Basically, there are two paths, right? The first is like a full-on sprint – a desperate dash, hoping for some kind of miracle. The other? A *years*-long…thing. An odyssey, they call it. Frankly, both sound exhausting.
The dream, of course, is to walk into a Hermes boutique and be *offered* one. The *privilege* of spending five figures on a purse. But here’s the kicker: you gotta *earn* that privilege. It’s like some bizarre, high-fashion version of the Hunger Games, only instead of Katniss, you’re a social climber with a platinum credit card.
See, Hermes doesn’t just let anyone buy these bags. You gotta build a “relationship” with them. What does that even *mean*? Well, it means buying a whole lotta other stuff. Like, *a lot*. Scarves (which, TBH, are kinda pretty), belts, maybe some fancy dishes. Basically, you gotta prove you’re “worthy” by spending a small fortune on everything *but* the bag you actually want. Ridiculous, right? But hey, that’s Hermes.
And don’t even *think* about just hopping online and clicking “add to cart.” Ha! Good luck with that. Buying a Hermes bag online is practically a myth. Apparently, they’ve got some fancy system that tracks how many “quota bags” (that’s Birkins and Kellys, FYI) you’ve bought in a year. So, even if you *do* manage to find one online, they might block you if you’ve already reached your limit. Which, for most of us, is probably zero.
Now, there’s always the reseller route. You know, those fancy consignment shops or online marketplaces. You’ll definitely find Birkins and Kellys there, but be prepared to pay a premium. Like, a *serious* premium. We’re talking well above retail price. But hey, at least you skip the whole “relationship building” nonsense, right? Though, honestly, is paying double (or triple!) the price *really* a win? I’m not so sure.
