Hermes Instant Gratification...is this too much $$$?

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madrock

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#1
I learned today that the American Express Centurion concierges have a broker where I can get a Birkin right away -- in the color, size and hardware I want. If I order it today, it will be in my hot, little hands tomorrow.

However, the price is DOUBLE the retail price -- $13,750 plus shipping. Is this too ridiculous to spend? It's not really a matter of being able to afford it; I look at it more like if I get it through the store (which I know can be a long, tedious wait), I could get two for the same amount of money.

What would y'all do?
 
#2
I checked into this too, and from what I could tell, I think they buy them through resellers. Just FYI.

But I am all about instant gratification, that's for sure...I personally would wait a reasonable amount of time for either my boutique to come up with one, or buy one from a reputable reseller myself and forgo the middleman (and maybe save $1,000 to as much as $3,000 in the process).
Unless you want a super hard to find bag, that is.
 
#4
I just saw a Birkin on eBay for like $3000 less than that, and it was definitely authentic and new...so, yeah. I personally would either wait, or pay a little more than retail--but not double! Youch!
 
#5
i think that is CDL who works with Amex, which will explain the double price. which birkin is it, a special combination? if that is the case maybe it is worth it to get it now, but if it is a more regular one then you could find it from one of the recommended sellers on the lists here. best wishes that you find your bag!
 
#8
It's much cheaper to go into NYC, buy some bracelets in the Wall Street store and forge a relationship with an SA that will call you when the time comes....plus you'll have nice bracelets to wear with your new bag!
 
#13
If the only thing you're interested in buying from Hermes is that one Birkin, a reseller would be the way to go. However, the price from AMEX is really high, and I agree that you'd be able to find the Birkin from CDL or luxwear yourself for cheaper (unless it is truly special, like the others have said).
 
#14
Wow, thanks for all the responses. I am a little disappointed, I guess I was hoping everyone would say, "Go for it!" LOL

The bag I want is a 35 cm chocolate togo with gold hardware. Not so rare.

Anyway, the hunt is on...thanks for all the help.
 
#15
madrock said:
Wow, thanks for all the responses. I am a little disappointed, I guess I was hoping everyone would say, "Go for it!" LOL

The bag I want is a 35 cm chocolate togo with gold hardware. Not so rare.

Anyway, the hunt is on...thanks for all the help.
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Never fear! You will find it--and hopefully not have to pay both an arm and a leg and most of the hair on your head for it. ;)

(ps I think there is nothing at all wrong with paying *more* than retail, and I think CDL can command her prices because of her reputation, authenticity, and immediate shipping. I personally as a buyer just can't bring myself to do it, though!)
 
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