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doubtfulguest · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:48 AM

^^mmmm...ostrich!

For now I have to settle for my low fat ostrichburgers...

perlerare · Mar 21st, 2008, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by catabie

i am waiting for my first SO/PO-dunno which one it is yet for my birdie birkin this year! i am so excited b'c my dream of owning an ostrich birkin is actually happening that it brings tears to my eyes!

You will be even more thrilled when you use your bag everyday...! I

ostrich ! it is such a beautiful skin, it wears like iron, gets a fabulous patina .... and it makes you stand out of the crowd.

Kelly_Birkin · Mar 21st, 2008, 08:47 AM

catabie, for the most part, I tend to like the look
of Ostrich Birkins better than the ones in Croc.
Especially in a color like raisin or gold. I hope you
don't have to wait too long for your dream bag. :)

mimi · Mar 21st, 2008, 11:46 AM

Ahhhh, one of my HG birkins is on ebay right now for a pretty reasonable price (i.e.- without an exorbitant markup) but I just can't afford it right now!! I have other priorities with my money right now (have to pay off my student loans and save up money for moving to France)...but man oh man...if I could only get it, I totally would!

Kelly_Birkin · Mar 21st, 2008, 06:19 PM

mimi, Moving to France? How exciting. :)
I'd definitely say hold off any Ebay auctions, when
you can go to the Mothership instead! :)

Chipper · Mar 21st, 2008, 08:17 PM

Oh, it's my 500th post! I desperately wish I could celebrate with a coveted Hermes bag

(Oh my Lindy, I will get you, yet!)

Kelly_Birkin · Mar 22nd, 2008, 11:33 AM

CG, Congrats on hitting over 500 posts!!
You will get your Lindy - don't stop believin'. :)

Chipper · Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:16 PM

Kelly_Birkin, you are so nice with the encouragement!

In the meantime, I have this forum to drool over

and this thread to keep me strong

P-B · Mar 25th, 2008, 05:07 PM

I want to join this group. I have to save because, while we can "afford" it, we can't "afford" it b/c DH thinks this it's utterly ridiculous to spend that much on a purse. Also with the threat of an economic turndown looming, I too don't think it's that wise to spend so much money on a purse. So I have to save and buy on consignment or eBay. The thing that scares me the most is getting scammed. I also have no idea how much the things I want cost. I have set a goal for myself of having a Kelly by the year 2011. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I think I will have a good stash put away by then. Then my goal is to buy a consigned Hermes bag every other year after that. Let's see if I can do it!

LeeMiller · Mar 25th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Well I was thinking about buying a Birkin this year with the money I was going to make on my investments....you can imagine how that isn't going to be happening with the economy the way it is. Then again if I saw the perfect bag on the shelf it would be hard to say no. Sigh. I really shouldn't. And how do you decide when you can afford the bag?

no_1_diva · Mar 25th, 2008, 08:37 PM

This thread is terrific for those of us who are waiting/saving and are trying not to spend our money elsewhere. I'm struggling at the moment as I have my eye on a few things but hopefully it will be all worth it.

Kelly_Birkin · Mar 25th, 2008, 10:19 PM

P-B, there's a ref thread on the board about reputable
ebay sellers - and another thread about the current prices
of items. I hope that helps. :)

Chipper · Mar 26th, 2008, 12:16 AM

Gosh, I know what you all mean. I am lucky that the closest Hermes right now is an hour and a half away because I *could* just go and take a Lindy home with me...but...I...shouldn't...right? LOL

I'm trying to read up on money/investing to offset any "bright ideas" I get from our beloved H forum.

mimi · Mar 26th, 2008, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Kelly_Birkin

mimi, Moving to France? How exciting. :)
I'd definitely say hold off any Ebay auctions, when
you can go to the Mothership instead! :)

Yes, I am planning to move to France to join my boyfriend who lives there. You totally read my mind though, because what ultimately stopped me from pushing "BIN" on the auction was the thought that I would be able to shop at the Mothership instead!

chigal08 · Mar 26th, 2008, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by tulip618

Thanks kelly_birkin and chigal for your support! I guess I will continue to work hard for my dreams, even it's second hand!! I don't mind!
chigal, I just can picture a lawyer (you) carrying a birkin to the court/office/meetings......... How cool is that!! Rock it girl!!
I love this H support group!!!
happytonite, have you ever think of calling/visitn H store out of Hong Kong? They can always ship to you!

Hell yeah Tulip!! You and I can do it --- we'll eventually get there, right?

And there's nothing wrong with second hand as I checked out some of the reputable buyers on Ebay for my grail, and I think I can definitely swing those better than a brand spanking new one. Besides, second hand ones have a little more love to them, especially the Box! (Call me Ally McBeal with a Birkin!!)

