The Newbie's HOW DO I GET A BIRKIN (or other bag) Reading Room

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2020 Note from yours truly: Welcome to the Reading Room. This is an ancient artifact from the early days of the Purse Forum. Many things have changed at Hermès since this list was complied. I have tried to update it (September 2020) but I have also left some of the older threads because there is still some valuable information and input from our wonderful, amazing members - some are gone but certainly not forgotten. Enjoy!


Are you looking for your first Birkin or Kelly?

Lets start with current prices for 2020.

2020 Hermès Bag Prices - No Chatting PLEASE!

Continued from the 2019 thread. Please cut and paste all the information below highlighting the price paid, and prefacing each addition with the date you added it. NOTE: USD prices listed below do not include tax. Euro and UK pound prices do include tax. To see how much tax you'll get back...

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Now that that's out of the way, here are some threads you can read through to get you started!
This FAQ covers a lot. But this is an active forum, I have added some more threads on popular topics to help.

Hermes Birkin and Kelly Bag FAQ's

It seems to me that the majority of new posters in this forum want information about the Birkin. I have made a list of some helpful threads that answer many of the questions those new to Hermes often ask regarding the Birkin. I know many new people are unfamiliar with the search function so I am...

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Be sure and read this important announcement as well!!!

A VERY Important Reminder to EVERYONE!!!! 8/11/08

This forum is incredibly lucky to have numerous, outstanding members who generously devote their time and knowledge to authenticate Hermes finds without any charge. This is a privilege that the rest of us enjoy, not something that we are entitled to! It has come to my attention that some of our...

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Colors, Styles, and More

What colors do they come in??. What's out there???

The Birkin, JPG and HAC... PICS ONLY!

Please post photos of your Birkin, JPG and HAC bags here, and include the size, color, leather, and hardware for us to reference (ie. 35cm Blue Jean Togo, PH)! This is a picture only thread.... NO CHATTER! Thank you!

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Birkin not your thing???
Bowse the reference Library for other bag styles...

Hermès Styles

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Curious about other things....like leathers??? Ready to do your homework???

Hermès Reference Library

Collection of threads filled with invaluable Hermès knowledge

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hmmmm...wondering what the down side is?

Pros and Cons of Hermes Birkin

Hi, i am ready to own a Hermes bag and i do realise that it does take Time to get the bag unless i spot it on *bay. i am reading and learning a lot from the Hermes threads. i prefer size 35, color: orange or blue jean. Now, can you ladies tell me the pros and cons of Birkin bag?

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Quota Bags? What's that all about?

New 'rules' for buying quota bags UK?

I dont know if this is a global thing or just UK based and I only heard about it today so I'm putting it out there to ask if anyone else has been told about it. Today I was chatting to the SA in Hermes about a client of mine who was planning to buy a dinner service in the hope of obtaining...

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What are the current quota bag rules and limitations?

Current bag quota

Hi tere. Just a quick question as I have been hearing conflicting info about bag quota. I read here that it's one birkin AND one Kelly per season. But my SA told me it is one birkin OR one Kelly per season. Which is right? I have a very good relationship with my SA and have been offered to...

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The Many Ways to Buy

It cant be overstated - Hermès is about relationships.

Maintaining a H relationship

Please focus on the title of this thread rather than each other, TY If you find it very hard to ignore certain people, please feel free in adding them to your 'Ignore' list. For advice on how to obtain a B/K/C please go to the reading room in the Reading Room The Newbie's HOW DO I GET A BIRKIN...

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Wondering about placing orders, approaching the boutiques by phone or in person?

Hermes Phone Orders

i called hermes.com this morning to do a search for a scarf that i would like and was told that they will no longer do a search as they will not accept phone orders at any hermes on any products - she stated this started today.....does this make any sense? meanwhile i called a store directly...

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Is there a store open near you?

Hermès Stores Status Thread

Since you-know-who sent an email blast alerting everyone that all the US stores are closed, I thought it would be prudent to have a thread that everyone could contribute to regarding the status of each and all of the Hermès boutiques. Please contribute just what you know firsthand. I was at...

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Protocol? Lets talk!

question about boutique buying 'protocol' from a new member

Hello everyone, I'm new to the purse forum, and I have questions about purchasing a Birkin in a Hermes boutique. Although I have bought ump-teen small items (mostly ties for my husband) at many different H boutiques around the world, I do not have a relationship with a SA, as I live in a city...

