10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING A CHANEL BAG

Hi everyone! Today's video is on the 10 things I think would be helpful to know before buying a Chanel bag!
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[@jdivina15]

I think a good tip is always ask for different sizes. You might be set on one size but then you realize you prefer a smaller or bigger size but it's already too late since you bought it. I was so set on the maxi classic flap because I'm 5'8 and tall, so I thought it would be good for me. Tried it on, and I was so sure, and also a little dazed because it's a Chanel store so you don't really think rationally, you're just giddy to get the bag you want. I didn't even ask for the jumbo. So now I've had my maxi for 6 months, and I carried my friend's jumbo and I realized the jumbo was much better size, in terms of the bag itself, and the chain length. The maxi has a short chain, but a really big bag. So it's such an awkward bag. No matter how many times you set yourself to a bag, especially in size, always try the other options in store because your body type is always different from the photos and videos you see while researching for the bag you want.

[@ChaseAmie]

Exact same thing happened to me! I bought the maxi when I didn't know much about Chanel sizes and then regretted it after. VERY good advice! :)

[@estherganzon6700]

Gabriel Divina the dazed part is so real. I was the same way the first time.

[@sushichan268]

I almost fell for the maxi too many yrs ago ( my height of 5ft 8inches) but after researching on you tube the many bloggers who made comparisons , finally I got my jumbo , and been collecting them since..

[@JassyPooh01]

Great advice

[@viewed_by_heather]

I don't think I'll ever actually own a Chanel but I love hearing about them and seeing what styles/colors collectors go for. I'm a sucker for a boy bag and the smaller ones!

[@reginaibrahim182]

me too. It;s amazing after spending so much money, then followed by some extra care...

[@annabiggs2534]

I just love Chanel. My collection of bags, shoes and accessories is growing and I could watch and research Chanel bags constantly.

[@cogito1903]

First tip, be sure you have enough money to afford one 💵

[@m0sch1n0]

🤣🤣🤣

[@djhanecostin6938]

A-F Demir and more Money to put in it than you paid for it

[@natashav1485]

Lol

[@kimmyymmik]

Actually you can be working minimum wage and still get one lol just save(even if it takes a long time) and have your bills paid.

[@shanelnelle7077]

A-F Demir lol

[@jenniferklimas2353]

My SA from Neiman’s in NC said be on the lookout for a Chanel price increase this month. Just received the turquoise blue Classic double-flap...beautiful and before the price increase! Great video!

[@rebeccalee2187]

Thank you so much for all the detailed information! I’ve been looking around forever trying to figure out info on item availability, stock, busy times to go...I appreciate the time you took to explain everything. Thank you ☺️

[@LeticiaLePuff]

Super helpful, thank you! I’m on the hunt for a Chanel bag and found this video super informative! I love your channel ❤️

[@ashyates583]

Oh gosh I know this video is like 2 years old, but thank you for posting it! I've fallen in love with the jumbo classic flap completely unexpectedly (I never even considered luxury bags before), and having more information will help me plan and save for it. Thank you!!!

[@merrywalsh2809]

I live in the US. My local Chanel store keeps a detailed waiting list. The SAs are all so nice and helpful, I have never had to wait for help in the store and my personal SA has called me quicker than expected on my waitlist requests so far. This Chanel is inside Nordstrom, so I get a lot of Nordy Notes and points as well, when I buy a Chanel bag there.

[@alondraton]

Thank you for the best tips Amie! I aspire to be like you one day. Thank you for being so genuine and so so so sweet. Much love to you doll! XO

[@baebaebae-do1un]

Best video about CHANEL bags EVER!! it was so helpful! Thank you☺️

[@Lady_Sadie_A]

New sub!! You are concise and articulate for the information you give, love the videos

[@dervlam4698]

One day I will have one! I have learned so much from your videos I know I can walk into the store armed with information and confidence 😊

[@ChaseAmie]

Haha love this! :D xx

[@abbeyfuszard2204]

Great video as always! Love Love Love your handbag info/reviews/unboxings!

