Burned because the item was not as described or burned because it was not authentic?
Trusted Hermes Reseller Discussion Thread
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Wildly not as described. Wrong size, damage that was not visible nor disclosed. But I do not trust TRR with authenticity, and we all know they get colors and leathers wrong fairly often.
I’m in need of guidance - I know many of you have bought from resellers and no issues, but I’m nervous and don’t even know where to start.
My husband told me to find a Kelly bag that I would like and i honestly haven’t even touched one in real life! I am pretty sure I want a size 28 but open to a 32. 25 or mini is likely out of my price range.
I’m in the Seattle area (Bellevue) and was wondering if anyone knows of any local sellers that have inventory they want to sell. I find it hard to believe there are no hermes Kelly’s for sale in this whole area! I don’t want to order from someone online because many of them say final sale and that’s just crazy of I haven’t even touched the leather or tried on the bag. Plus if it’s vintage, I have no idea how to know what’s good and what’s not.
Any ideas? Help! Please 🙏🏼
My husband told me to find a Kelly bag that I would like and i honestly haven’t even touched one in real life! I am pretty sure I want a size 28 but open to a 32. 25 or mini is likely out of my price range.
I’m in the Seattle area (Bellevue) and was wondering if anyone knows of any local sellers that have inventory they want to sell. I find it hard to believe there are no hermes Kelly’s for sale in this whole area! I don’t want to order from someone online because many of them say final sale and that’s just crazy of I haven’t even touched the leather or tried on the bag. Plus if it’s vintage, I have no idea how to know what’s good and what’s not.
Any ideas? Help! Please 🙏🏼
Fashionphile, Ann’s fabulous finds are two well regarded on line sellers in the US that take cc and returns.
You can authenticate prior to purchase using photos with @bababebi
I do not recommend instagram, Facebook, private resellers, or anyone who requires wire transfer. Most do not recommend the real real due to lack of returns. Some of us like Japanese resellers for deals but count on 10% more for customs plus possible applicable sales tax (though I don’t think many of us have been charged the latter)
For brick and mortar shops, there is an older list, found in the beginners guide to buying a birkin:
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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ETA: @ineedsomething , I strongly recommend that you visit a fashionphile or other showroom to try on various sizes and shapes. Bc you might think you are a neutral Kelly person but fall madly in love with a bamboo green birkin. There is also a thread that compares sizes against a person of average height. See this thread: particularly posts of member @ilovemylife
Size Reference Guide. PICS ONLY
This is a thread to post comparison pictures of the various sizes of Birkins, Kellys and Bolides. NO CHATTER! Use this thread http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-reference-library/discuss-hermes-size-reference-thread-91705.html#post1764436 to ask questions and comment about what you see in here...
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If you decide to go heritage leather vintage, the Lazarus thread of @docride is used by many of us to ask questions re if a Kelly looks too dry or is a good buy for its condition: here
Docride's Hermes Lazarus Thread (can this Hermes be Saved? )
Hello everyone I'm back after the summer and I'm starting a new thread or two to help me help you First up is this thread The Docride's Hermes Lazarus thread Here you can post questions and links and photos of Hermes leather bags and accessories and ask if they can be restored fixed or used as...
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Finally there is a huge difference between a 32 and a 28 K and a sellier versus retourne. Prices are dropping at resale, so you should be very sure and take your time.
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Has anyone bought from or used the consignment service of Luxe Junky www.luxejunky.com (@birkinjunky on instagram). I would like to use their consignment service but cannot find ANY reviews except for a couple mentions - nothing about if it was a good experience, or anything, which is a red flag for me. They require I send them my bag and original receipt, so I would like to confirm if they are legit..
I so appreciate you taking the time to share this info with me! I am sure my post is redundant and repetitive so thank you for the grace. 💗Fashionphile, Ann’s fabulous finds are two well regarded on line sellers in the US that take cc and returns.
You can authenticate prior to purchase using photos with @bababebi
I do not recommend instagram, Facebook, private resellers, or anyone who requires wire transfer
Most do not recommend the real real due to lack of returns.
For brick and mortar shops, there is an older list, found in the beginners guide to buying a birkin:
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...
I am in Seattle also. I don’t think many local resale stores have Kellys, I don’t think there is much of a resale presence in our area. I have consigned designer RTW before with the Refind closet in Madison Park, and they are the most likely to have a Kelly for you to try, but not likely multiple sizes and leathers to compare. If you can’t find a Kelly there, you are welcome to DM me and I will help you if I can. Otherwise, maybe wait to buy until after you go on vacation to a more shopping-friendly city with more resale stores so you can try on multiple bags.
Excellent advice from @880! I would add, take your time. The more info you have the better your decision will be. Have fun, it’s an exciting project
Second the above recommendation for Ann’s Fabulous Finds. I’ve had such great experience buying and selling scarves there - always a wonderful selection very honestly appraised.
Does anyone know if Madison Avenue Couture provides a fully insured shipping label for sellers who send in their bags for consignment? Thanks
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I would advise against The Refind closet in Madison Park on the basis that they have used Entrupy for authentication in the past, which is known to not be accurate. Additionally, they have advertised "dupes" in their inventory which leaves a bad taste in the mouth given that are supposed to be a luxury consignment store.
The Nordstrom in Bellevue square has a booth for consigned Hermes handbags including Birkin and Kelly bags. I cannot vouch for their authenticity, however.
I bought a Constance 18 on Fashionphile. Have they been having issues with fakes lately? Or is their authentication process pretty thorough? I am seeing some things on the bag that indicate it may not be an Hermes.
Were you able to get your money back? I recently purchased a bag from FP and I am concerned it is not legit.
Have it authenticated by bababebi if you're concerned. Then you're one and done.