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 prices 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 prices, the more we want to buy them.
Chanel have literally doubled their prices in less than four years. If you bought a Chanel bag in 2008/2009, then you might conclude that Chanel prices as gone wild. If you are new to Chanel, you might think that
the prices 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 prices 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 prices based on some leaked information of SA. The calculation can’t get too much wrong.
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Hi,
I will be going to paris next month. Just want to check if you have any idea if I can still get PST from Chanel ?
Thank you.
I don’t think you will get the PST. Many BMB readers already asked, and it happen that they are either limited or discontinued. Do you have another bag in mind?
Thanks for your response.
If that’s the case, I would probably go for a GST instead, but was wondering what colours would be available.
Generally the black gwh/shw is the classic version. But you need to call in the Chanel boutique to make sure which bag they have in stock. You can also walk in one Chanel boutique and ask the SA to call the other boutiques. BTW which day will you arrive in Paris? Weekends?
Thanks for your advises.
I will be arriving on a tuesday.
By the way, I was considering of PTT as well as am afraid that GST might be too huge and heavy for me.
What do you think of PTT and the price for it.
PTT is a very cute bag, elegant style, dressy, a day to night bag. GST is bigger, has more room. The PTT is much lighter than the GST and I love the zipper more.
PTT seems to be very limited, you might want have a back-up, in case you can’t find it. If you go to the Chanel boutique, check out the new classic shopping tote too, called biarritz.
Hi, i will be purchasing a Jumbo next month from Italy. May i know….
1) What are the types of jumbo available?
2) Can i get cash VAT refund at the airport if i pay by debit/credit card at the store?
1). You need to call the boutique in Italy to know what types are available. Do you also know which city you will be in?
2). You can get tax-refund as long as you have all the documents like receipts etc… to show to the custom.
Thanks for the quick reply. I will be in Milan Florence. I am actually a full time malaysian student studying in Manchester. i will complete my studies next month and i will be doing a europe tour. My last destination will be at Milan and i will fly back to Manchester for one day to pick up my luggages before flying back to Msia the next day for good. Am i entitled to the VAT refund at Milan? Or do i get the refund from Manchester airport?
Hi Kate, you can apply tax-refund on your last stop in the EU country, at the airport, you give your documents, proof, receipt to the custom. And they will stamp on your check.
Hi, i saw a women carry a Chanel reissue size 226 silver in Broadway today. I love it. May i know what is the price? And is this color limited? Thanks.
I think it was the distressed gray, but not limited as far as I know, price: $4,900.
HI, I´M FROM BRAZIL AND I´M GOING TO PARIS IN JUNE SO I WOULD LIKE TO NOW IF YOU HAVE ANY UPDATES ON THE PRICES THIS YEAR (2013)?? I´M IN DOUBT BETWEEN PETITE TIMELESS TOTE OR GST. WHICT ONE DO YOU THINK IT´S BETTER?? MY MOM WILL BUY THE CLASSIC MEDIUM FLAP BAG.
THANK YOU!
*KNOW
The medium is not very big, probably can fit only your essentials. Why not buy a bigger second Chanel bag?
i love ‘carviar classic jumbo flap ‘
and wanna know the price at italy or france,,please!
thanks for your kind 🙂
€3,400 in Italy + France. But Italy you get more tax-refund. When are you going to buy?
Hi:) first foremost, ur website is God-sent! Thanks so much for having so much info under one roof! Anyway, I am thinking of flying to Europe this June, just to buy my bag. From what I gather, London is the best place to go? (please correct me if I am wrong:) I am lusting after the Chanel classic jumbo and/or maxi (still undecided!).. Also, is it better to purchase at Heathrow, or any boutiques in the city will do? Thanks once again!:)
Hi Linda, thank you very much for the compliment. btw, where are you from?
Skip Heathrow, they don’t stock iconic bag anymore:
http://abbag.ru/131/chanel-boutique-in-heathrow-airport-terminal-3-stopped-stocking-bags/
Do you also know which color and hardware your classic flap bag is going to be. And did you tried the jumbo and maxi on already?
I would bet on London and Paris, they have a lot of boutiques there and the chance that they have your bag in stock is bigger.
Hi Sassy!
Thanks so much for your prompt reply:) I am from SG. I just checked the prices of the Jumbo Maxi at our local boutique; $7250 $7870 respectively. Do you know what is the current price for the bags in London Paris? And where is a better place to get it from?:)
I am thinking of the black caviar in GHW. I have popped into the boutiques here to see which will suit me better:) most likely will go for the maxi. Anything i should take note of before making the final decision?
Btw, is it possible to call the boutique in London/Paris reserve the bag? Since the trip is primarily just to make the purchase, it will be such a pity if I do not get to do exactly that! Hehe..
