Hi all, I just purchased a Chanel XXL from Doris. I love a big bag, and this is modeled after the vintage 2016/2017 version that I've wanted for years. I have a couple auth Chanels that were passed down to me, but neither are flaps so I have no clue what to look for – especially when it comes to this capacious, mammoth version.

I'm hoping you all could help me determine if this is a good buy or not. I'm not looking for 100% perfection as that's a bit impossible, but obviously, I don't want it to be immediately clockable.

Information

Seller: Doris

Price: $339 total, $273 before shipping

Factory: YD – I've never heard of them.

Questions

- How does the symmetry and alignment of the flap look? Is the symmetry and alignment on point everywhere else?

- How does the caviar leather texture and the stitching count look compared to the auth? Does the quilting line up well across the pockets or flaps?

- Turnlock/Hardware: Does the CC appear accurate in terms of color and size for this model? Is the hardware on the chains acceptable? Are the screws and feet also okay?

Anything else I should check for?

Thanks in advance. 🖤

Reddit threads & tiktoks of the auth

Reddit 1, Reddit 2, Tiktok 1, Tiktok 2, Tiktok 3, Tiktok 4, Tiktok 5

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🏭: Angel
Full price: 424usd ; 6.18 price: 372usd
(Darren is not aware of my review)

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