How do you fund your Hermes addiction?

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#166
Thought I'd chime in..

Kinda depends on the person, their needs, their goals, etc. I think common sense is the secret behind buying H, or anything that requires that much $$$$++ to fund. A car might do it for some, maybe a house, maybe kids, maybe a whole wardrobe of flare. No judgments. Just think it takes planning, discipline, and a good income. Of course, whether that income is yours or someone else's is besides the point.

Personally, I did what lots of folks on tPF did -- resold my collection on eBay to subsidize my H purchases; recycled already-spent funds. I follow a financial plan that lets me still have a life. I also sweat it out daily in ballet class, so any impulses to buy fleeting interests are exhausted.

This forum is awesome. But one should exercise their common sense and planning skillz before investing.
 
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#167
vixtress said:
Grace- you didn't get a spanking at the convent?:nuts:
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Vixie, they had to catch me first LOL! I was on the track team:lawl::supacool:

BTW, I have a pair of sandals with lucite platforms (sounds tacky, huh? but they are by Richard Tyler, remember him?) and they aren't that heavy to wear. Gotta pull them out of the closet and see if they fit.
 
#170
petpringles - Exactly how long ago did you see those Gucci hand cuffs? Do you by any chance have the name of an SA you can recommend? :graucho::graucho:

When it comes to the clear shoes, I gotta say I've known several drag queens, who were professional performers. Let me tell you, if you can walk around in those shoes on a stage you deserve a whole lotta H. In fact one of them has a really nice collection of HACs and Travel Birkins. Hmmm....

And like so many others I plan, save, cut out the things I really don't need or enjoy but were just kind of always line items in my budget, and do a lotta research on tPF. Must add that this forum and the folks (wealthy and wealth-challenged) that are so willing to share their knowledge have saved me a bunch of dinero. My thanks to you all.
 
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#171
re: stripper/hooker/clear heels
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omg, I actually own a pair of these lucite... uh.....'bedroom' shoes. :shame:

I'm actually more of a boot gal... I'd love a pair of H ones....

...for bedroom or out-of-doors.:angel:

I'm also learning that I could be making a much better impression on my husband w/ my scarf collection. :thinkin::graucho:

I can't say that I have a full-on H addiction to fund yet. It's still more of a crush... Maybe some H boots + scarf experiments will help inspire a brand-new, surprise, FFB (FreshFromBoutique) bag from DH.

eta: To answer the OP, my H bags were 2nd hand deals not requiring any special acrobatics.
 
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valencia said:
petpringles - Exactly how long ago did you see those Gucci hand cuffs? Do you by any chance have the name of an SA you can recommend? :graucho::graucho:

When it comes to the clear shoes, I gotta say I've known several drag queens, who were professional performers. Let me tell you, if you can walk around in those shoes on a stage you deserve a whole lotta H. In fact one of them has a really nice collection of HACs and Travel Birkins. Hmmm....

And like so many others I plan, save, cut out the things I really don't need or enjoy but were just kind of always line items in my budget, and do a lotta research on tPF. Must add that this forum and the folks (wealthy and wealth-challenged) that are so willing to share their knowledge have saved me a bunch of dinero. My thanks to you all.
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LOL!!! But true they were there...I couldn't believe my eyes...I actually blushed when the Sa saw me starting at it! SO Itold my secretary about it after I returned from the conference in Vegas and she had the nerve to call and ask how much! About 4-5 months ago! And I think it's one size fits ALL!!! LOL!!!
 
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valencia said:
petpringles - Exactly how long ago did you see those Gucci hand cuffs? Do you by any chance have the name of an SA you can recommend? :graucho::graucho:

When it comes to the clear shoes, I gotta say I've known several drag queens, who were professional performers. Let me tell you, if you can walk around in those shoes on a stage you deserve a whole lotta H. In fact one of them has a really nice collection of HACs and Travel Birkins. Hmmm....

Wow-the drag queen I know wouldn't know a Birkin if it smacked her over the head! :confused1: But she does have a killer lucite shoe collection-size 14, mind you...
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#175
i'm not wealthy either:sweatdrop::p...at the moment, i'm a sahm to 2 little children. i sold almost all the other brands bag i had (kept 3) to fund the current H bags/accessories i own.
 
#176
i m soooooooo NOT wealthy , i m just a 19yrs old girl, but Hermes is the first brand that makes me feel , i will stick with this forever , instead of LV, Gucci, ....

well, its like u buy what you can afford, of cox i cant afford any Birkin now, but mean while , i will save up little by little to purchase other H items, like... Evenlyn, Picotin, Paris Bombay, scarf ....ect
 
#178
So, I made this account just to reply to this thread. I have a regular tPF account, but I didn't want anyone connecting what I'm about to say with me.

I have done lots of unsavoury things to afford my Hermes (and Chanel, and BV, and . I have a poney and a plume, but I also have a lindy, two kelly's and a birkin (35). I work as a part time library tech. I don't know why I own these bags, or why i can't stop myself from doing terrible things to own them. i laugh everytime i read something on bag snob, where they try to justify their opinions with "we collect hermes as a hobby!" or something like that. yeah? so do i. of course, i sell myself to do it, so go ahead and keep on thinking how much better than me they are. if you ever met me, you'd never know - you'd just think i look fabulous and have great taste in bags. what a wonderful culture we live in.
 
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andsoitwas said:
So, I made this account just to reply to this thread. I have a regular tPF account, but I didn't want anyone connecting what I'm about to say with me.

I have done lots of unsavoury things to afford my Hermes (and Chanel, and BV, and . I have a poney and a plume, but I also have a lindy, two kelly's and a birkin (35). I work as a part time library tech. I don't know why I own these bags, or why i can't stop myself from doing terrible things to own them. i laugh everytime i read something on bag snob, where they try to justify their opinions with "we collect hermes as a hobby!" or something like that. yeah? so do i. of course, i sell myself to do it, so go ahead and keep on thinking how much better than me they are. if you ever met me, you'd never know - you'd just think i look fabulous and have great taste in bags. what a wonderful culture we live in.
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You sound hurt :sad: And no one has the right to judge you but yourself.
 
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andsoitwas said:
So, I made this account just to reply to this thread. I have a regular tPF account, but I didn't want anyone connecting what I'm about to say with me.

I have done lots of unsavoury things to afford my Hermes (and Chanel, and BV, and . I have a poney and a plume, but I also have a lindy, two kelly's and a birkin (35). I work as a part time library tech. I don't know why I own these bags, or why i can't stop myself from doing terrible things to own them. i laugh everytime i read something on bag snob, where they try to justify their opinions with "we collect hermes as a hobby!" or something like that. yeah? so do i. of course, i sell myself to do it, so go ahead and keep on thinking how much better than me they are. if you ever met me, you'd never know - you'd just think i look fabulous and have great taste in bags. what a wonderful culture we live in.
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You must be quite a high dollar companion...but then again..that's true for some wives LOL
 
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