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
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-shopping/question-about-boutique-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-shopping/newbie-needs-help-waitlist-birkin-nyc-boutique-opened-501600.html http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/looking-35-black-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 .
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
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
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.
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
What's next...????? http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/the-inevitable-stages-collecting-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!!!
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....
