We're all familiar with that insuppressible squeal of excitement when you get something new — it's often accompanied by a squirmy little dance and animated hand gesture. The cause could be something as simple as a perfect new t-shirt [1], a great pair of boots, or a pretty dress [2]. It could also be the result of the insurmountable joy felt when purchasing a piece from Chanel [3]. The French luxury brand is one of those that's caused countless squeals, yelps, and sing-songy utterances around the world from the iconic handbags and shoes to the artfully crafted tweed coats, logo belts, and jewellery. Because the brand is so coveted, it can be hard to get your hands on sought-after pieces. But we've got a hack for shopping Chanel that not only makes the process easier, but it can help save you a few bucks and is a more sustainable [4] way of shopping: online stores that sell vintage and secondhand styles. Are you squealing? I'm squealing.
From vintage boutiques that ship around the world to online consignment stores with incredible selections, the pre-owned market is one of the best ways to score big on Chanel treasure troves, if you will, whether you're buying your first bag or building up your collection. Of course, as with any pricy purchase, you'll want to do your research and avoid making hasty decisions, especially when authenticity is a factor. But thanks to reputable retailers like The RealReal [5], Vestiaire Collective [6], Farfetch [7], and Shopbop [8], the authentication process is a serious one, so you can feel confident when making such a big purchase.
There are also stores and resale sites that specialise in luxury labels and antique jewellery — including What Goes Around Comes Around [9], 1stdibs [10], Fashionphile [11], Rebag [12], Broken English [13], LePrix [14], LXRandCo [15], Vintage-United [16], and KERN1 [17] — all of which are go-to destinations for shopping Chanel secondhand. There are even unsuspecting destinations for shopping pre-owned Chanel, like One Kings Lane [18] (who knew?!).
Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect Chanel bag [19], have been lusting over the classic ballet flats and slingbacks, are craving a statement accessory like a logo belt, earrings, or pendant, or want an uncommon extra like a pearl-adorned hair tie (yes, really!), discover 100+ vintage and secondhand Chanel pieces we're losing our minds over.
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Medium Chanel 19 Flap
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Medium Chanel 19 Flap [21] ($5,145)
Chanel Gold Tone CC Logo Chunky Chain Bracelet
Chanel Gold Tone CC Logo Chunky Chain Bracelet [22] ($2,400)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Coco Barrette
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Coco Barrette [23] ($550)
Chanel Nylon Lambskin Suede Calfskin CC Sneakers 37
Chanel Nylon Lambskin Suede Calfskin CC Sneakers 37 [24] ($875)
Chanel S/S 2019 Crystal Logo Gold Chain Belt
Chanel S/S 2019 Crystal Logo Gold Chain Belt [25] ($3,108)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Red Calf Chain Hobo Bag
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Red Calf Chain Hobo Bag [26] ($3,950)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1997 CC Trim T-shirt
Chanel Pre-Owned 1997 CC Trim T-shirt [27] ($2,808)
Chanel Tweed Boy Clutch Shoulder Bag
Chanel Tweed Boy Clutch Shoulder Bag [28] ($2,765)
Chanel CC Earrings
Chanel CC Earrings [29] ($406)
Chanel Quilted CC Sunglasses
Chanel Quilted CC Sunglasses [30] ($225)
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Medium Boy Flap
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Medium Boy Flap [31] ($4,115)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Small Crystal Turn Lock Bracelet
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Small Crystal Turn Lock Bracelet [32] ($1,805)
Chanel Pre-Owned Slingback Pumps
Chanel Pre-Owned Slingback Pumps [33] ($590)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Red Lambskin Boy Wallet
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Red Lambskin Boy Wallet [34] ($875)
Chanel Zip and Carry Quilted Waist Bag
Chanel Zip and Carry Quilted Waist Bag [35] ($2,660)
Chanel Vintage Faux Pearl Sunglasses
Chanel Vintage Faux Pearl Sunglasses [36] ($1,895)
Chanel Pearl Hair Tie
Chanel Pearl Hair Tie [37] ($650)
Chanel Vintage Classic Quilted Tweed Double Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Classic Quilted Tweed Double Flap Bag [38] ($3.385)
Chanel CC Leather Flats
