{"id":13211,"date":"2021-08-10T13:34:16","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T13:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=10504"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T15:36:52","slug":"purchasing-a-new-or-used-chanel-handbag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/purchasing-a-new-or-used-chanel-handbag\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider When Buying a New or Used Chanel Handbag"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You have your heart set on a Chanel handbag, but you don\u2019t know where to start &#8211; sound familiar? Well, we\u2019ve got you covered. It\u2019s difficult to know what you should be thinking about when buying a new or used Chanel handbag, and it\u2019s a big decision. Hopefully, this list will make it that little bit easier for you to choose your dream Chanel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10506\" src=\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Chanel-Handbag-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chanel Handbag\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5 things to consider when buying a new or used Chanel handbag<\/h2>\n<h3>1. How often are you planning on using your bag?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If it\u2019s a bag for everyday use it needs to be versatile, a bag that can go from day to night. Size and use really do work together. If you\u2019re needing a bag for work, does it need to be able to fit a laptop or books in it? Or do you just want a bag that can just fit the essentials in? A great place to start is in your own wardrobe. Look at the bags you\u2019ve already got, and decide what you actually need. By working out what you don\u2019t have, you can think about what you\u2019d like to buy more clearly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Classic or trendy?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you want to invest in a timeless preloved piece, or would you prefer to take the risk and opt for an on-trend new and brand new bag? Buying preloved luxury bags can be a great way of getting your hands on exclusive or limited designs at a lower price. Most of the time they still come with the original boxes too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"enquirybutton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/uk\/handbags\/chanel\/\">Instant Quote For Your Chanel Bag<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Determine your budget<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not every Chanel piece is affordable to every person, and that\u2019s where you\u2019ve got to make a decision as to how much money you\u2019d be willing to spend. Chanel is well known for raising their prices every six to twelve months, for most items they usually rise about 4-7%. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveluxury.co.uk\/handbags\/chanel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">classic styles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have been known to rise up to 25%. So, be aware that this may be the case. New Chanel handbag prices start at around \u00a35,000 and can go anywhere up to \u00a315,000. Again, buying second hand is an option to prevent this, but do compare prices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Find out what materials are used in the handbag<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chanel uses so many different materials in their bag designs, but the most popular tend to be caviar and leather. They do offer other types of leather, like metallic and patent, as well as other skins like crocodile and lizard. Caviar leather is usually considered the most durable material, so if you\u2019re planning on getting a lot of wear out of your handbag, then it would probably be best to opt for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Consider size<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A mini bag may look nice, but is it really practical for your lifestyle? The pandemic said farewell to minimalism, now before leaving the house you have to remember a face mask, sanitiser, phone and purse. Again, the choice in size is really down to what you\u2019re planning on using the bag for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Is buying a Chanel bag worth it?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many people dream of owning a Chanel bag, so it\u2019s definitely worth it in that respect. Although expensive to buy new, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/uk\/fashion\/what-to-wear\/a30859\/best-investment-bags\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a Chanel bag is an investment piece<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and remains timeless and luxurious. It\u2019s nice to treat yourself every once in a while.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10508\" src=\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Chanel-Label.jpg\" alt=\"Chanel Label\" width=\"726\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What should I know before buying a Chanel bag?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to get to grips with what Chanel styles are likely to increase in price over time because if you do ever come to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/uk\/handbags\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">resell your bag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you don\u2019t want to find out that you\u2019ve lost money and it has depreciated in value. The Chanel flap bags will always be popular, and they have been since the early 2000s. By sticking with the classics, you will be able to be sure that they will only gain value over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out which colour hardware suits you best. Bright and garish patterns might be all the trends when you buy the bag, but these trends come and go. Investing in a more timeless piece will allow you to wear it season upon season, year upon year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most crucial thing to know before reaching into your pocket and buying a Chanel handbag is how to spot a fake one. Buying from a reputable seller is the easiest thing you can do to ensure you\u2019re not being sold a counterfeit bag. A reputable seller usually accepts returns and has authenticators within the company to prove that what they\u2019ve sold you is the real deal. Some sellers can offer the highest quality of fakes, so much so that it would only be revealed as a fake if it\u2019s taken to a Chanel authenticator. So be careful, know what you\u2019re buying, and if you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/uk\/handbags\/authentication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">get it checked by an authenticator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> then that\u2019s the best way of knowing you\u2019ve got your hands on a real Chanel piece.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"enquirybutton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/uk\/handbags\/chanel\/\">Instant Quote For Your Chanel Bag<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the best Chanel bag to buy?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Chanel flap bag rises to the top of the list when it comes to buying an elegant and timeless Chanel piece. This bag is a descendant of the original shoulder bag, with the most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/editorialist.com\/fashion\/best-chanel-bags-new-season\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">popular newest version being the 2019 Chanel 19 flap bag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The flap bag wins when it comes to variety, elegance and style. If you want something with a little more space inside, Chanel offers plenty of shopping and tote bags for those of you who don\u2019t want to give in to the mini bag trend. There truly is a Chanel for everyone, so it\u2019s just down to you to decide which one suits you best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have your heart set on a Chanel handbag, but you don\u2019t know where to start &#8211; sound familiar? Well, we\u2019ve got you covered. It\u2019s difficult to know what you should be thinking about when buying a new or used Chanel handbag, and it\u2019s a big decision. 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