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.
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Hi heard that price has increased for Chanel ? Is that true?
Two days ago, a girl commented on this website telling that she just bought a GST in EU. It was exact the same price written in this article.
hi,
i would like to know the price of classic flap size small in europe? hope u can tell me the price
tks
The classic small flap had been discontinued for a long time. As well as the east-west/flap.
More reads:
http://www.bragmybag.com/discontinued-bag-5-chanel-east-west-flap/
http://www.bragmybag.com/is-the-chanel-small-flap-too-small/
The smallest size is the medium flap, if you love small Chanel bag, check out the Chanel WOC. They are on this site + prices.
Tks a lot.
I just bought a medium classic falp, black caviar, 3100 euro in belgium, and my friend will come to europe to visit me, she will help me to get a tax refund!!!
BTW, do u know the price of the classic flap wallet? i would like to buy one this weekend.
They have a couple of them in different skin and prices. Not sure which one you like. Chanel Wallet are usually priced between $500 = $1,100 USD. for example: the Chanel Classic Quilted Wallet $975.00 USD.
Hi! Anyone knows the latest price of Chanel PST in Singapore as of March 2013?
Great thanks, love the site and forum 🙂
Hi,
May I know if Chanel in Paris still selling cambon model? May I know the price and how many % VAT in Paris?
Thanks!
If they don’t have the Cambon in Paris, then they are nowhere to be found. Chanel does stock their bags in Paris, and they have 14 boutiques there. The Cambon tote is very rare in US and most countries. Currently retailing for €1,770 in Europe. Are you planning to buy the small or the medium size?
p.s. be caution to buy online. Because the Cambon is one of the most favorite copied bag of Chanel.
Thanks so much for the info. I am not sure if I should get the small cambon or PST. What are the colors for PST beside black, red and grey? What do you suggest? I got 2nd thought now knowing cambon is one of the most favorite copied bag of Chanel…
I would go for the most ‘rare’ first, I mean they hard to get. It’s cool to own one right? Both are cute anyways. If they don’t have the cambon, then you can pick the PST. Most common color of the PST is black, but that’s for a good reason. Black is elegant and matches most outfit, great to carry everyday, anywhere, formal or informal.
PST colors: pink, white, red, black, navy, dark red, beige and clair
Cambon is the most copied, but you know why? Because it’s famous. And because the bag is ‘hard to get’, makes it more valuable if you get one. Just my opinion.
I see… Thanks for the suggestion. But i must said PST price is so attractive for Chanel. I had a classic med flap bag in lamb skin black with GHW. Thought about getting cavier and a diff color. Lamb skin is beautiful but like you mention in your link between the 2, it is not as durable. Can I also just confirm that there is a price different for lamb skin and cavier?
Cambon looks better in lamb skin too. But I need a bag for often usage.
The last time I went to Chanel boutique and ask, I didn’t catch a price difference between the caviar and lambskin. If they were, then it would be minimum anyway. Lambskin feel ‘chic’ and soft. It’s an experience that caviar can never deliver. It’s better to concern about which skin is more comfortable, than the prices.
Hi the link to the prices for the bags, may I ask if the price
Includes taxes? Thanks!
You mean the prices above? Yes it does.
I jus bought GST in paris and its 1790€ inclusive tax!
Hi Bdr08, congratulations!! is a GST normal or GST XL? And when did you bought your bag?
Hi.. I bought it on 7th March and its the GST normal. Maybe you would like to update. FYI in United Arab Emirate (UAE)… for those who might consider to buy Jumbo Classic Flap, its selling for 18,630AED..
I bought the black caviar with Silver HW. Looked for it in Paris and Frankfurt but its out of stock! Worst was when I got to know about their 1 bag policy per passport for 2 mths??? Is this within Paris only or across Eu?
Finally after 2 week of wait I got a call from Dubai Chanel. They had the stock for jumbo black caviar in Silver HW.. Upon payment, I saw the Maxi in GOLD HW. I been thinking abt the GOLD HW all day today! I am not a GOLD person actually but I the black caviar really stands out w Gold chain!…Its what I feel Chanel is known for its signature gold chain? I really hope they going to receive the stock for the gold hw pretty soon.. I am contemplating to change mine.. U think its overdress to be in jeans n w chanel Classic black flap w Gold HW? Opinion plsss..
That’s exactly what’s amazing about the Chanel classic flaps in ‘black’. It fits almost ANY styles, including in JEANS. I did an interview with a Nicole Chau, a blogger, and asked her what styles to combine with the Chanel in black. You can read more here:
http://www.bragmybag.com/stylemybag-stripe-it-up/
Black matches almost everything. The gold only makes the classic flap perfect, the color makes it stand out. and like what you said, it’s the feel that Chanel is known. Some people like SHW because the color is neutral in (combination with black). You want the jumbo right? But you are not going to buy the maxi? I hope your bag will arrive soon!
P.S. the policy in Paris was already confirmed. I think it’s only in Paris, never heard before in other EU countries. But Paris attract a lot of tourist, Sometimes a few customers can empty the whole stock.