Chanel CC Leather Flats [39] ($495)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Silver Turnlock Bracelet
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Silver Turnlock Bracelet [40] ($1,550)
Chanel 2019 Sheepskin CC Mania Waist Bag
Chanel 2019 Sheepskin CC Mania Waist Bag [41] ($3,900)
Chanel CC Logo Pierced Earrings Metal
Chanel CC Logo Pierced Earrings Metal [42] ($395)
Chanel Black And Silver Printed Slingback Sandals
Chanel Black And Silver Printed Slingback Sandals [43] ($395)
Chanel Vintage Chain Belt
Chanel Vintage Chain Belt [44] ($745)
Chanel Black & Metallic Tweed Half Flap Medium
Chanel Black & Metallic Tweed Half Flap Medium [45] ($4,500)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Quilted CC Necklace Small
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Quilted CC Necklace Small [46] ($1,350)
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Card Holder
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Classic Card Holder [47] ($525)
Chanel Black And White Vintage Jacket
Chanel Black And White Vintage Jacket [48] ($2,078)
Chanel Vintage Diana Quilted Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Diana Quilted Flap Bag [49] ($5,850)
Chanel Neon Yellow Lycra Sneakers
Chanel Neon Yellow Lycra Sneakers [50] ($799)
Chanel Pearl Crystal CC Earrings
Chanel Pearl Crystal CC Earrings [51] ($615)
Chanel Purple Quilted Tweed Classic Backpack
Chanel Purple Quilted Tweed Classic Backpack [52] ($12,500)
Chanel Sunglasses
Chanel Sunglasses [53] ($824, originally $937)
Chanel Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Medium Boy Bag [54] ($3,436)
Chanel Pre-Owned Runway Mules
Chanel Pre-Owned Runway Mules [55] ($600, was $700)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Mop Coins Cuff
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Mop Coins Cuff [56] ($1,650)
Chanel Mini Hamptons CC Flap Bag
Chanel Mini Hamptons CC Flap Bag [57] ($1,545)
Chanel 2018 Logo Belt
Chanel 2018 Logo Belt [58] ($1,495)
Chanel Envelope Chevron Calfskin Flap Bag
Chanel Envelope Chevron Calfskin Flap Bag [59] ($3,430)
Chanel Pre-Owned 2000's Slingback Pumps
Chanel Pre-Owned 2000's Slingback Pumps [60] ($457)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1991-1994 Quilted CC Logo Hand Bag
Chanel Pre-Owned 1991-1994 Quilted CC Logo Hand Bag [61] ($8,324)
Chanel CC Shell Sunglasses
Chanel CC Shell Sunglasses [62] ($175)
Chanel Black & Gold Premiere Watch XXL
Chanel Black & Gold Premiere Watch XXL [63] ($1,750)
Chanel Pearl CC Large Earrings
Chanel Pearl CC Large Earrings [64] ($440)
Chanel Cream & Clear Vinyl Boy Small
Chanel Cream & Clear Vinyl Boy Small [65] ($2,200, originally $2,750 )
Chanel Vintage Runway Sunglasses
Chanel Vintage Runway Sunglasses [66] ($2,500)
Chanel CC Knit Flats
Chanel CC Knit Flats [67] ($525)
Chanel Vintage Yellow Blazer
Chanel Vintage Yellow Blazer [68] ($1,718)
Chanel Pre-Owned Flower Chain Belt
Chanel Pre-Owned Flower Chain Belt [69] ($1,363)
Chanel CC Nylon Low-Top Sneakers
Chanel CC Nylon Low-Top Sneakers [70] ($795)
Chanel Crystal Cha-Nel Logo Drop Earrings
Chanel Crystal Cha-Nel Logo Drop Earrings [71] ($1,850)
Chanel Caviar Quilted Boy Flap Card Holder
Chanel Caviar Quilted Boy Flap Card Holder [72] ($715)
Chanel Pre-Owned 2000's Slingback Pumps
Chanel Pre-Owned 2000's Slingback Pumps [73] ($457)
Chanel 1993 Pink Quilted Denim Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
Chanel 1993 Pink Quilted Denim Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag [74] ($5,855)
Chanel Pre-Owned CC Crossbody
Chanel Pre-Owned CC Crossbody [75] ($4,430)
Chanel Pearl Strand With Double Sided Logo Pendant Necklace
Chanel Pearl Strand With Double Sided Logo Pendant Necklace [76] ($1,100)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Navy Chevron Flap Mini Bag
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Navy Chevron Flap Mini Bag [77] ($4,495)
Chanel Metal Glass Swirling Pearls Hair Clip
Chanel Metal Glass Swirling Pearls Hair Clip [78] ($1,025)
Chanel Cashmere And Mohair Cardigan
Chanel Cashmere And Mohair Cardigan [79] ($1,158)
Chanel CC Logo Pendant Pearl Necklace Metal
Chanel CC Logo Pendant Pearl Necklace Metal [80] ($695)
Chanel Calfskin CC Chain Mocassin Loafers
Chanel Calfskin CC Chain Mocassin Loafers [81] ($715)
Chanel Calfskin Chevron Quilted Mini Rectangular Flap
Chanel Calfskin Chevron Quilted Mini Rectangular Flap [82] ($3,190)
Chanel Belt
Chanel Belt [83] ($627)
Chanel CC Canvas Faux-Pearl Embellished Slide Sandals
Chanel CC Canvas Faux-Pearl Embellished Slide Sandals [84] ($525)
