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Anonymous wrote:does anyone on the forum actually have a birkin?

if so what was the process like?

I have two. DCUM regular. The process was pretty insane. We bought both at "the mothership" in Paris. I couldn't get the time of day in the Madison Avenue store. Sales associate in Paris wouldn't give me the time of day either. But then my husband walked up (he looks like he is someone) and she paid attention. She told HIM (after telling me they didn't have anything like I wanted) to come back in an hour and she would have something to show him. (Total game, but I wanted the bag.) We came back an hour later and she brought out three to show him. We bought one. For several reasons, it made sense for what I was doing at the time. So totally worth it. Plus, the memory.

Next year we go back, I recognized the sales associate, plus DH kept her card so knew her name. He went right up to her, she remember him (people always think he is a totally famous guy--homeless people are always shouting out to him, Hey, famous guy's name--and she said she remembered him) and she presented him with several options right away. Higher level Birkins this time.

The expanse aside…is it worth it? I mean really? It is a purse? Was it worth all that mental energy and game playing for a purse? How much joy can you possibly get from a purse?

It was worth it at the time career wise, given the industry I am in, which cares about these things. It also allowed me to spend less on clothes, wear simple, well-tailored classics rather than spend as much or more on many different expensive designer outfits that really, are hard to rewear. I'm established now, and it doesn't matter, and I rarely ever carry either of them. I will add that when we bought them we could afford them. I never would have spent the money had it compromised our savings.

As to the mental energy and game playing, it was oddly fun. In Paris, drinking wine, going to museums and buying the bags. It was the only shopping I have ever done in Paris.

Ah yes, the fun of being treated like dirt because you have a vagina and only receiving service when your famous looking partner with a penis took over. What a fun memory! Nothing beats Paris in the spring.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:does anyone on the forum actually have a birkin?

if so what was the process like?

I have two. DCUM regular. The process was pretty insane. We bought both at "the mothership" in Paris. I couldn't get the time of day in the Madison Avenue store. Sales associate in Paris wouldn't give me the time of day either. But then my husband walked up (he looks like he is someone) and she paid attention. She told HIM (after telling me they didn't have anything like I wanted) to come back in an hour and she would have something to show him. (Total game, but I wanted the bag.) We came back an hour later and she brought out three to show him. We bought one. For several reasons, it made sense for what I was doing at the time. So totally worth it. Plus, the memory.

Next year we go back, I recognized the sales associate, plus DH kept her card so knew her name. He went right up to her, she remember him (people always think he is a totally famous guy--homeless people are always shouting out to him, Hey, famous guy's name--and she said she remembered him) and she presented him with several options right away. Higher level Birkins this time.

The expanse aside…is it worth it? I mean really? It is a purse? Was it worth all that mental energy and game playing for a purse? How much joy can you possibly get from a purse?

It was worth it at the time career wise, given the industry I am in, which cares about these things. It also allowed me to spend less on clothes, wear simple, well-tailored classics rather than spend as much or more on many different expensive designer outfits that really, are hard to rewear. I'm established now, and it doesn't matter, and I rarely ever carry either of them. I will add that when we bought them we could afford them. I never would have spent the money had it compromised our savings.

As to the mental energy and game playing, it was oddly fun. In Paris, drinking wine, going to museums and buying the bags. It was the only shopping I have ever done in Paris.

I cannot think of any industry that requires a Birkin bag or cares. Even celebrities aren’t carrying them

I don’t own one of these bags, though I am considering getting one one day in the future. So some added perspective:

-That video went viral a few months back. Even purse lovers generally perceived this woman has being completely ridiculous.
-I am a purse lover and collecting bags is a hobby for me. I don’t think you can disentangle the interest in the BKC from their inherent King Kong status in the purse world, but I can tell you these bags are beautifully made. It takes one artisan about a day to make them from hand. Unlike Chanel, Hermes stands behind the quality of their bags and happily does repairs.
-I’m torn on the Hermes game. It seems to me that they want to sell the BKC to people who genuinely love the brand and not just those who want a status item. It does follow to me that if you like Hermes, you’re likely interested in other objects too. On the other hand, it’s a damn purse. Get over yourself Hermes. There also tons of stories of people just going in and getting offered the bag on their first visit, so there’s that.
-It’s easier to go to Paris and just buy them there at the flagship. Like a PP, if I ever bought one, it would there and be part of the Parisian experience of museums, champagne, and pastries.
- BKC are more expensive second hand. Sometimes 2x.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:does anyone on the forum actually have a birkin?

if so what was the process like?

