You Know You're Addicted to Hermes When

[audreylita]

I'm taking the stickers off the bottom of my new bone china and one of the plates is called, 'Plate 18 cm.'

The first thing I think of is my 18 cm constance and how it relates size wise to this small plate!

 

[Hermesdiorduo]

My bf is driving me all over Germany so I can visit ALL hermes stores in Germany ... Including those ones in the neighbour country ...

Wherever I go ... I always google whether they have a Hermes store there .. If yes then YAY.. If no...

Falling in love with hermy ...(my bf's mum can not stop laughing about it when I show her my little hermy )

Discuss about my next birkin with my bf everyday ....( he finally know that difference between a HAC and a birkin)

Whenever I browse in the h store..my bf will automatically ask the big question (good for him )

Woke up one day decided I need a new birkin... Driving from london to paris on that very day ..

Start noticing the h.com changes...

Even my bf's little brother (he is 6) knows that I love hermes,he dragged my bf's father into the stores and look for my dream bag..( how sweet)

Loves it!!! your bf's little brother is so sweet

 

[afsweet]

You know you're addicted when you start justifying and rationalizing that xxxxxx is "cheap" or "not so bad." I found myself doing this with a Kelly wallet in croc. I was expecting it to be 8k or more, so when the SA said it's 5xxx, I thought wow that's cheap. Then I literally said to myself "B*tch, no, that ain't cheap."

Sad thing is that I know this and am STILL thinking about it even after 2 weeks.

 

[TenaciousB]

You know you're addicted when you start justifying and rationalizing that xxxxxx is "cheap" or "not so bad." I found myself doing this with a Kelly wallet in croc. I was expecting it to be 8k or more, so when the SA said it's 5xxx, I thought wow that's cheap. Then I literally said to myself "B*tch, no, that ain't cheap."

Sad thing is that I know this and am STILL thinking about it even after 2 weeks.

Same thing happen to me. Offered a Kelly wallet pink croc, I didn't end up taking it either. But, boy it's scary how you can be so desensitised to prices after long exposure to H.

 

[Hermesdiorduo]

You know you're addicted when you start justifying and rationalizing that xxxxxx is "cheap" or "not so bad." I found myself doing this with a Kelly wallet in croc. I was expecting it to be 8k or more, so when the SA said it's 5xxx, I thought wow that's cheap. Then I literally said to myself "B*tch, no, that ain't cheap."

Sad thing is that I know this and am STILL thinking about it even after 2 weeks.

You are so right! I always have to catch myself when i internalize and say it's cheap. It kind of resounds now since there's a 10%+ increase happening around the world.. Kicking myself not buying when offered something that i might want in the future.. And it would be thousands of euros more by then.. &#128540;&#128556;Would have passed for a long term investment >purchase justified<

 

[Notorious Pink]

You know you're addicted when you start justifying and rationalizing that xxxxxx is "cheap" or "not so bad." I found myself doing this with a Kelly wallet in croc. I was expecting it to be 8k or more, so when the SA said it's 5xxx, I thought wow that's cheap. Then I literally said to myself "B*tch, no, that ain't cheap."

Sad thing is that I know this and am STILL thinking about it even after 2 weeks.

OMG, I'm just as bad!!! I'm reading the post and thinking "seriously? That's all it costs??" &#128563;

 

[sparklelisab]

You know you're addicted when you start justifying and rationalizing that xxxxxx is "cheap" or "not so bad." I found myself doing this with a Kelly wallet in croc. I was expecting it to be 8k or more, so when the SA said it's 5xxx, I thought wow that's cheap. Then I literally said to myself "B*tch, no, that ain't cheap."

Sad thing is that I know this and am STILL thinking about it even after 2 weeks.

Same thing happen to me. Offered a Kelly wallet pink croc, I didn't end up taking it either. But, boy it's scary how you can be so desensitised to prices after long exposure to H.

You are so right! I always have to catch myself when i internalize and say it's cheap. It kind of resounds now since there's a 10%+ increase happening around the world.. Kicking myself not buying when offered something that i might want in the future.. And it would be thousands of euros more by then.. &#128540;&#128556;Would have passed for a long term investment >purchase justified<

OMG, I'm just as bad!!! I'm reading the post and thinking "seriously? That's all it costs??" &#128563;

Oh ladies, we are indeed, sick puppies to think that 5k is cheap for a wallet. "Desensitized" is the perfect word and don't you find, maybe not??, that this only comes up with Hermes. I need a rollie carry on suitcase and love LV's but it is 3k and I gasped. Nope. Tumi instead. BUT, if it were Hermes, 3k is peanuts it seems.... C R A Z Y!

At least I live among queens though....

Oh, and thank Goodness, I am an LV SLG's lover! Wallet? 1k out the door and will last ten years!

 

[afsweet]

Even hubby is desensitized to prices. Other premier designers (Chanel, LV, etc.) is "cheap" to him, small H goods are "cheap," even his new alligator watch strap is "cheap" lol.

I actually miss the days when I thought a $1500 bag was ridiculously expensive. It's not like my financial well being has changed. My taste gets more expensive and my wallet gets emptier.

 

[sparklelisab]

Even hubby is desensitized to prices. Other premier designers (Chanel, LV, etc.) is "cheap" to him, small H goods are "cheap," even his new alligator watch strap is "cheap" lol.

I actually miss the days when I thought a $1500 bag was ridiculously expensive. It's not like my financial well being has changed. My taste gets more expensive and my wallet gets emptier.

