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zazaincalifornia

zazaincalifornia

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Hi everyone!
I love the Hermes leather feel but I am in the fence for my first bag...

1- which model would you recommend that does not scream Hermes and is practical, more on the casual side, enough for a phone, wallet, hand cream and maybe a small book? (My runner up is Lindy but I’m open to others)

2- if I buy second hand, how much cheaper should I go? There are some bag that without receipt are so cheap compared to the real price that I am worried it is because the condition of the bag is really poor. If you have any experience, I’d like to have you thoughts.

3- What do you think on buying a dupe to see first if I like the bag? The issue being that sometime it’s hard to find some bags in store to try on first.

thank you a lot!!
 
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3. I don't think anyone here would recommend purchasing a fake bag.

2. Resale prices of non B/K/C bags are often lower (compared to retail) than B/K/C bags. You can shop various resale sites to get an idea of going prices. Most importantly, get the bag authenticated before you buy and always use a credit card to pay (not bank transfer).

1. There are so many possible answers to this -- depends on your wardrobe, style, other bags etc. Spend some time reading about various styles (including in the reference threads) to get a sense of what you like. You will also learn a lot about buying new and used. Go to the store and try stuff on. Have fun.
 
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3. You won’t know from a fake if you love carrying an Hermes bags because the details, quality and craftsmanship won’t approach the real thing. That’s what makes these bags such a joy to carry and own. It’s not just the style of the bag.
 
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This exactly! It is the quality that makes the bags so special. Have you considered a Picotin if not B/K/C? It is such a fun bag, versatile too. Another non B/K/C favorite of mine is Roulis 23.
 
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A picotin may be a great starter (and forever) bag for you to see the wonderful quality and leather of Hermes, without the major financial commitment of a b/k/c or the hunt in finding one. See if you can see/try one, if not in a Hermes store then a reputable reseller. Everyone here will tell you that when you see, pick up and try the right bag your heart skips a few beats, so you will know!
 
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I always like ‘recommending ‘ first bags to anyone kind enough to ask. Of course it’s very much lifestyle dependant and what I recommend may be of little use but still... my first hermes bag was a black herbag and love it. For relatively modest cost you can have the beauty of hermes leather and design. It was super robust - let me see if I can find a photo. I got it as a ‘starter’ Kelly and the rest is history.
 
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zazaincalifornia said:
Hi everyone!
I love the Hermes leather feel but I am in the fence for my first bag...

1- which model would you recommend that does not scream Hermes and is practical, more on the casual side, enough for a phone, wallet, hand cream and maybe a small book? (My runner up is Lindy but I’m open to others)

2- if I buy second hand, how much cheaper should I go? There are some bag that without receipt are so cheap compared to the real price that I am worried it is because the condition of the bag is really poor. If you have any experience, I’d like to have you thoughts.

3- What do you think on buying a dupe to see first if I like the bag? The issue being that sometime it’s hard to find some bags in store to try on first.

thank you a lot!!
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A few questions so we can answer your questions better...

1. Why do you want the bag not to scream Hermes, and what would you consider screaming H to be?

2. How much do you want to spend on this bag?

3. Would you be satisfied with a pre-loved bag or do you want a new bag?

4. Why are you choosing an Hermes bag primarily? I ask this because you said you loved the leather but then said that you are considering a knock-off to see if you like carrying Hermes and a knock off is not going to feel or perform at all like carrying H leather. Is it the leather or style or color that you are unsure about?

5. Do you have an Hermes boutique near you?
 
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I got an Roulis 23 as my first bag and while it's lovely, I wouldn't recommend it as a first because of the price point. I would also recommend a Picotin 22 (good size for almost everybody), the two smallest sizes of the Evelyne (tpm and pm) since these are very very userfriendly.
 
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If your budget allows for it, I’d say go for a Lindy. Otherwise, the Picotin is a great first H bag - very low key and understated.

I’m not sure the Evelyne would be a good choice for you as it has a big H on it - which basically “screams Hermès” in my opinion...
 
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