Chanel have been increasing price for a time now. Why? I don’t know, but some say that Chanel wants their classic to sit next to the Hermes bag. Other say that it a strategic approach, increase prices and more people will want to buy it. Whatever reason it is, they have done it. We love Chanel more and more, and the further to go in prices, the more we want to buy them.
Chanel have literally doubled their prices in less than four years. If you bought a Chanel bag in 2008/2009, then you might conclude that Chanel prices as gone wild. If you are new to Chanel, you might think that
the prices are normal, but they are not. They are crazy!
Chanel Classic Medium Flap Bag (also known as medium/large)
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Medium Flap
Chanel have discontinued two beautiful Chanel bags. The first one is the Chanel East West Flap and the second one is the Chanel small flap. The Chanel E/W flap is actually cheaper than the medium flap, but they were for most part identical. It was an excellent substitute Chanel bag for girls who can’t afford the expensive medium flap bags.
Chanel Classic Jumbo Flap Bag
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Jumbo Flap
Chanel Jumbo Flap used to have a single flap. I love the single flap, but Chanel decided to discontinue and change it to double flap. I have to admit, with the double flap you can better organize your items. There is a downside, the single flap is much lighter than the double flap. I have tried the double flap a few times and my shoulder hurt because it’s a bit too heavy. Maybe I am used to the single flap, because most girls who purchase the jumbo for the first time with double flap doesn’t seem to have any problem with it.
Chanel Classic Maxi Flap Bag
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Maxi Flap
Chanel introduced the Maxi after they have discontinued the small flap. Maybe the future trend is that girls love bigger bags than smaller ones. The Chanel Maxi Flap have been introduced since 2009.
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Flap Bags
Some ‘Must Know’ About Chanel Reissue 2.55
Chanel Reissue 2.55 handbags is been re-made exactly as Coco Chanel have made them decades ago. When you buy the reissue, the bag look like being worn. This is the vintage style. Chanel reissue have a special locker, it’s called the mademoisselle locker and it represent Coco that she have never been married. The 2.55 stands for the release date of the bag, which is February 1955.
Chanel Petite Shopping Tote or PST in Caviar
Chanel Grand Shopping Tote
Chanel Petite Timeless Tote
Chanel Medallion Tote
Chanel Cerf Tote
When Is The Next Price Increase?
What you say? Chanel never announced the next price increase. I wish they could, then lots of girls would run into their stores just before they start to increase. But sometimes when you visit a Chanel boutique a bit too often, the SA might leak some free information out.
From a trusted source, the next price increase will be in December or the first of February. I am not suprised, because it is almost a year since the last price increase in February 2012. Price will increase for the flap bag around $600.
Chanel Price Increase Frequency
Chanel usually increase prices twice a year, sometimes one and sometimes even three. This year so far we have one. They usually increase in the 1st of February, around June and December. So get ready if you decide to buy a bag. I know some friends who figure out that Chanel have increase price when they are in a Chanel boutique, ready to buy with creditcard on hand.
Chanel New Price Expectation 2013
Curious about what Chanel will do in 2013? The question is not ‘will Chanel increase price’, but how much they will increase and when they will increase. We have some expectations and also some prices based on some leaked information of SA. The calculation can’t get too much wrong.
Read More:
Chanel Price Increase 2013
Chanel Easy Flap – New Spring Summer Favorite
Chanel Wallet On Chain – Talk And Prices
New Chanel Classic Shopping Tote – The Biarittz
Chanel Heathrow Stopped Stocking Iconic Bags
Chanel Boy Flap – The Hot Trend
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Hi can i know the price of chanel flap medium/jumbo in London? and also do u have any idea how much does a chanel boy cost in paris or london? am asking a friend to help me buy it.. Im from singapore btw..
Classic jumbo flap bag in 2,975 pounds, medium around 2,600 pounds. Price EURO and UK are almost identical.
Boy flap, please check http://www.bragmybag.com/must-haves-23-chanel-boy-flap-bag-prices/
Price:
Chanel Boy flap medium patent: €2,150
Chanel Boy flap large: €2,450
Chanel boy Tote: £3,145
The boy flap is sold out in London and Paris right now, now sure when you will go, they might have stock. I would buy the boy flap as soon as you see one. Is your friend already in Europe?
