I had to think about this one for a bit... To date, I have made very smart personal choices in respect to bags... I have gone through some trial and error in respect to accessories (styles, colors, types of scarves)... I currently have the itch for a new bag...for me, Hermes is an exercise in delay of gratification and self control... I have one bag on order and plan to purchase 2-3 total in 2007. I try to consistently ask myself if this is one of the 2-3 for 2007 when I experience temptation... In reality, I think everything will be icing after I receive the gold birkin...