Hermes Boca Raton

Did you know that in order to buy a new Ferrari you have to have owned one in the past?  And just because you want one doesn’t mean you’ll get one?  I once asked someone who sold Ferrari’s for a living if I came in with a briefcase with $500,00 in cash, and wanted to buy a $250,000 Ferrari could I?  He said unless I have owned one before, absolutely not.  I thought that was the craziest thing I’ve ever heard.  How could a company turn down double the MSRP?  But the more I thought about it, the more I understood.  It creates such a demand that buyers will literally do anything to get one.  It makes owning one almost impossible.  Hermes does the same thing with their coveted Birkin bag.  Go to your local Hermes boutique (if there is one locally) and tell them you want to buy a Birkin.  Offer them twice the MSRP.  Guess what?  You will be put on a waiting list.  It’s literally impossible to walk into the store and walk out with the bag.  I’ve heard that you can wait on the list for over two years!  Just to buy a handbag that costs over five figures.  Nuts right?  So, how do you even buy one?  Here are some steps to buying a Birkin, Hermes Boca Raton.

First, in order to buy a Birkin you must understand what it is.  In 1980 French Actress Jane Birkin ran into the president of Hermes, Jean-Louis Dumas on an airplane.  She was telling him how much she hated the bag she was wearing and wanted to design a new one.  So, on the plane ride the two worked together and the Birkin was born.  It has a sleek and sexy design and has a very recognizable structure.  It is now the most desired handbag in the world.

Second, you have to understand why it’s so valuable.  Is the material it’s made out of something special?  Is the design so spectacular?  Does it give you a foot massage?  No, no, and no.  However, what makes the Birkin the Birkin is the demand.  It’s a true collectors item.  What makes them so valuable is the difficulty it is to obtain one.  You can’t just go to Hermes and buy one.  It’s not that easy.  It’s become the ultimate status symbol for women.  Owning one means you figured out how to buy one.  And that you can afford one.

Now, how do you I actually buy one? Well, it’s actually quite simple.  You just have to go to Hermes, express your interest, and put your name on a list, and wait.  And wait for a long, long time.  Will you get the bag eventually?  Yes, but it will take forever.  If you want to skip the waiting list you might be able to find an auction.  Just like fine art, Hermes Birkin bags are often sold at auction.  You might pay more than those on the list, but you will be getting it much quicker.  And if you don’t want to wait or pay more, you can find second hand bags for sale.  Luxury boutiques, consignment stores, and even pawn shops often have Hermes bags for sale.  Yes, 99% of the time they are pre-owned but you can find them for a great discount and fast.

So if you’re looking for an Hermes Birkin and you want it now, swallow your pride.  Get one pre-owned for a fraction of the price and don’t wait two years.