Trying to love my Jumbo...

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Vienna

Vienna

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#1
Anyone feel they are trying to love their jumbo? I'm onto my second Jumbo. I sold a beige jumbo a year ago then regretted it and bought a dark grey jumbo about 6 months ago. I thought maybe it was the beige color that I didn't like originally in my first jumbo but now I am second guessing my grey jumbo. I loved the idea of fitting a lot in the jumbo but the bag just gets too heavy and also feels overly large to carry. Maybe it's because I'm petite? But I really don't want to regret selling another jumbo.

I currently own:
Black Medallion Tote
Black WOC
Beige Medallion Tote
Dark Metallic Grey M/L
Dark Grey Mini
Light Grey M/L
Light Grey Mini
Dark Grey Jumbo

Any thoughts? I think if I sell my dark grey Jumbo I would get a black M/L. All the help is really appreciated!
 
#2
I do understand where your coming from, just had a similar experience with my WOC. Truthfully if your not reaching for it and in love with it you should find another bag like the m/l that does. I hope this helps. :flowers:
 
#3
I've always wanted a jumbo flap and had purchased a dark pink one. I was wearing it around the house and put a couple items in it, and found it very heavy so i returned it very soon after. I heard the jumbo single flaps a much lighter and can hold more then the double flaps. Although Chanel no longer produces them, i think you can find some in very good condition. So its an option.. otherwise you may have to consider getting m/l.
 
#6
I love my jumbo and use it lots but have a feeling that if I find another red bag, my red WOC will get sold because I hardly use it. I love looking at it and don't regret getting it but it's not that essential to me like many have here. Do what you think is best.
 
#7
I totally get where you are coming from. I too have to admit that jumbo does not look good on you proportion wise. It overwhelms you. I think a m/l would look so much better. I also started with Chanel jumbo but it was not that comfortable to carry because of weight and proportions. I sold almost all of my jumbo collection and got boys and m/l. I love all of them. Not a single regret of selling jumbos. I definitely recommend selling jumbo for m/l.
 
#9
I tried so hard to love the jumbo but in the end I'm glad I never bought one. I'm 5'3" and the jumbo looks huge on me too. You should go with your gut feeling.
 
#10
Maybe you love the idea of the jumbo more than the bag in reality. I think it could look really good on you but it looks like you don't feel comfortable in the photo. I agree with the previous posts saying you should go with your gut. Perhaps the jumbo just isn't for you.
 
#12
sometimes we get caught up in the hype....everybody seems to love THE JUMBO. lol. Yeah! So I bought one too. Not reaching much for it. Reissue 226 is has been my bff for years now. It's light and fits whatever I need. The bag has to work for your life style and not what everyone likes. Personally, 5K is a lot of money to make yourself love something...
 
#13
I tried to love my jumbo too but is was heavy and looked to large on me. I thought I needed it size wise to carry everything. I just decided to carry less lol.
 

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#14
I'm trying really hard to love my jumbo too---but---... I put it up for sale on Tradsey after using it maybe 3 times. However I can't bring myself to actually sell it -- I keep telling myself Everybody loves jumbos. I'm 5.3 too and it is BIG!! But, I tried tying the straps under the flap to make it a shoulder bag and I like it a LOT better that way! Try that before you decide.
 
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Rami00 said:
sometimes we get caught up in the hype....everybody seems to love THE JUMBO. lol. Yeah! So I bought one too. Not reaching much for it. Reissue 226 is has been my bff for years now. It's light and fits whatever I need. The bag has to work for your life style and not what everyone likes. Personally, 5K is a lot of money to make yourself love something...
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