I have two. DCUM regular. The process was pretty insane. We bought both at "the mothership" in Paris. I couldn't get the time of day in the Madison Avenue store. Sales associate in Paris wouldn't give me the time of day either. But then my husband walked up (he looks like he is someone) and she paid attention. She told HIM (after telling me they didn't have anything like I wanted) to come back in an hour and she would have something to show him. (Total game, but I wanted the bag.) We came back an hour later and she brought out three to show him. We bought one. For several reasons, it made sense for what I was doing at the time. So totally worth it. Plus, the memory.

Next year we go back, I recognized the sales associate, plus DH kept her card so knew her name. He went right up to her, she remember him (people always think he is a totally famous guy--homeless people are always shouting out to him, Hey, famous guy's name--and she said she remembered him) and she presented him with several options right away. Higher level Birkins this time.

The expanse aside…is it worth it? I mean really? It is a purse? Was it worth all that mental energy and game playing for a purse? How much joy can you possibly get from a purse?

It was worth it at the time career wise, given the industry I am in, which cares about these things. It also allowed me to spend less on clothes, wear simple, well-tailored classics rather than spend as much or more on many different expensive designer outfits that really, are hard to rewear. I'm established now, and it doesn't matter, and I rarely ever carry either of them. I will add that when we bought them we could afford them. I never would have spent the money had it compromised our savings.

As to the mental energy and game playing, it was oddly fun. In Paris, drinking wine, going to museums and buying the bags. It was the only shopping I have ever done in Paris.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a nanny and worked for a person who went through this process to obtain 3 bags. She is exactly the type of person you’d expect to go through this process. She bought an entire China set for 16 people plus a childrens tea set for 28, plus many ugly scarves to obtain these purses. She was the worst person I’ve ever worked for. Hands down.

- celebrity nanny in LA

A celebrity wouldn't have to go through this process.

Yes you’re right, I must be making it up. A list celebrities now, but B and Z list? Yes.

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Anonymous wrote:No, it’s *subjectively* gross to *you*. And that’s just fine. You can elect simply not to get one.

I don’t think Birkin Push Present lady did herself any favors bragging about spending $20k on hers, but plenty of women, myself included love a gift to commemorate the birth of a child and wear those items happily.

It's objective, hon. Making birthing a child a transactional event is gross.

Me: reasonable minds can differ.
You: my opinion is fact.

The gift I received after the birth of each of my children was....the child herself. A beautiful human being. That's all I needed. I guess you're just far more materialistic than I am.

My child is the greatest gift I have ever received. My push present was to commemorate a major life event - no different than the earrings my husband surprised me with when I graduated from law school, the ring he bought me when he asked me to marry him, or the ring he gave me the actual day we got married. It’s fascinating how all of those except the push present are acceptable.

Of course, you’re entitled to your own opinion, but resorting to name calling is petty, immature, and a poor argument tactic.

This. Plus what's the difference between celebrating a birth day and a birthday?? I didn't ask DH for gifts, he gave me them because he wanted to. My mom passed down to me some of her jewelry after each birth. I think they're lovely and I will pass them on to my children some day too.

DH also brought me flowers to the hospital. Is that not okay too? Stop shaming new moms and start supporting them. Babies really are huge life changes. Moms are pretty much invisible after the birth of a baby, so it's nice when other people remembered me.

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Anonymous wrote:No, it’s *subjectively* gross to *you*. And that’s just fine. You can elect simply not to get one.

I don’t think Birkin Push Present lady did herself any favors bragging about spending $20k on hers, but plenty of women, myself included love a gift to commemorate the birth of a child and wear those items happily.

It's objective, hon. Making birthing a child a transactional event is gross.

Me: reasonable minds can differ.
You: my opinion is fact.

The gift I received after the birth of each of my children was....the child herself. A beautiful human being. That's all I needed. I guess you're just far more materialistic than I am.

My child is the greatest gift I have ever received. My push present was to commemorate a major life event - no different than the earrings my husband surprised me with when I graduated from law school, the ring he bought me when he asked me to marry him, or the ring he gave me the actual day we got married. It’s fascinating how all of those except the push present are acceptable.

Of course, you’re entitled to your own opinion, but resorting to name calling is petty, immature, and a poor argument tactic.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve spent far too much time today watching this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=slLU_qtgKKg .

