Birkin ~ H Store or Reseller?

mscupcake

mscupcake

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Dec 9, 2006
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#1
Hi Ladies,

I am (finally) planning to purchase my first Birkin! As it seems quite difficult to obtain, I was wondering if the majority of you purchase through Hermes or from a reputable reseller? I would prefer going direct, but I haven't yet built a relationship with a SA and have heard the store nearest me, San Francisco, is rather difficult to deal with (in other words, I would be waiting the rest of my life and I cannot wait that long!)

I am dying for a 30cm in Etoupe! Do I have a better chance flying to another H Store (if so, please provide recommendations) or should I try my luck with a reseller?

Any information you provide is greatly appreciated :smile:
 
#2
Well, there is one RIGHT NOW on eBay. I swear, I just posted it to the eBay finds thread.
It's at such a good price that honestly it's basically exactly the same as buying it from Hermes.

Good luck!!


ps I am in no way affiliated with Blue Manx Antiques, the seller. I just think it is a gorgeous bag.
 
#5
CynthiaNYC said:
Well, there is one RIGHT NOW on eBay. I swear, I just posted it to the eBay finds thread.
It's at such a good price that honestly it's basically exactly the same as buying it from Hermes.

Good luck!!


ps I am in no way affiliated with Blue Manx Antiques, the seller. I just think it is a gorgeous bag.
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mscupcake, the ebay seller is on TPF's recommended seller list and ony sells authentic Hermes goods. You'd have nothing to fear in dealing with her.
 
#6
Thank you Millstream! I am really thinking about purchasing it, or another one listed (in Togo). How different are these leathers, Swift and Togo, from Clemence? I really love the look of Clemence =)
 
#7
Addressing this point, swift does have slouch, but what I like about it is that it is smooth leather and so the slouch is a tad elegant, if that makes sense. But, if you lover Clemence, don't settle....we all know that Hermes is too expensive to settle on the details.


mscupcake said:
I've seen that one! I am really debating, as I wanted Clemence (I would love some slouch)--I'm wondering if I should purchase it anyway?
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#8
mscupcake said:
Thank you Millstream! I am really thinking about purchasing it, or another one listed (in Togo). How different are these leathers, Swift and Togo, from Clemence? I really love the look of Clemence =)
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Togo is somewhat similar to clemence but in this particular color and bag, clemence looks better, in my opinion, both texture wise and color wise. (And I am normally a dyed in the wool togo fan, but I am going to hold out for clemence in an etoupe birkin bag). However, swift and togo are going to be less heavy. Clemence is a little heavy, not seriously so, but its not feather light either.
 
#9
MrsMorris said:
Addressing this point, swift does have slouch, but what I like about it is that it is smooth leather and so the slouch is a tad elegant, if that makes sense. But, if you lover Clemence, don't settle....we all know that Hermes is too expensive to settle on the details.
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mscupcake, you've gotten good advice from MrsMorris. Swift is smooth, feels wonderful and can go casual or dressy. Clemence is grainy and therefore has a more casual look. If I were choosing my first Birkin, I'd go for the more versatile Swift because it works for day or night.

Please let us know what you decide!
 
#10
Whilst I agree with Cynthia and MrsM, that we should not just settle, but I think I need to mention something to think about on balance.

That listing carries a good price. And one cannot know yet if Paris will put a stop (even temporarily) to making Etoupe in the new seasons to come. There are so many new colours coming up, and a good assumption would be that Paris would want to concentrate on pushing the new colours in the new seasons.

Togo and Clemence are very alike. I have seen Clemence that looks like Togo, and vice versa. Togo over time will slouch anyway, and Clemence will slouch even more.

If I am in your shoes, I would snap up this mentioned listing. 100%.
 
#11
Colours on Swift are very vibrant. The smooth leather reflects a lot of light and makes colours on Swift irresistable.

Colours on Clemence and Togo are more saturated. I personally find colours on Clemence deeper/darker than on Togo.
 
#15
If you love Clemence, I think you'll love Togo also. I have a Clemence Evelyne and a Togo Dogon and I find a lot of similarity in the leathers. The Togo graining is smaller but both have a very distinct grain. If you like a leather with grain, then you might like Togo better.
 
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