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

[CobaltBlu]

Are you looking for your first Birkin or Kelly?


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.

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-reference-library/hermes-birkin-and-kelly-bag-faqs-43021.html


Be sure and read this important announcement as well!!!
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/a-very-important-reminder-everyone-8-11-08-a-340374.html


Colors, Styles, and More

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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-styles/the-birkin-jpg-and-hac-pics-only-99961.html

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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-styles/

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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-reference-library/

hmmmm...wondering what the down side is?

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/pros-and-cons-of-hermes-birkin-364162.html

 

[CobaltBlu]

The Many Ways to Buy

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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/new-policy-at-hermes-on-phone-orders-718621.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-s...e-buying-protocol-from-new-member-292692.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/could-anyone-help-me-find-a-hermes-bag-495672.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/where-can-i-place-order-my-1st-birkin-503832.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-s...itlist-birkin-nyc-boutique-opened-501600.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-s...birkin-kelly-please-help-newcomer-483601.html


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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/treatment-in-hermes-stores-267768.html

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.


!!!PARIS!!!

Headed for the mothership??

Learn from those who have gone before!!!

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/paris-reading-room-master-thread-506154.html#post12416292




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!!!

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/japan-reading-room-master-thread-509378.html

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[CobaltBlu]

Getting Really Close???


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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/hermes-support-group-have-wait-save-get-your-242429.html


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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/saving-for-your-first-hermes-kelly-birkin-bag-190683.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/can-someone-advise-realistic-savings-plan-hermes-bag-489493.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/how-do-you-fund-your-hermes-addiction-299092.html


Thinking about maxing out your Credit Cards ?

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/birkenomics-53134-4.html

 

[CobaltBlu]

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


Current Availablity in stores:

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/inventory-update-what-have-you-seen-and-where-667092.html


Wondering about resellers and pre-owned bags? you are not alone!!

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/how-many-would-go-for-used-hermes-bag-495673.html


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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/post-ebay-web-hermes-finds-671690.html


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

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

http://forum.purseblog.com/authenticate-this-hermes/reputable-hermes-sellers-on-ebay-37115.html

 

[CobaltBlu]

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!!!!

http://forum.purseblog.com/authenticate-this-hermes/

Ready to take the plunge and actually post a bag you found?
Read this first!!!

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.

 

[CobaltBlu]

Finally GOT ONE?????



Bought your bag, ready to do a reveal and dont know how to post photos???

http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/posting-photos-25.html#post151


Bag need a little cleaning, dont know what to do?? Hermes Spa at your service...

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/hermes-repair-refurbish-policy-7303.html


Want to talk with others about how much you love your bag??

Hermes Clubhouse

 

[CobaltBlu]

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


http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/t...cting-hermes-your-opinions-please-503959.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/happy-and-content-with-my-hermes-467730.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/how-long-will-the-hermes-addiction-last-494995.html


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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/my-birkin-cost-but-shhh-dont-tell-500733.html


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

 

[CobaltBlu]

Thanks for looking!!!

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

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/shopping-forum-announcement-reading-room-505929.html




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!