Since
my first purchase of vintage Chanel (beige) flap bag in 2012, I have been looking
online and offline for an affordable vintage Chanel black classic flap bag. The
search is over now. I have, finally, purchased a vintage Chanel black classic flap
bag. I am not sure the name of the bag’s model; it is not 2.55 flap
bag. It is slight square-ish. Its measurements: approximately 7 inches (H) X
approximately 10 inches (L) X approximately 3 inches (W).
After hours and days searching (mostly) online resellers
based in Hong Kong and Malaysia, I came across with a promotion of a reseller
based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, few times, I came across good bargains with
Malaysian resellers but I was not ‘quick’ enough to place an order. These did
not hinder me to continue my search until one day. I saw an advertisement. A vintage
Chanel classic flap bag was approximately 43% discount reduction for a limited
period! The original price was HK$13,800 and promotion price was HK$7,800
(approximately RM$3,300). This was a pretty good bargain, a vintage classic
flap bag for less than HK$10,000 or RM$5,000.
I almost wanted to check it out straight away (after
work, of course) but I waited patiently until the weekend. At first, I thought
some lucky girl would have purchased the bag already by the time I visited the
store. However, to my surprise, the bag was still there when I visited the
store. “Oh.. is this my lucky day or what?,” I thought to myself. Owning a
vintage Chanel black flap bag has been on my wish list for a while now and I
have been planning and saving money to purchase it in few years but I have
never thought that I have the opportunity to buy on that day.
It is a four (4) series bag (1996-1997) and still in good
condition with minimal scuff on the bottom corners despite it is 18-17 years
old bag! The bag however did not come with an authenticity card. Now, of course
the employee of the store would say it is an authentic bag but with some knowledge
on how to authentic vintage Chanel bag would come handy in this kind of situation. On another note, the reputation of the reseller is important as well. Since Hong
Kong regulation is pretty strict on counterfeit goods and the reseller is Japan
based company, these gave some of reassurance.
I guess, there is no need for me to say any further but
the rest is history…. After few inspections on the hardware – the chain and
zip, the material - lambskin, the stitches etc., I purchased the bag! I checked
it from my wish list but now I have been toying with the idea to buy either
vintage Chanel tote bag or vintage Chanel sling bag…. I am beginning to wonder if
I have slowly developed myself becoming a vintage Chanel collector. If I am
financially ok and with a bit luck; why not expanding my collection?
As February is the birth month of the iconic 2.55 flap bag, I am planning to post few entries on Chanel bags. So stayed tune!
Last but not least, Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating the festivity. Have a good and prosperous year ahead! Stay chic and stylish too...
As February is the birth month of the iconic 2.55 flap bag, I am planning to post few entries on Chanel bags. So stayed tune!
Last but not least, Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating the festivity. Have a good and prosperous year ahead! Stay chic and stylish too...