I will admit I am not familiar with luxury shopping but am I understanding it correctly that one must have a personal shopper for these items. The bags are extremely limited for the Kelly and Birkin and anyone could walk in and get one or you could have purchased 100k with Hermes and not receive anything?

This is far above my price bracket but I cannot turn away and I’m intrigued now. Do you try multiple Hermes shops in hopes of procuring a bag? What is your experience?

I just watched more of this than I should have and what tf did I just see.

Me too.....what a whiny B. She also spent wayyyyy too much time elaborating on her "case". She probably didn't get a bag because she was so annoying.

Please give a recap. No way am I watching an hour long video about a lady complaining about Hermès treating her poorly. Please tell
Me there is more to it

Right??? I got through 30 seconds before I decided that woman was a whiny little brat and couldn't watch any more. Not sure how anyone could make it through an hour of someone complaining about how poorly they were treated by a luxury brand.

Anonymous wrote:I’m a nanny and worked for a person who went through this process to obtain 3 bags. She is exactly the type of person you’d expect to go through this process. She bought an entire China set for 16 people plus a childrens tea set for 28, plus many ugly scarves to obtain these purses. She was the worst person I’ve ever worked for. Hands down.

- celebrity nanny in LA

A celebrity wouldn't have to go through this process.

Anonymous wrote:No, it’s *subjectively* gross to *you*. And that’s just fine. You can elect simply not to get one.

I don’t think Birkin Push Present lady did herself any favors bragging about spending $20k on hers, but plenty of women, myself included love a gift to commemorate the birth of a child and wear those items happily.

The gift I received after the birth of each of my children was....the child herself. A beautiful human being. That's all I needed. I guess you're just far more materialistic than I am.

I’m a nanny and worked for a person who went through this process to obtain 3 bags. She is exactly the type of person you’d expect to go through this process. She bought an entire China set for 16 people plus a childrens tea set for 28, plus many ugly scarves to obtain these purses. She was the worst person I’ve ever worked for. Hands down.

- celebrity nanny in LA

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve spent far too much time today watching this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=slLU_qtgKKg .

I will admit I am not familiar with luxury shopping but am I understanding it correctly that one must have a personal shopper for these items. The bags are extremely limited for the Kelly and Birkin and anyone could walk in and get one or you could have purchased 100k with Hermes and not receive anything?

This is far above my price bracket but I cannot turn away and I’m intrigued now. Do you try multiple Hermes shops in hopes of procuring a bag? What is your experience?

I just watched more of this than I should have and what tf did I just see.

Me too.....what a whiny B. She also spent wayyyyy too much time elaborating on her "case". She probably didn't get a bag because she was so annoying.

Please give a recap. No way am I watching an hour long video about a lady complaining about Hermès treating her poorly. Please tell
Me there is more to it

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve spent far too much time today watching this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=slLU_qtgKKg .

I will admit I am not familiar with luxury shopping but am I understanding it correctly that one must have a personal shopper for these items. The bags are extremely limited for the Kelly and Birkin and anyone could walk in and get one or you could have purchased 100k with Hermes and not receive anything?

This is far above my price bracket but I cannot turn away and I’m intrigued now. Do you try multiple Hermes shops in hopes of procuring a bag? What is your experience?

I just watched more of this than I should have and what tf did I just see.

Me too.....what a whiny B. She also spent wayyyyy too much time elaborating on her "case". She probably didn't get a bag because she was so annoying.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve spent far too much time today watching this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=slLU_qtgKKg .

I will admit I am not familiar with luxury shopping but am I understanding it correctly that one must have a personal shopper for these items. The bags are extremely limited for the Kelly and Birkin and anyone could walk in and get one or you could have purchased 100k with Hermes and not receive anything?

This is far above my price bracket but I cannot turn away and I’m intrigued now. Do you try multiple Hermes shops in hopes of procuring a bag? What is your experience?

I just watched more of this than I should have and what tf did I just see.

Me too.....what a whiny B. She also spent wayyyyy too much time elaborating on her "case". She probably didn't get a bag because she was so annoying.

Anonymous wrote:No, it’s *subjectively* gross to *you*. And that’s just fine. You can elect simply not to get one.

I don’t think Birkin Push Present lady did herself any favors bragging about spending $20k on hers, but plenty of women, myself included love a gift to commemorate the birth of a child and wear those items happily.

It's objective, hon. Making birthing a child a transactional event is gross.