Chanel have been increasing price for a time now. Why? I don’t know, but some say that Chanel wants their classic to sit next to the Hermes bag. Other say that it a strategic approach, increase Replica Shopping and more people will want to buy it. Whatever reason it is, they have done it. We love Chanel more and more, and the further to go in Replica Shopping, the more we want to buy them.
Chanel have literally doubled their Replica Shopping in less than four years. If you bought a Chanel bag in 2008/2009, then you might conclude that Chanel Replica Shopping as gone wild. If you are new to Chanel, you might think that
the Replica Shopping are normal, but they are not. They are crazy!
Chanel Classic Medium Flap Bag (also known as medium/large)
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Medium Flap
Chanel have discontinued two beautiful Chanel bags. The first one is the Chanel East West Flap and the second one is the Chanel small flap. The Chanel E/W flap is actually cheaper than the medium flap, but they were for most part identical. It was an excellent substitute Chanel bag for girls who can’t afford the expensive medium flap bags.
Chanel Classic Jumbo Flap Bag
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Jumbo Flap
Chanel Jumbo Flap used to have a single flap. I love the single flap, but Chanel decided to discontinue and change it to double flap. I have to admit, with the double flap you can better organize your items. There is a downside, the single flap is much lighter than the double flap. I have tried the double flap a few times and my shoulder hurt because it’s a bit too heavy. Maybe I am used to the single flap, because most girls who purchase the jumbo for the first time with double flap doesn’t seem to have any problem with it.
Chanel Classic Maxi Flap Bag
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Maxi Flap
Chanel introduced the Maxi after they have discontinued the small flap. Maybe the future trend is that girls love bigger bags than smaller ones. The Chanel Maxi Flap have been introduced since 2009.
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Flap Bags
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Reissue 2.55
Chanel Reissue 2.55 handbags is been re-made exactly as Coco Chanel have made them decades ago. When you buy the reissue, the bag look like being worn. This is the vintage style. Chanel reissue have a special locker, it’s called the mademoisselle locker and it represent Coco that she have never been married. The 2.55 stands for the release date of the bag, which is February 1955.
Chanel Petite Shopping Tote or PST in Caviar
Chanel Grand Shopping Tote
Chanel Petite Timeless Tote
Chanel Medallion Tote
Chanel Cerf Tote
When Is The Next Price Increase?
What you say? Chanel never announced the next price increase. I wish they could, then lots of girls would run into their stores just before they start to increase. But sometimes when you visit a Chanel boutique a bit too often, the SA might leak some free information out.
From a trusted source, the next price increase will be in December or the first of February. I am not suprised, because it is almost a year since the last price increase in February 2012. Price will increase for the flap bag around $600.
Chanel Price Increase Frequency
Chanel usually increase Replica Shopping twice a year, sometimes one and sometimes even three. This year so far we have one. They usually increase in the 1st of February, around June and December. So get ready if you decide to buy a bag. I know some friends who figure out that Chanel have increase price when they are in a Chanel boutique, ready to buy with creditcard on hand.
Chanel New Price Expectation 2013
Curious about what Chanel will do in 2013? The question is not ‘will Chanel increase price’, but how much they will increase and when they will increase. We have some expectations and also some Replica Shopping based on some leaked information of SA. The calculation can’t get too much wrong.
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Hi, I was wondering if you could give some advice or at least an opinion. I am a frequent shopper on gilt.com(I hope it’s ok to list other sites). They’re known for selling designer items at a discount. I’ve bought several designer bags through them and recently tried to order a Chanel
Slate Blue Distressed Lambskin Jumbo 2.55 Flap Bag. I was having issues w/ my computer and the order did not go through but they’re currently holding the bag for me(it’s considered “in review” now). When I did inititally thought the order had gone through, I immediately felt guilty b/c it was such an expensive bag and I have so many designer bags already. If I did go through w/ it though, this would be the most expensive bag I’ve ever bought. Basically my dilema is I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it. I was searching other sites, trying to see if I could find the same bag to compare Replica Shopping. However, they seem to differ quite a bit in price depending on color I guess. I haven’t been able to find this color bag anywhere else. I actually just got off the phone w/ Gilt and they said this is a rare vintage bag. Oh btw, the price before tax was $4,615. Tax was around $410 so it came to over $5,000. For that much $, I know I could buy this style bag from Chanel themselves in another color for around the same price, right?(That’s actually one of my ?s, I looked at your price list above I THINK this bag has the dimensions of the size 225. I can no longer see the details. Is this a good or average price for this bag?).