She’s going on 9 june… thanks for the info.. if you don’t mind can I know which is lighter between the classic and boy? And which would u recommend to get? Because the classic seems to be quite ex now… my choice was between the classic, boy or gst…
Hi traveller, I don’t quite understand what you mean by ‘ex’. Boy is trendy lately, but the classic has been a timeless for a long time. If you don’t own a classic flap bag this is the priority I would set:
1. classic flap
2. boy bag
3. GST
I am not sure wich one is heavy, I think it is the boy bag because the hardware is heavier. Which one will it be =)
Hi, I mean Chanel classic is expensive considering that I could get a large size for Chanel boy… I’m planning to get only 1 from Chanel as I don’t know if I can afford anymore items from chanel
It’s not about the size. The jumbo is the same size like the Chanel boy, comparing the space. But you have to understand that when it comes to value, the Chanel classic jumbo has the most. When price increase is announced, this bag will jump up first, much faster than the Chanel boy and the GST.
Hi hi,
I love your website! It’s really very informative especially for 1st time Chanel buyer like me!
My friend will be travelling down to Paris in June. Would like to get her to help me buy the jumbo classic flap in black caviar with gold hardware. Can you advise what is code for this bag? How many stores are there roughly in Paris and can you advise the vat return in Paris? Thank you! 🙂
Can you also advise me what is the latest pricing for the jumbo classic flap in Paris? If there is no stock for jumbo classic flap in black caviar GHW, what would you recommend to buy next? Black jumbo flap in lambskin or beige jumbo flap in caviar? Thank you! 🙂
Hi everafter, the jumbo cost €3,450 right now in Paris. I wouldn’t go for the beige, if you want the black, don’t change the beige. Experience is different. But lambskin is good, is it an everyday bag btw?
The medium is also nice, did you tried that one?
or what do you think about the reissue?
Hi Sassy,
Are they selling chanel jumbo classic flap (cavier with silver chain) at Dublin? Or Schipol airport?
Seeking help from my friends to help me get it. It is getting more more depressing.
Due to work I can’t travel and I wanting it so badly since 2007.
Sassy, can you please kindly advise.
Thank you so much!
They do have a Chanel boutique over there, and I am sure they sell the jumbo classic flap, but if they have your style (caviar and shw), that’s the question. Maybe give them a call. And as far as I know, the only closet airport you can Chanel handbags is in Heathrow and they don’t sell iconic bags like the jumbo classic flap.
Your best try is to have a back-up strategy.
What if they have the lambskin in silver chain, but not the caviar, and what if they have the caviar but in ghw?
Hi Sassy,
I am so excited that I have finally gotten my chanel clasic jumbo flap bag, cavier skin with silver chain.
So happy that my friend managed to get it from harrods UK.
Hi sassy, can I check with you on the VAT refund in UK?
Thank you so much!!!
Hi Jo, Congratulations. Please share the bag with us on the forum. Love to see how you unpack it =P. But your friend is still in UK right? I was forget to ask: where are you from?
He should be able to get refund on the airport, we have written an extensive post about this:
http://www.bragmybag.com/how-to-buy-designer-handbags-cheap/
Let me know if you need any help.
Hi Sassy, I am from singapore and my friend is back from UK. As the box is too big, my friend simply just place the bag in the white ” pouch”. I was so happy to take out my lovely when I realised that there is 2 fade blue colour spot at the back of the pocket. I am feeling upset and I dont know what to do. My friend simply lost the receipt. Please help. I dont know what to do. I can’t blame my friend as he was doing me a favour.. I just wonder why the SA doesnt help to check. I an helpless… what should I do now.. please help. Really appreciate it lots!! Never use it at all and now issue/problem with the bag.
My bag is black cavier chanel classic flap bag.
Hi everafter, there are more than 10 Chanel boutiques in Paris. Better call to make sure ‘where’ they have the bag, instead of walking around. I guarantee, it will be shop and drop, I mean really drop, because the boutiques are all over Paris.