FYI.. I went to 3 Chanel ard Rue the Cambon, where I was told they do not have the stock for Jumbo Black Caviar Classic Flap. It was a short trip I did not have the chance to try my across the river.:(
Thanks for sharing this Bdr08, was it a GHW or SHW?
hello,
Could you please tell me if there are any difference in the price between lamskin and cavior? thank you
hi Dana,
yes, please read more: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-lambskin-or-caviar
Lambskin is softer, but caviar durable.
Hi, just heard 1 of my friend mentioned that chanel price was increased yesterday in Europe , any one have idea what’s the percentage of the price increasing for the chanel classic jumbo flap and medium/large?
Hi,
I am in london and am planning on buying a large tote in iridescent grained calf skin, just wondering how much that would cost ?
Thank you!
Hi, i am going to paris this march 26 and i am planning to buy a Chanel GST caviar bag do you have an idea if how much is its price right now? As well as the address of the nearest chanel store 🙂 thank you
We haven’t seen any price increase yet, so the GST is still priced at €1,750. You might want to try-out Chanel boutique in: 31, rue Cambon, 75001 Paris. It’s surrounded with other gorgeous shops and is nearby Champs Elysées.
Hi,
I’m going to San diego next month ( end of April) and I wanna buy a Chanel Classic Double Flap bag, carvior, jumbo with Gold HW. Could you please give me some advices, like how much is it for now, total price for it? And can i get any discount or tax refund there? Should I ask my friend to check it for me first ( have it ever been out of stock)? Thank you for your help!!
I guess you are going from EU or Asia to San diego right?
We haven’t heard any price increase yet, so the jumbo classic flap is now around $4,800 USD. US, unlike EU have ‘sales tax’. The sales tax are used to pay for the roads, buses, trains, police… There’s no VAT(Value added tax like EU) return. The only spot you can buy tax-free goods are at the airport.
However, you can get 10 – 11% in Macy’s if can show you are a tourist. But I don’t think they have your bag in stock.
San diego doesn’t seem to have Chanel boutiques, but two retail stores sells Chanel bags:
Nordstrom
6997 Friars Road
92108 San Diego
Phone: +(1) 619 295 4441
Neiman Marcus
Fashion Valley Center
7027 Friars Road
92108 San Diego`
Phone: +(1) 619 692 9100
You might want to give it a call, so you won’t get disappointed.
so i already by classic chanel grand shopping tote in caviar skin..thats a very nice bag and size is very good thx for let me know and buy a good bag + CHANEL +
I need an advice here. Someone I know is selling her classic medium flap black lambskin from 2011 w/ some scratches (I would rate 8 out of 10) for US$1650. The thing is I am going to Paris in April and I have always wanted a metallic/dove gold – which is very difficult to find and no guarantee I will find anything else I like in Paris. SO, do I buy this one now & if there is anything I find in paris, try to sell the black one????? I dont want to buy 2 chanel bags in 1 year – my husband will kill me. How much is a medium flap in Paris after claim VAT??? I am not worried about being charged duty on arrival, I am currently reside in the gulf which is tax free.
Hi Rosequartz,
Thanks for sharing your story. The medium black from 2011 for $1,650 is a good price. I mean, she paid like $1,000 more in 2011. Now comes the question:
– is the seller reliable?
– how bad is the scratches, can it be recovered through Chanel refurbishment or is it permanent? And is it clearly visible?
– does it includes the dustbag, authentic card, receipt etc… (or else you will have an incomplete collection)
I am not sure about the condition of the bag, because I have never seen it. But imagine this: you bought the medium flap black lambskin for $1,650, then you go to Paris and found the metallic/dove gold. You purchase it and now you need to sell the old-bag you bought for $1,650. How much would you sell it? Will you break-even or sell for a loss? Don’t forget all the hussle you need to do to sell it. On Ebay they charge 9% commission, you need to send it and make sure it arrive safely.
Now let’s go back to the medium flap black lambskin. Let’s say Paris doesn’t have the bag you always wanted, the metallic/dove gold. Now you are trap with the classic medium flap black in lambskin just because it’s selling for $1,650. On the top of that, it has scratches and is used. If you decide to buy a brand-new metallic/dove anyway, why not just buy the new one? If you don’t abuse the bag, you can sell it for minimum loss.
I recommend you call in all Chanel boutique in Paris, ask them if they have the bag in stock for you to pick it up. They have like 14 boutiques over there. http://www.bragmybag.com/forums/chanel/236-where-can-i-find-chanel-stores-paris.html
BTW, tax-return in Europe is around 12%, so your medium flap price will be around $2,700 . I am not sure what the prices will be when you arrive in Europe, as Chanel might increase prices.
Where would one go to sell vintage channel bags. and what would the going cost be for them? They are in great shape, beautiful
Hi Linda, are you asking where someone can sell vintage Chanel bags? And what the cost are?
The price for selling depends on the condition of your bag, the year when you have bought it, and do you also have the dustbag, authentic card etc…?
You can sell them in:
– consignment stores – we have a whole list in our forum.
– on Ebay – cost 9% of selling price.
– Other sites like Ebay like bonanza.