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CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Are you looking for your first Birkin or Kelly?

Here are some threads you can read through to get you started!
This FAQ covers a lot. But this is an active forum, I have added some more threads on popular topics to help.

Hermes Birkin and Kelly Bag FAQ's

Be sure and read this important announcement as well!!!
A VERY Important Reminder to EVERYONE!!!! 8/11/08

Colors, Styles, and More

What colors do they come in??. What's out there???

The Birkin, JPG and HAC... PICS ONLY!

Birkin not your thing???
Bowse the reference Library for other bag styles...

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

Curious about other things....like leathers??? Ready to do your homework???

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-reference-library/

hmmmm...wondering what the down side is?

Pros and Cons of Hermes Birkin

CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:28 PM

The Many Ways to Buy

Wondering about placing orders, approaching the boutiques by phone or in person?

question about boutique buying 'protocol' from a new member

Could anyone help me find a Hermes bag?

Where can i place order for my 1st birkin elsewhere?

Newbie needs help! Is the waitlist of birkin in NYC boutique opened?

Looking for a 35 black Birkin or Kelly...please help a newcomer!!!!!!

What's it really like to visit the boutique.....

Treatment in Hermes Stores

You can also use search to search for threads in your city or country. Be sure to select Advanced search, and select thread titles as your option.

!!!PARIS!!!

Headed for the mothership??

Learn from those who have gone before!!!

**Paris Reading Room** master thread

JAPAN!!!!
Land of the Rising Sun

....And Hermes Bargains Galore

Headed to Japan?? You are in luck. Awsome Pfer Felle1984 has created a Reading Room Just for you!!!

**Japan Reading Room** Master Thread

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CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Getting Really Close???

Bummed out because you have to wait and save ????

Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it here!

OOPS....Just realized you dont know how to save?

Saving for your first Hermes Kelly/Birkin/bag

Can someone advise on a realistic savings plan for a Hermes bag? (Evelyne/small Bolid

How do you fund your Hermes addiction?

Thinking about maxing out your Credit Cards ?

Birkenomics

CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Finances in Order??? Ready to shop??? For real??

Current Availablity in stores:

Inventory update - What have you seen, and where?

Wondering about resellers and pre-owned bags? you are not alone!!

How many would go for a used Hermes bag?

Want to see other sources of Hermes posted daily???
Authentic bags and other goodies spotted on ebay are posted here

Post eBay/Website Hermes Finds

Looking for a reputable Brick and Mortar Reseller with a store....where you can visit your bag before buying??

Reference: Master List of Brick and Morter/.Com Resellers

It's a jungle out there. Wondering how to find a reputable seller on Ebay??

Reputable Hermes Sellers on ebay

CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Closing the DEAL!!!

You have found a bag, wondering how to find out if it is real?

Visit the Authenticate Section.
Remember!!! AUTHENTICATE BEFORE YOU BUY!!! NOT AFTER!!!!

http://forum.purseblog.com/authenticate-this-hermes/

Ready to take the plunge and actually post a bag you found?
READ THIS FIRST

Read BEFORE posting in the Hermes AT section

We have a format, be sure to use it!!!

Dont know the format?? Here it is!!!

Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:

You can search the threads by item number to see if someone has posted it already. Are you thinking...wow, those people are into this format. We sure are!!

Be sure to post in the right thread!! We have one for bags, one for scarves, one for accessories.

CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Finally GOT ONE?????

Bought your bag, ready to do a reveal and dont know how to post photos???

Posting Photos

Bag need a little cleaning, dont know what to do?? Hermes Spa at your service...

Hermes Repair/Refurbish policy

Want to talk with others about how much you love your bag??

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

CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 05:30 PM

What's next...?????

The inevitable stages of collecting Hermes...your opinions, please!!

*** HAPPY and CONTENT with my HERMÈS ***

How long will the Hermes addiction last?

UH OH. Friends wondering how much you spent? Not sure what to do??

My Birkin cost $$ but shhh don't tell!

Be sure to use the search function for other information.
We are here to help you!!!

CobaltBlu · Sep 11th, 2009, 06:35 PM

Thanks for looking!!!

If anyone has comments or suggestions to improve the Reading Room, PM me or post them here....

Shopping Forum Announcement--Reading Room

A final reminder, from our dear jag. This is the first post in the announcement thread from august 08, and it seems a good idea to make sure it is part of this thread too....

Originally Posted by jag

This forum is incredibly lucky to have numerous, outstanding members who generously devote their time and knowledge to authenticate Hermes finds without any charge. This is a privilege that the rest of us enjoy, not something that we are entitled to!

It has come to my attention that some of our authenticators have received requests to privately authenticate bags for transactions that completely violate the rules of the PF. So, I must remind everyone of the following:

1. There is no buying/selling on the PF outside of the MP. It's simple. Don't do it. It could result in your getting banned from the PF!

2. DO NOT contact a member for private authentication for a transaction that is already prohibited on the PF. Doing so could also result in your getting banned from the PF!

