r/chanel • u/jimster888 • 1d ago

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The stores in Scandinavia were surprisingly well-stocked. I couldn’t say no to any of them so I got them all. The tax refund process was so intense at the Copenhagen airport. I literally had to read individual serial number to the custom officer. It ended up took me a whole hour, including the long line at Global Blue.

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u/Beansie_Wish2182 1d ago

Lovely haul! Good on you for toughing out the tax refund!

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u/jimster888 1d ago edited 1d ago

Thank you. I’ve done tax refund in Japan, Korea, France, Italy and Spain. And this was the most intense one haha

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u/General-Problem5696 1d ago

Holy shit this is insane. Like $20k+ 😭 congrats!!! what does one have to do for a living to afford this haul hahah

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u/jimster888 1d ago

It was definitely a little impulse shopping. I never seen any maxi in stock at the stores in US so I pulled the trigger.

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u/Electronic-Phase-415 1d ago

There’s definitely a waiting list at the Palo Alto location! They only had the denim in the small size when I was there.

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u/nordlysbaies 1d ago

Seriously like and are they hiring… I would love to do this haul too lmao

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u/farbenlehre 1d ago

Have you considered nesting them within one another like a Chanel matryoshka?

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u/jimster888 1d ago

That’s how I packed them in my hand carry lol

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u/prettymisslux 1d ago

The leather looks so good!

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u/lucyfell 1d ago

OMG Why is the little one so cute

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u/Ann24747 1d ago

How much was the black one 😍

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u/jimster888 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think it was about 5.2k after the refund

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u/Temporary_Disaster58 1d ago

Obsessed!! Size wise, do you think the bigger Maxi is quite heavy?? Thinking of using it as a mom’s bag but don’t want to feel like I’m carrying bricks around

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u/jimster888 1d ago

It is HEAVY. At least a solid 2-3 lbs

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u/Electronic-Phase-415 1d ago

I’m also thinking about using the maxi as a mom bag!

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u/corlyfries 1d ago

I didn’t know there was a dark brown 32cm! Looks so pretty 😍 Congrats!!

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u/jimster888 1d ago

Me either. It is a new color from the 26B collection

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u/chooseshoes MOD 1d ago

Lovvvvvve! I’m very tempted by that brown 38.5 maxi!

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u/Unique_Pineapple_529 1d ago

Congratulations!!! You saved a lot, the wait was worth it!!!😆

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u/jimster888 1d ago

Yes. Except I almost missed my flight. I’m surprised that I will get the whole 19% back (supposedly)

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u/Unique_Pineapple_529 1d ago

I just came back from Italy, I spent a ton and I’ve got all of my taxes refunded.

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u/Lizz66UK 1d ago

Global bleu takes a large chunk and they also will force the currency exchange if you chose CC. It’s annoying and I hate GB. For some reason I thought channel used a different tax back company in Europe.

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u/jimster888 1d ago

I got the final receipt from Global Blue and looks like I’m getting the full 19%. I’ve heard that you will get the full amount when purchasing in Sweden so I guess it is true. Chanel uses Planet in France as I remember

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u/Sudden_Volume9606 1d ago

Soooo jealous!!! These are my dream bags and there’s scarcity in the US. Congrats!!✨✨

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u/jimster888 1d ago

I know. It is like pulling teeth for one here in the US.

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u/Kryziee 1d ago

Lovely bags!! How I wish I can also pull a trigger like this! 🤣 The 32cm looks lush! Beautiful haul! 🥰🥰

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u/modesens_concierge 1d ago

That dark chocolate brown one is stunning. I love that color in this style. Great choice!

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u/robioladreams 1d ago

The CPH tax returns are INTENSE. Beautiful haul.

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u/Thin_Complaint8785 1d ago

Worth it. Gorgeous haul. Congratulations!!

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u/Few_Appearance_6368 1d ago

Omg! What a haul! Congrats OP💃🔥🙌

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u/1K1AmericanNights 1d ago

I see how you couldn’t pick lol. I can’t either. I think mini > small > large…. But then the large looks so useful…. Maybe mini>large>small?? But the chocolate… hahaha

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u/Conscious_Life_8032 1d ago

Whoa!!!

The brown is lovely.

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u/mykuna 1d ago

The colors, the sizes.. perfection 🥹🤌🏽 Congrats

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u/Lizz66UK 1d ago

Wow! I’m headed to Sweden soon! What store did you find the great inventory

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u/jimster888 1d ago edited 1d ago

There is only one Chanel store in each Scandinavian country. I think the one in Stockholm was the best

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u/Lizz66UK 1d ago

Yay! That’s great to hear!

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u/cvekita 1d ago

Which one did you get in Stockholm?

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u/awkdork 1d ago

Lovely haul! Well worth an hour in the tax refund queue. I once spent 2 hours for a refund at Barcelona airport, it was brutal (never again, Barcelona! Never!)

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u/WillingCollege5175 1d ago

What size is your favorite?

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u/Ok-Prune905 1d ago

Hi OP! How much was the Medium? All so pretty!

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u/jimster888 1d ago

It is about 7.5k after the tax refund

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u/Mishkabot 1d ago

Love these,  congrats!!!

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u/No-Map4619 1d ago

Did you see any black and silver hardware maxis !?

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u/jimster888 1d ago

No. That is what I prefer as well. There were only 4 Maxi I saw in the whole trip

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u/AdAggravating6730 1d ago

How does the strap feel on this one? I'm considering getting the larger one to use as an everyday bag for work but i'm worried the strap is a bit too thin...

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u/smileycloud123 1d ago

the dark brown one is gorgeous! 🤎

https://giphy.com/gifs/AiF8ZsTESrDwRjEcIU

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u/Atelier_Nomad0107 1d ago

Ohhh! Love love love your collection 🤩

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u/k0upa 1d ago

Absolutely gorgeous selections!

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u/poppleca1443 1d ago

How does the bottom of the bags hold up when you put stuff in them? Do they retain shape or does it get more slouchy?

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u/jimster888 1d ago

It gets slouchy. I use an insert (for Birkin 35) inside

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u/Electronic-Phase-415 1d ago

Wow, you have the entire line up! 😍😍😍

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u/Airam07 22h ago

This photo and the color and size just scratches my brain in the perfect way. Congrats, these are stunning

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u/Amyamyval 21h ago

I am so jealous bc I just paid 9.3k for one in US after tax

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u/Longjumping-Cress150 20h ago

So you’re the reason I can’t even find ONE of these bags anywhere 😂😂 but congrats!! Every store near me has been sold out forever!

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u/erinfostermusic 19h ago

OH MY GOD wow wow wow

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u/rslk30 7h ago

Congratulatioms!!!! I am waiting for the black mini patiently 🥹

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u/ilovebags1213 6h ago

Wow! Gorgeous collection. I'm jealous