I just moved here after leaving the similarly frozen tundra of Michigan. LOL! I can’t stand the cold.
I don’t worry so much about fakes because I can do a rough job of pre authenticating myself. And, I always pay through PayPal with my credit card so I have two levels of protection. Then I get my Chanels professionally authenticated by Etinceler or Leather Surgeons once I receive them.
In fact, I just got today’s bag from a lovely person on FB.

This is her maiden voyage. LOL! Chanel red lamb Jumbo double flap w/shw.
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