3. If you want something authenticated, then please post it in the Authenticate This thread.

Any questions- contact me. Thanks!

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#1
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	The Newbie's HOW DO I GET A BIRKIN (or other bag) Reading Room Are you looking for your first Birkin or Kelly? Here are some threads you can read through to get you started! This FAQ covers a lot. But this is an active forum, I have added some more threads on popular topics to help. Hermes Birkin and Kelly Bag FAQ's Be sure and read this important announcement as well!!! A VERY Important Reminder to EVERYONE!!!! 8/11/08 Colors, Styles, and More What colors do they come in??. What's out there??? The Birkin, JPG and HAC... PICS ONLY! Birkin not your thing??? Bowse the reference Library for other bag styles... http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-styles/ Curious about other things....like leathers??? Ready to do your homework??? http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-reference-library/ hmmmm...wondering what the down side is? Pros and Cons of Hermes Birkin
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... . Last edited by CobaltBlu; Sep 11th, 2009 at 08:32 PM.

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#2
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	The Many Ways to Buy Wondering about placing orders, approaching the boutiques by phone or in person? question about boutique buying 'protocol' from a new member Could anyone help me find a Hermes bag? Where can i place order for my 1st birkin elsewhere? Newbie needs help! Is the waitlist of birkin in NYC boutique opened? Looking for a 35 black Birkin or Kelly...please help a newcomer!!!!!! What's it really like to visit the boutique..... Treatment in Hermes Stores You can also use search to search for threads in your city or country. Be sure to select Advanced search, and select thread titles as your option. !!!PARIS!!! Headed for the mothership?? Learn from those who have gone before!!! Paris Reading Room master thread JAPAN!!!! Land of the Rising Sun ....And Hermes Bargains Galore Headed to Japan?? You are in luck. Awsome Pfer Felle1984 has created a Reading Room Just for you!!! Japan Reading Room Master Thread .
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... . Last edited by CobaltBlu; Sep 22nd, 2009 at 12:19 AM.

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#3
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	Getting Really Close??? Bummed out because you have to wait and save ???? Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it here! OOPS....Just realized you dont know how to save? Saving for your first Hermes Kelly/Birkin/bag Can someone advise on a realistic savings plan for a Hermes bag? (Evelyne/small Bolid How do you fund your Hermes addiction? Thinking about maxing out your Credit Cards ? Birkenomics
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... .

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#4
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	Finances in Order??? Ready to shop??? For real?? Current Availablity in stores: Inventory update - What have you seen, and where? Wondering about resellers and pre-owned bags? you are not alone!! How many would go for a used Hermes bag? Want to see other sources of Hermes posted daily??? Authentic bags and other goodies spotted on ebay are posted here Post eBay/Website Hermes Finds Looking for a reputable Brick and Mortar Reseller with a store....where you can visit your bag before buying?? Reference: Master List of Brick and Morter/.Com Resellers It's a jungle out there. Wondering how to find a reputable seller on Ebay?? Reputable Hermes Sellers on ebay
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... . Last edited by CobaltBlu; Sep 11th, 2009 at 06:04 PM.

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#5
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	Closing the DEAL!!! You have found a bag, wondering how to find out if it is real? Visit the Authenticate Section. Remember!!! AUTHENTICATE BEFORE YOU BUY!!! NOT AFTER!!!! http://forum.purseblog.com/authenticate-this-hermes/ Ready to take the plunge and actually post a bag you found? READ THIS FIRST Read BEFORE posting in the Hermes AT section We have a format, be sure to use it!!! Dont know the format?? Here it is!!! Item: Listing number: Seller: Link: Comments: You can search the threads by item number to see if someone has posted it already. Are you thinking...wow, those people are into this format. We sure are!! Be sure to post in the right thread!! We have one for bags, one for scarves, one for accessories.
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... . Last edited by CobaltBlu; Sep 12th, 2009 at 07:41 PM.

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#6
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	Finally GOT ONE????? Bought your bag, ready to do a reveal and dont know how to post photos??? Posting Photos Bag need a little cleaning, dont know what to do?? Hermes Spa at your service... Hermes Repair/Refurbish policy Want to talk with others about how much you love your bag?? http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-clubhouse/
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... . Last edited by CobaltBlu; Sep 14th, 2009 at 02:24 PM.

Sep 11th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#7
CobaltBlu OP Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amazeball Atelier Posts: 17,749	What's next...????? The inevitable stages of collecting Hermes...your opinions, please!! * HAPPY and CONTENT with my HERMÈS * How long will the Hermes addiction last? UH OH. Friends wondering how much you spent? Not sure what to do?? My Birkin cost $$ but shhh don't tell! Be sure to use the search function for other information. We are here to help you!!!
	__________________ Lookie Lookie!!!---->Hermes Leather Swatch Project <---- Help us rebuild the reference library!! Shopping for your first Hermes.....???? Come to the Reading Room!! . .... . Last edited by CobaltBlu; Sep 11th, 2009 at 06:03 PM.

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