They definitely bend the rules. My SA's have never advised me of a 6 month rule. In fact, last year I bought two Birkins from the same boutique in the same month then bought a third one the following month in the Denver Boutique! It appears, that either the rules differ from location to location or certain clients are permitted to purchase freely throughout the year. It's Hermes, so who knows?Congrats! It's a classic! So your SA let you buy the kelly despite the 6 month rule? Sounds like they bend the rules. lol My SA mentioned that rule to me last week when I bought my B.