Really that cheap? I was in Paris a few weeks ago but didn't see any Birkin. But I did see plenty of Kellys and they seem to start from $4750 EUR (close to 30cm size, not exactly sure if it's 28 or 32cm). Can't believe the Birkin can be cheaper than a Kelly. There was a tiny Kelly (probably 20cm) that's only $2800 EUR!
24 Faubourg was like a market, literally! It was packed with people fighting to get the SAs' attention. Wasn't fun at all shopping at a Hermes store like that. The SA told me it's not normally like that, but because it's Christmas season, people come to do Christmas shopping.