Chanel is notorious for their price increases and another one is happening July 1st, 2021. The increase is very high this time at about 10%. For example the classic medium flap (the most classic and common size) will now be $7,800 (allegedly). [See the below chart for more price information.] That is a $1,000 increase after three price increases last year. Needless to say these price increases are getting insane AND they are affecting the preloved market as well. Below are some vintage Chanel deals to snag before the July 1st price increase!
The bags listed below are vintage classic flaps. They are lambskin (which I love and if you have not seen I have filmed a whole video about why lambskin is the best!) and have 24 karat plated gold hardware (which Chanel no longer does). The bags are not brand new and will have wear so if that bothers you going the vintage route is likely not for you- which is totally okay!
As a reminder these deals are from eBay and mainly Japanese resellers. You will be paying tax to most states/ countries and duties. In the US you pay duties on any item that is over $800.
Black Chanel Classic Flaps
- CHANEL Matrasse 25 WChain W flap black lambskin Women’s Cross Body from Japan ($3,707; Good Condition; Medium Size)
- Auth CHANEL CC Matelasse Double Flap Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Black 305LB345 ($2,780; Fair Condition; Medium Size)
- Auth CHANEL CC Matelasse Double Flap Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Black 315LB346 ($3,280; Fair Condition; Medium Size)
- Auth CHANEL CC Double Flap Matelasse Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Black 869JC703 ($3,480; Good Condition; Medium Size)
- Auth Chanel Black Flap Chain Shoulder Handbag Quilted Lambskin Leather ($3,587.10; Fair Condition; Medium Size)
Beige Chanel Classic Flaps
- CHANEL Matelasse 25 Chain Shoulder Bag Leather Beige A01112 Vintage 90126999 ($3,235.85; Good Condition; Medium Size)
- Auth CHANEL Matelasse 25 W Flap Chain Shoulder Bag Lamb Skin Beige A01112 5764 ($3,513.15; Fair Condition; Medium Size)
- Auth CHANEL Matelasse 25 W Flap Chain Shoulder Bag Lamb Skin Beige A01112 5779 ($2,520; Needs work; Medium Size)
My next blog post will be about spa and restoration services that a vintage handbag lover can use to make their bags look almost brand new. In the meantime if you want to learn about one of my favorite companies that provides these restoration services watch the video below of my experience with Leather Surgeons!
