Birkin Bag

[Anonymous]

I saw this news item and it made me think of this thread. It looks like there is a lawsuit about their Birkin sales practices. I wonder if this will put a stop to it?

https://apnews.com/article/hermes-birkin-41b3168742a0993e51c89fdae540b415

[Anonymous]

Wait I love the photo caption on that: “Pedestrians walk past the Hermes store on Madison Avenue”

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Anonymous wrote:Wait I love the photo caption on that: “Pedestrians walk past the Hermes store on Madison Avenue”

Those photos show a very low level of effort.

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Anonymous wrote:DH bought me one. He played the Hermes game and Birkin was his second QB bag offer. It was quicker than he expected. He also got me a Kelly about a year later. I prefer to the Kelly.

What’s the game?

You buy work with the same SA and develop “a relationship” ie spend money. You develop a wish list. When something on your wish list or similar becomes available and if you “qualify”based on spend level and relationship, you SA will offer you the bag. Hence the term QB, qualifying bag. These are bags that don't go on the floor for general consumption, Birkins, Kelly etc.

There are other nuances and other paths but this is the general simple overview.

I think if men go in to buy for their wives they probably get to just buy the bag.

+1 I mean, there's still a waiting list, but men don't have to play the game. Make sure he's dressed well and buys something for himself, too.

A friend's husband was in New York for work about ten years ago. He went in and they tried to play the game with him and he was like just get me the bag and they did. So stupid.

I don't understand the point of the game. Are they trying to pretend these bags are a scarce commodity that only very special people are allowed to buy? Or is it not pretending? I don't get it.

It’s the fashion equivalent of a BDSM relationship. For when you’ve become so jaded by “vanilla” shopping that the thrill is completely gone.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 Birkins. One was a gift, other I purchased myself. They still look amazing to this day.

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Anonymous wrote:Holy crap. Who drops THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS on a PURSE?? Such a stupid waste of money.

Sadly most people. That Louie never full costs over $1k and everybody has it

It also might be the single most copied purse ever. No telling how many you see are fake.

I lived in Korea for a few years and had a closet full of every style.

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I will never understand the appeal.

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Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal.

I never really understood the appeal of a luxury car, and then my husband bought me one, and it became appealing.

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Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal.

I never really understood the appeal of a luxury car, and then my husband bought me one, and it became appealing.

Same, although we bought, not DH.

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https://youtu.be/2xeHT3sNsCs

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Anonymous wrote:https://youtu.be/2xeHT3sNsCs

Correct link --https://youtu.be/wt47qlWysz4?feature=shared

60 Mins just did a segment on Hermes..
Someone got a bit annoyed when the topic of obtaining one came up ..

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Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal.

+1 it’s just not attractive. Much prefer the Kelly or Constance.

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Anonymous wrote:DH bought me one. He played the Hermes game and Birkin was his second QB bag offer. It was quicker than he expected. He also got me a Kelly about a year later. I prefer to the Kelly.

What’s the game?

You buy work with the same SA and develop “a relationship” ie spend money. You develop a wish list. When something on your wish list or similar becomes available and if you “qualify”based on spend level and relationship, you SA will offer you the bag. Hence the term QB, qualifying bag. These are bags that don't go on the floor for general consumption, Birkins, Kelly etc.

There are other nuances and other paths but this is the general simple overview.

this is silly. just go to japan. no games there.

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Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal.

+1. too boxy, too big, too heavy, too dated (I think Samantha in the old Sex in the City when I see one

[Anonymous]

I love how tailored the Birkin is.

Walmart sells preowned Birkins. That makes me laugh!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pre-Owned-Hermes-Birkin-25-Handbag-Togo-Gripere-B-Stamp-Like-New/5676430004?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101119279&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=222222222285676430004_101119279_168202432534_21852745153&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=718896977947&wl4=pla-2399717484124&wl5=9191812&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=571746558&wl11=online&wl12=5676430004_101119279&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIqTdBV1YtP4nKwuIL6UuOx98&gclid=CjwKCAiApY-7BhBjEiwAQMrrETFd57bj-JAAPnYZAA20ntoiDW3JpodpplbZ0tyyyrxsSU5mmNa4mxoC1ZgQAvD_BwE