Hi everyone,
Would appreciate the advice. I've been wanting the PM empreinte and eyeing the Marine Rouge as it is a good functional crossbody bag with little ones. I'm going to Paris in May and wanted to take advantage of the lower price, especially with current exchange rates.
However, I also now have the opportunity to buy an excellent condition Hermes Kelly Retourne 35 in blue sapphire fjord leather for $5,800. I never thought I would ever own one of the ultimate classics (to me a B or a K) because I am not comfortable spending $10k+ on a bag (I do have one Evelyn). Mind you, I am 5'3" on a good day. From photos, the softer leather and slimmer shape does seem ok for a more petite frame. I love love blue bags and this color.
I only have one Hermes bag (Evelyn in blue electric), and never thought I would ever own one of the ultimate classics (to me a B or a K) because I am not comfortable spending $10k+ on a bag. I personally am not fond of the B due to the size as a handbag but have had a soft spot for the Kelly.
However, I do sadly live in reality! I currently have a lot of house construction projects however which are already expensive. I also just bought an expensive piece of jewelry and have a baby on the way (read: baby = more expenses!). I have larger bags already but I don't know if this could be my only opportunity to get a classic H in excellent condition for the price of a Chanel. But I feel guilty for spending so much with everything going on.
Anyone know if this is a deal that comes up from time to time? I'm pretty unknowledgeable when it comes to H. I considered selling some bags that I don't use much, but the resale seems so low that I feel like I might as well keep it. Maybe DD will wear them!
Would appreciate the advice. I've been wanting the PM empreinte and eyeing the Marine Rouge as it is a good functional crossbody bag with little ones. I'm going to Paris in May and wanted to take advantage of the lower price, especially with current exchange rates.
However, I also now have the opportunity to buy an excellent condition Hermes Kelly Retourne 35 in blue sapphire fjord leather for $5,800. I never thought I would ever own one of the ultimate classics (to me a B or a K) because I am not comfortable spending $10k+ on a bag (I do have one Evelyn). Mind you, I am 5'3" on a good day. From photos, the softer leather and slimmer shape does seem ok for a more petite frame. I love love blue bags and this color.
I only have one Hermes bag (Evelyn in blue electric), and never thought I would ever own one of the ultimate classics (to me a B or a K) because I am not comfortable spending $10k+ on a bag. I personally am not fond of the B due to the size as a handbag but have had a soft spot for the Kelly.
However, I do sadly live in reality! I currently have a lot of house construction projects however which are already expensive. I also just bought an expensive piece of jewelry and have a baby on the way (read: baby = more expenses!). I have larger bags already but I don't know if this could be my only opportunity to get a classic H in excellent condition for the price of a Chanel. But I feel guilty for spending so much with everything going on.
Anyone know if this is a deal that comes up from time to time? I'm pretty unknowledgeable when it comes to H. I considered selling some bags that I don't use much, but the resale seems so low that I feel like I might as well keep it. Maybe DD will wear them!