Normally I wouldn’t second guess Gilt’s Replica Shopping, however recently I saw a Louis Vuitton bag on there that I had been eyeing. BUT I noticed the price seemed pretty steep. I was actually able to find the same EXACT bag on the Louis Vuitton site itself and it cost $100 LESS. I asked Gilt’s CS why that would be the case and I honestly didn’t even understand their answer so I won’t bother trying to explain it. The other thing about Gilt’s designer bags is that they are pre-owned, though they come in abolsutely EXCELLANT condition. You would never know that they’ve been pre-owned at all. They come w/ all the authentification cards, dust bags, boxes, etc and they literally look brand new.
I do own other Chanel bags but most are from sites that resell designer items. Only one did I buy from Chanel itself, the Petite Shopping Tote in black. I over-used it and the lining is messed up as well as the shape in general. I don’t usually go for black but I wanted something classic. I’ve really wanted a 2.55 double flap Chanel bag for some time but figured if I was going to really invest in one, I might as just pay full price. I was thinking of getting a red one. I generally like colors that are unique and/or stand out. They did have a red one on Gilt but it was sold out. Most of what was left was black but this slate blue one was so unique, I’d never seen that color before and when I asked Gilt’s CS about it they said I wouldn’t be able to get it in the store anymore.
Basically, I’m wondering if that is def true for one and if so, do you think it justifies the price? If I WERE to buy another color in the store it seems like you’re saying it would actually cost a bit less?
I have until tomorrow to decide what to do. would appreciate any info or as I said, even an opinion. Thanks!
hi Gigi, thanks for dropping by and writing such extensive and valuable information. We never shopped at Gilt, so we can’t judge their quality and so forth. But Gilt is a reliable online store, we have read several articles about it and their founders. But the question is, is it worth to purchase the Chanel jumbo 2.55 flap bag in lambskin, distressed Slate Blue. First of all, there are no Chanel bag called jumbo 2.55; Here’s is why…
Chanel 2.55 reissue is available in four different sizes, running from 224 to 227. I think they are trying to refer the jumbo to the size 226, because the Chanel classic flap bag in jumbo is almost identical to the Chanel 2.55 reissue 226 in term of size. The price you will be paying to buy a brand-new reissue 2.55 size 226 from Chanel boutique will be: $4,900. Now it’s common that stores buy used Chanel bag and then clean it. They go through a special refurbishment to make them look brand-new. Each season, Chanel released a new 2.55 reissue bag in new color or skin, the one that Gilt is selling might be from one of the previous season and has been discontinued. Chanel might never released such style again or you will have to wait for a long time.
I will advice you to check your local boutique out if they have a brand-new piece in similar color before making the final decision. And one more thing, these are the latest f/w collection 2013: http://buyluxurys.com/chanel-fall-winter-2013-bag-collection-complete/
There’s a 2.55 in Aged Calfskin available for this season.
Hi again Alex,
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to read my (long) lol message and for writing such a helpful reply!
Thanks to you and your site, I’ve spent half the day researching Chanel bags. I so much appreciate all the info you provide. And you were exactly right about the dimensions of the bag that Gilt is holding for me. I wrote them again and actually cut pasted part of your reply and then copied pasted the dimensions of the med/large and the jumbo and asked which it was. I had asked on the phone but they said they didn’t know. But I recieved a reply giving me the dimensions of the jumbo or size 266 as you had said you thought it would be. That is reassuring b/c it means that I would actually be paying less than I would if I bought the bag in a different color directly from the store. I live in NY so I’d have to pay for tax anyway and I get free shipping on Gilt b/c I shop there so much.
