Throughout the years, there were changes made in the Chanel classic bag to suit the consumers like us. And Chanel recently launched a brand-new bag, called the maxi classic flap bag.
Remember the style code: A28600?
It’s from the Chanel jumbo classic flap bag.
Do you have a jumbo? Check out what your style code is.
The new Chanel jumbo classic flap bags has the style code A58600. I think Chanel changed it after 2011. And it’s not only the code that Chanel changed, they also made a great modification in the bag.
The original jumbo classic flap bag, with the style code A28600, was a single flap bag. The size of the medium bag was already limited, the jumbo couldn’t handle much either. So Chanel decided to change it into a double flap. The single flap was discontinued.
So the style code A58600 is from the Chanel jumbo flap bag with double flap.
What’s more?
Since the switch from single to double, the jumbo bag has become heavier. If you are used to single flap, then I can understand. But for the people who had never seen the single flap, the new jumbo is just fine.
There is now more space available for all your essentials. The size is bigger, but the space too. You got to love that.
More, you can more easily structure your personal items. It’s not a mess anymore, everything is easier to reach. I put my cosmetic box there, and my lip gloss over there and of course my iPhone and keys.
One more thing, before you ask me about how much a single flap weigh, here are the information:
Jumbo single flap caviar weigh around 850 gram. And the lambskin weigh only 730 gram. Yes, lambskin is lighter because the material is different. But the lambskin can get scratched more easily. I love to touch the lambskin, but I like the durability of caviar skin more.
So now you know all the secret of the Chanel jumbo flap bag, what to do now?
If the Chanel jumbo classic flap is your dream bag and you still need to buy it, now you know you are getting a double flap instead of the single flap.
BUT, if you love the single flap and you are determined to get it. Well, you still can, but only used. You can try out Ebay (be careful!) or consignment stores.
And if you own a Chanel jumbo single flap, then congratulations! You have a very rare Chanel bag.
So, one more question before I stop writing. Do you think changing from a double flap to a single flap was a smart move or not?
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Hey Alex I need your advice! I currently have the beige jumbo single flap but am thinking of selling it and purchasing the jumbo double flap. Is that a silly move? Since the single flap is discontinued should I keep it? But then I also want the double flap before the price increases and can’t afford to keep 2 🙁
Paige, you are holding a piece of history of Chanel that is out-of-production. Probably never will they ever make a single flap again. But if you like the double flap more, I can understand btw because its more structured and has more space. But its also heavier, some single flap owners complain that the double flap are too heavy because they are used to the single flap. But if you really like the double flap, sell the single. But do note that you should ask a high price for your jumbo single flap, because it’s discontinued the prices have gone up.
That is why I’m so stressed lol! I know that the single flap may not come back ever again. I also understand that the double flap will continue to rise in price and I want to have that piece so in the future I can look at the price and say phew I got mine so cheap back then hehe! I probably will buy the double flap. It’s not too late to sell the single later on if I really have to right? It is practically brand new too. Chanel keeps rising in price but I don’t see an increase in my income
Its not entirely true what you’re saying Paige, if the double flap increase in price, your single will too. In fact, because yours is pre-owned and if in new condition, it can be sold near the retail price. I do not know what colors you’ve, but some seasonal colors like blue can even be more expensive than the retail price. Some sites like Gilt sells pre-owned in new condition Chanel bags far above the Chanel’s current selling price, because the color and the combination of leather is a seasonal/limited edition.
Yes, you can buy a double first and then sell the single later on. Let me know which color and leather the single flap is.
My single flap is beige caviar SHW not a seasonal piece so don’t think it will sell near the retail price being previously owned.
I also own a medium double flap beige caviar GHW and for me personally I love the GHW more than the SHW.
Hi Paige, what do you actually think of the boy bag?
I would like to ask if chanel medium now also discontinue the single flap and make it to double flap also? How much is the retail price for chanel medium flap dan jumbo both caviar and lambskin if i buy in paris or milan? Thank you so much for reading& answering my question.
Correct me if I am wrong girls:
Julie, as far as I know the Chanel medium is a single flap. Double flap would make it too large. The price of the chanel medium flap is here: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-latest-prices-and-product-information-worldwide-2012/
Prices of caviar and lambskin is the same.
Prices in Paris and Milan is the same, however if you are a NON-EU citizen, you can get more tax refund in Milan, because the VAT is higher.
Read more: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-classic-bags-on-sale-get-max-25-discount/
Thanks for replying me;) so nowadays chanel medium still available in single flap only rite? Only jumbo and maxi have the double flap?
Let me double check that for you oke?
But do you prefer double or single flap?
I wish to have both answer for single and double please.. Thankss 😉
Hi Julie, I just checked for you. Valerie has a medium flap in taupe (http://www.bragmybag.com/whats-in-my-bag-valerie-tan-essential/), it’s a Chanel medium double flap. I think they change the single flaps into double flaps.