Question about changing out hardware on Vintage Chanel

[mai_LV]

I just bought a vintage black lambskin classic 2.55 medium flap. It's in great condition but the gold hardware looks somewhat dull and silverish due to it's age. My question is, if I take it to chanel to change the hardware will it hurt it's resell value? I know dyeing the lambskin will make it harder so I am not even considering that but i would love shiny new "gold" What are your thoughs on this?? Should I replace the hardware or keep the old hardware?? I want my chanel to retain it's value as much as possible TIA!!

 

[xtl]

I would be interested to know too!

 

[kisenian]

personally, i would replace or get it redipped. i would imagine that the resell value would increase because the hardware is cleaner.

 

[Chanbal]

Hardware or leather refurbishment done by Chanel, it will increase the value of the purse IMO.

 

[mai_LV]

I thought so too but just wanted to make sure. So should I ask for a replate or just change out thee hardware??? The hardware is not in bad shape, just not as "gold" as I would like..

 

[mikogurl]

question ladies about vintage chanel purse... is it ok to still use the vintage chanel flap year 2001? or better to buy a new one?

 

[Smoothoprter]

I thought so too but just wanted to make sure. So should I ask for a replate or just change out thee hardware??? The hardware is not in bad shape, just not as "gold" as I would like..

My personal preference would be to have the original hardware replated - keep the vintage bag as original as possible. They may not have the correct hardware for total replacement.

 

[mai_LV]

Thanks for all the replies!!! Here are some pictures of my vintage 2.55 lambskin classic.













See how the "gold" is not as yellow and shiny?!?! I guess that's to be expected of a 20 year old bag...