Oh...here is where, sadly, my life is not aligned with yours. My DH thinks I am INSANE! You are lucky lucky!

 

[afsweet]

Oh...here is where, sadly, my life is not aligned with yours. My DH thinks I am INSANE! You are lucky lucky!

Lol the grass is always greener on the other side! I kind of wish DH wasn't so desensitized...at least that would curb my H spending!

It's crazy, I wouldn't hesitate to accept another B/K/C, but I gawk at spending more than $20 on a single clothing item lol. I saw a BCBG sweater I really want, and it's on sale, but I couldn't bring myself to spend 80 bucks on it. The way I was thinking over it and doing the mental math, you would think it's either really expensive, or I'm really broke.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Oh ladies, we are indeed, sick puppies to think that 5k is cheap for a wallet. "Desensitized" is the perfect word and don't you find, maybe not??, that this only comes up with Hermes. I need a rollie carry on suitcase and love LV's but it is 3k and I gasped. Nope. Tumi instead.

That's a good point - I have a big thing with inherent value. If it's something that isn't going to last, I'm not interested in spending money on it. I have nice clothes but I don't go crazy. Not a lot of anything (been meaning for months to buy a second pair of my favorite leggings). I rarely buy any shoes (it's been about a year). My yoga clothes....OMG, I have been wearing the same two sets for years (not like 1 or 2 years - more like 6 or 7!) And I keep my collection very limited. I think my surprise also had a lot to do with what the resellers ask for them.

 

[sparklelisab]

Lol the grass is always greener on the other side! I kind of wish DH wasn't so desensitized...at least that would curb my H spending!

It's crazy, I wouldn't hesitate to accept another B/K/C, but I gawk at spending more than $20 on a single clothing item lol. I saw a BCBG sweater I really want, and it's on sale, but I couldn't bring myself to spend 80 bucks on it. The way I was thinking over it and doing the mental math, you would think it's either really expensive, or I'm really broke.

That's a good point - I have a big thing with inherent value. If it's something that isn't going to last, I'm not interested in spending money on it. I have nice clothes but I don't go crazy. Not a lot of anything (been meaning for months to buy a second pair of my favorite leggings). I rarely buy any shoes (it's been about a year). My yoga clothes....OMG, I have been wearing the same two sets for years (not like 1 or 2 years - more like 6 or 7!) And I keep my collection very limited. I think my surprise also had a lot to do with what the resellers ask for them.

I must keep coming back to this thread as it feels so comforting to know I am not the only one! I too have worn the same few sets of sweats for chores at home for YEARS. I would never spend 200.00 for a new Nike set when I can get a twilly (tax and shipping included). (When mom or DH feel sorry for me, they will buy them for me.)

Yes BBC, "inherent value" but dear friend, please go buy another set of tights as I bet the elastic is stretched and the sheen isn't as lovely... you deserve them. :giggles:

 

[ladysarah]

I must keep coming back to this thread as it feels so comforting to know I am not the only one! I too have worn the same few sets of sweats for chores at home for YEARS. I would never spend 200.00 for a new Nike set when I can get a twilly (tax and shipping included). (When mom or DH feel sorry for me, they will buy them for me.)

Yes BBC, "inherent value" but dear friend, please go buy another set of tights as I bet the elastic is stretched and the sheen isn't as lovely... you deserve them. :giggles:

Excellent points. Though a twilly isn't going to do the same job as a set of yoga clothes. I don't think...

Though the fact that I even know what a twilly is ( a normal person would not) doesn't reflect well on me.

 

[MYH]

Ladysarah - I busted out laughing at your comment about no normal person would know what a twilly is! If I even told my friends that the little piece of silk I tie on my bags is $140, they would think I was crazy!

Hermes is my own secret indulgence. Only DH knows (because we share a bank account) but nobody, not friends or family know of my crazy "hobby".

I agree with everyone about being desensitized. But my problem now is I buy whatever I want in all the other stores (Nordies, Tory Burch, Eileen Fisher to name just a few) because everything else seems so inexpensive. I bought a pair of velvet pants from Banana Republic the other day and they were $110 regular price and $80 on sale and I walked out feeling like I got a pair of free pants. Hermes muddles our brains and makes us CRAZY!

 

[sparklelisab]

Excellent points. Though a twilly isn't going to do the same job as a set of yoga clothes. I don't think...

Though the fact that I even know what a twilly is ( a normal person would not) doesn't reflect well on me.

Oh contraire my darling cat-loving friend. I love your reflection!

Ladysarah - I busted out laughing at your comment about no normal person would know what a twilly is! If I even told my friends that the little piece of silk I tie on my bags is $140, they would think I was crazy!

Hermes is my own secret indulgence. Only DH knows (because we share a bank account) but nobody, not friends or family know of my crazy "hobby".

I agree with everyone about being desensitized. But my problem now is I buy whatever I want in all the other stores (Nordies, Tory Burch, Eileen Fisher to name just a few) because everything else seems so inexpensive. I bought a pair of velvet pants from Banana Republic the other day and they were $110 regular price and $80 on sale and I walked out feeling like I got a pair of free pants. Hermes muddles our brains and makes us CRAZY!

Yep yep yep, and then we all come here to the Crazy Farm!

(I want a pair of Valentino flats but haven't spent "two scarves" on a pair of shoes before. Nut case! Somehow the antithesis of "everything else feels cheap" gets me too. I don't want to spend my H money anywhere but at H!)

Do you feel me?