Couture Girl, this was purchased right before the price increase. It was around $5,600 plus tax for a total of around $6,000. I've been traveling two to three days a week since I received the Birkin and have not put it down. In it, I carry my large LV sunglasses case, Dogon compact wallet, Dogon key wallet, lipstick, lipgloss, Aleve, mini chevre picture frame, chevre business card case, pens, pads, paperback book, mints and the like. I adore this bag!