[@NigarSultanaMouri]

my dream is to buy a chanel bag one day .. its really very helpful .. much love ❤❤

[@MagnoliaAlba]

Thanks for the tips Amie!! I recently became obsessed with Chanel and have been very blessed to be able to obtain a very good amount this year. I do regret getting so many in such a short span of time. For one, I did NOT know about the possibility of "bad batches" of leather. When I went in to get my medium classic flap in caviar leather, I noticed the bag creasing before using. I went back to the boutique to exchange it only to find that the other bags brought out were not much better. I decided to keep it and went to a different Chanel boutique to try my luck only to be shocked that it was even worse... The leather of my medium is surprisingly A LOT softer than my jumbo (both in caviar).

[@_lifeslittleluxuries_589]

Hi Amie, This is such a helpful video! 💗 I wish I was a Chanel expert, like you! 😄

[@murphy2823]

Thank you! I'm planning on purchasing a bag for my mother. This helps me a great deal. I won't seem so clueless at the shop.

[@nkiseki]

Love this. If you have a specific bag you're looking for, let the SA know, and if you're looking for the black mini, there's apparently always a waitlist so get yourself on that waitlist.

[@jennychan1406]

Thanks Amie, I’m thinking of purchasing the mini square flap in My next trip to Hong Kong and you tips will be very useful.

[@PrettyKitty0523]

Fabulous video Amie! Thank you. I learned a lot.

[@kimjulyofficial]

Great video! Always love the attention to detail! 😘❤️

[@hbluv5570]

This was a very helpful video for a person new to Chanel. Thanks for sharing!

[@Cath6021]

Excellent informative video! I'd love to see a comparison between the small flap vs the mini and medium/large. Particularly what fits, and what size you prefer of the 3. I'm always so curious about the small size and it's not as common.

[@sgardnerstyle]

So So informative! Thank you so much for this video. Loved seeing all the different sizes.

[@cindychu2268]

I love this video, thank you for making such an informative one.

[@ninad6557]

Lovely smart video - thank you very much for your effort, Amie!

[@msem08]

Thank you for the great tips! Love your videos!

[@slv1983]

So informative, thank you Amie! 💕💕

[@EmiliaEarlam]

Great tip. There is a waiting list for Chanel from Harrod as well as Selfridge. I’ve been on waiting list for black chanel mini few months ago and Selfridge phone me a week after to collect it. Also I’m on waiting list for the burgundy mini that coming next next from Harrod. Have a great weekend

[@justinesoucy]

Brilliant Advice! Bookmarking this for when I eventually buy a channel bag :D Loved the video :)

[@amyc2109]

Could you do some more career videos please Amie? I could listen to you forever, you're so informative! Xx

[@ScandinavianAffair]

Such a nice video! You forgot to mention the the distressed calfskin, which is also a type of the leather used mainly on the reissues

[@beaniebop84]

Great video, Thank you! I definitely want to branch into Chanel soon. Currently just a Louis Vuitton kinda gal But been lusting over Chanel lately 😍

[@Portia620]

Just so classy! Now the Louis Vuitton vintage luggage is amazing!!!!

[@LVCoffeeLVer]

I'm not a big Chanel fan but if I was this would be so helpful. You touched on everything! Great video

[@fezkahn4080]

Yay! So happy to see ur video up!

[@annavona6437]

Hi Amy! Love your videos! I was wondering what you use to stuff your mini. Thanks! ❤️

[@luxurylovers2601]

I’m falling in love with your small classic💕

[@lyxbags385]

A great inspiration and because of you I had my first Chanel this year ❤️

[@genevieverachele6511]

Thank you for the information. This is helpful, and interesting.

[@noodlemaiden7619]

Great video as always. I like the new editing!

[@ChaseAmie]

So glad you liked it! :D

[@barbb.9489]

Thank you, Amie! This information is so very important to see and hear!

[@WoodPecker5454]

Just found your channel and absolutely love it! 🥳 saving up to buy my first chanel bag!