Chanel Leather Handbag
Chanel Leather Handbag [85] ($1,253)
Chanel Vintage Chain-Link Sunglasses
Chanel Vintage Chain-Link Sunglasses [86] ($1,197, originally $1,995)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1990's Checked Tweed Jacket
Chanel Pre-Owned 1990's Checked Tweed Jacket [87] ($2,564)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1995 Quilted Tote
Chanel Pre-Owned 1995 Quilted Tote [88] ($2,868)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1995 CC Clip-On Earrings
Chanel Pre-Owned 1995 CC Clip-On Earrings [89] ($988)
Chanel Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin
Chanel Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin [90] ($2,895)
Chanel CC Leather Headband
Chanel CC Leather Headband [91] ($342)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1980s Quilted Necklace
Chanel Pre-Owned 1980s Quilted Necklace [92] ($1,712)
Chanel Vintage CC Quilted Flap Waist Bag
Chanel Vintage CC Quilted Flap Waist Bag [93] ($2,355)
1980s Chanel Pearl Charm Chain Cuff
1980s Chanel Pearl Charm Chain Cuff [94] ($1,499)
Chanel Coco Chevron Top Handle Bag
Chanel Coco Chevron Top Handle Bag [95] ($3,650)
Chanel Pre-Owned Quilted Cummerbund Belt
Chanel Pre-Owned Quilted Cummerbund Belt [96] ($1,220)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Leather Bracelet
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Leather Bracelet [97] ($1,795)
Chanel Pre-Owned 1995 Timeless Mini Flapbag Shoulder Bag
Chanel Pre-Owned 1995 Timeless Mini Flapbag Shoulder Bag [98] ($4,040)
Chanel Crystal Cha-Nel Logo Brooch Set
Chanel Crystal Cha-Nel Logo Brooch Set [99] ($1,595)
Chanel Calfskin Chevron Stitched Coco Waist Bag
Chanel Calfskin Chevron Stitched Coco Waist Bag [100] ($2,675)
Chanel Iconic Vintage Pink And Cream Jacket
Chanel Iconic Vintage Pink And Cream Jacket [101] ($2,050)
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Logo Belt
Chanel Paris-Salzburg Logo Belt [102] ($995)
Chanel Canvas Large Deauville Tote
Chanel Canvas Large Deauville Tote [103] ($3,395)
Chanel Brown Square Stone Logo Drop Earrings
Chanel Brown Square Stone Logo Drop Earrings [104] ($700)
Chanel Small Gabrielle Backpack
Chanel Small Gabrielle Backpack [105] ($3,200)
Chanel CC Quilted Flats
Chanel CC Quilted Flats [106] ($525)
Chanel Black Quilted & Logo Jumbo Bag
Chanel Black Quilted & Logo Jumbo Bag [107] ($4,799)
Chanel Graduated Pearl Crystal CC Short Necklace
Chanel Graduated Pearl Crystal CC Short Necklace [108] ($1,130)
Chanel Lizzard Bag
Chanel Lizzard Bag [109] ($1,393, originally $2,144)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Satin Barrel Evening Bag
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Gold Satin Barrel Evening Bag [110] ($2,775)
Chanel Camelia Leather Slide Sandals
Chanel Camelia Leather Slide Sandals [111] ($225)
Chanel Vintage Chain Mademoiselle Belt Bag
Chanel Vintage Chain Mademoiselle Belt Bag [112] ($1,320)
Chanel Première Mini Yellow Gold Watch
Chanel Première Mini Yellow Gold Watch [113] ($4,929)
Chanel Coco Quilted Top Handle Bag
Chanel Coco Quilted Top Handle Bag [114] ($3,845)
Chanel Enamel & Multistone CC Charm Bracelet
Chanel Enamel & Multistone CC Charm Bracelet [115] ($525)
Chanel Mademoiselle Vintage Quilted Zip Around Wallet
Chanel Mademoiselle Vintage Quilted Zip Around Wallet [116] ($705)
Chanel Deauville Small Raffia Tote
Chanel Deauville Small Raffia Tote [117] ($2,525)
Chanel CC Faux Pearl-Embellished Sandals
Chanel CC Faux Pearl-Embellished Sandals [118] ($525)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Silver CC Earrings
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Silver CC Earrings [119] ($750)
Chanel Pre-Owned Shoulder Bag
Chanel Pre-Owned Shoulder Bag [120] ($2,010)
Chanel Gold 'CC' Round Earrings XL
Chanel Gold 'CC' Round Earrings XL [121] ($1,650)
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Lambskin Classic Flap Bag
What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Lambskin Classic Flap Bag [122] ($490)
Chanel Metallic Bouclé Jacket
Chanel Metallic Bouclé Jacket [123] ($675)
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Kelly Mini
Chanel Gold Quilted Lambskin Kelly Mini [124] ($5,500)
Chanel Chain Belt 90cm Gold Plated Metal
Chanel Chain Belt 90cm Gold Plated Metal [125] ($595)
Chanel Boy Quilted Flap Wallet
Chanel Boy Quilted Flap Wallet [126] ($1,000)
Chanel Oval CC Sunglasses
Chanel Oval CC Sunglasses [127] ($131, originally $175)
Chanel Black Velvet Slingback Pumps
Chanel Black Velvet Slingback Pumps [128] ($650)