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gamdc20005 said:
lol - well said :-) - I guess I never consider myself being lucky during a "sale", it seems to be like a sport, one has to have lots of energy, ambition and able to make compromises, which I seem to have less and less, during shopping events..lol. Maybe I change my mind if I one of these days plan a trip around a Hermes sale :-)
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Never compromise on a sale LOL! Buying something because it is cheap is never a good reason to waste ones resource and it is just silly... The cheaper it becomes the pickier one should be :)

And I don't often find anything I want during H sample sales in Paris :( For H items, if you see it and if you need that item... just buy it otherwise it will be gone.. I am sure all the tPf members will agree with me on this one :)

At the sample sale they usually have some shoes and some prêt-à-porter... small leather goods and some canvas things... fragrance, some belts and scarves... that's all :) I wouldn't plan a trip around it... but it is always fun if I happen to be in Paris around the time.
 
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My luggage tag came in today - well, it is actually a badge holder based on the description, but it does the trick, sort of.

So pricey, shocking on how Hermes gets aways with it because I haven't grasp the price value point for this badge holder which I am going to use as a luggage tag for my Kelly Relax. The cord is a bit long, but I can tie a double knot I guess and use the other end maybe to hang something else.

Folks - this thing was 540 USD! I mean - it looks like something from Chinatown, swear to you all. The one I have for my Prada piece (free tag) looks even better.

It is what it is....Cannot say black Epsom looks upscale, Taiga from Vuitton looks better:p
 

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Orfeo Rouge H, thanks for the update on polos! I didn't know that they were cut differently from each season! Glad to hear that this year V wants the men to be slim again! :D the Menthe color looks great on you!

The photos of your accessories are lovely! Thanks for letting us know about the new store! Will have to check it out next time I am in Paris!

ORFEO ROUGE H said:
H Pique Polo in Menthe (the new green for S/S2011)

It is almost like emerald but with a blue undertone so it is a cooler colour... really great colour for summer...

The best way to really get a sense of the colour is to look at the Défilé pour Hermès Homme P/E 2011

F.Y.I. Hermès cut their pique polo differently each year... all depends on Veronique's fancy re: if she wants her men trim or relax :p

S/S 2009 and 2010 the cut were a bit loose but 2011 the cut is back to be more fitted like S/S 2008 again :)

more to follow :)
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hanyeu said:
gamdc2005, did you ask for other luggage tags? Hermes does make other types of luggage tags which may be what you are looking for.

here are three listings on ebay... perhaps you can exchange for them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HERMES-Goat-Leather-Purse-Luggage-Bag-Tag-New-wTAG-410-/160501918514?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item255ea8eb32#ht_3238wt_924
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Thanks hanyeu, I gave my SA the freedom to research what would look best for my Kelly Relax, I think the item I got is as close to what I think it will ever be, it just doesn't compare to the clochette or other items from Hermes, and certainly not for 540 USD. I am just a bit taken when I got the little box today....I was looking for something more luxurious...
 
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Oki. it doesn't sound like you are thrilled with the badge holder nor the color nor the leather. Just didn't think you should "settle" for something especially when it is so pricey.

did you try the larger clochette necklace in chevre (unless you really want an address label inside)? that would be a nice alternative as well esp. if you do it in a nice pop color!
 
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ORFEO ROUGE H............ Thank you for letting us know that the new season polo is a bit of a slim fit.......... That colour looks great on you............

gamdc200005.............congrats on your new belt buckle..........I love mine as well, each piece is so unique............ and I also was considering getting that badge holder, but thought it is too pricey for something which I will not be used that often...........if you are not happy with the item , you should return it for a store credit ..........
 
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Orfeo, great loot. Thanks for the reveal. Love that belt, and I also loved gamdc200005's belt too. I guess I love belts.
Also, gamdc., that's just ridiculous to pay so much for that badge thing, especially when you're not impressed with it. I love H but not everything is worth the price on it. Return it, and get some other yummy goody, there's so many to choose from.
 