[@Portia620]

How much are these? I seen used 10,000? They are selling fakes and making a killing! I was floored! I love the mini bright pink but a little small!

[@ashleys2943]

Totally agree about the double flap! I bought a pre loved jumbo single flap years ago before I knew the difference and i so wish I got the double flap for the exact reason you mentioned, the top of the bag has lost that nice rounded shape :( The only way I can get it is when the bag is quite full but then it becomes uncomfortable to carry with so much weight on the chain strap. Double flap all the way!

[@meimei12o7]

Great video and info! Thanks for sharing!

[@supreme9080]

Thanks for the tips, I will be heading over to TSF to further my knowledge...

[@EverInGreen_1988]

Great video. Definitely will not be able to afford a Chanel bag for a long time, but hopefully, when I do get the chance to buy one down the road, I will definitely take your tips into consideration. I do want to at least go into a store and actually see one and be able to inspect it in person one day soon. Chanel is the only luxury bag that I would probably ever buy, even though all your other bags are amazing, I would rather save my money and get a Chanel since I have always wanted one. Thanks for the great Video! :)

[@ruchinanavaty]

So much good info Amie...thank you:))

[@jillianclemmons]

Excellent info. Love your earrings!

[@juliegallagher9754]

Great video, extreamly helpful.

[@annikafernandez6270]

Thank you for this video, followed your tips about calling the store in the morning and was FINALLY able to hunt down my beautiful black mini square with gold hardware in lambskin! This after many months of texting with a SA, he never contacted me about this bag and they had even two in the store, other one in Chevron, when my husband called this morning and ran for it haha! I'm now the happiest square mini owner of the world!! 😍

[@Cory83]

I found this video very informative. Great video!

[@PrimroseBigwood]

Love this! Such fab advice! X

[@naenae5014]

Great video very detailed and it helped me alot. I want my first item to be something small like a wallet because I'd use a wallet more then a handbag.

[@bbarr4377]

Another fantastic video!🥰👍🏻💕

[@jessijacobs8]

Seriously great video thank you!

[@ABb-xw6jy]

Yay! Great vid looking into getting my 2nd ! Updated Chanel handbag video?!

[@ChaseAmie]

I need to do this and an updated bag collection! :D

[@hannahr71]

Great video! Very informative and you look lovely :)

[@erikafs9101]

I love your videos so much 💓💓💓

[@everlongLVoe]

Thoughtful video. I take exception to your comment that single flaps are not considered classic flaps. They are both considered classic flaps. Chanel stopped making the single flaps in 2010. But they are still considered classic flaps, and many actually prefer the single flap over the double flap.

[@TheHispasians]

Amy, what series is your Jumbo? I love how puffy the quilts are! Great video btw! Timeless!!

[@prettytalia143]

Very helpful video! Good tip on the lambskin. I have my eye on the large classic bag. Do you think the grained leather is more durable?

[@peggytan4610]

My Chanel has a zipped compartment and a single flap. I bought it in Chanel in Munich but I honestly have no idea what to call it lol but I super love it 😍

[@sabrinaleedance]

I am so obsessed w the chanel flap bags 😍 they are so beautiful. I own sooooo many similar looking bags from various more affordable brands who were obviously inspired by the chanel classic flap (bebe, guess ,etc. ) but the Chanel is like the queen of those types of bags. When I look at one in my head there is alwats beams of light and angelic music coming from it 😂😍anyone else?

[@fabulousirene]

Awesome video. Love it

[@EpiklabAmbisyosa]

Hi from Tokyo, Amie! Thank you for the very informative video! Quick question, does Chanel still sell the square mini bag?

[@mar9560]

This was so informative, thank you! My goal is to get a classic flap before 25 and a birkin before 40 haha 😂😂. Now im 18, doing my uni enterance exams for dentistry, hope i get in!!!!!

[@lailagardner9637]

OMG! Good Luck 🥰 Just Did Mine As Well Mar Jan

[@katherinel8646]

How did it go?

[@tee-kc2zf]

Did you get in?

