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  1. #1 Nov 8, 2007
    Are there pros to owning vintage Chanel?

    I am just learning about the brand and see some authenticated vintage bags on Ebay. I was wondering the pros to buying vintage vs. spending more and buying new?

    Please forgive me if this is posted in the wrong place, I am new here!
     
  2. #2 Nov 8, 2007
    I think it's personal choice really. I prefer older/vintage Chanel flaps & totes to new. One, I think the quality of new has gone downhill versus old. Chanel used to be made to last a lifetime. You can search this forum and read for yourself. I also prefer the different patterns of stitching (chevron, lines, diagonal) of pre-karl Chanel and, lastly, love the huge CC on the classic flap.

    What I like about new? the colors. Otherwise I'm happy buying vintage/older Chanels.
     
  3. #3 Nov 8, 2007
    ^^^I agree about the colors--the new ones for Spring sound amazing!

    I have a few older bags, and they are still in great shape--even the lambskin!

    The best thing about vintage, especially now, is the price!
     
  4. #4 Nov 9, 2007
    ^^

    I agree. And besides being cheaper, I just like some of the vintage styles more than the newer styles.

    I also like the fact that most of my vintage style bags aren't available anymore nowadays and therefore are pretty unique and rare pieces to own.
     
  5. #5 Nov 9, 2007
    Vintage bags have a history. They were loved by someone else and, if you get one, it's now yours to love.....
     
  6. #6 Nov 9, 2007
    1st of all, the price LOL
    and i happen to like a lot of the old models
     
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