Hermes Birkin and Kelly Bag FAQ's

(jetsetter) · May 27th, 2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by papi

Is is true that Hermes shops over the world sale

Birkin bags only to people who had the residence in that country ?

No that's not true.. i recently bought my kelly from the US and i'm from the Middle East.. it doesn't matter where you're from as long as u have the $$$$

Accessorize*me · May 27th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papi

Is is true that Hermes shops over the world sale

Birkin bags only to people who had the residence in that country ?

Totally UNTRUE.

If you chance upon a Birkin overseas, you can always buy it!

costa · May 27th, 2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hermes_lover

hi.......i m new to this forum...and sorry to ask....maybe i sound dumb...

but does any one know there is a bag call "kally danse"?

do they still produce them??

thank you ~~~~~

yes, they still produce it. I saw one in France last month. It's small and kind of a backpack if I got it right.

yammygirl · Jun 3rd, 2008, 12:00 AM

Hello:

I've read in previous posts that there are no more wait lists for the Birkin but in checking with the Madison Ave store in NYC, they informed me that they (1) do have one and (2) are in fact taking no more names and therefore it would be "highly unlikely" that I would get one at this point. Has anyone encountered this? Any advice? I am trying to get a 35 black togo with palladium...

Thanks!

Bling&Bags · Jun 5th, 2008, 01:52 PM

Hi ladies.... Not having the search function is driving me crazy! I tried going through some of the threads, but I have difficulty finding any information between sellier and retourne definitions for the Kelly.

Would be uber grateful if any of you ladies could clarify if sellier refers to the ridgide style and retourne to the more slouchy style? Thanks a bunch ladies!

xnoorax · Jun 5th, 2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bling&Bags

Hi ladies.... Not having the search function is driving me crazy! I tried going through some of the threads, but I have difficulty finding any information between sellier and retourne definitions for the Kelly.

Would be uber grateful if any of you ladies could clarify if sellier refers to the ridgide style and retourne to the more slouchy style? Thanks a bunch ladies!

You are right sellier is the rigid bag which has the stiching on the outside and retourne is the souple or slouchy one that has the stiching on the inside

sophia7 · Jun 13th, 2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by papi

Is is true that Hermes shops over the world sale

Birkin bags only to people who had the residence in that country ?

I think in some countries they dont let you customize a bag, because they want to give their residents priority. I was in Germany on vacation last year and the SA wouldn't let me customize a birkin, even though i struck a friendship with her and dropped major $$ at the store:(:(

ultimatechic · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:45 AM

Hi all

Not sure if I am in the right place but can I ask what the little stamp next to Hermes Paris is of on the front clasp of gold hardware

sophia7 · Sep 28th, 2008, 05:27 PM

The thread "Question about Birkin and Kelly prices - please help!" does not work.:S

dvakser · Oct 14th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Since you own so many Birkin bags and know so much more then I do ( I am looking to purchase my 1st Birkin), I hope you can shed some lite on few things for me. I keep seeing on lin Birkin bags in 42cm, 50cm, 52cm and 56cm sizes. I contacted Hermes customer service and asked them what isthe largest size Birkin they make and they told me 40cm. If that is so then what's up with all the larger sizes?

BBC · Oct 29th, 2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dvakser

Since you own so many Birkin bags and know so much more then I do ( I am looking to purchase my 1st Birkin), I hope you can shed some lite on few things for me. I keep seeing on lin Birkin bags in 42cm, 50cm, 52cm and 56cm sizes. I contacted Hermes customer service and asked them what isthe largest size Birkin they make and they told me 40cm. If that is so then what's up with all the larger sizes?

