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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Chanel Price Increase 2013
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New Chanel Classic Shopping Tote – The Biarittz
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Chanel Boy Flap – The Hot Trend
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Hi 🙂 thank you for sharing 🙂 I heard my friend said they are now stop producing the GST ??? And is the price different for GST silver chain and gold chain??
Hi 🙂 thank you for sharing 🙂 I m going to uk & euro next month and wanted to get my 1st chanel bag (GST) but I heard my friend said they are now stop producing the GST ??? And is the price different for GST silver chain and gold chain?? Hope to get your reply soon 🙂
No way, if you read a couple of comments below, you will see that some of our readers just purchase the GST. But the PST is hard-to-get/discontinued. As far as I know the price in shw and gwh is not different. Usually it’s the different in skin.
thanks for the replied 🙂 LOVe your blog 🙂
Don’t forget to keep me informed about your purchase!!! Really excited for you.
Hi,
Do you know how much is the mademoiselle chanel large bag in Europe currently? My cousin is heading to Paris for holiday and am hoping to get the bag, either in medium or large. Anyone has any idea what it cost in Paris and which I should get, the medium or large?
I have the US prices: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-mademoiselle-bag-collection-2011/, but it should be less expensive if you substract the VAT. I am not sure if Chanel has it, it’s was seasonal bag right? Any back up plans in case they don’t have it in stock?
Medium or large? Are u tall?
No back up plan..was hoping to get the large size as I’m about 5’6. And you mentioned it was a seasonal bag? Any idea if the Mademoiselle Large Bag and the Mademoiselle Large Bowling Bag refers to the same thing?
The large bag cost RM10,870 in Malaysia.
I just checked this up and it seems like it’s the exact same bag. Just the name ‘bowling’ is added. Are you going to buy in Malaysia?
No i’m getting my cousin to buy it for me in Paris, lets pray and hope they have the bag i want. Its too expensive here, with the VAT refund in Paris, I am hoping it will be about 30% cheaper.
Will keep you updated on the price if my cousin reverts.
Thanks!
Yes, do let us know your experience. Thanks a lot!
Hi Sassy bag and Jasmine, if am not mistaken, mademoiselle was priced at GBP1750 in London and Euro2200, medium in caviar leather SHW, I last checked the prices some 4 weeks ago before I flew to Europe from Malaysia. Chanel at slone street had it but 31 ru Cambon didn’t have it, but you may wait for your cousin’s reply, hope these help.
Thank you so much Agnes!
Thanks! No back up plans, as I already have the classic jumbo. I am about 5’6 tall, and I prefer larger bags as it is more practical. Hopefully they have the bag in stock. I saw a blue grey distressed leather with silver reissue strap at the KLCC Chanel store for RM10,780.
30%? That’s a lot. Generally Paris you get around 12% VAt return. Chanel is really expensive in Asia. I just googled the blue grey and it’s gorgeous. I am crossing my fingers for you, let us know which one you eventually bought.
I am guessing the medium will cost around €2,000.
Hi
Does anyone out there know about the timeless cc hobo (zipper in the middle, similar to GST) versus the one without zipper in the middle but just a magnet buckle in the middle, the price in Singapore & style number? You can find the picture of the bag from the link below.
With zip in the middle
http://www.spottedfashion.com/2013/04/09/chanel-timeless-cc-soft-bag-reference-guide/#prettyPhoto%5Bslides%5D/2/
Without the zip but the magnet buckle in the middle
http://www.spottedfashion.com/2013/04/09/chanel-timeless-cc-soft-bag-reference-guide/#prettyPhoto%5Bslides%5D/3/
Thanks!
Celin
The one with the zipper style number: A67292
Hi your blog is really awesome by the way:)
It’s so detail and really helpful.I might buy my first Chanel,and I would like a piece of advice on which bag that you recommend.I have looked for some particular types but still confused,I prefer the classic one with the gold strap,though.My price range is up to 3000€,could you please give me any recommendations?
It would be awesome!Thanks so much;)
Sure, first Chanel go for the classic. It’s timeless and you will always get compliments for!
– The chanel classic medium flap (maybe a little €100 more, but worth it). It’s a bag to be hugged and loved. The medium flap is popular and gorgeous. But the size… it fit only your essentials.
– Chanel classic flap 2.55 reissue (size 224 or 225). The bag was released on February 1955 by Coco Chanel and has survived so far. It only became more popular. It’s an art and a bag to be worshipped. The classic flap is actually a modern version of the 2.55 reissue. The 225 size is more like of the medium flap I mention above, but the 224 is actually the smallest size, a bit cheaper, but it might not be roomy enough for you.
– Chanel WOC’s – check them out, they are in your price range. The half moon has the largest size, but the camella is super cute.
http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-woc-wallet-on-chain-prices-2012/
I prefer the classic flap and reissue 2.55!!!
Hi! I absolutely love your blog!!
I’m going to Paris-Rome and Vienna soon, wanted your opinion on where it makes the most sense to buy a Chanel bag?
I’m actually looking for a mini, unfortunately, I haven’t found so far any info on the pricing…
Thnx!!