I am not up to date with Chanel codes, if I give you what I know and Chanel change it, you will end up having a different bag. But telling your friend this:
The Chanel classic jumbo flap bag in black and golden hardware, add this size: 12 x 8 x 3 inches and you won’t get it wrong. Also you forget!!! the LEATHER, do you want caviar or lambskin?
Here’s an extensive article about tax-refund:
http://www.bragmybag.com/how-to-buy-designer-handbags-cheap/
Hi,
First of all,I must say that I totally love your website.It is very informative. I just purchased a Chanel Classic Jumbo Flap bag in beige at Munich. And yes, the price remains to be 3450 Euro with 13% tax refund. Initially, I planned to get one in black but it was sold out. I am planning a trip to London in the next 2 months.I will try to find a black one this time. Do you think I should call the shops to ask for availability prior to arrival. Thank you in advance.
So you are going to buy two jumbo flap bag, one in beige and one in black? Are you looking for golden hardware? And how about the leather caviar? I heard the caviar jumbo black is available in London.
You should call them first and ask, or else you will be disappointed.
Thank you for you reply.
I plan to buy a caviar black classic flap bag. Still can’t decide between medium and jumbo. The last jumbo beige flap bag is in GHW, so I will try to find SHW this time around.I am loving this bag but still want a black one. What about the reissue? Do you think it is worth buying compared to a classic flap bag?
Honey, I really don’t understand why you are buying two jumbo’s. The only difference is in colors, there are more gorgeous handbags:
like the…
– Chanel boy bag
– Chanel reissue
The reissue are definetly worth buying. I think they are GORGEOUS. Their vintage style, the history of 2.55 Coco Chanel, OMG…
FYI, the classic flap exist only because of the 2.55 reissue.
Hi Sassy,
Thanks so much for your advice. I would definitely have a look on the reissue size 226. I am new at this, so could you give me some more advice? I’m looking for a black one. What would you recommend as the hardware and leather?
Again, I really appreciate your comments.
I would switch, I really like the black in shw. the color is classy and neutral. gwh is gold, more attention grabbing. But the beige look better on gwh, because of the color matches. Which one had you mind?
Lambskin is great, lighter and feel chic. Caviar is heavier, but harder and more durable. This really depends on your personal taste. I would buy the caviar, but if you don’t mind to baby the bag, I would go for the lambskin. If the lambskin was more durable, I would definetly choose the lambskin.
Any luck with the medium flap in black with caviar leather, anywhere in Italy? My friend will be there next week or maybe even Barcelona, doesn’t matter the hardware
Caviar is hard to get, all out in Germany. Someone spotted in London. I hope you are lucky enough to get it in Italy and Spain. But if Caviar is out, would you be happy with Lambskin?
My friend just got me my black medium flap in caviar leather with ghw!!! ladies go to paris, they have a few more in stock!!!
Hi Anna, what a great news. Thanks for sharing. Really excited about your new caviar bag (we have been talking on the comment about the caviar all day long and how limited it is).
Hi, so I came to Paris & I was wondering if it is better to get chanel flap bag from here or from USA! You have more knowledge on them. Haven’t checked the store yet, so I just need your opinion.
Thanks
Hi isun, where u from?
Hi, I’m from San Fran, US
I know it’s cheaper in the EU, I checked the price short time ago. But in Europe you can also take advantage of the VAT refund. Check more here:
http://www.bragmybag.com/shopping-guide/
Check -> buy designer handbag cheap.
Which bag do you want to buy?
Medium flip bag! Thank you so much for your help
Sure, let’s start with where are u from?
San Francisco, California! I already saw some in there, but I was thinking to buy it here, might be better price! I know you have better idea about everything, so I would appreciate your advice!
The comments structure is confusing me, but it’s cheaper to buy in Europe, even without the VAT return. But I also love shopping in Europe. Are u looking for the caviar or the lambskin?
Hi Sassy,
Any feedback on Minis? How much and if they are seasonal or classic pieces. I found a really pretty patent pink mini on another forum and it’s so pretty! I’ve never seen it in shops though. Thanks
Are you referring to the Chanel classic mini flap?
