yes it is. The store retail price is $5500Isn't the bag you posted from liz still currently in the store? It is sheepskin correct? I'd get it direct from the store if I was paying full price.
yes it is. The store retail price is $5500Isn't the bag you posted from liz still currently in the store? It is sheepskin correct? I'd get it direct from the store if I was paying full price.
Thank you all for your point of view. I love being able to share my "problem" and see how others look at it. I think I am leaning towards keeping the bag though. So far, my pros outweigh my cons
Pros:
- sheepskin is amazing! It feels luxurious like lambskin, but I can tell its "tough" like caviar
- so black and chevron are a very rare combo to have
- I wanted a reissue, but I dislike the distressed look. This is the first reissue I've LOVED since the leather was more my style
- I have a daily habit of scouring resale websites (ebay, fashionphile, yoogi's, aff). Some people check FB everyday, I check resale websites lol!! I have not seen a so black for under retail unless its a vintage/older. Even the vintages go for higher.
Cons:
- its EXPENSIVE. This 226 is $5500.
- its EXPENSIVE x 2. I am usually frugal by nature and I try to save/coupon/look for deals all the time. My only expensive vice is Chanel. I try to justify the outrageous prices of Chanel items by looking for pre-loved bags or finding deals like opening a department store CC to get cash back
- I don't feel like I "deserve" the bag. I love Chanel and I would make my previous purchases only as a reward for things (ie getting a promotion, getting my doctorate, etc). This bag was just because it was pretty
Hello TPFers! =)
I'm having a major first world dilemma. I have the opportunity to get a so black 226 chevron reissue at retail price. I don't have any reissues in my collection and I fell in love with the look when I saw photos.
I did some browsing on the resale market and I noticed that reissues sell much lower than classic flaps. My question is should I still purchase the reissue knowing that I may not get the same value in the future? I try not to ever pay retail for my bags. I pride myself in being able to be a good resale buyer and I refuse to buy anything over retail.
I love the bag but not the price. What would you guys do? Any words of advice? Thank you =)
Yes, keep it.
There's no way you're going to find this bag for under retail any time soon (unless very very maybe you get lucky on Ebay). It's not comparable to the "regular" Reissues.
And of course you deserve this bag, silly!
yes it is. The store retail price is $5500
If you really love the bag you wouldn't be concerned about the resale value because you're not going to sell it ever!
If you're going to love the bag for a long time don't worry about resell value. Get it and enjoy it [emoji6] I think it's gorgeous and unique and I can't imagine if you had to sell it you would lose a lot because it's not a common bag combination that comes up often and I find those bags tend to hold value more.
It sounds like you love it! I'd say get it don't worry about resale. You may never even get around to that [emoji4].
Thank you all for your point of view. I love being able to share my "problem" and see how others look at it. I think I am leaning towards keeping the bag though. So far, my pros outweigh my cons
Pros:
- sheepskin is amazing! It feels luxurious like lambskin, but I can tell its "tough" like caviar
- so black and chevron are a very rare combo to have
- I wanted a reissue, but I dislike the distressed look. This is the first reissue I've LOVED since the leather was more my style
- I have a daily habit of scouring resale websites (ebay, fashionphile, yoogi's, aff). Some people check FB everyday, I check resale websites lol!! I have not seen a so black for under retail unless its a vintage/older. Even the vintages go for higher.
Cons:
- its EXPENSIVE. This 226 is $5500.
- its EXPENSIVE x 2. I am usually frugal by nature and I try to save/coupon/look for deals all the time. My only expensive vice is Chanel. I try to justify the outrageous prices of Chanel items by looking for pre-loved bags or finding deals like opening a department store CC to get cash back
- I don't feel like I "deserve" the bag. I love Chanel and I would make my previous purchases only as a reward for things (ie getting a promotion, getting my doctorate, etc). This bag was just because it was pretty
Thank you for the advice @catsinthebag!
I've been saving for a birkin actually...then I saw the so black reissue and forgot all about the birkin. haha
How do you compare the 225 versus 226? Do you feel like the 226 is too big or just right for your needs? What about the 225? I have not owned a reissue yet so I'm trying to imagine. I know the 226 is slightly smaller than a jumbo but bigger than a m/l.
Thank you