I haven’t heard about any price increase yet, so you can still use the prices above as a guideline. If you are looking for the mini, you should look at the WOC’s.
http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-woc-wallet-on-chain-prices-2013/
The 2.55 reissue classic flap 224 is also very cute. It’s the smallest size of the 2.55 reissue editions, here are some info’s.
Price: $4,200
Size: 8” x 6” x 2”
I just threw a few suggestion at you without asking whether you are looking for a tote or a flap? classic or seasoning?
Btw, it’s great to buy in Paris, Italy is the best for tax-refund, but make sure the Chanel boutique got your bag in stock. =)
Italy tax refund is 12%
thanks for sharing
I just bought cavier GST gold chain on April 8th at Mitsukoshi department store ( chuo-ku,Tokyo) at ¥238000. There is a 5%tax but after 4% return,I only paid 1% for tax . The total price is less than $2500.
After read this page, I feel now the GST price in Japan is low. Very surprised!
Any idea why? Liz said that GST is $5800 in Taiwan, my God!
By the way, when all the website compare Chanel price, there is always no information of Japan , why? By my experience this time , Japan has a better price than US. I am living in California.
Love your web.
oh, it must have some misunderstadndings
Let me explain it clearly
1. what I bought is GST SHW, and it cost USD$2965
2. Classic Jumbo Flat Bag is USD$5800 there in Taiwan
Hope it’s clear 🙂
Hi, love your blog, i read a lot before i flew to europe for honeymoon 2 weeks ago, thanks so much on the chanel bags info, they are indeed very useful! I bought the flap bag ( believe its known as easy or basic flap) in chanel store @ Selfridges London, it’s 25cm in length, lambskin in SHW, it was priced GBP1530, I saw both black and blue but decided to go for the safest color – black. I also bought an oversized wallet in Caviar GHW when I was at 31 rue Cambon, and couldn’t resist the temptation on our last day in Paris, I bought a classic WOC in lambskin SHW at Galeries Lafette, when we were in Rome, to experience different chanel stores, I picked up a classic bow design sunglasses, and I was given 14% vat refund. In case some readers might keen to know, the caviar oversized wallet, I paid euro760, my most favourite purchase, the wallet can be used as clutch for evenings, the size is generous. WOC was euro1200, I wanted the caviar GHW but it wasn’t available. I picked up 2 pairs of earrings in chanel London and Paris too, if I would fly there again, I will buy my next chanel in London, due to the exchange rate, I realised that getting Chanel in London is cheaper than in Paris.
Hi Angnes,
You made a CHANEL TRIP in Europe!!!
1. You went to London to buy the easy flap in black for GBP 1530
2. You went to Cambon in Paris to buy the oversized wallet in caviar GHW for 760 EURO
3. Then you traveled to Rome to buy the Chanel WOC lambskin SHW for 1.200 EUR
4. And at last you picked up 2 earrings in London and Pari.
This is the most amazing story I’ve heard. Congratulations with your new purchases. Really love that! I think you’ll never forget this trip.
Hi Sassy,
Yes indeed,it was an unforgetable trip 🙂 I actually took your advice to experience the chanel stores in one of your replies (hehe).
May I know if the above prices are inclusive of tax?
Hi Ah Bao, is + VAT.
Hi Sassy,
My name is Liz, I’m from Taiwan.
All the Chanel Bag information you provided are very useful and helpful!
Just want to share the information with you. Yesterday I bought my first Chanel bag!
It’s GST with silver hardware, the bag is GORGEOUS!!!
I’ve been to Chanel Boutique several times, and finally I paid about USD$2965(NTD$87400) and take my dream bag home! I LOVE THIS BAG!
Hi Liz, omg congratulation! I a so excited for you. Which bag did you bought? Was it a jumbo? GST?
Hi Sassy, thank you.
Yeah, it’s a GST with Silver Hardware.
I’ve decided for a Jumbo in caviar with Silver Hardware as my first Chanel bag, but the price is absolutely not adorable here in Taiwan.
It’s NTD$171,200 about USD$5800! IT’S CRAZY!
That’s a crazy price over there in Taiwan. Are there many ppl carrying Chanels?. You got yourself a bargain paying only $2,965. Congratulations!
Hi, i wanna check there is one new model in chanel..the design is like classic flapbag, but inside there is a zipper..can you advise me what is the model? I saw it in Malaysia chanel and forget to ask the model. My MIL is going to Europe next week and wanna get this model..Anyone can advice the model? Tks in advance!!
I also heard there was a new model classic flap bag. I am checking this out.
Do u know if it’s a seasonal bag or a new classic?
Hi, its a seasonal bag. Btw, i found the name and model, is an easy caviar flap bag. It comes in three colour blue, beige and black. The price is much cheaper than the classic jumbo! 🙂
Carrie, There’s been a lot of talk about this bag. Are you going to get the easy bag? I need to see it 0_0…
Hi Sassy, I ‘m still yet to decide. I ‘ve seen this bag in beige and not other colour. There were good comments on blue colour and the pic on the web was very gorgeous. There were 2 sizes M/L and Large. Large is about the same size as jumbo. I might choose the medium size. So far, i have one jumbo with GHW, one medium bowling patent red with SHW and one seasonal calfskin leather red with GHW also. Do you think i should get this seasonal easy flap in blue? or should i get the classic-another choice are PTT or GST in beige? Your opinion is really appreciated. To be frank, seasonal bags is it not worth buying?
