Authenticating and Repairing my Chanel Diana | Ebay purchase | Leather Surgeons experience

Thank you to all of you who have asked me about my pre-owned, Ebay-purchased Chanel handbag. I have been putting authenticating and repairing it off because I wanted to use it and also then forgot about it. The constant questions and reminders finally pushed me to get it done.
Watch my video on the process of submitting your bag through the Leather Surgeons, the results, and my thoughts!
The company I used to authenticate and clean my bag: www.leathersurgeons.com/
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[@norahtn3036]

I had my Diana cleaned by leather surgeon and am so happy with their service.

[@angeleyn]

Hi Norah. Yes, leather surgeons did wonders on mine and I highly recommend them. Glad you had the same experience too!

[@fashionjunky]

Wow, it looks great!! They did a great job!! Thanks for sharing this experience!! xoxo

[@angeleyn]

I know. So happy with it! I mean I would have continued to use the preowned bag as is, but good to get it firmly authenticated. Thanks for watching!

[@LeiPetite]

Thanks for walking us through the authenticating process dear! Very helpful especially now that Chanel prices are just crazy, people are really going to the preloved market :) beautiful bag!

[@angeleyn]

Hey Lei, there are a few discontinued Chanel pieces so it is great to be able to purchase one on the preloved market and get it fixed and authenticated. Hope this will help you in the future if you go after a preowned item!

[@ashleynicole9423]

OMG it looks brand new compared to when you purchased it. Awesome video! Thanks for the info!

[@angeleyn]

Leather Surgeons did an amazing job indeed!

[@simplysilent2980]

Very useful & informative video. Gorgeous bag. Thanks for sharing.

[@angeleyn]

Thanks, love! I am glad the bag is back in my collection. Have a good day :)

[@GracefulKnots]

Thank you for sharing this. I really love the Chanel Diana, its the only Chanel bag I want to buy. Searching online for one :)

[@angeleyn]

The Diana is a beauty. Very simple, but still has the Chanel vibe. Good luck on your search! They come in different sizes and colors, too!

[@EmiliaEarlam]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Love Diana flap.

[@angeleyn]

Thanks, Emilia. I love it too and glad it is now back in my collection after being rejuvenated :)

[@jkayeworld650]

The bag looks like it's in mint condition. Very informative review. I am making note of Leather Surgeons. I have been reluctant to purchasing certain brand bags off of ebay. Super Job video.😊!🤗👌👛👜👝

[@angeleyn]

It was in pretty good condition, but you do have to be very careful buying online especially on ebay. Buy from reputable resellers and definitely get it authenticated. Thanks for watching!

[@Stylemebetter]

Very great experience! I am making my mind about maybe buying a pre-owned Chanel, can imagine how much Morris you had. I am glad you have a happy end in the story! Thanks for sharing! The bag is really beautiful!

[@Stylemebetter]

Worries, not Morris 🤣

[@angeleyn]

Haha I was like morris? Yes, I am glad it ended well! I hope this helps you with options if you ever purchase a pre-owned Chanel!

[@lifewithcctran4414]

Looks so good. It was already pretty 😍 but now beautiful.

[@angeleyn]

Thank you! 🤗 I was very happy with how it came back!

[@lifewithcctran4414]

@@angeleyn Thanks for sharing. It's eye candy to me.

[@princessdyn]

I'm trying to source this bag before Chanel reissues it and it triple in price in the preowned market. It's so elegant.

[@angeleyn]

Yes, good idea to get ahead of the trend! Just be careful with purchasing it preowned - make sure it is authentic! good luck :)

[@shondale71]

So nice and pretty ❤️

[@angeleyn]

Thank you! 😊

[@ina505]

i have my medium sent to Leather surgeon for lengthening the strap and for a spa as well

[@angeleyn]

Wow, they can also lengthen straps? I might need them to shorten a strap if anything - good to know! Thanks for sharing your experience, Maria.

[@saringuyen4789]

Could you please include some mod shot? I’m looking for the exact same bag but I’m only 5’1 so I wonder if the strap is way too long to wear it on the shoulders

[@angeleyn]

Hi Sari. I am also 5'1" and can confirm the strap on this bag is too long to wear on the shoulders. I have to shorten it with some bag loops. See here for how to shorten Chanel chain straps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4HEYYuAhMaMbZo This is what it looks like on me after adjustment: instagram.com/p/BhFFGNUFrUf/?

[@saringuyen4789]

angeleyn : you’re such a sweetie. Thanks for taking the time replying me :)) xoxox

[@leot8995]

I paid a little bit over $400 for my bag (it’s smaller than yours). I guess because my bag condition was horrible. The inside was totally trash. They also polished and plated the hardware. I’m surprised that your price is much lower. Even my excellent-condition medium flap is quoted for $250 for professional cleaning. But I definitely love their work.

[@angeleyn]

Hello! $400 is a great price for a Chanel Diana, even if in the smaller size. Was Leather Surgeons able to help you fix the inside? I'm not sure how they quote mine, but perhaps it was in good condition? Also if the medium flap has double flap, it might be more work to clean? Thanks for sharing your price. Good for future reference.

[@eltamd45]

Hello dear. How does leather feels now? Im thinking of sending my vintage flap to leather surgeon and afraid after recoloring the bag. It will loose the sheen and softness

[@angeleyn]

The bag still looks pristine. Still has the luster, no color fading!

[@rahmaliakhairunnisa6567]

hi emily, i wonder if you recolored this bag too? thanks

[@angeleyn]

Hi Rahmalia. I have not recolored this bag, but I guess I am not sure what the previous owner has done to it. Looking at the color and feel it looks natural. Hope that helps!

[@rahmaliakhairunnisa6567]

@@angeleyn thanks for your answer. i just got my small diana few days ago, been thinking to recolored it to make it looks like new but im too scared loosing the value😁

[@chirpchirp8011]

Are you happy you got the bigger size? I don't know which one to get.

[@angeleyn]

I like that I get to put everything I need plus more in this bag. I can fit a sunglass case where normally I can only put a pair of sunnies on top. I do feel because I am more petite (5'1" or 155cm), the smaller version might have looked cuter on my frame. Nevertheless, I am very happy with the one I got. I would guess it depends on what you want to carry in it?

[@chirpchirp8011]

@@angeleyn Thank you for responding. Its a hard decision. Your handbag looks great on you.

[@ayakasano7917]

Hi, did you have to pay customs on this?

[@angeleyn]

No, I did not have to, but I know some people do. Always good to check :)

[@mcostello88]

Did they dye/paint the bag?

[@angeleyn]

I believe they buffed the bag. I think they need to contact me before dyeing the bag and they never had to.

[@heyawesome7627]

Any wear and tear for this bag so far? Do u regret this purchase?

[@angeleyn]

Hi! Wear and tear is still going strong (I just responded to your other comment!) but I wanted to point out that I don't use it that often. I have been trying to incorporate this bag into my weekend rotations. At the moment, I only use it a handful of times a year. I don't regret the purchase at all - beautiful and unique bag - but I am more careful in where I bring it due to it being lambskin.