Authenticate this Hermes **BAG** Archived 07/31/10

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gga said:
As Bababebi noted, this is an Initiale. It dates from Martin Margiela's time at Hermes. It's not a very popular bag, and resale generally stays low on it. They were as expensive, if not more expensive, than a birkin when first introduced, but they often sell for less than a third original retail now. They don't turn up all that often.

I compared the listing pics to my Initiale and don't see any particular deviation from the norm. I think it's authentic.

I adore this bag, but you should buy it knowing that you're buying a not-terribly-desirable bag that is difficult to resale should you change your mind and decide you'd rather have something that is more obviously Hermes.
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thanks flossyfigaro & bababebi for your reply & input... gga, thanks so much for your valuable input as well.. would keep everything you've shared in mind before i decide on getting this:) thanks you all so much! really appreciate your help and for taking your time out to look:)
 
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Please authenticate this Hermes 35 cm Birkin bag.
Item: Hermes Birkin 35 cm
Provenance: unknown, private sale
 

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ColoursnSilk said:
Hi,

Could you please help me with authenticating this bag? The seller does not seem to much history on eBay or other items listed for sale

Thank you

Item:Hermes Kelly Handbag Auth100% in Brown leather rigid box

Listing number: 270606224659
Seller: mibattut
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Hermes-Kelly-Ha...WH_Handbags&hash=item3f01634d13#ht_5300wt_920


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Authentic bag, chocolate box leather, date is 1970 or thereabouts. Pictures could be better, but what I see does not show any major condition issues. Should look much better after a spa visit.
 
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ColoursnSilk said:
Hi,

Could you please help me with authenticating this bag? The seller does not seem to much history on eBay or other items listed for sale

Thank you

Item:Hermes Kelly Handbag Auth100% in Brown leather rigid box

Listing number: 270606224659
Seller: mibattut
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Hermes-Kelly-Ha...WH_Handbags&hash=item3f01634d13#ht_5300wt_920

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Even if the images are good, just be aware that this is a very low feedback seller (9) with no H experience and no real experience with pricier items. The images are also not the best. With a 40-year-old bag you want macro shots that show condition of critical areas.
 
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Perigord said:
Even if the images are good, just be aware that this is a very low feedback seller (9) with no H experience and no real experience with pricier items. The images are also not the best. With a 40-year-old bag you want macro shots that show condition of critical areas.
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Sound advice from Perigord. Just by way of info I clicked the link at the base of the last picture and saw the sellers picasa web album with more pictures of this bag and another Kelly, and what looks like a bicycle. Do ask her to send you more pictures.
 
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