Walk in Birkin purchase

[nakedmosher2of3]

i think the fact that you did not immediately jump on it without hesitation speaks volumes.

It's a special bag but as others mentioned, more of a collector piece for someone who has multiple choices. If I was offered this bag, I would pass on it as unfortunately this bag does not fill a void in my collection.

 

[Dreaming Big]

A surprise Birkin is like diamonds - always right. I think you have a lot of flexibility, but make sure it is the size she would wear and want. To me, that is more important than the solid gold versus officer stripe.

 

[jellyv]

I guess a better question for advice would be, “how hard are these to come by?”

Doesn't matter how hard if it's wrong for the recipient. This is the point, unless you have other reasons (?) to purchase it.

 

[luxi_max]

I guess a better question for advice would be, “how hard are these to come by?”

To answer your question. IMO, you are lucky to get offered a birkin without a purchase history. I doubt it would happen again soon for a solid neutral B.

 

[Snoble4109]

To answer your question. IMO, you are lucky to get offered a birkin without a purchase history. I doubt it would happen again soon for a solid neutral B.

I never said I did not have a purchase history...

 

[luxi_max]

I never said I did not have a purchase history...

Sorry! the term "walk-in" in this forum often refers to being at a particular store for the first time.

 

[lulilu]

No matter how hard it is to get. If she doesn't love it, it will be a mistake. Personally, I would pass.

 

[Snoble4109]

Sorry! the term "walk-in" in this forum often refers to being at a particular store for the first time.

Sorry, forum etiquette is new to me. I don’t know that my purchase history is substantial, but it’s there nonetheless. I’m hoping a friend in Paris can get one for me, but that might be even harder. We shall see...

 

[PJW5813]

Sorry, forum etiquette is new to me. I don’t know that my purchase history is substantial, but it’s there nonetheless. I’m hoping a friend in Paris can get one for me, but that might be even harder. We shall see...

It is not forum etiquette, so no need to feel chastised.
It is more a matter of becoming familiar with the language - and that is a minefield!

 

[MYH]

I don’t want to sound like a wet blanket but it’s my belief these officier birkins are not selling well hence the walk in offer. I’ve turned one down and I know friends have as well. And the one I saw - the box was not shrink wrapped. So that tells me someone else already turned it down too. It’s not a classic birkin. If your wife is more of a timeless classic dresser, this is not for her. If she’s sporty and has more of an athleisure wardrobe, then it might be a good fit. I think the stripes give off that vibe.

 

[xiaoxiao]

I don’t want to sound like a wet blanket but it’s my belief these officier birkins are not selling well hence the walk in offer. I’ve turned one down and I know friends have as well. It’s not a classic birkin. If your wife is more of a timeless classic dresser, this is not for her. If she’s sporty and has more of an athleisure wardrobe, then it might be a good fit.

I can’t opine one whether they are selling well or not, but I agree: not everyone loves them. I might have missed the info, would this be her first birkin? If it was, I would stick to the classic one color (or bi color if you were lucky enough someone turned down their SO). Good luck! You are such a thoughtful husband!

 

[duna]

I wouldn't buy a Birkin, neither for myself nor for anyone else, just because I'm offered one and it's hard to get. It has to be the right colour and size that I want, otherwise it would just sit in my closet and eventually get sold.

 

[leuleu]

I wouldn't buy a Birkin, neither for myself nor for anyone else, just because I'm offered one and it's hard to get. It has to be the right colour and size that I want, otherwise it would just sit in my closet and eventually get sold.

So true ! Words of wisdom.

 

[bagidiotic]

I don’t want to sound like a wet blanket but it’s my belief these officier birkins are not selling well hence the walk in offer. I’ve turned one down and I know friends have as well. And the one I saw - the box was not shrink wrapped. So that tells me someone else already turned it down too. It’s not a classic birkin. If your wife is more of a timeless classic dresser, this is not for her. If she’s sporty and has more of an athleisure wardrobe, then it might be a good fit. I think the stripes give off that vibe.

With you

 

[bagidiotic]

I wouldn't buy a Birkin, neither for myself nor for anyone else, just because I'm offered one and it's hard to get. It has to be the right colour and size that I want, otherwise it would just sit in my closet and eventually get sold.

+1