I was offered the chance to get Gris perle kelly 28 palladium hardware (or it might have been a 32?) new from store in March of this year so it was available earlier this year (at least in my home store). While I was debating to see this bag vs a different bag it was sold to another client by a different sales associate. So far I have only bought new from store (3 b/k bags) but I would consider buying from a reputable reseller if the bag was in excellent condition and the price was reasonable. I've learned that I shouldn't settle just because I was offered a bag in the store because in the end I wasn't fully happy. The kelly I purchased in store had all the specs I wanted (color, leather type Hardware etc) except it was size 35 and I wanted 28 or 32. I wish I hadn't settled as I haven't even used the bag and am thinking of consigning it and waiting to get the same bag 1 or 2 sizes smaller. But I have been checking out
fashionphile, annafabulous finds, yoogis closet and will consider the reseller route if I get too impatient [emoji28]
In summary I believe you should get exactly what your heart desires and not settle. I have not seen the Gris perle kelly 28 or 32 often in my preloved search. If this bag is in great condition, and you can have it authenticated for piece of mind, I think the reseller route is a great option for you in this case.