Yes…looked it up and it seems seasonal or just limited to certain regions.
We have done a small research about the mini flap some time ago. And we are certain that the mini flap is discontinued. No one has ever see it in the Chanel boutique and even the SA says so. You might want to try out the smallest size of the Chanel reissue 2.55 224, it’s comparable to the mini flap.
Hi Sassy,
Would you know if it would be possible to buy an item from UK and get the tax refund from Europe?
Hi Darling, UK is Europe, you can buy it in UK and get refund anywhere within the European union. Which bag are you going to buy?
Hi Sassy,
Just to confirm, I believe the style code for Chanel Classic Medium Flap Bag should be A01112. There is ‘1’ letter missing in your article. 🙂
Btw, I am very interested to get classic medium flag bag, black with caviar and GHW. My friend will be going to Istanbul, Greece and Paris this Friday. Will try my luck to get her to buy one. Any tips on which places will be at higher chance to get the bag?
I’m from Malaysia. Reading your blog really help a lots. At least help to manage my expectation that perhaps it’s very hard to get this bag in Europe. Last resort will be getting it locally here.
Great forum keep it going!
Hi Lam, I am missing a number. Thanks for your feedback.
The caviar is hard to get. Are you sure you want the caviar? What if they have the lambskin in stock? I think Paris and Greece is the best spot.
Hi Sassy, yes I will go for caviar if it is available. I am a clumsy person and really can’t take good care of lambskin. But of course I have listed down my preference, first is to get caviar with gold hardware. 2nd option will be lambskin with gold hardware. Depending on the availability.
Is the price still the same? Euro 3100 before VAT?
Hi Lam, yes the price is still the same. Keep me informed about your search. I know about the lambskin, you need to baby it and constantly watching over it. It’s guarantee scratches whenever you are in a hurry. Are you going to use it as an everyday bag?
Hi Sassy, no it’s not a everyday bag. Gonna use it for special occasion or gathering. Sure will keep you informed if my friend manages to get one at Paris or Greece. Thanks for ur replies 🙂
If it’s not an everyday bag, then lambskin is fine. I am sure the bag will help you steal any spotlight!!! You see the difference in caviar and lambskin. Looking forward for more stories xx
If it is not an everyday bag, then it’s oke to have it in Lambskin. If I could pick, I would choose lambskin, I will only pick caviar because it’s more durable.
Hi Sassy! My friend is at Paris now. She just called and told me that they have classic medium with black color, both caviar and lambskin leather. But left only silver hardware. No more gold. Am in dilemma now. Should I get the silver hardware? Price still the same at Paris; EUR 3100.
Did she checked with the SA whether this bag was available in other stores too in ghw?
Hi Sassy, yes she did. According to the SA, the whole Europe doesn’t have gold hardware anymore. Not quite sure how true is this. So I got her to get the silver hardware already. Still excited about it! Thanks for all your help, Sassy!
Hi Lam, congratulation with your new bag. Better to get the shw than nothing right?
Hi all
great website sassy! This is awesome, because I’m currently in France (nice) and want to purchase a black classic chanel medium flap. Asked in Paris and they didn’t have any in stock. So have travelled half of France to get a chandel bag and still no luck. Have to Warburton tomorrow to head into the shop and find it if they have it in stock…does anyone know the current price? Wish me luck!
Sorry about the bad spelling, travelling and only have the Xperia to type. I was writing that I have to wait until tomorrow to find out if they have my black chanel medium flap bag in stock as I’ve traveled to several shop and no luck 🙁
i know what they are talking about! They usually get new stock on Monthdays! Are you in Paris right now??
Ask the SA to check on other stores if they have the bag in stock. Very very frustrating, hope you will get your bag.
Still in nice and went to Monte Carlo today and no stock 🙁
I can’t belief this! Maybe it’s on purpose. but did they had your bag in lambskin?
Hi,
I just got a medium in caviar today, but it is in London store (on Old Bond street). The sale person told me they have more in stock. If you really want it, it is worth to hop on the train. I was prepared going to Paris if cant get one in London, but lucky me. I travelled 3 cities in Italy last year, none of stores have it. Very frustrated and disappointed. Hope you can get one.
