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mistikat said:
Given the issues with togo recently I would have been thrilled to get an earlier bag. And I don't understand the concern about year stamps.
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This, in spades. I get that Hermes bags are expensive, but they are BAGS. Why some folks (not necessarily this OP, mind you, but many people) insist on fetishizing them and insisting on some extreme standard of pristineness--made in the last five minutes, with leather grains no larger than 3 mm, whatever--bewilders me.
Also, this whole subject as to grains and year and what-not is totally off-topic for this thread.
Just sayin'. Flame me if you must.
 
#2,855
Sarah_sarah said:
:heart. Thank you TankerToad :) so sweet.
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IMO if it really is a new bag and you like it then you should keep it. If not, there is no harm in returning it. By all means, this is a very expensive bag and you should be 100% happy with it. If I were you I would really ask the SM whether this is a new bag and if so why is it from 2011. They might have a good explanation for it. And this may give you some ease of mind. All in all, you are the one carrying the bag and spending your money on it. If you don't like it, don't settle, go for what your heart really wants. Just my 2 cents :)
 
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BagItUp10 said:
IMO if it really is a new bag and you like it then you should keep it. If not, there is no harm in returning it. By all means, this is a very expensive bag and you should be 100% happy with it. If I were you I would really ask the SM whether this is a new bag and if so why is it from 2011. They might have a good explanation for it. And this may give you some ease of mind. All in all, you are the one carrying the bag and spending your money on it. If you don't like it, don't settle, go for what your heart really wants. Just my 2 cents :)
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If it came from the store, of course it's a new bag. It is not uncommon for bags to not have a craftsman's stamp consistent with the year of purchase. Again, to me it would make no difference at all and I think a few posters here have said that; others feel differently. But ... Hermes is not selling used bags, regardless of the craftsman's stamp, which is an internal atelier marking and has taken on importance out of all proportion to what it actually means.
 
#2,857
mistikat said:
If it came from the store, of course it's a new bag. It is not uncommon for bags to not have a craftsman's stamp consistent with the year of purchase. Again, to me it would make no difference at all and I think a few posters here have said that; others feel differently. But ... Hermes is not selling used bags, regardless of the craftsman's stamp, which is an internal atelier marking and has taken on importance out of all proportion to what it actually means.
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It came directly from the store and it does not look used - agree.
 
#2,858
mistikat said:
Given the issues with togo recently I would have been thrilled to get an earlier bag. And I don't understand the concern about year stamps.
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This!
livethelake said:
I agree mistikat. After my skunk bag was replaced with another skunk, I was practically begging H to find me a pre 2012 replacement of similar color, hardware and skin.
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Oh my...

Sarah_sarah said:
I really want to love her and I keep making myself try to like her.

They promised a new one and I am baffled how they can find a 2011 one.

But maybe people are right and I should be happy with an a new older one.

I don't mind the year but the way Hermes has handled it. They told me it was new, I did not verify until today believing it was in fact new. And I was not in the shop to see the bag since I was too ill to go.

We all have preferences for our bags but in my opinion one should also like the specifics of the leather and the bag itself. The size of the pebbles is something I am trying to get used to. Irl they are much bigger than I have seen before. To me it looks rather unnatural but I am no expert. Do people actually find such big size pebbles nice or is it a bag no one wanted from 2011? Those are the things coming to mind.

I think it's normal to want to be certain about a bag, especially a Birkin.
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Well in the end of the day, you have to like the bag.
Sarah_sarah said:
Thanks jyyanks. :) good point.

I would not exchange the same bag (same grains etc) with a newer one.

It is a bit hard getting used to the size of the grains but they are even and the quality is amazing and very light. I trust the more experienced tpf members. :)

I think for my next bags I will look into other leathers for sure.

Sorry for the off topic. ;) and thanks once again.

My mother prefers this one. She has so many problems with recent togo leathers. But I guess I should listen to her more often :)
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Yea listen to your mom. :)

It's not that unusual for H to have old bags sitting around. My boutique does and I was shown a couple that I politely declined.
 
#2,859
Sarah_sarah said:
I really want to love her and I keep making myself try to like her.

