Buying items that aren’t in stock in the store?

Thanks so much for the answers! I guess I will make an appointment and mention the YG MOP by name as a piece I want to buy and also mention the 4motif in case miracles are possible :D

I meant the standard YG MOP 4motif earrings, i just got confused as people refer to them as MTO as well. The earrings with the 30% premium would be out of my budget at least right now; so I wanted to check if it’s safe to fall in love with them lol.

I don’t really have a time limit on the earrings, but I do on the necklace, so I will take the appointment!
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My First Hermès Kelly 1998 Bag – Strap and Lock Mismatches?

This is a single ring bag from 1998 which means it would not necessarily have come with a strap. The strap may have been requested at purchase or purchased later to match the bag, or it could be an aftermarket purchase by the current seller. If the leather appears quite different on the strap, the last is more likely, as Hermès will always try to match a bag as closely as possible. (Box leather does vary over time; it's also quite a long wait to order Box straps these days.)

It seems most likely that the seller purchased a replacement lock, clochette, and keys in order to sell the bag as a complete set. This isn't uncommon and it's up to you if it bothers you.

If the 10k you are referencing is in USD or € I do think this is a bit high-priced. This looks like a 32 perhaps?

Florentine barrel satchel

Bi find myself consantlthinking about this small Sloan. The leather is AWESOME!and I’m trying not to fill it up. Just because it holds a lot I’m psckinb it as we speak with minimal items I need , no think I will need. Hand sanitizer, tissues wallet glasses case,phone charger Mints. Masks mirror, lippy. That’s enough to put in the small Sloani do have a lack mini. Florentine satchel coming. I’ll move right into it. I love the mini Florentine satchel. I’ve gotten black Florentine SLGs to go with my new mini. Bye bye Sloan when my mini gets here!

Does Tiffany have shine service?

Hi All. Does anyone know if Tiffany has shining services for gold pieces like Cartier? Where they buff and shine up your piece (in store) and it helps to remove surface scratches without losing any gold? Versus polishing which would remove a layer of gold. Thanks!
There’s no way to polish gold without losing gold. (It’s just they remove a lot less with the shine service)

Faulty Bag from Boutique?

Would you happen to know if I need an appointment to see the in-house craftsperson at NBS or can I just turn up with my bag?
Many thanks
They don't take appointments.
I asked my regular SA of she could help me set up an appointment beforehand but she said it's not possible for this department.
Best is to show up and speak to the host. Good luck
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Are hair bows back in style?

I might be in the minority here, but I’ve been wearing bows in my hair non stop since high school. I’m currently in my mid-30s and still buy and wear them. I think they’re a great way to make my boring outfits more interesting and they make me feel cute. But I agree with others that I wouldn’t wear them to the office.

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Help me decide: Turquoise Alhambra!

I have to say I think the darker stones maybe look darker with white gold, because turquoise looks like that in the Alhambra pieces, or maybe they choose them like that?

Good luck deciding. I would for sure choose the yellow gold with turquoise, since you have beautiful pieces in YG to wear with it.

I think the reason the WG turquoise looks great with @missie1 is because it brighten the WG onyx and complements it all so well, and she is the queen of stacking pieces so organically, I love her stacks!
Thanks so much. Everyone know how I adore a good stack. I’m so anti YG that I refuse to consider it so I rarely look at yg turquoise pieces.

Do I need curtain bangs?

Did you ever get your bangs? And if so how do you feel about them?
Sorry, not yet! It’s still very hot where I live even though we have started autumn and I don’t like bangs when it’s hot :D. Beach season ends with the Easter weekend.

My hair is getting very long, though, so my haircut with the bangs might be coming sooner than the colder weather.

Declaring customs?

I regret that I don't know the specific answer to this, but I would recommend that you check with Canada's customs agency. They may be able to tell you whether a duty would be due on an item that was not ultimately landing in Canada if you're not a citizen. They ought to be able to tell you that much. If you're a US citizen I'd definitely expect to pay tax if it's over the $800 exemption.
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Nano speedy and Iphone 16 pro specifically

Between a bag and a phone, I really need my iPhone ProMax as my eyesight isn't what it used to be. Sometimes I even need to read a legal document on the go so the screen real estate is essential.

So for really small bags, I prefer Chanel WOC or the Chanel mini 22.

The nano speedy, although I like very much, just isn't something I can comfortably buy. Some ppl carry their phones with their hands, I cannot do that as I'd lose it in a heartbeat.
I know @Grande Latte, I was a total Max fan until the 16 - it got so big that I didn’t like the weight or how it felt in my hand. Finally they also put the best camera in the Pro and that let me “downsize” though it isn’t much smaller than my 15 Max. I also don’t carry in my hands - with my rather energetic dog in particular I would lose it, drop it or step on it 😆

The only reason I’m considering the nano speedy (as opposed to another small bag like a WOC, though I do have one, it doesn’t fit enough for me generally), is for the Murakami MC - I want a small bag in the print, and I love this little nano. Even though it’s tiny, it will hold the 5 items I always carry, and according to the helpful folks that have kindly responded here it will also hold my phone.

I’ve adored the MC print for years but didn’t start with LV until after it was released the first time. I like smaller bags these days, but don’t want a 25 (especially not with metal corners). What a “princess and the pea” I am 🤓

I appreciate hearing your experience, often people point out something I hadn’t considered. Like you, I’m trying to be brutally honest with myself about what I will or won’t use before I purchase, though sometimes I have to buy and return as it didn’t work as planned. Hence our massive detective team here at TPF!

Hope you have a great Monday, thanks again. :idea:

Help me decide: ankle bootie edition

I have the Saint Germain in the highest heel height. Black with palladium hdw.
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They are nice and sleek in a conservative way.
I have found them great for my narrow feet. I usually can’t do most Hermes footwear (mainly sandals) because a lot of designs are too wide.
These are gorgeous! This style and the high boot with palladium hdw are the ones I’ve been falling in love with.
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How do you find eBay promos when shopping for your next LV?

Update: I was too quick to judge eBay! They didn’t offer much over the weekend, but now they’ve launched a 15% off promo on about 40,000 handbags, till December 15!

And I also found a cool way to make sure the discounts aren’t bogus. There’s a site with a filter that shows all the handbags in the promo, and it will tell how "real" the discount actually is. For example, I spotted some Hermès bags where the “discounted” price was actually higher that the initial price, because the seller hiked the price before the promo. 🙄 Just wish it could show the absolute final price, since I noticed some sellers sometimes have an additional discount on top of the coupon, so sometimes it's even 20%+ off.

Hope anyone else looking for discounts these holiday season will find this useful!

Dashing December 2024 Purchases

What a gorgeous bag! I'm considering getting it too. Is it significantly heavier than the regular Speedy 20? I'd love to hear your thoughts—do you love it, or have any regrets?
Hi, it’s slightly heavier than regular speedy 20 but still lighter than leather speedy 20 I guess, didn’t really notice it. I don’t regret buying it at all :smile:
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Resin Glazing

I do! Thank you. I’ll stop in soon. Has this ever happened to one of your H bags? This is like a chip more than a rub.
I have had slight resin peeling (also on a Birkin) and it was fixed in under twenty minutes while I shopped. They just re-coated the edge. (This was several years ago, but I doubt the tech has changed ;).) I hope your fix goes well!
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