A little research shows where you can find the cheapest place to buy your Chanel dream bag. A couple percentage discount is already a few of hundred bucks less and you can use the extra money to buy something else, don’t you agree?
Until today, Chanel has increased their prices every year, but when comparing EU, Asia and US, the cheapest place is still Europe. If you are a NON-EU citizen, you can enjoy a whopping 12% tax advantage. And if not, you can still fly over to Heathrow airport and buy in the tax-free area.
Even if we don’t include the EU tax advantage, it still cheaper to buy in Europe, thanks to currency exchange. The price of a Chanel reissue 226 cost €3,450, while you are paying $4,900 in the US (prices from 2012).
Maybe the price differences has to do with the shipping cost, Chanel bags are made in France, Spain and Italy, but to get into the US or Hong Kong, they need be transported. On the other hand, the extreme high-demand on luxury products in Asia are pulling the prices up, people in Hong Kong are willing to stand in line just to get INTO the Chanel boutique. How amazing is that?
Now that might explain the ridiculous prices in Hong Kong. But for me, I love shopping Chanel in France, especially in Paris. It’s like picking your fruit fresh from the tree. And they have 12 boutiques available, with nice and professionally trained SA’s to assist me. I love Chanel and I love Paris!
UPDATE: You can find the latest information about buying Chanel bags cheaper here.
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Hi everyone!! I’m Lauren from England and I am desperate to make my first chanel handbag purchase!!! I’ve always dreamt of owning one and I’ve decided to take the plunge and start saving! I’ve started doing research and I absolutely love your website! I feel like I have been able to learn so much from you all, so thankyou! 🙂 I think I would go with the medium classic flap, black caviar with gold hardware. Does anyone know how much this would cost me in England? my local Chanel retailer would be a Selfridges a couple of hours from where I live.I am traveling to both Paris and Rome in the next 6 months would I be better buying my bag in one of these countries instead? 🙂
Hi Lauren, we have all Chanel bag prices here: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-bags-prices/
The price is: £2,670. You can also check the other euro prices on the link above. It’s best to buy other non-iconic bags at Heathrow airport. P.S. I would put your purchase on hold because Chanel is releasing their f/w collection next month. But for your first purchase, I would recommend the medium classic flap. Keep us informed!
I live in UK and would like a Chanel bag. Obviously I could not get advantage of the tax return. Where is the best place for me to get it at lower price? Feedbacks welcome. Thanks
Do you have any idea which bag you are looking for. You can get the cheapest at the heathrow airport at tax-free area. But then you need to travel to get in there.
I don’t have a particular style that I want in mind. Other than Heathrow airport, which other countries/airports are cheap to get my hand on one? Thanks
Hi Peachy Pie, Heathrow is EU citizen’s only Chanel place to be for handbags. I don’t know any place that offers Chanel cheap. But you can try flash sites like ideeli or ruelala, there are times that they list Chanel bags, but then again you probably won’t like the styles.