First Chanel bag - which to get?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:A hand bag is not an investment. Chanel bags are for old ladies. It will make you look old and broke.

Haha you must be old yourself if you don’t realize so many wealthy young women (teens, early 20’s) wear Chanel bags. I wouldn’t call them the greatest investment but you can sell a Chanel for more than you bought it for 3-5 years later. I sold 5 classic flaps I bought 5 years ago for more than double the original price recently.

Why would someone do that when they can buy a new one for half?

They can’t. Chanel increased the prices of their classic flap bags 2 times a year (sometimes 3). Price increases are between 10-15 % each time. If you purchased a bag 10 years ago, you can resell it for at least double the price.

[Anonymous]

How about this?
https://www.chanel.com/us/fashion/p/AS1160B0485294305/chanel-19-handbag-lambskin-gold-tone-silver-tone-ruthenium-finish-metal/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what is with these comments? I can't afford a chanel flap but i think they are gorgeous.

Same! OP get the black flap and don’t let the haters get you down. Happy birthday!

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A hand bag is not an investment. Chanel bags are for old ladies. It will make you look old and broke.

Haha you must be old yourself if you don’t realize so many wealthy young women (teens, early 20’s) wear Chanel bags. I wouldn’t call them the greatest investment but you can sell a Chanel for more than you bought it for 3-5 years later. I sold 5 classic flaps I bought 5 years ago for more than double the original price recently.

Why would someone do that when they can buy a new one for half?

They can’t. Chanel increased the prices of their classic flap bags 2 times a year (sometimes 3). Price increases are between 10-15 % each time. If you purchased a bag 10 years ago, you can resell it for at least double the price.

Only if it looks brand new. I realize some people buy the Chanel bags to resell and make money, as a business. Otherwise, I don’t understand why you would drop 10k on a bag you are only going to use once per yr or so in order to keep it absolutely pristine. If I were to buy a Chanel, I think it is only worth it (if you aren’t making a business out of it) if you are going to actually use it regularly. Sure, not daily or even weekly. But a bag like that deserves to be enjoyed and used- not sit in your closet because you are afraid of a scratch and thus lowering resale value.

So OP, here is my advice: get the flap bag, black calf leather with gold hardware- classic, goes with everything, and so much prettier than the caviar leather. Be sure to use and it enjoy your purchase. Yes it will show wear, it is the patina of life. Just be ok with that and carry on

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A hand bag is not an investment. Chanel bags are for old ladies. It will make you look old and broke.

Haha you must be old yourself if you don’t realize so many wealthy young women (teens, early 20’s) wear Chanel bags. I wouldn’t call them the greatest investment but you can sell a Chanel for more than you bought it for 3-5 years later. I sold 5 classic flaps I bought 5 years ago for more than double the original price recently.

Why would someone do that when they can buy a new one for half?

They can’t. Chanel increased the prices of their classic flap bags 2 times a year (sometimes 3). Price increases are between 10-15 % each time. If you purchased a bag 10 years ago, you can resell it for at least double the price.

Only if it looks brand new. I realize some people buy the Chanel bags to resell and make money, as a business. Otherwise, I don’t understand why you would drop 10k on a bag you are only going to use once per yr or so in order to keep it absolutely pristine. If I were to buy a Chanel, I think it is only worth it (if you aren’t making a business out of it) if you are going to actually use it regularly. Sure, not daily or even weekly. But a bag like that deserves to be enjoyed and used- not sit in your closet because you are afraid of a scratch and thus lowering resale value.

So OP, here is my advice: get the flap bag, black calf leather with gold hardware- classic, goes with everything, and so much prettier than the caviar leather. Be sure to use and it enjoy your purchase. Yes it will show wear, it is the patina of life. Just be ok with that and carry on

Once per year!? I use my Chanel regularly. It’s way more durable than you are making it out to be!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A hand bag is not an investment. Chanel bags are for old ladies. It will make you look old and broke.

Typical DMV

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A hand bag is not an investment. Chanel bags are for old ladies. It will make you look old and broke.

Typical DMV

You’re just jealous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A hand bag is not an investment. Chanel bags are for old ladies. It will make you look old and broke.

Haha you must be old yourself if you don’t realize so many wealthy young women (teens, early 20’s) wear Chanel bags. I wouldn’t call them the greatest investment but you can sell a Chanel for more than you bought it for 3-5 years later. I sold 5 classic flaps I bought 5 years ago for more than double the original price recently.

Why would someone do that when they can buy a new one for half?

They can’t. Chanel increased the prices of their classic flap bags 2 times a year (sometimes 3). Price increases are between 10-15 % each time. If you purchased a bag 10 years ago, you can resell it for at least double the price.

Only if it looks brand new. I realize some people buy the Chanel bags to resell and make money, as a business. Otherwise, I don’t understand why you would drop 10k on a bag you are only going to use once per yr or so in order to keep it absolutely pristine. If I were to buy a Chanel, I think it is only worth it (if you aren’t making a business out of it) if you are going to actually use it regularly. Sure, not daily or even weekly. But a bag like that deserves to be enjoyed and used- not sit in your closet because you are afraid of a scratch and thus lowering resale value.

So OP, here is my advice: get the flap bag, black calf leather with gold hardware- classic, goes with everything, and so much prettier than the caviar leather. Be sure to use and it enjoy your purchase. Yes it will show wear, it is the patina of life. Just be ok with that and carry on

Once per year!? I use my Chanel regularly. It’s way more durable than you are making it out to be!

You totally missed the message

[Anonymous]

Waste of money, and a target for thieves. Why would you advertise? I carry a small, black backpack that I picked up for 2 bucks at a thrift shop. I drive an old car. I do not wear designer clothing. I live in a small house in a lower-income neighborhood. I do these things because I do not want anyone to know how much money I have. No one bothers me. People assume whatever you want them to assume about you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waste of money, and a target for thieves. Why would you advertise? I carry a small, black backpack that I picked up for 2 bucks at a thrift shop. I drive an old car. I do not wear designer clothing. I live in a small house in a lower-income neighborhood. I do these things because I do not want anyone to know how much money I have. No one bothers me. People assume whatever you want them to assume about you.

+1,000 Well played!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Waste of money, and a target for thieves. Why would you advertise? I carry a small, black backpack that I picked up for 2 bucks at a thrift shop. I drive an old car. I do not wear designer clothing. I live in a small house in a lower-income neighborhood. I do these things because I do not want anyone to know how much money I have. No one bothers me. People assume whatever you want them to assume about you.

+1,000 Well played!

+1 plus, use the money for a good cause and feel good internally knowing that you helped someone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Waste of money, and a target for thieves. Why would you advertise? I carry a small, black backpack that I picked up for 2 bucks at a thrift shop. I drive an old car. I do not wear designer clothing. I live in a small house in a lower-income neighborhood. I do these things because I do not want anyone to know how much money I have. No one bothers me. People assume whatever you want them to assume about you.

+1,000 Well played!

+1 plus, use the money for a good cause and feel good internally knowing that you helped someone.

New +1.

[Anonymous]

I’m a newbie to all of this. Are you paying thousands of dollars for the Chanel logo, basically? I googled the Chanel flap and it’s north of 10k for a very small bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a newbie to all of this. Are you paying thousands of dollars for the Chanel logo, basically? I googled the Chanel flap and it’s north of 10k for a very small bag.

Don’t mind me, though - I buy my bags at Target!