Good luck
Koala
Hi Koala, I have a member on BMB that is looking for the caviar in black in Germany. And they are all sold out over there. You are really luck to get it in London, but then I was thinking. Why are there so abundance in some boutiques and limited in other boutiques…
It’s very frustrating if you have the money, but can’t get the bag.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
btw. did you got the medium in black?
Hi traveller,
Chanel classic medium flap: €3,100 EUR.
That’s frustrating. Where are you from btw? Try to call them. If you are traveling anyway, call Amsterdam, Antwerpen, Brussel…
Thanks sassy
I’m from Australia. The price is the same in Australia. The diff would be the vat. Heading to Spain, guess I have to try my luck there. Asked in Paris if they can confirm if other stores have it but they were to busy… Probably I was in my comfortable tourist wear that’s why they didn’t bother. Great forum keep it going 🙂
Hi Traveller, I calculated the difference in prices and currency between Australia and Europe, it doesn’t seems to be that the prices in Australia are lower. Do you know the medium classic flap price in AUD?
The Chanel boutiques are so busy that they don’t really have the time to tell you where the bag is. Maybe you can try to call a couple of them instead of one store. Are you going to travel in different cities? Might want to try in Amsterdam. Btw, just in case you are looking for caviar, they are all out in Germany.
I’m from Germany and in the last 3 days I called every Chanel shop in Germany because I really want a Classic medium Flap Bag in black with caviar leather and GHW!
None of the shops has it at the moment what really freaks me out!
But what I wanted to say is, they told me the price is still 3100€!!
I hope I’ll get the bag soon but don’t think that it will be available in the next week so ill have to wait but it’s worth it! 🙂
Yes, no price increase yet! Schadi!!! Hearing that from YOU, I am really feeling you. Maybe you want to drop by Amsterdam, it’s not very far away. Try to call Amsterdam if they have in stock.
p.s. which day did you called them?
🙂 I just thought it would be good to share this news!
Oh that’s a great idea! Thank you so much! I’ll call tomorrow!
Oh it was Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and I also went to the local store on Friday but nothing all sold out 🙁 ! I hope they will restock as soon as possible!
Thanks for your answer! 🙂
hi Schadi, thanks for your update!!, in which city in Germany do you actually live?
I’m from Frankfurt! Actually I went to the Chanel store like a year ago too and seems like I’m not lucky in getting this bag everytime I go there it’s sold out..
I hope it will change, is it normal that the caviar leather is sold out most of the time?
xx
Hi Schadi, I do not know why, but many people tell me they can’t find caviar in Europe. They are sold out/limited everywhere. I just heard someone got a caviar bag in London, but you wouldn’t travel that far would you?
I think you have no luck, did you ask them to reserve the bag for you, next time they have in stock?
Hey!
I’d love to, but I don’t think I could travel there the next days :/
I’ll be in Italy in two month but I hope that I don’t have to wait so long!
I can’t believe that there won’t be a restock for so long
Yes! They told me they would call be as soon as they get the bag!
I will update!
Good new Schadi, it’s frustrating to keep visiting the boutique and ending up disappointed. Better have them call you. I am crossing my fingers for you.
OMG!! Yesterday I got a call from the local chanel store that they got the bag! A men working there really helped us and called everytime they got new bags and yesterday only one came and I got it! Finally! My dream bag!
I’m so happy and I payed 3100€ so no price increase yet!
Thank you for all the helpful informations!! 🙂
FINALLY!!! Congratulation. I am so happy for you because you have waited so long and you deserve it! Schadi can you share the bag on our forums? Would love to see it.
Hi there, how much is the price difference between a medium lambskin and caviar?
I remember the prices is almost identical. but Caviar is harder to get, but is more durable. Lambskin is really chic, love it, but can get easily scratched. Ouch!! Which one do you want?
Hi! I initially wanted the Lambskin in GHW, but the store only had the SHW. I ended up purchasing it anyway 🙂
You need to be careful with the lambskin. But it’s gorgeous and feel chic. Is it an everyday bag?