They promised a new one and I am baffled how they can find a 2011 one.

But maybe people are right and I should be happy with an a new older one.

I don't mind the year but the way Hermes has handled it. They told me it was new, I did not verify until today believing it was in fact new. And I was not in the shop to see the bag since I was too ill to go.

We all have preferences for our bags but in my opinion one should also like the specifics of the leather and the bag itself. The size of the pebbles is something I am trying to get used to. Irl they are much bigger than I have seen before. To me it looks rather unnatural but I am no expert. Do people actually find such big size pebbles nice or is it a bag no one wanted from 2011? Those are the things coming to mind.

I think it's normal to want to be certain about a bag, especially a Birkin.
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Dear Sarah_sarah, So very sorry for your heartache with this! Distressing to not feel happy with the replacement. Togo can vary so much in appearance, and I certainly can understand why one may prefer one Togo bag over another. A particular date stamp would not concern me, but the appearance of the leather might be an issue, as I'm not a fan of large veins. And some prefer a larger pebbled/grain look, while others prefer a finer grain. Perhaps just discuss your concerns with your sales associate, as soon as you can. It's just one of the difficulties with natural materials, as they will vary in appearance. Sending best wishes for a happy resolution!
 
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etoile de mer said:
Dear Sarah_sarah, So very sorry for your heartache with this! Distressing to not feel happy with the replacement. Togo can vary so much in appearance, and I certainly can understand why one may prefer one Togo bag over another. A particular date stamp would not concern me, but the appearance of the leather might be an issue, as I'm not a fan of large veins. And some prefer a larger pebbled/grain look, while others prefer a finer grain. Perhaps just discuss your concerns with your sales associate, as soon as you can. It's just one of the difficulties with natural materials, as they will vary in appearance. Sending best wishes for a happy resolution!
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:heart. Thank you etoile de mer :)

Yes, you are so right. It is the appearance of material I can't get used to atm. Glad to know we all have our preferences. Otherwise the 2011 seems like a better togo after looking at some of the newer ones.

Thank you so much for your kind wishes. :)

OP: sorry it's been off topic.
 
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mistikat said:
If it came from the store, of course it's a new bag. It is not uncommon for bags to not have a craftsman's stamp consistent with the year of purchase. Again, to me it would make no difference at all and I think a few posters here have said that; others feel differently. But ... Hermes is not selling used bags, regardless of the craftsman's stamp, which is an internal atelier marking and has taken on importance out of all proportion to what it actually means.
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I am re-reading my post and must agree with you. Of course it's a new bag, even if it has the 2011 stamp... Duhhh :upsidedown: I guess I get a bit paranoid when it comes down to the odd leather smell issue to the extend that I start seeing ghosts everywhere.
 
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etoile de mer said:
Dear Sarah_sarah, So very sorry for your heartache with this! Distressing to not feel happy with the replacement. Togo can vary so much in appearance, and I certainly can understand why one may prefer one Togo bag over another. A particular date stamp would not concern me, but the appearance of the leather might be an issue, as I'm not a fan of large veins. And some prefer a larger pebbled/grain look, while others prefer a finer grain. Perhaps just discuss your concerns with your sales associate, as soon as you can. It's just one of the difficulties with natural materials, as they will vary in appearance. Sending best wishes for a happy resolution!
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etoile, you are so sweet :hugs:

Sarah, the year stamp definitely would NOT bother me, but the grain would. I, too, like a fine grain and smaller veins. That's just me and is very subjective. If this is a concern, call your SA right away.
 
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The replacement bag needs to be a good one, defect free. I wouldn't quibble over the year stamp or the feel of the leather. Of course if it really bothers then one should feel free to decline the bag but be expected to continue to wait for a replacement.
 
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etoile, you are so sweet :hugs:



Sarah, the year stamp definitely would NOT bother me, but the grain would. I, too, like a fine grain and smaller veins. That's just me and is very subjective. If this is a concern, call your SA right away.
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VigeeLeBrun, thank you dear. :) you understand me.

Will do. Have meeting with them on Saturday until then I am thinking. :)
 
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