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Special Orders..... You just may be offered a chance for an SO! Be ready!

OFFICIAL HERMÈS Special Order Thread. See #7,532 for New Season Chart

Hi Lovely Tpfers- I am contemplating doing a SO in Kelly 28 sellier or retourne. You advice would be much appreciated. I want a Kelly 28 in black with brush gold hardware with blue electric interior and outside threading. I normally wear casual clothing. Mostly black and grays. I want...

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Special Orders.... Also, be ready to wait.

Hermes Special Orders - How long did yours take?

Just a reminder: Please confine posts to answering of the title of this thread, 'Hermes Special Orders: How long did yours take?' For anything and everything else about H SOs please post here OFFICIAL HERMÈS Special Order Thread. See #6,662 for New Season Chart

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Podium... What? Be ready in case the topic comes up.

Podium Master Thread

This thread is the Podium Master Thread for you to discuss intel on product offerings at the Podium event. For reference, here's a brief primer on Podium Order (PO) vs Special Order (SO): Podium Order i thought pos aren't really an "order" yet, until it is approved by paris, hence they can...

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What's it really like to visit the boutique.....

Treatment in Hermes Stores

Are the SAs nice if they know you're not going to buy? Or do they act snooty if they know or think you're not going to buy anything?? The reason I ask is, I just LOVE to admire bags: bags I love, bags I hate, bags I can afford, bags I can't afford. I just enjoy bag browsing and get a high off...

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You can also use search to search for threads in your city or country.
Be sure to select Advanced search, and select thread titles as your option.

Hermès Shopping

Sub-Forum for Hermès shopping-related discussions

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What is out there anyway? Let's see what's being offered in 2020!

Share your 2020 bag offers!

Please do not make this a chat thread. Questions on current bag quotas is https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/current-bag-quota.782049/ Questions on creating SOs or any other info here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...thread-see-6-662-for-new-season-chart.925735/

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!!!PARIS!!!

Headed for the mothership??

Learn from those who have gone before!!!

Master Thread - Paris Reading Room

Ahhh Paris!!!! City of Light, Home of the Mothership Le Sigh.....So many threads on this, each one seems to have several gems of information. Pull up a chair, pour a tasty beverage, and enjoy the trip!!!;) https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ode-to-the-mothership-hermes-fsh-paris.271903/...

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JAPAN!!!!
Land of the Rising Sun

....And Hermes Bargains Galore

Headed to Japan?? You are in luck. Awsome Pfer Felle1984 has created a Reading Room Just for you!!!

**Japan Reading Room** Master Thread

Since a few TPF-ers might be keen on hunting for [H] goodies in Japan, especially with the resellers, I thought it might be useful to create a similar thread as the "Paris Reading Room". To start the ball rolling, I've got the following categories up: Hermes Resellers Hermes...

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Getting Really Close???


Bummed out because you have to wait and save ????

Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it here!

Everyone was talking about how we need an H Support Group Thread-- IE, for those of us who can't afford our dream bags right now or have to save up for it, this is a thread to talk about it; discuss your dream bag, vent about frustrations in not being able to get it, discuss savings tactics...

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OOPS....Just realized you dont know how to save?

Saving for your first Hermes Kelly/Birkin/bag

With more than a few new members looking for advice on what to buy for their first Hermes bag and whether or not to take the plunge, maybe this is a good time to recall how we scrimp on other stuff to save for our Hermes? I think it's been done before but i couldn't find the thread to bump it...

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Can someone advise on a realistic savings plan for a Hermes bag? (Evelyne/small Bolid

Hi! Mods: I hope it's okay to post this here, if not you can move it into the Support Group topic, but I wanted to talk to people who actually have 1 (or more H) bags and who had to save a bit to get them. :) I was reading an old profile of mine on another board, and I forgot that I had...

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How do you fund your Hermes addiction?

Soooo...I'm not sure if this question has been asked before, but I am definitely curious. I don't own any high-end purses...some nice ones, but nothing like hermes caliber and I love everything I see here, and often wonder how people are able to afford all these beautiful pieces. I'm not...

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Thinking about maxing out your Credit Cards ?