Mar 21st, 2008, 12:48 AM	#166
doubtfulguest Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: norcal Posts: 568	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her ^^mmmm...ostrich! For now I have to settle for my low fat ostrichburgers...
	__________________ tattoo? handbag? dinner at Blvd? so many choices....

Mar 21st, 2008, 08:47 AM	#168
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Joined: Apr 2007 Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA) Posts: 5,774	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her catabie, for the most part, I tend to like the look of Ostrich Birkins better than the ones in Croc. Especially in a color like raisin or gold. I hope you don't have to wait too long for your dream bag. :)
	__________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway

Mar 21st, 2008, 11:46 AM	#169
mimi zolie minette... Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 815	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her Ahhhh, one of my HG birkins is on ebay right now for a pretty reasonable price (i.e.- without an exorbitant markup) but I just can't afford it right now!! I have other priorities with my money right now (have to pay off my student loans and save up money for moving to France)...but man oh man...if I could only get it, I totally would!
mimi zolie minette... Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 815	__________________ Totally content with my collection Black MJ Stam Balenciaga Ink Twiggy Balenciaga Black Part-Time Chanel Baby Coco Cabas Chanel 2.55 Black Patent Reissue, 227 Chloe Rouge Paddington Satchel Hermes Birkin, 35cm Gold Swift, Palladium Hardware Mulberry Oak Elgin

Mar 21st, 2008, 06:19 PM	#170
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Joined: Apr 2007 Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA) Posts: 5,774	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her mimi, Moving to France? How exciting. :) I'd definitely say hold off any Ebay auctions, when you can go to the Mothership instead! :)
	__________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway

Mar 21st, 2008, 08:17 PM	#171
Chipper Hermesmerized Joined: Dec 2007 Location: By the sea in SD... Posts: 3,115	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her Oh, it's my 500th post! I desperately wish I could celebrate with a coveted Hermes bag (Oh my Lindy, I will get you, yet!)
	__________________ Chipper We are tPF, restoring the U.S. economy, one purse at a time.

Mar 22nd, 2008, 11:33 AM	#172
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Joined: Apr 2007 Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA) Posts: 5,774	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her CG, Congrats on hitting over 500 posts!! You will get your Lindy - don't stop believin'. :)
	__________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway

Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:16 PM	#173
Chipper Hermesmerized Joined: Dec 2007 Location: By the sea in SD... Posts: 3,115	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her Kelly_Birkin, you are so nice with the encouragement! In the meantime, I have this forum to drool over and this thread to keep me strong
	__________________ Chipper We are tPF, restoring the U.S. economy, one purse at a time.

Mar 25th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#174
P-B Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: les ailes d' Hermès Posts: 1,007	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her I want to join this group. I have to save because, while we can "afford" it, we can't "afford" it b/c DH thinks this it's utterly ridiculous to spend that much on a purse. Also with the threat of an economic turndown looming, I too don't think it's that wise to spend so much money on a purse. So I have to save and buy on consignment or eBay. The thing that scares me the most is getting scammed. I also have no idea how much the things I want cost. I have set a goal for myself of having a Kelly by the year 2011. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I think I will have a good stash put away by then. Then my goal is to buy a consigned Hermes bag every other year after that. Let's see if I can do it!
	__________________

Mar 25th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#175
LeeMiller Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,306	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her Well I was thinking about buying a Birkin this year with the money I was going to make on my investments....you can imagine how that isn't going to be happening with the economy the way it is. Then again if I saw the perfect bag on the shelf it would be hard to say no. Sigh. I really shouldn't. And how do you decide when you can afford the bag?
LeeMiller Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,306

Mar 25th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#176
no_1_diva Hermès Rouge Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her This thread is terrific for those of us who are waiting/saving and are trying not to spend our money elsewhere. I'm struggling at the moment as I have my eye on a few things but hopefully it will be all worth it.

Mar 25th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#177
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Joined: Apr 2007 Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA) Posts: 5,774	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her P-B, there's a ref thread on the board about reputable ebay sellers - and another thread about the current prices of items. I hope that helps. :)
	__________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway

Mar 26th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#178
Chipper Hermesmerized Joined: Dec 2007 Location: By the sea in SD... Posts: 3,115	Re: Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it her Gosh, I know what you all mean. I am lucky that the closest Hermes right now is an hour and a half away because I could just go and take a Lindy home with me...but...I...shouldn't...right? LOL I'm trying to read up on money/investing to offset any "bright ideas" I get from our beloved H forum.
	__________________ Chipper We are tPF, restoring the U.S. economy, one purse at a time.

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