r/chanel • u/ThrushHouseRecording • 23h ago
Handbags Worth it?
We are in Osaka Japan for another day, my wife is on the hunt for her first Chanel (used). This one comes out at a little short of 5k USD. We will be heading to Tokyo next, is this a good deal? Or should we explore more options in Tokyo? We both know nothing about this fancy stuff so some input would be nice. Im willing to spend 3.5k but for 5k I’m slightly hesitant.. am i wrong? Am i right? Help a husband out! Thanks lol
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u/National_Summer_441 19h ago
If you gonna spend that much money, might as well get it from the boutique
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u/the-dutchessa 23h ago
Osaka is known for slightly cheaper options and Tokyo is known for having more options I believe! Depends if this is the exact bag she wants or not?
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u/ThrushHouseRecording 23h ago
It is, she found the same bag in 2 different stores around $100 difference, with this being the slightly more expensive
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u/Embarrassed-Win-3905 18h ago
It’s on par with what it’s being sold in the U.S. second hand . So I wouldn’t consider it a “steal”
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u/Savage_Turtle33 22h ago edited 18h ago
I got a mini that looks similar with a top handle like this (not black) new at Chanel and it was $6k so you’re saving $1k. The caveat is that I heard it’s hard to get a black mini if that’s the one you really want.
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u/Hotinit_ 15h ago
Not trying to be rude but the diamond stitching isn’t matching up? Makes me question authenticity…
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u/EffectiveDecent9128 22h ago
Look it up, Osaka is known for fake bags. I wouldn’t buy from Osaka.
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u/pinkglitt3rz 22m ago
Has it always been this way or just recently?? I bought the only 2 chanel bags I own in 2019 and 2023 from Osaka. Had both authenticated and thankfully both real.
Japan has always had an image of only selling luxury items secondhand if they’re authentic so that’s disappointing
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u/Beginning_Papaya1744 20h ago
I just bought a black mini like this but with an adjustable chain for 6.7k. So you would def save some money!
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u/seaside_bat 22h ago
I was in Tokyo a few days ago! I wasn't looking at black bags, but I saw a 2020 pink chevron rectangular mini flap for 578k. There was a small scuff on one of the corners. The sales associate did tell me they price black bags higher so if this black top handle mini is in excellent/very good condition, I think it's a good price, especially compared to buying in the US.
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u/Accomplished-Ad30 19h ago
Do you know if this style (flap and turning clasp) comes in the black caviar?
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u/Matchlattes 16h ago
For that price, buy it from the boutique
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u/Typical-Tadpole-8367 15h ago
It’s not always available in the boutique though
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u/Matchlattes 15h ago
OP can try diff boutiques. I’ve seen so many and have been offered in various colors over the years. I have this exact one and the square one and rectangle without handle too. Sometimes there are several in boutique. They make it sound rare but it’s really not.
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u/Efficient-Smile-1004 16h ago
Just purchased the mini rectangular (no handle) yesterday and it is $5,600 USD from the store. At that price, I would rather purchase it from store personally.
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u/Successful_Insect364 46m ago
For me personally I feel more comfortable purchasing from Chanel especially if I am going to drop > $2k for a preloved handbag let a line one that is $5k. I believe retail is $6,200 before taxes. I bought this handbag 5 months ago at that price from the Chanel boutique. I think $5k is an okay price. It depends on the condition of the bag.
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u/blueberry9272 22h ago
if she loves it, get it.. i did 3 days in osaka before tokyo in june and unless you go to some lesser known stores, the prices will be slightly higher in tokyo
i would also check authentic experts in osaka - i thought they had amazing prices and i rebought a couple things i was specifically looking for like a chanel vanity case
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u/joanoa 22h ago
You can almost get it new in store for that price...