Help - How Old Is This Bag?
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I think it was in the early 1970's, but I stand to be corrected. I remember seeing it in an old thread, but I can't find it: I'm sure one of our experts will come to the rescue!
Thank you all for your responses and for making me feel better about this bag. I really liked it, but then I was very disappointed when I found out its true age [43 yrs]. I felt *taken.* I'll restart my email communication with the seller in light of all your knowledgeable comments and see what we can work out.
My apologies to Golconda and hfinn for anything I said that was incorrect or hurtful. That was the last thing I intended. All the members of tPF have been very kind and helpful to me.
I shall report back with final outcome after I contact the seller.
to all
My apologies to Golconda and hfinn for anything I said that was incorrect or hurtful. That was the last thing I intended. All the members of tPF have been very kind and helpful to me.
I shall report back with final outcome after I contact the seller.
to all
I recently had a problem where the bag that was sent to me was not the size as described in the eBay listing. I contacted the seller immediately and it was resolved immediately with my sending the bag bag and I received a refund and very profuse apologies from the seller.
So... if the listing for this bag was incorrect, you certainly have every right to ask for a refund. The problem is that the seller can be sticky and give you a hard time and place the responsibility upon you to prove the real age of the bag. This is rather difficult because Hermes will most likely not put this in writing for you. You can call Claude at the NYC boutique, email him a picture and see what he is willing to tell you. Or, you could send in the bag to him for a Spa treament and then discuss it with him. The second suggestion means you have kept the bag. It is really up to you to decide if you really want it and think it is worth what you paid for it. It was stunning looking in the pictures. Any issues with stitching can be resolved. Condition of the skins is another matter. Hope this helps.
So... if the listing for this bag was incorrect, you certainly have every right to ask for a refund. The problem is that the seller can be sticky and give you a hard time and place the responsibility upon you to prove the real age of the bag. This is rather difficult because Hermes will most likely not put this in writing for you. You can call Claude at the NYC boutique, email him a picture and see what he is willing to tell you. Or, you could send in the bag to him for a Spa treament and then discuss it with him. The second suggestion means you have kept the bag. It is really up to you to decide if you really want it and think it is worth what you paid for it. It was stunning looking in the pictures. Any issues with stitching can be resolved. Condition of the skins is another matter. Hope this helps.
Thanks GraceKelly - that message was very helpful. I've just sent a new email to the seller, a new line of communication [discontinuing yesterday's thread of head butting.] So I'm not going to comment on the seller's messages from yesterday. [Or mine either, yesterday was not one of my finest performances - sorry again mrssparkles - i sent an apology but if i'm on your ignore list you didn't get it.]
I have the pictures and it's clear to me and several others here that it is a T - 1964. Don't worry, what goes on here at tPF stays here, exept to the extend lurkers take advantage. Thanks for the info re Claude and location. My credit card will do a chargeback based on my pics and date stamp info - let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Thanks for all of your support. I'll keep you posted.
Hi Hello and all others -- NEWS FLASH! I will be returning the bag tomorrow for a full refund. The bag is lovely, as many here have pointed out, but this is essentially a matter of principle. Some Ebay sellers have to clean up their acts.
Thank you to all of the vintage hermes lovers who were very helpful and knew that the bag is rare and a find and a good price. It will be available on ebay again soon.
And thanks to all who helped to determine the true age of the bag.
hi i know i'm a bit late to the thread here and you seem to have it resolved but T without a circle is 1964, same age as my vintage kelly... i think that if a bag is stamped HERMES PARIS only it is pre 1974.... i'm glad you seem to have resolved things with your seller anyway, hope you find another bag to replace it soon. ...