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#61
This is very normal, and the 1:1.2 spending requirement for those colors and styles are considerably low actually for the location (I know I know this is ridiculous and very surprising). As to the style, I personally would pick out of B25 black togo in rghw and K25 etoupe epsom in ghw, but i think the latter is harder to come by speaking from personal experience.
 
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I take it from your profile that you are in Dubai? I know that pricing in Dubai is higher than here in Europe. I bought a scarf there and paid quite a lot more considering price and conversion rate into my currency.

Epsom and togo are very different types of leather. One is soft (togo) and the other stiff (epsom). I have one K28 in togo and a B30 in epsom. My Previous SA adviced me against getting a small K in epsom and suggested togo because of epsoms stiffness. I am glad she did, because even in the B30, which is larger, it is stiff and therefore hard to open. Togo on the other hand can slouch so if you do not like bags that slouch, it might not be for you.

I suggest you visit your store and ask to see samples of different leathers, colours and if they have bag sizes. It will help you decide what you like and what will fit your need. I also look at other bags in store in leathers I am interested in even if I don`t want that bag model, it will give me an idea of how the leather looks.
 
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you could get yourself a rolex and the bag in one go if you didn't have to play this steaming heap of BS about the 1:1.2 spending. if people are saying yes to that, why stop at 120%, more people biting to that kind of deal, ambitious SAs can go for 1:2 spending rules for a B or K?
 
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honey52 said:
you could get yourself a rolex and the bag in one go if you didn't have to play this steaming heap of BS about the 1:1.2 spending. if people are saying yes to that, why stop at 120%, more people biting to that kind of deal, ambitious SAs can go for 1:2 spending rules for a B or K?
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This does happen at certain locations for popular colors / styles, sometimes up to a 3 =(
 
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Wow, amazing. In the resale market for a B25 RGHW noir you would spend abut $24k USD and just for the bag - at least here, you are getting the bag + additional Hermes goodies (which you can sell, depending on how much you like the items).

What a nifty deal. Hella expensive, yes, but Hermes just is...
not any different spending that much in one go than spending it over a period of 6 months as happens in non-Asian countries (and furthermore to add the frustration, not knowing whether you will even be offered a K/B bag in the specs you would want).
 
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honey52 said:
you could get yourself a rolex and the bag in one go if you didn't have to play this steaming heap of BS about the 1:1.2 spending. if people are saying yes to that, why stop at 120%, more people biting to that kind of deal, ambitious SAs can go for 1:2 spending rules for a B or K?
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Well, depending on the Rolex, you might have to have a profile THERE to be offered the one you want. It's not Hermès, but they do work that way (by spend) as lately all the new models sell out.
Not trying to go OT, just noting this isn't 1000% an Hermes thing only.
 
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I had a similar experience when I was visiting an H boutique in Asia a couple of years ago. I was there for a vacation, walked in just to browse, and they had a Birkin and a Kelly on display. The SA was very sweet and even let me try on the Kelly. She was very upfront with me about how the system works there and told me how much I would have to spend on other items in order to purchase the K. I passed since I have a dedicated SA at home and wasn’t looking for a bag at that time. I don’t remember the exact amounts anymore so I can’t say how much the necessary pre-spend was, but I found the entire experience very interesting, and not necessarily in a bad way. The transparency was refreshing, but I much prefer the relationship that I’ve developed with my SA.
 
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I honestly don’t really see the difference between the pre-spend policy and « building » a relationship with a SA. Yes, the former is much more direct and perhaps less « romantic » but the latter is looking for you to spend also a decent amount of money before, in most cases, being offered a quota bag. Sure, you might argue that having a relationship with a SA is a more « human » experience but you could also very much establish a nice rapport with the SA asking you upfront to spend X amount in order to purchase a bag.

In France, the SAs are told to be much more subtle about it by proposing various miscellaneous products when purchasing a bag. You have the choice of accepting or not. But you can always sense their disappointment when you just go for the bag.
 
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classicgirll said:
Wow, amazing. In the resale market for a B25 RGHW noir you would spend abut $24k USD and just for the bag - at least here, you are getting the bag + additional Hermes goodies (which you can sell, depending on how much you like the items).

What a nifty deal. Hella expensive, yes, but Hermes just is...
not any different spending that much in one go than spending it over a period of 6 months as happens in non-Asian countries (and furthermore to add the frustration, not knowing whether you will even be offered a K/B bag in the specs you would want).
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Shouldn't resale be less?!
 
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I would say you’re lucky to be offered a few hard to get backs. Birkin 25 is easier to get than Kelly 25. Rose gold hardware is really coveted. Either of these two would be a great choice, I think if you wanted to keep collecting you will own both sooner or later, just make sure Etoupe is the colour you want for the Kelly 25. Etoupe in a lot of lights in a smaller bag like the 25.
I have had this happen to me while I was travelling. Usually the 120% they are referring to is 1:1.2 ratio which means you spend 120% of the price of the bag from their store. It doesn’t matter how much USD it is, it’s in their store. In Asia 1:1.2 is really normal and even low for a 25 size. Best of luck!
 
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nanh said:
Hi all.. hope you’re staying safe. Needed your advise.
I’ve been offered B30 black togo in rghw, B25 black togo in rghw and K25 etoupe epsom in ghw. Which one would you suggest I should take?
Also, my SA has suggested I need to spend 120% more than the value of each of the bag. So for example the bag is for usd 10, I have to spend usd 12 separately, only then can I purchase the bag. Is this normal?
Also can someone advise the price of these bags in USA and Europe?
Thank you very much for reading.
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Hi
Hope you’re well.
I know where you’re coming from.
Im guessing you’re based in Dubai UAE. Well I’ll give you some insight on the previous system and current system of Middle East.

so basically I’ve been a regular client since 2011 in Dubai. They had wishlist system back then.

Whereas now the situation is entirely different. To score a Kelly,Birkin or even Constance you have to spend premium, either at one go or within a year.

Premium spending is more than the bag price.

I can only suggest you one thing that you should speak to one SA. Have a purchase history at one boutique.
I don’t want to discourage you because there’s always hope.
 
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