Birkenomics

Ok, so this is a touchy subject, and maybe no one will respond, but here goes: the question is how much are you willing to finance your H purchases (a combo of Birkin and economics = Birkenomics)? What I mean is, if you see a bag you are dying to own are you willing to put it on a credit card...

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Finances in Order??? Ready to shop??? For real??


Current Availablity in stores:

Inventory Update: What have you seen at Hermes stores and where? NO CHATTING

Hermes Cadogan Place London: Mini Kelly in Fuschia 3 Mini Bolides in Malachite in Alligator, Ostrich and Togo Bolide 31 mou in etoupe Birkin 35 in orange croc Kelly 32 retourne in orange Kelly 28 in a more neutral blue and a bright green Kelly mini doll base grey hands in fuschia Verrou in...

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Once again, what has been offered in 2020

Share your 2020 bag offers!

Please do not make this a chat thread. Questions on current bag quotas is https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/current-bag-quota.782049/ Questions on creating SOs or any other info here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...thread-see-6-662-for-new-season-chart.925735/

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Wondering about resellers and pre-owned bags? you are not alone!! Let's talk.

How many would go for a used Hermes bag?

Since the wait list of a Birkin is so long, I wonder how many would consider getting a used bag from reseller? I am considering getting a used one (in very good condition only). Would you?

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Discuss: Hermes resale/Ebay sellers

Discuss: Hermes Resale/Ebay Sellers This is the place to discuss your experiences, both good and bad, with various resellers (online, ebay, or brick and mortar). Please be respectful even if you have had a negative experience with a seller. We just want this to be an additional reference for...

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Want to see other sources of Hermes posted daily???
Authentic bags and other goodies spotted on ebay are posted here

Post Ebay/Web Hermes Finds

This thread is continued from here. Rules of the thread: this thread is for authentic items only so please have the item authenticated BEFORE posting on this thread if there is any doubt as to its authenticity. Thank you!

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Looking for a reputable Brick and Mortar....where you can visit your bag before buying??

Reference: Master List of Brick and Mortar/.Com Resellers

This is a reference only thread. Please contact a mod if you want to add a seller to the list. Please also refer to this thread http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/discuss-hermes-resale-ebay-sellers-42494.html to research sellers, discuss inventory or to talk shop. Thank you. Brick...

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What about Online sellers?

Reference: Master List of Brick and Mortar/.Com Resellers

This is a reference only thread. Please contact a mod if you want to add a seller to the list. Please also refer to this thread http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/discuss-hermes-resale-ebay-sellers-42494.html to research sellers, discuss inventory or to talk shop. Thank you. Brick...

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It's a jungle out there. Wondering how to find a reputable seller on Ebay??

Discuss: Hermes resale/Ebay sellers

Discuss: Hermes Resale/Ebay Sellers This is the place to discuss your experiences, both good and bad, with various resellers (online, ebay, or brick and mortar). Please be respectful even if you have had a negative experience with a seller. We just want this to be an additional reference for...

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Closing the DEAL!!!


You have found a bag, wondering how to find out if it is real? Visit the Authenticate Section.
Remember!!! AUTHENTICATE BEFORE YOU BUY!!! NOT AFTER!!!!

Authenticate This HERMÈS Bag – READ 1st POST BEFORE SUBMITTING REQUEST

Please note there is no chatting allowed on this thread. All authenticators are volunteers and may choose to answer posts or not as they individually see fit. For guidelines on what/how to post look at the beginning of this thread. If you find your post ignored it may be for any reason...

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We have a format, be sure to use it!!!
Dont know the format?? Here it is!!!


Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:

You can search the threads by seller name to see if someone has posted it already. Are you thinking...wow, those people are into this format. We sure are!!

Be sure to post in the right thread!! We have one for bags, one for scarves, one for accessories.

 

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Finally GOT ONE?????



OOPS, you bought while travelling....how do you get that box home??

How do you get your box home if you make a purchase overseas?

I'm planning my trip to Paris in August.:yahoo: THanks to all the wonderful people on TPF I've been getting lots of tips and advice. :tup: One questions I cannot figure out is, how do you get the big orange box back from Paris if I am lucky enough to find the bags of my dream?? :confused1:Do...

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Pre loved or brand new bag, it's never too early to learn about the Hermès Spa...where everything old is new again

Hermes Repair/Refurbish policy - Official Spa Thread

Hi ladies, can any of you tell me a little about Hermes Repair/Refurbish policy? Can you send any Hermes bag back to them and will they clean it up (for a price?)? I have the chance to buy a vintage Hermes bag from a friend but the bag is in SUCH sad condition, really beaten up. I like a bit...

