Sell Chanel
SELL YOUR Chanel for Cash in Brooklyn, NYC
Chanel has raised the price of the Classic Flap repeatedly and steeply over the past decade, and that has had a striking effect on the second-hand market: bags bought years ago are frequently worth more now than their original retail price. Very few consumer goods behave this way, and it makes Chanel one of the few handbags people genuinely buy as a store of value.
Chanel models we buy
That dynamic makes accurate identification essential. The difference between a Classic Flap, a Reissue 2.55, a Boy and a 19 is not cosmetic — they occupy quite different places on the resale ladder, and so do the leathers. Lambskin is softer and more luxurious to the hand; caviar is grained, far more durable, and usually easier to sell because it survives daily use.
We authenticate the serial sticker, the hardware, the stitching count and the quilting alignment in front of you, and we buy without taking a consignment cut.
At a glance
- Founded
- Paris, 1910
- Most sought
- Classic Flap, medium and jumbo
- Leathers
- Caviar, lambskin, tweed
- Authentication
- Serial, hardware and quilting alignment checked
What We Buy
WE TAKE All Of It
- Classic Flap in all sizes, from mini to jumbo
- Reissue 2.55, Boy, 19, Gabrielle and Coco Handle
- Wallets on Chain, card holders and small leather goods
- Lambskin, caviar, tweed and exotic-look styles
- Vintage pieces from the 80s and 90s
- Bags with worn corners, tarnished hardware or a broken chain
What Moves The Number
WHAT YOUR Offer DEPENDS ON
Caviar versus lambskin
Caviar's grained finish resists scratching and corner wear, so caviar bags survive real use and typically resell more readily. Lambskin is more delicate and shows every scuff, which makes condition far more decisive on a lambskin piece.
Hardware plating
Gold and silver plating wears at the chain links, the turnlock and the base studs. Chanel hardware is not easily refinished, so plating loss is one of the more permanent condition issues on these bags.
Serial sticker and authentication
We check the serial against the hologram sticker and the era of the bag's construction. Recent pieces use a microchip rather than a sticker, which is itself an identification marker.
Size and colour
Medium and jumbo Classic Flaps are the strongest sellers. Black and beige move fastest; seasonal colours and unusual tweeds are slower and priced accordingly.
Condition
EVERY Condition CONSIDERED
01
New or unused
Unworn with tags, dust bag and box. Highest offers we make on Chanel.
02
Excellent
Sharp corners, bright hardware, clean lining, minimal handling.
03
Good
Light corner softening and faint plating wear, structure intact.
04
Worn
Rubbed corners, plating loss, stretched lambskin. Still valuable, still bought.
Why Sell With Us
NO FEES,
No Waiting
Consignment takes a cut and pays you only once your item sells — which can take months, if it happens at all. We buy outright. You get the full agreed amount in cash before you leave, and nothing is deducted afterward.
- Authenticated and tested in front of you
- Cash in hand the same visit
- No consignment fees deducted
- Every condition considered, damage included
- No appointment needed
Get Your Quote
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FAQs
CHANEL Questions
Is my Chanel bag worth more than I paid for it?
Quite possibly, if you bought a Classic Flap more than a few years ago. Chanel has increased retail prices dramatically over the last decade, and the second-hand market has followed. Bring it in — sellers are frequently surprised by this one.
Caviar or lambskin — which sells better?
Caviar, generally. It is the more durable leather, so it survives daily use and arrives in better condition, and buyers know they can actually use it. Lambskin is beautiful but unforgiving, and a scuffed lambskin bag is much harder to place.
Do you need the authenticity card?
It is helpful but not decisive. Cards are easily faked and are often separated from bags over the years, so we authenticate the bag itself rather than relying on paperwork. Bring it if you have it.
My hardware has lost some gold plating. How much does that matter?
It matters, because Chanel hardware cannot be replated convincingly and buyers notice it immediately. It reduces the offer without ruining the bag — a worn-hardware Classic Flap is still a valuable piece.
Do you buy vintage Chanel from the 80s and 90s?
Yes, and some vintage pieces are highly sought after. Older Chanel used different construction and hardware, and certain shapes from that era have a dedicated following. Do not assume age reduces value here.