[@MmMm-lb5jp]

Thank you that was so helpful

[@iveagh3256]

great stuff Amie..

[@Isabelle-Hermes]

Love your video 👍 it’s very helpful

[@esiesiesiGirl]

This is helpful. Thanks!

[@jessanderson985]

This is soo helpful!

[@overtherainbowoO]

Very useful information! 👌🏻

[@simplysilent2980]

Yay! Love this video!Very helpful! 😍👍👍

[@ChaseAmie]

Ahh I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching! :D

[@jlims23]

Great video!! Does steaming creases on chanel caviar work?

[@jegerenmis]

Hi Amie! Thank you for a informative video. I am going to the UK in spring 2018, and i really want to buy my first Chanel bag while Im there (I live in Denmark). I have decided on the Boy Old Medium in Caviar with ruthenium or shiny silver hardware. I have heard they are hard to come by, but what are your experiences with the boy in black caviar?

[@corikay]

Hi Amie! I have been looking at purchasing my first preloved Chanel Mini in Lambskin. It will not be arriving with the box or cleaning cloth. Can you give me any advise on what type of cloth to use to buff out any scatches and keep the bag clean? Thanks so much in advance for any information you can share! Thank you!!!

[@marjan3010]

So so informative. Thank you so much. xoxo

[@ChaseAmie]

Yay! So glad you found it useful! :D

[@marsee965]

Very informative comparison, for me being a fellow shorty lol at 5’ ft love the look of the rectangular but now I see it wouldn’t work out for me. 🙄😁

[@nwacuma6702]

sooo cute! love you!

[@samadhi1995]

This is such a helpful video! I do have a classic flap and w.o.c. from chanel, however, my next goal is to get a chanel boy w.o.c. and a boy bag, but I am still trying to decide between medium and large, I think I will go most likely for a medium size. Would you ever consider buying a boy bag? :)

[@ishagupta9035]

Please do a price comparison of classic flap in various countries. And from where can we get the best deal.

[@100MexicanFoodandmore]

Thank you for the video

[@happytrails699]

Very helpful info.

[@shilpashetty86]

Thank you for this informational video,..

[@MattRyanPA]

A great informative video! 👏 May I ask - do you use a leather conditioner or just the buffing cloth? Thank you 😊

[@ramdaniouafaa9781]

I just love Chanel bags!!!!

[@sabrinawitte3440]

Hi Amie ! Nice video ! Thank you so much. I need some advice regarding my future purchase. For my first Chanel, I hesitate between the mini rectangular and the small classic flap. There is huge price difference between those two... I want to use my future Chanel bag on a regular basis for my day to day life (so I will certainly go for caviar leather). Which one out of the two would you go for ? What are your thoughts about this ? Thank you so much ! Xo Xo S.

[@Joiebutter]

Your videos are always so well thought out and helpful!

[@g-unit9750]

Question (hopefully anyone can help): as a foreigner travelling to UK, would it be cheaper to shop at Heathrow (which means I won’t be able to buy and use the bag during my holiday 😅) or at the store and claim VAT? Thanks Amie and guys!

[@pony_kleo713]

thank you! its very helpful. but I am currently searching through the internet how long Chanel bags last generally speaking and cannot really find the answer. are they as durable as lets say LV monograms bags?

[@antonia6088]

Very informative!

[@827honey1]

Great tips.

[@wreckemtech165]

Going to surprise my sister with a chanel bag for Christmas since she's always wanted one because it's also her initials!

[@lovem1531]

What's your opinion on a Chanel WOC?! I'm planning on getting one! Do you have a video on it? X

[@nena198lifestyle]

Thank you Amie! Good to know that ❤️🙏❤️

[@suztexas]

I️ live in the US and I️ can confirm was on a waiting list and they called when the color came in I️ wanted.

[@elliefintry51]

Do you know when Chanel releases a new collection? Like for example spring/summer collection is usually out by March etc...

[@blessedbythebest1003]

GREAT video.

[@djhanecostin6938]

Can’t wait until I can have a closet full of Chanel bags .Future MD 😆