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Hey Sydspy and Good life - I wasn't aware that Hermes could make something that was really not worth the money...lol...I guess I found out with my badge holder. If I had been in the store, and saw the thing in front of me, I would probably not have bought it, especially not in this Epsom leather (aka. cardboard leather I call it :-)..compared to a gorgeous card case i bought for my friend in blue jean), the hardware detail on this item is laughable and the overall appeal is simply tacky...worst than a regular convention badge holder.

Having said that, I think it fits the bill for what I needed it for, dressing the bag down, and make people question if they see the bag if I have a real Hermes bag or not..haha. The extra lenght of the cord may prove to be useful as I could attach something else on the other end, maybe a Hermes key chain (did I see an airplane thingy or am I dreaming?), a baseball cap..anything to make the bag look less handbaggy but more travel baggy? ...

Lastly, a nice souvenir of my insanity check!!!! I thought my condom bag was over the top, but I guess the badge holder holds the price :-)

I think/hope this will be my last Hermes purchase for a while - hmmm...how many of you have said that...and didn't follow through!

Thanks for the support guys - I guess I have survived the sticker shock for now :-)
 
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gamdc20005 said:
My luggage tag came in today - well, it is actually a badge holder based on the description, but it does the trick, sort of.

So pricey, shocking on how Hermes gets aways with it because I haven't grasp the price value point for this badge holder which I am going to use as a luggage tag for my Kelly Relax. The cord is a bit long, but I can tie a double knot I guess and use the other end maybe to hang something else.

Folks - this thing was 540 USD! I mean - it looks like something from Chinatown, swear to you all. The one I have for my Prada piece (free tag) looks even better.

It is what it is....Cannot say black Epsom looks upscale, Taiga from Vuitton looks better:p
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The price of Hermes based on:
1) the amount of saddle stitches involved
2) time and labour requires for the item
3) leather being used

basically... the more intricate and stitches, the more 'flipping' it requires during the process, the more it costs ... therefore it is not atypical to have a wallet cost more than a full size bag... it all depends on the stitches.

Considering the amount of stitching involved for this pouch and you are getting it in the US.. the price is about right :D

Like what I said before... you are paying for the artisanal effort... if you don't like ... return it and get the store credit :) they are pretty good at doing that. No point of keeping something you don't appreciate ;)

Epsom is probably the one leather that can be refurbish the best ... My jige GM is in Epsom and I know it will last and last...

LV Taiga is great... LV makes good stuff too :)
 
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ORFEO ROUGE H said:
The price of Hermes based on:
1) the amount of saddle stitches involved
2) time and labour requires for the item
3) leather being used

basically... the more intricate and stitches, the more 'flipping' it requires during the process, the more it cost ... therefore it is not atypical to have a wallet cost more than a full size bag... it all depends on the stitches.

Considering the amount of stitching involved for this pouch and you are getting it in the US.. the price is about right :D

Like what I said before... you are paying for the artisanal effort... if you don't like ... return it and get the store credit :) they are pretty good at doing that. No point of keeping something you don't appreciate ;)

Epsom is probably the one leather that can be refurbish the best ... My jige GM is in Epsom and I know it will last and last...

LV Taiga is great... LV makes good stuff too :)
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I think Hermes raped me on this particular piece :-), however, I admit, if this badge holder would have come in a different leather, the whole thing may have a different appeal. And we all know that the pricing variatoin among the different "standard" leather types won't be huge.

In any event, I am not a fond "return item" person, I think it brings bad karma...lol...unless the items is horrendous or "broken."

Regarding LV - I dislike/despise them so much, I am having my heart set to get rid of everything I have from them - the list is long :p
 
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H long sleeve (with shoulder details) T shirt in Bourguignon
New Watch Straps (Ebene Barenia)
 

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gamdc20005 said:
very nice :-) orfeo rouge h
how long does the strap last you?
my croc band of my bvlgari watch is showing sign of wear...grrrr
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They last for a long time actually as I change them frequently... I have the tool to change the strap... I don't wear the same strap for too long at a time. Just like other leather goods they need time to rest in between.

It is good to have a few extra straps ... as to change the look of the watch and to enhance the longevity of the leather straps...

True to form... these straps are also made by saddle stitches too :)
I have a natural barenia one, a rouge H chamounix, a etoupe double tour and a black barenia double tour for my Cap Cod watch...
 
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