Hi!
This is the bag that I was asking abt.. Any idea wat would the price be? I’m gg to Europe and I would like to get the bag.
Thanks!
I love the easy flap too……
Hi! I am so shocked to see Chanel Prices now.
FYI, I bought my Chanel Classic Maxi ( Single) Flap in Black Caviar, SHW at Chanel Boutique Wynn Hotel in Dec. 2009 for $ 2,895. + 267.79 tax = $ 3,162.79 total
In 2010, When I was in Paris, I bought a black Caviar Zippy Wallet for $ 800. Yeah, they were so strict there. One Asian woman tried to buy 5 Classic Flap bags and 3 Wallets – Chanel said No!
Tip:
1) I photocopied my Official receipt, so I can have a copy when I am required to submit my O.R. for tax rebate at the airport.
2) When you travel abroad, and taking your expensive bags with you, make sure that you have a copy of the O.R. , so you can show anyone when they ask about the bag ( Authenticity and all)
3) In returning to your country, make sure to read and know about allowed Tax Duties. (USA – $ 1K? Bought /Gift)
Thank you!
besYS
Hi bestYS, thanks for sharing with us. But what do you think about the restrictions? Do you think it’s fair?
Hi,
I really like the Chanel Petite Timeless Tote, but can’t find it anywhere in States. Does anyone know where I can buy this particular bag.
Thanks!
The Chanel petite timeless tote is really limited right now. Only a couple of boutique sells them, you really need to get lucky to find one. The same for PST, but one of readers has spotted the PST in Takashimaya Chanel boutique a couple days ago. You might want to give them a call if you really want the bag.
Thank you so much for the info! I will definitely give them a ring, thanks again!
I called Chanel up and was told that PST has been discontinued, and WOC is currently available in camellia pink only at Suria KLCC. Arghhh, didn’t see that coming. Rep suggested I get another bag in canvas instead, I couldn’t make out what the bag’s called, something like biary? My question is, is this similarly priced canvas bag a good alternative to WOC/PST? Or should I settle on the Camellia? After a bit of research I was originally planning on getting a black classic PST/WOC for my girl’s birthday and this is gonna be her first Chanel. Ladies, any advice?
The Chanel rep didn’t seem to have the patience to answer my amateurish questions, so after sensing that her patience was wearing thin I quickly wrapped up the call by saying I’d drop by the boutique soon. Now I’m at a loss and could really use some advice…
Hi SH, One of our readers spotted the PST in Takashimaya Chanel boutique. Here’s her comment:
Hi Nat! I saw the PST in Takashimaya Chanel boutique? The SA said its limited pcs! Go check it out! – Jassie.
The PST are really limited and only available in certain countries.
Here’s my advice SH, buy the bag you love, don’t settle less. Getting the bag you like even if you need to pay a bit more is better than carrying a bag you don’t love. You might want to call other boutiques and ask.
Btw, the biary bag what the SA was talking about should be the new shopping tote. It’s called Biarittz Tote. Here’s a link:
http://www.bragmybag.com/must-haves-23-the-new-classic-chanel-large-shopping-bag-in-tiole/
Thank you so much for all the info/links!
After three visits on three days in a row, I finally got hold of a caviar WOC with gold hardware @ MYR5,660, which just arrived in boutique today. Third time’s the charm? Haha. Was told that Monday is usually their stock replenishment day at Chanel Suria KLCC. 🙂
hahaha, congratulation SH. You got a fresh-made Chanel caviar WOC. Which one is it btw, the halfmoon? Camella? Lipstick?
Thanks! 🙂
As I wanted only black so I went for the black quilted WOC in caviar. SA showed me another variation with silver hardware but the caviar texture felt a bit grainy. SA recommended the polished one with gold hardware so I took it. Only the black quilted WOC in lambskin is classic and all other variations/colours including the one I bought are seasonal, I suppose?
Hi SH, no I don’t think so. I think the one you have, black and caviar is also a classic. If it’s seasonal, then it will not available anymore fall/winter. But that’s not the case because I have heard about the quilted WOC in black and caviar before. I really love your bag (quilted in caviar/lambskin) and the camella is also my favorite.
Hi!
Can I check if anyone knows how much is Cavier Flap in Beige? Model no is A67742. Thanks!!
Hi Elaine, that’s a Chanel classic flap in beige. I’m not sure which size you want, but the prices are above.
Just called Chanel in Malaysia. Price as of todate for the following are :-
Chanel classic jumbo double flap in caviar / lambskin is RM16,860
Chanel 2.55 reissue
size 227 is RM18320
Size 226 is RM16860
Hi Michelle, that’s for sharing this. I hope that more people will share information on this page like you. That would really help us all.