BUYING A PRE-LOVED CHANEL HANDBAG! TIPS & TRICKS & WHAT TO LOOK FOR!

My first preloved Chanel handbag! Narrating my experience, what I looked for and details of the Chanel double flap in lambskin leather. Purchased on a recent trip to Japan!
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[@RadosVelegi]

Come across this video randomly and I watched HIDUPZ . OMG your closet is every women’s dream! Love your voice and the way you talk

[@ashleynicole9423]

I have an affinity for vintage bags especially from the 90s and even if there is a bit of damage or color transfers, creases, etc they can always be refurbished 🥰

[@missnenenguyen]

Love it! My favorite thing about preloved is always that we can use it with less anxiety about scratching hehe. Great video!!💕

[@snow77707]

GORGEOUS bag Definitely a classic 🖤🖤

[@sbug2705]

That is a beautiful bag! I think you are so right regarding buying pre loved. Erica thank you so much for your videos. They are bringing me happiness during this hard, sad time.

[@EricabyDesign]

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement! 🥰

[@missg1013]

I love my Chanel Vintage Classic Black Double Flap in small (lambskin)🌸🌸🌸💜. The 24 carat plating in the CC and chain is so gorgeous. So pretty to look at and wanted to use it everyday🌷 Stay healthy and safe😊

[@eyose]

Thank you for these tips!

[@haddystockholm]

Thank you for this video. I just bought a 2 series vintage Chanel as well and wanted to re-authenticate it. : D

[@oneee9948]

Beautiful!!

[@KennyFortaleza]

Hi Erica, you’re making me want to pull the trigger on a lambskin navy flap ahhh haha! Love Vintage Chanel.

[@fabulousirene]

Awesome video. Very informative.Thank You so much for sharing and take care. Stay safe darling ❤️

[@EricabyDesign]

Thank you! Stay safe too! ❤️

[@lattesaint326]

Yey! Glad to see you back. I followed you on your other YT channel.

[@EricabyDesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@jackieattwood4159]

Really enjoyed watching your video beautiful bag I have this bag 👍🌸🌷😁

[@SamSitoTV]

ah what a great video! I'm looking at Japanese vintage stores as well, would you mind sharing which one you purchased yours from?

[@EverydayEeverydayyyye]

that's beautiful vintage chanel flap. stay safe & healthy!

[@EricabyDesign]

Thank you! You too! ❤️

[@sweetaimi368]

Love it 😍 I wish someday i can go to visit there in Japan 🇯🇵 to buy vintage bags like yours❤️❤️❤️

[@sweetaimi368]

Where in Japan can buy that vintage bags

[@MsPhotoghenicInStylebyGen]

Hi Erica thank you so much for sharing this review of this Vintage CF, such a helpful video! I’ve been in the market for one and about to purchase in a few days. Watching this gave me more comfort and is convinced that I’m making the right decision.💕 Perfect and best review i’ve seen so far! I have also subscribed. Hope we can connect at some point! Thanks again! 🙏

[@EricabyDesign]

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️ Yes, vintage bags are super beautiful! 😘 You’ll definitely enjoy your Chanel bag 😊

[@MsPhotoghenicInStylebyGen]

Erica by Design 💕🌹😍 thank you!!

[@ina505]

i love vintage Chanel bags... mine is in caviar... 💝 would love to get the beige in small

[@pommedeplume7203]

Hi @ericabydesign, Is this navy or black? I thought it was black but another commenter mentioned it was navy? Thank you!

[@MakeMeAddicted]

Is series 2 better or 3series Should i go with darker black in vintage

[@elena0928]

i got mine today for u$2500 same medium and ghw.. i love it sooo much...i t is from 97 .. pretty amazing how these bags last for a long time! great review!!

[@EricabyDesign]

Thank you! The vintage ones I think are much better in quality than the newer ones on the market today 😊

[@elena0928]

Erica by Design yes i believe so, and thats what i heard ... i would love to have a jumbo as well but in shw.. i guess that can be more daily. 😇 anyway i love it alot

[@Angie-qd7sn]

What store did you go?

[@sarahtolentino485]

Hello! Which exact store in Japan did you buy this? :)

[@rebeccaborsuk1258]

Back in the day the hardware was solid gold now a days it’s gold plated. And a genuine Chanel will never say Made in Paris it only ever says the country of origin most commonly Made in France or Made in Italy and every once in a while Made in Spain.

[@ashleynicole9423]

I was wondering what the 23 vs the 25 meant for sooo long. I didn’t realize it was the measurement in centimeters since in the us it’s inches. So 23 is the small and 25 is the medium

[@horses4555]

What shops did you go to in Japan? I’m moving to Tokyo in summer and would love to check these out, you got them for a steal and they look amazing!

[@hris9214]

Hi Erica! Thinking of buying a vintage lambskin classic flap too. How did you clean and polish this bag? I imagine a vintage bag must have quite a considerable amount of dirt on it..Share some tips!

[@EricabyDesign]

You can use a leather cleaner 😊

[@Angie-qd7sn]

What store did you go? That’s a very good price for channel

[@sherriceperry1079]

Awesome video! Do you have any vintage Chanel bags with silver hardware? What is your take on vintage Chanel bags that are not double flap bags? Do you think it’s worthwhile to purchase other preloved Chaney bags? I love the new styles, but the craftsmanship and quality is not there.

[@EricabyDesign]

I’m thinking of getting the “Diana” next! It’s a single flap that has a chain long enough to crossbody. They’re all around 200k Japanese yen I think. I don’t see much in silver hardware though. 😊

[@drcandybonsu995]

Can you put some links up of Japanese online shops to find some preloved Chanel

[@EricabyDesign]

Please check my Osaka shopping vlog. I list down all the shops that I bought from there 😊

[@mimik9193]

I have bought from eBay Japanese online stores though out the years. The stores I have bought from are boom2haten, brandearauction, and brand_jfa. If you are looking for a classic double flap, I would highly recommend boom2haten. I think they have the best prices. I have noticed the prices on vintage Chanel Classics have gone up so fast since this recent Chanel price increase. I guess many people have turn to purchasing vintage from buying brand new. On eBay search cell, type in Chanel double flap bag, you will be able to find them. I have purchased two pre-1986 2.55 without serial numbers from boom2haten under $1750. They are both authentic, beautiful made. After polishing with Saphir leather cream, they are good as new. Hope this will help you deciding on a bag.

[@sushiotoro]

Hey! May I know which shop you bought this bag from? Thanks! :)

[@EricabyDesign]

I don’t remember but I have a vlog on my channel about different second hand luxury bag stores in Japan! ☺️

[@Kawaii159qwerthvd]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@ClaireHo0304]

Can you share the address or name of the store in Japan that you bought this bag?

[@EricabyDesign]

Check out my latest video on shops to buy from in Japan ☺️

[@petiteluxenoir5741]

A gorgeous Chanel vintage - what a classic, thanks for the very informative vid. I'm about to upload my vid on a vintage Chanel pouch that I converted into a cross-body bag on my newly created channel, would appreciate your support:)

[@EricabyDesign]

I'll check it out! 😊

[@blessedbythebest1003]

What blows my mind is that my vintages hardware will always hold up better then the newer stuff. 🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️ can’t stand that my wallet and other slg’s are peeling. In Louis Vuitton I mean 😅

[@calista5960]

They never tarnished

[@charmkrystel5245]

What do you feel now that this bag double the price you bought it. Haha wish I knew Chanel will insanely sky rock the value 🥹

[@EricabyDesign]

I think the price of Chanel now is just insane! 🤪