It is slightly higher but given that you don't have a relationship with a a store, it would be the same if you have to buy other things before you get offer. Probably you can try to negotiate a little lower to $18K.
Is $20k for black Birkin 30cm with rose gold hardware insane?
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I agree with what other have said - $20k is high, but I completely understand your predicament. I think $16k ish is the max I have seen from reputable US resellers (excluding FP and other reseller cites). But I like the idea that you could exchange if necessary once. Rambling here.
If you understand you are paying for the convenience and that the price is probably at least $4k high, but you can’t find another from a US seller in a couple days, I would go for it as long as it is EXACTLY what you want.
If you understand you are paying for the convenience and that the price is probably at least $4k high, but you can’t find another from a US seller in a couple days, I would go for it as long as it is EXACTLY what you want.
Thanks for your suggestion. I reached out to them and they do have the bag. According to their IG, they seem to be based in Singapore but I am in the US. Do you have any experience with the seller?
If I like it must have it
Financially comfy
I will go for it
Unstoppable
I only live once
Financially comfy
I will go for it
Unstoppable
I only live once
I hope everyone is safe during this crazy time.
I have an update on the bag situation:
1. IG reseller from Malaysia/Singapore eclaire atelier is offering the black B30 GHW for apprx $16000. However, I can't see the date stamp and receipt until after I make a $2k deposit, which makes me nervous. Just buying through IG abroad makes me nervous although they are recommended by clients Mel in Melbourne and Jamie Chua on eclaire atelier's IG account.
2. I found a US reseller who has both black togo B30s in rose gold and yellow gold hardware for $18k. She's willing to send me the rose gold hardware next week and if I want to exchange it for yellow gold, can do so if I cover shipping.
Well, $18k is better than $20k! Which option would you choose?
I have an update on the bag situation:
1. IG reseller from Malaysia/Singapore eclaire atelier is offering the black B30 GHW for apprx $16000. However, I can't see the date stamp and receipt until after I make a $2k deposit, which makes me nervous. Just buying through IG abroad makes me nervous although they are recommended by clients Mel in Melbourne and Jamie Chua on eclaire atelier's IG account.
2. I found a US reseller who has both black togo B30s in rose gold and yellow gold hardware for $18k. She's willing to send me the rose gold hardware next week and if I want to exchange it for yellow gold, can do so if I cover shipping.
Well, $18k is better than $20k! Which option would you choose?
If you really want this bag, and can afford the price than I would do it. But you must be financially capable. Obviously it is a lot of money, and you can probably wait and get if for less. But all that matters is that you are comfortable with buying it or on the reverse side , not getting it and feeling regret.
Buy from someone you trust, no need to stress and have sleepless nights over a handbag ( i have done that lol) also , you need to get it authenticated.
Buy from someone you trust, no need to stress and have sleepless nights over a handbag ( i have done that lol) also , you need to get it authenticated.
I have never bought a bag from overseas but dont you have to pay import taxes?
100% #2.
First of all, you won't be subject to import duties, which are impossible to estimate. Could be 10% easily which would make up the difference, pretty much. COULD be more. Could be less also. And it can take years to have duties assessed so you can't know immediately. But you also with a Singapore seller risk a bag stuck in customs and IF it were identified as fake it might be seized. Too much uncertainty there for me personally.
Secondly, the Singapore reseller (is it Singapore or Malaysia?) is asking for $2K without the images you need for authentication. This is sketchy. If they are trying to withhold details that could help a scammer or counterfeiter, I can see that - then they should have a certificate from bababebi already - I personally don't sell high value bags without them.
Thirdly (and I am assuming here) sounds like you will have a written agreement for exchange with the US reseller. This plus them being US-based would help you in any PayPal or credit card claim you might have to make in worst case. And will help you if you don't love the rose gold (personally it bugs me that RGHW does not match the heat stamp and zipper, otherwise I would love it).
The biggest Q is - how are they asking for payment? I will never, ever, pay for an expensive item, that I have not examined in person, by wire transfer. If either seller asks for this, run away quickly. With PayPal you have pretty strong buyer protection (I don't know if it has an upper limit). With most good credit cards you will also have purchase protection but it may not be over $10K.
Good luck!
I personally feel very offended by the statement u made, just because resellers are asking payment via wire transfer which is practically what ALL singaporean reseller do like luxelexicon ruelamode doesnt mean they are out there to scam u. All of them accept credit card payment just only physically at the store while wire rransfer is reserve for oversea client. They have physical shop where u can examine the bag urself if you are worried so putting this box upon singapore reseller is extreme irresponsible of you. I hope op does not listen to this advice because im sure many of us here in the forum has paid by wire transfer
Instead op should look into the reseller background who they have dealt with who they have backing behind them, any influencer who use them and speak with the reseller to get more information.
ITA with QuelleFromage. Customs and duty = nightmare and will easily eat away the 'savings' with the other bag.