The larger sizes are Haut A Courries (HAC), which looks very similar to a Birkin (I think they're a bit taller).

tlsc · Nov 27th, 2008, 08:34 PM

i chanced upon this website. buying for my wife a hermes for our anniversary, but am not sure what to get. i am given a choice of a HAC or Kelly? or should i just wait for a birkin which i think my wife would prefer. however, what are the pros and cons? i read somewhere that there is no resale value for a HAC, is that right? much appreciate any help. thanks

ouija board · Nov 28th, 2008, 12:48 AM

tlsc, I think it's wonderful you are getting your wife an Hermes bag for your anniversary. I think the choice between a HAC, kelly or birkin is very personal and every member here would give you a different answer. It comes down to what your wife likes when she tries it on and what type of bag she is used to carrying (shoulder bag vs hand bag, small bag vs huge bag). If your wife has mentioned wanting a birkin then that is what you should get her, but it may be harder to find than a kelly. I don't know what the resale value for the HAC is but I personally don't buy these bags with the resale value in mind since I plan to hand them down to my daughter someday. I can tell you that Hermes prices for new bags are only going up if that makes any difference! Good luck and keep an eye on the inventory thread in the shopping section as there are birkins that show up on the shelves more and more recently.

Kallie Girl · Nov 28th, 2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tlsc

i chanced upon this website. buying for my wife a hermes for our anniversary, but am not sure what to get. i am given a choice of a HAC or Kelly? or should i just wait for a birkin which i think my wife would prefer. however, what are the pros and cons? i read somewhere that there is no resale value for a HAC, is that right? much appreciate any help. thanks

You should post your concerns on the regular Hermès thread so more people will see it....

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/

Jun 3rd, 2008, 12:00 AM	#49
yammygirl Member Location: New York City	Re: Hermes Birkin and Kelly Bag FAQ's Hello: I've read in previous posts that there are no more wait lists for the Birkin but in checking with the Madison Ave store in NYC, they informed me that they (1) do have one and (2) are in fact taking no more names and therefore it would be "highly unlikely" that I would get one at this point. Has anyone encountered this? Any advice? I am trying to get a 35 black togo with palladium... Thanks!

Nov 27th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#57
tlsc Member	A HAC or Birkin or Kelly? i chanced upon this website. buying for my wife a hermes for our anniversary, but am not sure what to get. i am given a choice of a HAC or Kelly? or should i just wait for a birkin which i think my wife would prefer. however, what are the pros and cons? i read somewhere that there is no resale value for a HAC, is that right? much appreciate any help. thanks

Nov 28th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#58
ouija board waiting for H	tlsc, I think it's wonderful you are getting your wife an Hermes bag for your anniversary. I think the choice between a HAC, kelly or birkin is very personal and every member here would give you a different answer. It comes down to what your wife likes when she tries it on and what type of bag she is used to carrying (shoulder bag vs hand bag, small bag vs huge bag). If your wife has mentioned wanting a birkin then that is what you should get her, but it may be harder to find than a kelly. I don't know what the resale value for the HAC is but I personally don't buy these bags with the resale value in mind since I plan to hand them down to my daughter someday. I can tell you that Hermes prices for new bags are only going up if that makes any difference! Good luck and keep an eye on the inventory thread in the shopping section as there are birkins that show up on the shelves more and more recently. __________________

Jun 5th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#50
Bling&Bags Member	Hi ladies.... Not having the search function is driving me crazy! I tried going through some of the threads, but I have difficulty finding any information between sellier and retourne definitions for the Kelly. Would be uber grateful if any of you ladies could clarify if sellier refers to the ridgide style and retourne to the more slouchy style? Thanks a bunch ladies!

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:45 AM	#53
ultimatechic Member Location: Australia	Hi all Not sure if I am in the right place but can I ask what the little stamp next to Hermes Paris is of on the front clasp of gold hardware

Sep 28th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#54
sophia7 Member	The thread "Question about Birkin and Kelly prices - please help!" does not work.:S

Oct 14th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#55
dvakser Member	Since you own so many Birkin bags and know so much more then I do ( I am looking to purchase my 1st Birkin), I hope you can shed some lite on few things for me. I keep seeing on lin Birkin bags in 42cm, 50cm, 52cm and 56cm sizes. I contacted Hermes customer service and asked them what isthe largest size Birkin they make and they told me 40cm. If that is so then what's up with all the larger sizes?