Once again, much thanks for your kind advice!:)
Hi Miss. I couldn’t help but reply to your question as I recently got my Chanel Medium/Large Flap Bag in Caviar leather in London. I couldn’t have been happier with this decision as this bag is $4400 + Tax in the US, where as it was 2670 pounds which comes out to be $4,005 (Current conversion is 1P= $1.5) so you are already saving $400 by just purchasing it in the UK.
Also, you can get the VAT (Valued added Tax) back for this bag which is 10-13%. Whichever Chanel boutique you end up purchasing your bag at in London, don’t forget to request the VAT form at the boutique to be completed by the sales manager. This form has to be completed at the store before you leave. You then take the form which you received at the boutique to the VAT counter at the airport before you get to your gate and you will have an option to get cash back, check mailed to you or money returned back on your card.
If you choose cash back, they will give you the money right then and there. I ended up getting 13% back for my bag which came out to be 360 Pounds ($540). So the total price I ended up paying for my bag was $3,465. That’s one thousand dollars less than the price i would have paid here in the US not to mention the additional taxes which would have added on.
I highly recommend you purchasing the Chanel in London. Go to the big Harrods, there are two Chanel boutiques in the store it self. I purchased mine at the Chanel Boutique which was around the corner from Harrods. There are around 5 Chanel Boutiques in London so you should not have a problem finding the bag you want. Call the boutiques before heading out and make sure they have the bag for you to reserve.
Good Luck.
Hi Sweta:)
Thank you so much for that information!:) I am thinking of going to London this June, for a quick short getaway, just to get my bags! hehe! Btw, did you call them up earlier to reserve the bag that you wanted? Once again, much thanks ya!
Hi again Sweta:)
I just called the Chanel boutique at Harrods the SA said that it has never been their practise to reserve bags:( But then again, maybe coz I will only be in London in early June it’s only early May now!! Hehe! Did u call them reserve ur bag before heading to the boutique? I intend to purchase the maxi/caviar/GHW. I may try my luck call them again a few days before I arrive in london.
Thanks once again for your advice!
Hi, the prices listed above are still valid, because I haven’t any Chanel price increase. The jumbo cost €3,400 btw. Prices in London & Paris and all other EU countries are the same.
I think London & Paris will both be great, because there are so many boutiques and chances that they have your bag in stock is big. If I were you, I would try to call the London + Paris to reserve the bag. It’s possible to reserve for a couple of days. One time I went to Paris to get my jumbo classic black in shw. They have like 10+ boutiques over there, and none of them had them in stock. Can you belief that? So disappointing.
I love the maxi and jumbo, but just out of curiousity, what made you pick the maxi instead of the jumbo or medium?
i went to the chanel boutique on sun @ Ion , to check out the jumbo , after reading through your post , i’m so determined to get it in European country instead . very good information given , same as anonymous , how can i get the boutique to reserved for me ? €3,400 i can save quite alot compare to the price in SGD ? which country have better return tax ? please kindly advise 😉 you definitely have very detailed details for all your reader and very good advise
A lot of the Chanel fan on Bragmybag reserve the bags. Do you know which country you will be going?
You can reserve the bag I think like for 48 hours or so. And this way you will also be sure you will get the bag you want.
I heard a lot Italy got the best return, BUT they have 1 Chanel boutique in Rome and 10+ in Paris and London. You better make sure they got your bag in stock. Give them a call, the SA would love to reserve for you.
Hi again:)
Well, I hope there will not be a price increase any time soon, as I am planning to get it only in June!
I am still undecided between the maxi and jumbo. Personally I prefer bigger bags, though. However, I was told that the maxi may be too “long” for me. I am 1.59m. What do you think? Should i go for the jumbo instead?
Once again, much thanks!:)
The Maxi might be too large for you, Jumbo can be the best size. You need to try it on yourself. Personal preference is important. The maxi has a lot of space, if you have a lot of items to carry, go for the Maxi. But I think the Jumbo look best on you. Do you carry a lot btw?
Hi Sassy,
I just went to the Chanel boutique at MBS. The maxi is going for $7870. I asked the SA if there has been a price increase this year, and she said nope. Anyway, i have booked my ticket to London in June:) hopefully the price remains status quo hehe.. Thanks once again for your advice! Much appreciated:)
Hi girl, really great information! But where is MBS? Marina Bay Sands in Singapore? I cross my fingers for you, which bag are you going to buy?
Yup, MBS = Marina Bay Sands in Singapore:) as rightly pointed out by another reader, the jumbo is retailing at SGD7250. I am probally getting the maxi/caviar/GHW. I called the Chanel boutique at Harrods just now they said they do not put their bags on reserve:( so I will just try my luck when I am in London next month! Hehe! Thanks again!:)
I heard that they don’t reserve too, but you need to call them and some other boutique before coming to London to know they have your bag in stock. I remember once trying to find the jumbo/caviar/shw, but they had only the maxi/caviar/ghw, very frustrated. Keep me informed =)