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Hermes spa pricing

About how much does Hermes charge for a spa treatment, and how long until I get my beloved bag back? I just purchased an "eggplant aubergine chamonix 35cm Kelly from Portero. I spoke to them directly after looking at the pics and it does have some minor scuffs on front and back from daily use...

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Want to talk with others about how much you love your bag... or your new scarf, shoes, RTW, accessories ??

Hermès Clubhouse

Home to the Hermès Clubs.

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You think you may need more Hermès in your life? Once again, relationships are important!

Maintaining a H relationship

Please focus on the title of this thread rather than each other, TY If you find it very hard to ignore certain people, please feel free in adding them to your 'Ignore' list. For advice on how to obtain a B/K/C please go to the reading room in the Reading Room The Newbie's HOW DO I GET A BIRKIN...

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Ready to share?

What is your latest Hermes purchase?

This thread is not a chat thread. If you have a question that leads to going off topic find the relevant thread, DM directly or start a new thread if the topic has not been covered before.

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Your Hermès in action!

This is not a chat thread. If you want to strike up a fun conversation that's OT to the title of this thread please do so here: Hermes Cafe Bon Temps~Good Times Cafe and to tag another member that may alert them just use @ in front of their name. TY

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Hermes Exotics in Action

This thread is for anyone to post photos of themselves or celebrities that are wearing any Hermes exotics. (I accidentally clicked on scarves and don’t know how to remove it) Here’s Daphne Guinness, Beyoncé, Melania ***** carrying Hermès Crocodile Birkins

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What's next...?????

The inevitable stages of collecting Hermes...your opinions, please!!

As a devotee and collector of almost 20 years, I realize that I've moved through many interesting "Hermes stages". At times, I could not wait to add to my collection; at others, I've sold those few pieces which were not meant to be mine. At this point, I like to sit back and enjoy the fruits...

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How long will the Hermes addiction last?

How long will the addiction last once you fell in love with Hermes? Is there anyone once fell in love with Hermes but now switched to another brand? I heard you start loving bags (go through different brands) but when you reach Hermes, you will love it forever. Is this true? Does anyone every...

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UH OH. Friends wondering how much you spent? Not sure what to do??

My Birkin cost $$ but shhh don't tell!

I was wondering if we could have a polite, respectful discussion on what makes us want to keep how much we spend on Hermes, as opposed to other luxuries, a secret from family, friends, coworkers, bosses, etc. I started thinking about this in the thread about the boss who is traveling to Paris...

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Second thoughts?

Should I sell my birkins?

So I bought two birkins last year on the resell market. They were brand new. One size 30 in orange and the other size 35 rouge grenat. I am starting to realize that they are too big for my current lifestyle and I currently only use my 25. I thought I would be able to use them as a travel/mom...

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Be sure to use the search function for other information.
We are here to help you!!!

 

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Thanks for looking!!!

If anyone has comments or suggestions to improve the Reading Room, PM me or post them here....

Shopping Forum Announcement--Reading Room

Howdy shoppers!!! I have made a new thread that is a collection of posts for those hunting for their first birkin or other Hermes bag. It is something of a reading room that covers lots of topics, from visiting the boutique, to finding a reseller, choosing colors, and the inevitable addiction...

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Special thanks to @acrowcounted for adding some new threads to the list for 2020!




A final reminder, from our dear jag. This is the first post in the announcement thread from august 08, and it seems a good idea to make sure it is part of this thread too....

This forum is incredibly lucky to have numerous, outstanding members who generously devote their time and knowledge to authenticate Hermes finds without any charge. This is a privilege that the rest of us enjoy, not something that we are entitled to!

It has come to my attention that some of our authenticators have received requests to privately authenticate bags for transactions that completely violate the rules of the PF. So, I must remind everyone of the following:

1. There is no buying/selling on the PF outside of the MP. It's simple. Don't do it. It could result in your getting banned from the PF!

2. DO NOT contact a member for private authentication for a transaction that is already prohibited on the PF. Doing so could also result in your getting banned from the PF!

3. If you want something authenticated, then please post it in the Authenticate This thread.

Any questions- contact me. Thanks!