A semi-regret… when I bought my Jumbo many years ago, they didn’t have any double flap bags in the combo that I wanted. 20-something me didn’t care and I told the shocked SA that I thought the double flap was annoying to get into anyway and bought the single flap jumbo in black lamb. I still believe the double flap is kind of annoying but appreciate it as quintessential Chanel and also that it helps lambskin bags keep their shape.
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Well... I not only didn't purchase classic flap in London when it was only £3300, but also sold at a massive loss a beautiful gorgeous amazing red flap with (aged i think?) silver hardware I bought for less than 3k EUR with receipt and then I sold fantastic burgundy flap bought in 2021 in Paris Rue Cambon (it was supposed to be my souvenir). The only explanation is that I suffered in those years from severe depression and every time I bought something nice, the guilt kicked in and and... I have regret beyond repair, but heyho what can I do. Have the money, mentally fixed but same as you, can't justify.
Aww damn that is hard! I ended up purchasing a preloved classic flap for a decent price but I still think about how I could’ve had a brand new bag from Rue Cambon
My two single flap jumbos in black and red patent are among my top favorites in my collection. I'm really glad I bought them when all jumbos were single flaps and back when they were under $3K! I dislike double flaps as they're so heavy and look bulky; I have one in the large size and that thing hasn't seen the light of day in over a decade. So I'm not tempted to buy a new CF atm.
My only regret is not getting a single flap jumbo in a beige or white shade! I also love ghw now (used to think it was for "old ladies", but I guess I am one now), and kinda wish my black jumbo had ghw instead of phw. Oh well.
My only regret is not getting a single flap jumbo in a beige or white shade! I also love ghw now (used to think it was for "old ladies", but I guess I am one now), and kinda wish my black jumbo had ghw instead of phw. Oh well.
Similar to you, I dappled with the idea of getting a flap bag back when they cost less. It’s so hard to justify paying $3000 more now for the same bag. I don’t own any Chanel bags but own 5 Hermes.
Oh and to answer the question… yes I guess you can call it a regret because had I gotten the bag then, I’d probably be using and enjoying it now. At this point I don’t see myself spending the Chanel prices for quality that seems to have gone down. That said, the bag I was debating was a blue jumbo back in 2019. I think had I gotten it I would have regretted getting a jumbo (heavy) and not getting black.
I had by SA get in a So Black classic flap for me and I loved it.... except the price was more expensive than a normal classic flap so I passed thinking I can get it at a later stage... little did I know the price of the classic flap kept rising quicker than I could think.
So in the end the SO BLACK ended up being a "good deal" haha ....
So in the end the SO BLACK ended up being a "good deal" haha ....
I purchased my jumbo years ago for $3700. At that time, it was a lot of money for a handbag. Fast forward to today, I’ve added small cf, medium cf, and mini- all at crazy prices. I wish I had purchased them earlier but who knew the prices would get this out of hand. I still buy them because I know there isn’t another bag that could replace it. I’m not good at settling. The heart wants what the heart wants- sometimes at expensive prices.
There was a time when the Aussie dollar was around parity with USD and I stood in a US department store in front of a black classic flap for $2k.
Such regret, as they’re close to $15k AUD now!
Such regret, as they’re close to $15k AUD now!
True. In Southern CA, everyone recognizes a Chanel and how much it's worth. It's actually very dangerous to carry such expensive bags when say someone else is getting a divorce or their family cannot make this month's rent.In the past couple of years, classic flaps have attracted too much attention in public. In the Southern California area, they have been stolen in public from persons and stores. I'm not fond of attracting more attention to myself at the moment.
I have also been followed from shopping alone pre and post-pandemic (actually I was just followed last week) and my environment is something I am always aware of. And I live in a well-off area too, but that does not mean that my safety is guaranteed.
(I will bring it out more when I'm with my husband.)
Another reason is that I tend to choose bags based on the outfit I'm wearing. And more often than not, some of my other bags just work better with the look I am going for.
Chanel can attract lots of jealousy and hatred. So yes, I also wear my handbags with caution. I've been very sensitive about the discrepancy in income levels even before the pandemic, so I don't flaunt. Which is also why I've been wearing a lot of non-brands to stay under the radar because I'm scared for my safety.
Yes, to stay on track. Regrets? No. Because my thinking is if I miss it, it's meant to be someone else's handbag. And I already have too many handbags over the years, so I rather reduce my collection than to increase it constantly.
In fact, one of my 2023 resolution is to curate my handbag collection- which I think will take a while.
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I have a similar situation. I regret not buying the M/L beige clair in 2009 after a crazy price increase. Instead, I bought a slightly cheaper seasonal flap.
Yes, I have a few C regrets. Biggest one was not purchasing a sequin mini flap when the price was well under $4k only a few years ago!
Ugh I feel this. Such a great color. I actually bought it, realized at the time, flaps weren't my thing & exchanged it for a cerf tote. To be able to go back in time...
I regret not buying caviar minis when I had the chance…. I was thinking & rethinking before deciding and each time it sold out by the time I decided. Now I know with CC you buy & think later.. lol
I regret not getting the beige chanel when i had a chance to and the black one.. in 2019.. sad..