Kelly Crocodile Black 28 Valuation
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THANKS for all your kind advice and ideas on the mismatching "key/lock" situation. 
I will maka a "Want it Now" posting on ebay, good idea.
I have an elephant charm which I could use. It is currently sitting on a vintage Kelly, which has no original lock/keys, nor a clochette. Somehow, I find this easier to accept, than a mismatching set?!
, I love to visit the Flea market in Paris.
I feel happy about my Kelly, even if it will never be in a perfect condition. It will have some flaws, just like me!
Cheers Yvonne
I will maka a "Want it Now" posting on ebay, good idea.
I have an elephant charm which I could use. It is currently sitting on a vintage Kelly, which has no original lock/keys, nor a clochette. Somehow, I find this easier to accept, than a mismatching set?!
, I love to visit the Flea market in Paris.I feel happy about my Kelly, even if it will never be in a perfect condition. It will have some flaws, just like me!
Cheers Yvonne
Congrats on your kelly! I love what your said..
It just wonderful to have gotten a beautiful kelly
It just wonderful to have gotten a beautiful kelly
Hello Girls
It's been almost 8 weeks since my last posting on this thread. In the meantime I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting patiently for my Kelly Croc to arrive!
And finally I have got my hands on it, for the second time! The big difference being this time, it will be permanently, forever and ever.
Hopefully we will soon be off to Paris. Kelly needs some serious treatment at Hermès. I will keep you posted on what happens and what Hermès may be able to do.
Cheers Y
It's been almost 8 weeks since my last posting on this thread. In the meantime I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting patiently for my Kelly Croc to arrive!
And finally I have got my hands on it, for the second time! The big difference being this time, it will be permanently, forever and ever.
Hopefully we will soon be off to Paris. Kelly needs some serious treatment at Hermès. I will keep you posted on what happens and what Hermès may be able to do.
Cheers Y
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I left Kelly Croc. with Hermés Paris Dec. the 10th 2007 for restoration. About 7 weeks later Hermés called me and said Kelly was ready for pick-up. And now she is home!
Hermés did an excellent job and the bag looks almost as new!!! They fixed the undone seems, gave it a good polish incl. waxing all the edgings, and removed the green discolouration.
The bottom corners were my biggest worry, showing a lot of wear. However, even they look fine now. It looks like Hermés put some wax on, to protect from further scaling. Finally, they replaced the mismatching set of lock and keys, with a another vintage set, perfect.
This is what I think Hermés did? As it is all very secretive. Not even the lovely SA was able to give me any further details on the repairs. Well, I'm very, very happy with the outcome, and 550 poorer.
The SA told me the waiting list for Birkins is 0-6 months (Faubourg Saint-Honoré store). They did not take any orders for crocodile Birkins at this moment, due to lack of leather. In the windows there were two black croc beauties on display, HAC 50cm not for sale.
So here the story ends! Thanks to all members who have taken the time to read this.
I left Kelly Croc. with Hermés Paris Dec. the 10th 2007 for restoration. About 7 weeks later Hermés called me and said Kelly was ready for pick-up. And now she is home!
Hermés did an excellent job and the bag looks almost as new!!! They fixed the undone seems, gave it a good polish incl. waxing all the edgings, and removed the green discolouration.
The bottom corners were my biggest worry, showing a lot of wear. However, even they look fine now. It looks like Hermés put some wax on, to protect from further scaling. Finally, they replaced the mismatching set of lock and keys, with a another vintage set, perfect.
This is what I think Hermés did? As it is all very secretive. Not even the lovely SA was able to give me any further details on the repairs. Well, I'm very, very happy with the outcome, and 550 poorer.
The SA told me the waiting list for Birkins is 0-6 months (Faubourg Saint-Honoré store). They did not take any orders for crocodile Birkins at this moment, due to lack of leather. In the windows there were two black croc beauties on display, HAC 50cm not for sale.
So here the story ends! Thanks to all members who have taken the time to read this.
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Thank you so much for the update !!!
Your croc looks so fresh now : H did an amazing work on this baby !!!
That's why I love this brand : an H bag has several lives !!!
!!!Your croc looks so fresh now : H did an amazing work on this baby !!!
That's why I love this brand : an H bag has several lives !!!
Wow just read through the entire thread, lovely story and I'm so happy to hear the bag came back in a excellent condition. That really shows why we love Hermes and you have now got a beautiful bag at a great price! Congrats and wear her in good health!
What a lovely outcome for a lovely lady! I was actually surprised at how affordable it was. I thought it would be much more, with new cadena and all.