Can anyone interpret this stamp?

[gettinpurseonal]

Hello, can anyone tell me what this stamp means in regards to when this Birkin 35 was made? I apologize it is very difficult to see. [Square N]. Also, is this tarnishing normal? Thank you in advance! P.S. This is not my bag....not yet anyway. I would not let this tarnish happen to a bag I own.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

Here is more tarnish:

 

[gettinpurseonal]

One more thing- does this edge paint look normal or like it has been retouched? It seems a bit wavy. The owner applied a leather protectant to the poor bag, but I’m wondering if other naughty treatments were done to it as well

 

[bababebi]

The seller of this bag who is Fashionphile tells you the year of production in their listing. If you read carefully you will see that they already state that “N” is 2010.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

Thank you, Bababebi. I do see that. It would be nice to make sure Fashionphile is correct. They have been wrong before. Last year I purchased what was listed as a Kelly 32, only to find it was actually a 35.

The tarnish made me wonder if they were correct about the age. I was also concerned about someone else seeing the listing and buying it before I did. But I need to do some investigating about this bag first. It is listed as being in Excellent condition, but in addition to tarnish, it also has worn edge paint on the flap.

The seller of this bag who is Fashionphile tells you the year of production in their listing. If you read carefully you will see that they already state that “N” is 2010.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

This poor zipper pull. I did not have enough room in the title to describe my other concerns about this bag. I wonder if it is worth buying in this condition. At the same time, I don’t really want to wait years to come across a new one. I promised myself I will sell at least 2 of my other bags if I decide to buy this one, because I am supposed to be downsizing.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

@bababebi When I saw your comment, I felt honored, like I had met a movie star!

I hope someone can give some input about the condition of this bag.

 

[Yoshi1296]

The tarnish is pretty normal and actually looks pretty good compared to what I have seen before. Also the wavy edge coat seems pretty normal to me, It doesn't look too wavy, but it is applied by hand so some uneven-ness is kinda expected I feel like.

 

[Rouge H]

As it states, leather has been treated- with what?

 

[gettinpurseonal]

I am not certain. It just says, “leather has been treated.” The price is $9500.00 and it has been authenticated. I think this sounds like a fair price for a Birkin 35. The leather appears to have a sheen, but I cannot easily tell from the photos. I’ll add a couple more. I wonder if the protectant can be removed? Or maybe it won’t harm the bag in the long run? It makes me cringe to think someone would venture to douse this bag in chemicals!

My B30 feels small to me for work and errands. It feels suited for ladylike affairs, buy I am looking for a grab and go tote. I love this light neutral color.

As it states, leather has been treated- with what?

 

[QuelleFromage]

$9500 for a Birkin 35 with heavy tarnish, edge wear, and some kind of non-Hermès treatment? If you really want to buy a B35 take advantage of how relatively low the resale market currently is, as it won't last, and find something in better condition. This should be very doable in the $9-$10K range. JMHO.

p.s. There's a date stamp reference thread in the Reference section

 

[catsinthebag]

I am not certain. It just says, “leather has been treated.” The price is $9500.00 and it has been authenticated. I think this sounds like a fair price for a Birkin 35. The leather appears to have a sheen, but I cannot easily tell from the photos. I’ll add a couple more. I wonder if the protectant can be removed? Or maybe it won’t harm the bag in the long run? It makes me cringe to think someone would venture to douse this bag in chemicals!

My B30 feels small to me for work and errands. It feels suited for ladylike affairs, buy I am looking for a grab and go tote. I love this light neutral color.
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Just FYI, if the leather has been treated, H Spa might refuse to work on the bag.

 

[Frivole88]

hi, is applying leather conditioner wipes like Lexol on the leather considered a treatment? will H refuse to spa the bag?

Just FYI, if the leather has been treated, H Spa might refuse to work on the bag.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

Just FYI, if the leather has been treated, H Spa might refuse to work on the bag.

I’m ok with that. I am comfortable with Leather Surgeons if they will do it, or no service at all. It would make me too nervous to think about sending it away for many reasons.

 

[catsinthebag]

hi, is applying leather conditioner wipes like Lexol on the leather considered a treatment? will H refuse to spa the bag?

I’m no expert, but Lexol wipes should be OK. But things like waterproofing agents or dye is a no-no. Basically, if the H craftsperson can tell that someone outside of H worked on the bag, they can refuse to work on it.