I recently purchased a Chanel bag from FP that is a bit over retail. Why? I wanted the bag NOW in the exact configuration that was available on FP and it is in new condition. I have two Chanel boutiques near me and they both repeatedly said I would be on the waiting list for years. I don't have time for all that. I thought about going to Canada to purchase since it is readily available there but the time spent traveling and dealing with Customs and Duty it was far simpler to pay a bit more to FP.
May I ask what item you purchased?