quote. They will also authenticate when/before fixing. I felt the price was steep though!
So then I just walked over to the Chanel Boutique on Madison Ave (NYC). They quoted me $285 to replace the piping (cheaper than leather surgeons) and $585.00 for complete overhaul service (does not touch inside). ETA about 2 months.
I have not made a decision yet but if I do get it fixed I will go with Chanel based on the fact they are less expensive and it is their product!