When I first got into Hermes I fell head over heels and shopped with a vengence. But as several people stated as well, I really learned to be pickier because so many fewer pieces are really what I am looking for over the long haul. Currently, there is a dry spell in production of the leathers that I prefer. But, Hermes has really taught me patience that probably needed in many areas of my life. So, while I might be momentarily irritated, I do try to keep a general perspective on the entire matter.
Recently, in the shop, I had the rare and lucky opportunity to try on what I had always supposed would be one of my " ideal" bags, that I would like to buy one day. They had this bag in both PH and GH, so it was a total dream situation, the size was right, the color, and I got to compare the HW.....and yet, it didn't add up for me. I was also very surprised at which HW combo I preferred in person. But, these were in demand and they weren't my podium or my SO, I just happened to be there for another issue, so I really couldn't take too much time with bags that I knew from experience that many people would love and would look great with.....but I looked kinda slumpy....
So I tell this story, with some of the details left out, only to illustrate that had I not been able to try these bags on, I probably would have order this combo eventually and regretted it. I am still not sure if there it was something about that particular day, but my SA's words rang hollow and the bag didn't work for me.
So, I know that I am so lucky to be able to see item IRL and feel that I gain a little bit more patience everything single day. And I know that all of you actually help me with that.