I think you gave good advice about checking out my local boutique, only thing is there isn’t one really near me. It’s not impossible to get to one, it’s just a trip which is why I tend to shop online a lot in the first place(that all the great deals on Gilt as well as TheRealReal, are you familiar w/ that site? it’s a site where ppl resell designer items, really excellant as well). If I had more time, I would definitely go to the city and check out the Chanel store but I double checked, I only have till tomorrow for them to hold the bag for me. And after doing my research, I do think it’s a good deal.
However, in poking around and checking out the link to the site you gave me w/ the newest collection I now have another ? for you. The bag that I absolutely LOVED from the new collection is Chanel Boy Flap Bag With Chains Details
in Calfskin and Black
I found the cost for this item is $5,100 but couldn’t find the dimensions anywhere. I was curious if by any chance you know the size of this bag? Either way I feel like I really do want a 2.55 flap bag b/c it’s so classic I’ve always wanted one. But at the same time, I’m a little obsessed w/ Boy Flap one w/ chain detail. I like bags on the bigger side though so am just really curious what size this bag is.
Also, in an unrelated question I was reading about the different advantages to Calfskin vs Lambskin and one thing I read was that Lambskin was more difficult to care for? I tend to be a little klutzy in general and was already a little concerned about the light color(the slate blue) of the bag from Gilt. As much as I love it, I would just have to be REALLY careful w/ it. So if Lambskin is more difficult to care for, that makes me even more nervous. What are your thoughts on the differences?
Again, thank you so much for all your help!
Sincerely,
Gigi
Hi Gigi, I am not sure about US, but generally Chanel can deliver the bag to your house (just make sure they put sufficient insurance on it and the same if you order from Gilt. You can never trust delivery companies, if they lose your package, then the blame might be put on you, because they can’t get you a new one and its too expensive to refund).
About the Chanel boy bag with chain details, the size is: 6.9 x 11 x 3.3 inch. They have two different styles: one is made with only calfskin, the other one is made with calfskin and tweed.
No, I am not familiar with TheRealDeal. Btw, where did you find the price ($5,100) of the Chanel boy bag with chain details?
My thoughts about lambskin; I have another concern, I know how fragile Chanel lambskin is, your nails is strong enough to scratch a serious damage. I do not know how old Gilt’s Chanel 2.55 flap bag is and I am not sure about its leather condition. But I would be amazed if there were no user damage. I would check this out too.
About the Chanel 2.55 reissue vs Chanel boy bag. I think the 2.55 reissue will increase in value in the future. But I would rate them in terms of quality. If you buy 2.55 reissue, you get a pre-owned bag, but discontinued. If you buy the boy bag, you get a brand-new one from Chanel. (I think this boy bag will be discontinued in the future too).
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Hi Alex,
Thank you again for your detailed reply.
Yes, I hear what you’re saying about delivery issues. You actually just reminded me to follow up w/ another company that I had an issue w/(the item was delivered but I was away on vacation apparently it was stolen). It was certainly nowhere near the value of a Chanel bag! But it was frustrating having to go through the process of reporting it as stolen to UPS having to go through a fairly long investigation process to finally get my $ back(which I just did!). I’m curious when you say generally Chanel can deliver the bag to my house(it’s actually an apt, hence the reason why my other package was able to be stolen!), do you mean an item can be ordered directly from Chanel online? The reason I find that surprising is b/c I can’t even find the Replica Shopping of products on Chanel’s website, let alone a way to order from them directly.
As for Gilt, they have amazing Custmoer Service. If I do decide to order the bag from them(which I have to decide today, ahh lol), I will inquire about insurance on it as you suggested. But in general, they really are very helpful. For instance, a cpl of xs I had items(clothing) that arrived damaged or became damaged soon after recieving them. One of the items I really loved was debating returning it or having it tailored. When I wrote to their CS, they said I could return the item if I wanted despite it being after the return cut off date OR that they would reimburse me for having it tailored if I sent them a copy of the receipt. I decided to keep it ended up losing the receipt for the tailoring, yet when I told them the amount they immediately credited my account regardless. And recently I had a similar situation but it was a non returnable item so I asked them to pay for me to have it fixed and they said they would. So I’m pretty sure that if I had any delivery issues, they would be helpful in resolving them. Another advantage of GILT(I’m beginning to sound like I work for them lol, I don’t, I swear! I just shop there A LOT!) is you get “points” for every purchase you make. I actually already used my points from the Chanel bag to get $75 off of another order so I don’t know what happens if I don’t decide to go through w/ ordering it. I was leaning towards ordering it, but your response has caused me to second guess my decision again.
