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,
Would you have any idea how much the Chanel timeless clutch (in caviar) costs in the UK?
I tried looking for it in Asia but they only have them in a patent leather. Also, since I’m visiting the UK and Spain, do you know if it would be cheaper in Spain ?
Thanks !
Hi Mischa, Europe prices and uk prices are almost similar. They hv only one boutique in Barcelona, London more. The price is £1,120 GBP right now.
Thanks, Alex!
Hi which chanel bag do you think i should buy for a first timer?
If i only want to buy one chanel bag in my life?
should go for Classic or boy flap? or any other suggest?
actually i dunno whats difference PST GST, can you advise me?
Thank you
Hi Eve, go for the Classic first, you can always buy the boy whenver you want. The Chanel classic flap bag in black, shw and ghw is the most popular. Pick the one with caviar instead of lambskin, it’s more durable. Lambskin is much softer.
The PST and GST differences are the size. PST is thin, the GST is wider in size. But the apperarance are quite similar, both are iconic. The GST is easier to get than the PST, in fact the PST only comes once in a while, the production is very limited.
When are you going to buy your bag? Keep us informed
Hi
I am travelling to London on wednesday and would like to buy the reissue of the 2.55. Which boutique would be most likely to have it in stock? The one on Bond or Sloane street?
Thanks for any advice!
Hi Misswee, no you should go to selfridge, they have more stock than all other stores. That’s from many people opinions.
Hi Sassy,
Recently asked my friend to bought a Chanel Claasic Flap in medium size in Harrod’s London. What happened was the size that I got is a small size instead of a medium. Is that normal as I thought the description is standard across the world.
Hi Christine, no it’s not normal. I think either your friend or the SA made a mistake. Small is small and medium is medium, the standard are universal.
The medium btw, is called medium/large. You can find more info here: http://abbag.ru/131/chanel-bags-prices/
I advice you to call Harrod’s. Keep us informed!
Hi Sassy,
Many thanks for your reply! Yes, he should have requested for a box..sigh..
He thought it’s the usual practice since the SA has even ribboned the paper bag nicely.
Do you think it’s possible for me to request a box at my local boutique?
I’ll keep u updated once the bag is in my hands.. *fingers crossed…
Hi Keege, the dust bag is a compulsory, they have to give you at least the dust bag. But the bag, sometimes they don’t have one, they will tell you. But I would try to request a box, show them your receipt, I think its just a small favor. Let us know x
Hi Sassy, thanks for your advice! Im having mixed feelings now.. cant wait for my frd to return from his trip; but at the same time worried that the bag might not be brand new.. I will update u the status once he’s back. *praying hard……
Yes update us, crossing my fingers!
Hi Sassy, I have just collected the bag from my frd! There is a white dust bag included luckily. But I could not figure out if the bag is a display piece or not. The serial no read as 18889422 which I have checked, should be made in mid 2013 to current?
I’m going to meet my gal frd tomorrow to compare against hers. (She has the same black jumbo just bought in July this year). And I really hope I wouldn’t find any differences between ours. And I’m also going to my local boutique to try requesting for a box. Hope they will do me this favor.
I think the box isn’t a problem at all, they should have a reserve at the back. You can check the colors to see whether its a display version. Bags and shoes, when exposed to lights can become lighter in color than usual. We always recommend to avoid light because its harmful for the leather.
Hi Sassy,
Ive compared mine against my frd’s and fortunately there is no differences.. and i’ve checked my bag thoroughly, no trace of wrinkles or usage can be seen. I also went to my local boutique to request for a box.. and the SA gave me without any questions asked! I was so elated!
Would like to thank you for your patience and time to guide me through this incident. Thanks alot! 🙂
I am glad everything turned out to be fine, no problem. Please come back to support us and tell others =).
Definitely! This is such a great website!
Many thanks again! 🙂
Hi Sassy,
My frd has just helped me bought a black caviar jumbo classic in Paris. However he texted me that he was not given a box for the bag. He says the SA didnt asked him if he wants the box.. is that the usual practice? I’m so worried that the SA has sold him the display piece. I’ve heard that some ppl were given the display piece without realizing it until they are back home and realised that the leather somehow look different. He will only be back at the end of Nov..can you pls advise me on how to differential a display piece and a brand new piece?
is there anyway to find out via the serial number? As in the year of manufactured.. coz I understand some boutiques do keep display pieces for quite a few years.
Many Thanks,
Keege
Hi Keege, your friend should request a box, does it come with a dustbag? You can check the year of manufacture on the tag: http://abbag.ru/131/how-to-read-a-chanel-tag/.
I am crossing my fingers for you, but if it happens that the leather is different, you can take it back to your local boutique and request a new one.