Lindy or Birkin

ms.fashionista

ms.fashionista

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Aug 27, 2006
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#1
Sooooo....after my visit to the local H yesterday, the SA who was helping me took my name down for either a BJ 30 Lindy or a Etoupe 30 Lindy :smile:. I didn't even mention the word "birkin" although I would really really really really really want one. I am resigned to the fact that I most probably will not be able to just purchase one off the shelf as I pretty much know what kind of birkin I want (and not just buy one just because it's there) and plus I am not able to visit the H store very often.

So my dilemma is, if my SA calls me for the Lindy, should I get it or should I decline it and try to ask her to put me on the list for a birkin? I can only buy one H bag every 2-3 years (that's what I budgeted for myself). And I would rather get a birkin first as it is my first :heart:love:heart:.

The other question is, the birkin I am lusting after, I am not sure how easy it is to come by? I am currently coveting a 35 black PH box birkin. Are these only for ordering or do they come into stock once in a while? The best scenario would be if she calls me in for the Lindy, I get it and she also lets me put in an order for my holy grail birkin...and maybe 1+ yr later, my holy grail bag comes in and I get to pick it up :nuts:!!!

What do my fellow tPFers think?? Am I dreaming or can this be my reality:confused1:?
 
#2
Do not settle for a bag that you don't really want.
Have your SA take down your name for your dream bag but possibly give some alternatives regarding the leather.
Don't settle.
A Lindy is too expensive a bag not to really love it when what you really want is a Birkin.
Wait.
 
#4
I also vote "wait".

Mr. Fashionista, as you know, you may want to consider purchasing a BIrkin from a reputable reseller if you can't wait/don't have time to develop a relationship with an H SA to get a Birkin. Of course you will end up paying a premium for it...

But IMO, that is a better alternative then buying an expensive bag like Lindy which is not your first choice. (I also love my Lindy, but my "true" love is my black Birkin)
 
#5
Thanks for your opinions! However, do you think the SA will put my name on the list if I don't purchase anything from her? I was planning to buy the Lindy to "build" my relationship with her....
 
#7
Please let your SA know that you want the Birkin and that you can get to the store as soon as she calls you or just go in several times a week...that's how I scored mine without purchasing anything before hand.
 
#10
Don't get the lindy just to build relationship, it's too expensive. If you want the Birkin, just get the birkin. I started off with bracelets, scarves, there are also stuff like belt, ties.
 
#11
ms.fashionista said:
Thanks for your opinions! However, do you think the SA will put my name on the list if I don't purchase anything from her? I was planning to buy the Lindy to "build" my relationship with her....
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ms.fashionista, I would love for you to focus on your dream bag. Going down the Lindy route is an expensive thing to do.

Long ago, I received a very useful and effective tip from someone here, and I followed it. Get a scarf or two to start. Over time, I found out more about how things work. I'll PM you.
 
#12
^I would agree with the getting smaller items first route. Btw, a friend got a lindy, and she was complaining that it was very hard to get in and out of, although it's a gorgeous bag...

I say: wait for your dream bag.
 
#13
Thanks for all the comments:smile:! I think the best thing for me to do is to go in and see the Lindy IRL when it comes in...and see if it sings to me or not as I think I can see a Lindy in my future H collection...if it doesn't sing to me, I will decline it and start purchasing some scarves and bracelets like some of you have mentioned to build the relationship with my SA and maybe she will ask if I am looking for something else! Oh by the way, should I bring up the word "birkin" or should I wait for her to bring it up to me?
 
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