Straight From Chanel: Price Increases & Catalogs

Wow. I just don't understand how they can justify that extreme price increase in a couple month period. It's just insane! I think someone answered this already, but is the Medallion tote considered a classic? I'm still new to Chanel so I'm uncertain what exactly "classic" entails..
 
The more I think about my purse addiction, I think it would be good move to quit my day job and just get a full time job at Neimans :sad: I always wanted the flap but had thought about getting it later and with all the frenzy, I want it NOW!