Quality getting worse.. Probably no more chanel :(
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Hi! I had posted about a 'new to me' boy bag I recently purchase from Fashionphile on another thread (all about boy bags) but I think its probably more fitting to post it here due to issues about flaws/wear and tear. This bag makes me giddy (more so than my small cf and woc) so I'm debating if I should keep it disregarding it's flaws, or return it and wait it out for a better condition one. Even if I hold off, the purchase will have to be with Fashionphile because I have credit stuck there 
It's a Chanel small chevron caviar boy bag with rhw. Fashionphile listed it as very good, scuffing on exterior, scratches on hardware, corner wear. I was fine with all those flaws. But I noticed, the luster had worn off in the front by the locket. Is this normal (as in something that'll eventually happen over time with use)? Is it fixable? I don't mind sending it to leather surgeons later in the future if it's going to be normal wear that I'll probably create myself overtime.
The bag was listed for $4600, full set (with tags, excluding ribbons and camellia which doesn't bug me).
TIA!
It's a Chanel small chevron caviar boy bag with rhw. Fashionphile listed it as very good, scuffing on exterior, scratches on hardware, corner wear. I was fine with all those flaws. But I noticed, the luster had worn off in the front by the locket. Is this normal (as in something that'll eventually happen over time with use)? Is it fixable? I don't mind sending it to leather surgeons later in the future if it's going to be normal wear that I'll probably create myself overtime.
The bag was listed for $4600, full set (with tags, excluding ribbons and camellia which doesn't bug me).
TIA!
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This ! The Boy looks quite pristine actually apart from the area near the lock. Knowing thats where you will touch it to unlock its fair to say you will see the same after many uses. Only question do you love it? If you love it then enjoy it.
I think that looks pretty normal! It looks great !! Keep it if you love it !Hi! I had posted about a 'new to me' boy bag I recently purchase from Fashionphile on another thread (all about boy bags) but I think its probably more fitting to post it here due to issues about flaws/wear and tear. This bag makes me giddy (more so than my small cf and woc) so I'm debating if I should keep it disregarding it's flaws, or return it and wait it out for a better condition one. Even if I hold off, the purchase will have to be with Fashionphile because I have credit stuck there
It's a Chanel small chevron caviar boy bag with rhw. Fashionphile listed it as very good, scuffing on exterior, scratches on hardware, corner wear. I was fine with all those flaws. But I noticed, the luster had worn off in the front by the locket. Is this normal (as in something that'll eventually happen over time with use)? Is it fixable? I don't mind sending it to leather surgeons later in the future if it's going to be normal wear that I'll probably create myself overtime.
The bag was listed for $4600, full set (with tags, excluding ribbons and camellia which doesn't bug me).
TIA!
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I have a boy bag with this hw and chanel makes it with an aged look to begin with. To me this looks very normal. I recommend a bag a vie pillow insert to keep the shape when you’re not using or some sort of other organizer while using or even both.Hi! I had posted about a 'new to me' boy bag I recently purchase from Fashionphile on another thread (all about boy bags) but I think its probably more fitting to post it here due to issues about flaws/wear and tear. This bag makes me giddy (more so than my small cf and woc) so I'm debating if I should keep it disregarding it's flaws, or return it and wait it out for a better condition one. Even if I hold off, the purchase will have to be with Fashionphile because I have credit stuck there
It's a Chanel small chevron caviar boy bag with rhw. Fashionphile listed it as very good, scuffing on exterior, scratches on hardware, corner wear. I was fine with all those flaws. But I noticed, the luster had worn off in the front by the locket. Is this normal (as in something that'll eventually happen over time with use)? Is it fixable? I don't mind sending it to leather surgeons later in the future if it's going to be normal wear that I'll probably create myself overtime.
The bag was listed for $4600, full set (with tags, excluding ribbons and camellia which doesn't bug me).
TIA!
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I do love it
I'm just hesitant because of the worn down caviar by the front locket. The gloss is gone and it feels raw.The loss of gloss coating on caviar by the CC locket is normal wear? Good to know! I don't plan on babying this bag
Hi! I would really appreciate your advice. I bought my CMF in black caviar 3 months ago. I didn't notice any issues with the bag within the first 30 days, when return/ exchange is possible. Well, the leather quality could be better - it seems very dry by touching it. But I wasn't informed at that time, how it should be, so I thought , it is OK. Unfortunately a week ago I noticed some other issues . The sides of the bag are not as even as they should be and there is a deep crease on both sides. When I try to stretch the leather on the sides, the crease doesn't disappear, so I even worry if it could lead to a crack on that place in a while. In addition the stitches are going apart on the side. What do you think, how are my chances to get this bag exchanged? Would Chanel accept it as a defect? INHO it is. But, having read all the information here, I am not sure. On the other hand I am very unhappy with the way the bag looks - dry greyish leather, creases on the sides, wide stitches...Here are my photos. The light blue and the white bags are from Chanel official page to compare how a bag should look like from the side.
I'm not familiar with Chanel and only ever owned preloved. Comparing the side pics with the ones online and the vintage cf I have, it looks like the bag got squished. This is how my vintage cf side looks like (7th series).
I've read on so many posts here that the new caviar feels soft and squishy? Not sure if that plays a part.
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This bag look good to me. Caviar will look shinier when u used it for longer time. And abt the alignment, almost 90% of the caviar chanel bags are like that. I guess caviar is harder compared to lambskin to bend and sew it. Kinda agree with Klaneckya mentioned above that there is no perfect chanel bag.