Nope! It will be for special occasions only;)
Do you know how much chanel BOY in med size right now? Euro price please…thx b4
it’s around €2,900 EX-VAT. which are you going to buy.
Please check our Chanel boy flap article:
http://www.bragmybag.com/must-haves-23-chanel-boy-flap-bag-prices/
Hi,
My friend just bought two jumbo single flap bags from Paris store and it only costs EURO 1,950 each. Does it mean they continue the single flap range now? Why there is a huge gap between the single flap & double flap bags? She bought the lamb skin series. Hope u can check it out and clear my doubts. Thanks 🙂
Hi Christine, did you said ‘just’?
The single flap is discontinued, she couldn’t have bought it from the Chanel store right? And the price of the jumbo single flap seems a bit too low. Are you sure she didn’t bought the easy flap?
http://www.bragmybag.com/the-chanel-easy-flap-basic-flap/
Can you check this link and reply me, because I am so curious!!!
Dear all, I have just called.the chanel shop in london to.check on the pricing for chanel jumbo classic flap bag and they mentioned it is 3975 pounds now. is it correct?
Please advise.
The jumbo is retailing right now for 2,900 GBP. If they increase the price by 3,975 GBP, then my world would fall apart. That’s 1/3 + of the normal price. I hope it’s not true. We will check it out ltr on.
I was shocked too.. I called several of the shops and they asked me ur jumbo is large or ex large? It really makes me puzzled if they know their bags. Perhaps thats why there is a wrong pricing. Btw, sassy can u do me a favour and provide me with some pics of chanel classic jumbo flap outer pic and inner pic? As I am.askong my friend who is headong to UK to help me buy. As he is a guy he wants to me to show him more pics in case he buy wrongly. Hope you can help me. Thanks sassy!
Hi Jo, seriously!!!!
There are so many bag types that it can confuse anyone, maybe the SA is new, that’s why she gave you the wrong information. Or she is mentioning the NEW bag that is seasonal. But jumbo large???!!! or the EX LARGE?? Never heard of that.
The Chanel classic flap are in three sizes:
1. Chanel medium/large classic flap
2. Chanel jumbo classic flap
3. Chanel maxi classic flap
Jo, I think this will going to help you the BEST:
1. print this image out:
http://www.bragmybag.com/what-is-the-difference-between-chanel-classic-flap-bag-and-chanel-classic-2-55-reissue/
It gives detailed information that you are looking for the Chanel classic flap
1. The double CC lock on the front.
2. Leather interwoven links (the chain)
3. And this: the jumbo is a DOUBLE FLAP
More, give your friend the size of the jumbo: 12 x 8 x 3 in inches
He can’t go wrong with this one, because the SA will be matching the sizes and the look of the bag to get you the right one.
If your friend is not familiar with Chanel bag, even with images from the inside and outside will only confuse him.
Lastly, make sure he knows that you want… lambskin or caviar, color of the chains and the color of the bag!
Thank you babe! I called UK london harrods yesterday and they told me its out of stock. Where do u tink in london will have a better chance in getting jumbo classic flap(Cavier skin with silver chan)? I am so upset that it is sold out… =(
Hi Jo, I just heard they have a lot of caviar in stock in London. More than enough!
Thats weird. I kept calling them and they told me no stock for jumbo classic flap (cavier) and they are not able to reserve. I am so devasted. =( I have been wanting the bag since 2007… =(
I really hope that they have plenty of stock. Thanks sassy.
Here are two tips that I just received:
1. Someone spotted in Paris the medium classic flap in caviar gwh, they still have stock.
2. Someone spotted the caviar chanel bag in London – Old Bond street
hope this helps.
Just contribute some info here, I saw medium caviar in rue cambon paris and jumbo caviar with SHW at selfriges London.
Great information, thanks for the sharing Angie. A lot of people have been hunting for the caviar but can’t find it!
Could you give the price for Chanel Timeless Classic Double Flap Jumbo(12″)Black Caviar Silver Chain in Pound (GBP)
I think you mean the Chanel classic double flap in black and shw. The jumbo cost in Europe €3,450 right now, the price between UK and Europe are not much difference, so it cost around: 2,950 GBP