Oddly it has this effect on one of my Swift 24, one of my Epsom 24, none on the Box. One Box C is vintage. Perfect linings.This will eventually happen but ...... it has to do with the construction of the outer leather for example my Box leather Constance, Box being a rigid leather has this effect just like yours, epsom has the same effect being a rigid leather my ever-calf grainy soft Constance does not have this effect ..... So in my experience Normal because your bag is epsom.
I’m curious as to why this is not viewed as an overall defect or opportunity for Hermes to improve this? I mean this is a $10K bag getting droopy after a few uses. I know a lot more less expensive bags that don’t get droopy after several uses. As a “New to the club” Constance owner i am a bit worried. Also doesn’t the droopy factor accelerate depreciation rate thus affecting resale value?
Some bags arrive brand new from the boutique already with the droop. Long time buyers have noticed a drop in overall quantity and workmanship on all bags. It pains me to say this, it may be due to huge demand and impatient buyers who don't want to wait for the time it takes to train for perfection. I don't think this aspect will affect resale value of your bag but then I don't tend to resell my bags so not relevant to me. BTW this is also going to affect the 2002 bag obviously.I’m curious as to why this is not viewed as an overall defect or opportunity for Hermes to improve this? I mean this is a $10K bag getting droopy after a few uses. I know a lot more less expensive bags that don’t get droopy after several uses. As a “New to the club” Constance owner i am a bit worried. Also doesn’t the droopy factor accelerate depreciation rate thus affecting resale value?
They know and nothing much will be done about it.That is a very valid point.
OP must take the bag back to Hermes to discuss this issue for two reasons:
1) to get the opinion of Hermes on the issue and hopefully satisfaction and reassurance;
2) to bring the issue to Hermes' attention, even if it might be a 'known problem' it needs to be registered