Btw the other site I mentioned is called “TheRealReal”, not “The RealDeal”. As I told you I was doing research yesterday on Chanel bags and looked at a lot of sites so I’m not sure if it was yours I saw this on but there was one that had a list of sites you could trust for having authentic designer items and if it was yours, please add them to it. They are excellant, I’ve gotten a couple of Chanel bags from them as well as a Chanel necklace. All in very good to excellant condition. One of the bags had all the tags and said looked as though it had never been used.
As far as where I found the price for the Chanel boy bag with chain details, here is the link:
I personally prefer the one w/out tweed, though they’re both gorgeous. Thank you for giving me the dimensions.
As far as the condition of the 2.55 flap bag from Gilt, it did say “distressed leather” somewhere in the description. I’m not concerned about user damage b/c as I said I’ve ordered other designer bags from Gilt(2 Marc Jacobs and 1 Prada). They literally looked 100% brand new. You would never know that I didn’t buy them directly from the store. But your concerns about the lambskin are more worrisome to me. As I said, I am pretty clumsy in general if all it takes is my nails to damage the bag, well that’s def not good! And again, I’m a bit concerned about the light color(as much as I love it). Yet at the same time, the page I mentioned which went into the pros and cons of lambskin vs calfskin, showed an identical Chanel purse in each type and I definitely prefered the look of the lambskin. I also read that lambskin is considered more of a “day bag” look? I don’t know, I just feel like I might be so afraid of damaging the bag, I’d hardly use it. I wish I had more time to decide and that I had stopped by a Chanel store in the meantime. Grrr. Once I tell Gilt no, that bag will be gone. Whenever they have deisgner bag sales, they sell out so fast, you wouldn’t believe it! That was why I impulsively threw the item in my cart as soon as I saw it in the first place!
I know what you mean about the boy bag being brand new if I bought it from Chanel, but also it IS going to be more $ that way. As I said, w/ tax I’d be paying roughly $5,000 for the flap bag. If I bought the boy bag in the store, it would be $5,100 tax so…I don’t know! lol. But I’ll def let you know what I decide. I have less than a few hrs to decide!
And I’ll def like your FB page. In fact I just did! 🙂
Best,
Gigi
Hi Gigi, yes I know a few people on Buy Replica Luxury Handbag that has their bag send by Chanel. You can’t order online, but you need to call the nearest Chanel boutique and order through phone. Chanel, somehow doesn’t report any Replica Shopping on their site and there are many more bags that you can’t find online, but they are available in store.
About the list of authentic designer items site, I think you are referring to this: http://buyluxurys.com/where-to-buy-used-chanel-classic-bags/
All reissue 2.55 leathers are distressed, the bag looks like used, that’s the style. Like any designer bags, you just need to be careful. You don’t need to worry about being clumspy. And def. let me know about your purchase, your story is very interesting.
Hi Alex,
I will be getting my first chanel bag next month but will be buying it from malaysia. is the quality the same in malaysia as they are in other countries esp. paris?
and do you know whether malaysia sells the Chanel Petite Timeless Tote? is the price the same as the one you publish on this website?
which chanel bag do you think i should buy for a first timer?
thanks
Yvonne
Hi Yvonne, instead of looking at which country you purchase, check the ”made in’ tag. As far as we know, timeless tote is discontinued. You can find the latest Replica Shopping of Chanel here: http://buyluxurys.com/chanel-bags-prices
For the first time, I would recommend a classic, either the PST, GST, or the chanel classic flap bags. The new seasonal bags from F/W 2013 collection are great too, especially the new flap bag with retro clasp. http://buyluxurys.com/chanel-fall-winter-2013-bag-collection-complete/
Are you looking for a tote or a shoulder bag?