bagging the Birkin

[F1polesitter]

Not sure if this has been shared before. It's an interesting podcast about a few people setting out the get a Birkin Bag.

With all the speculation and theories that Rolex is taking a page from hermes on managing the desirability of SS models, I think this is a relevant share.

https://www.npr.org/templates/transc...ryId=460870534


The Rolex secret code seems to be ask about the Daytona after agreeing to purchase a DayDate.

[TheVTCGuy]

Wow, and people give me a hard time about buying a Tumi

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wow, and people give me a hard time about buying a Tumi

I looked at a Birkin once. The missus said she would divorce me if I bought one. Crazy money for a purse.

[Jimbogigolo]

Birkins are easier to attain than Rolex these days.


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[Jimbogigolo]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wow, and people give me a hard time about buying a Tumi

Just got a Tumi backpack yesterday! So neat!


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[RHIII]

Very true.

And I will tell you - once you’re in the ‘door’ you’re in. Regardless of wherever you are in the world.

Last Hermès boutique we were in was Montreal - and I went in and simply after saying your name - they knew your ‘history’ etc from your acct.

And they have NO problem turning people away.


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[SDRider]

Originally Posted by F1polesitter

Not sure if this has been shared before. It's an interesting podcast about a few people setting out the get a Birkin Bag.

With all the speculation and theories that Rolex is taking a page from hermes on managing the desirability of SS models, I think this is a relevant share.

https://www.npr.org/templates/transc...ryId=460870534


The Rolex secret code seems to be ask about the Daytona after agreeing to purchase a DayDate.

I've been flat out told this by an AD.

[Star Ferry]

That was my plan too, when ready to buy a DD40 I'll buy from an AD and try for a DaytonaC in one go

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I looked at a Birkin once. The missus said she would divorce me if I bought one. Crazy money for a purse.

I can see why buddy. Man purses aren’t really a thing in Arkansas are they?

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

That was my plan too, when ready to buy a DD40 I'll buy from an AD and try for a DaytonaC in one go

But why bother unless you can get a discount on the DD. You won’t save much.

I’ve been eyeing a WG DD40 lately but hilariously don’t have the nerve to ask my AD for a proper discount like I would have a few years ago. Seems like now by doing so you lower your standing in this obscene market.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by GB-man

But why bother unless you can get a discount on the DD. You won’t save much.

Are you factoring in the added perks of buying from a AD (e.g., Diet Coke)? Those things add up.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Jimbogigolo

Just got a Tumi backpack yesterday! So neat!


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Jim! Welcome to the family brother

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Are you factoring in the added perks of buying from a AD (e.g., Diet Coke)? Those things add up.

If the cost is relatively equal (pay big premium over gray for DD, big discount to gray for Daytona) then I'd rather buy from an AD. And yes, the diet coke is crisp, lightly caffeinated and not to be discounted

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I can see why buddy. Man purses aren’t really a thing in Arkansas are they?

But it matched my eyes.

[SDRider]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I can see why buddy. Man purses aren’t really a thing in Arkansas are they?

They are in Los Angeles. I went to the auto show in November and at the Subaru exhibit you couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting a dude with a man purse.

[Ballzzz]

Hilariously similar!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

But it matched my eyes.

Well you never know when you’ll want to pick up and move to LA. Have to stay prepared.

I can’t help but think of this scene in office space. “$h!| no man, I reckon you’d get your ass kicked”

Originally Posted by SDRider

They are in Los Angeles. I went to the auto show in November and at the Subaru exhibit you couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting a dude with a man purse.

What? Lol good lord I can’t even stand carrying my wallet let alone a purse. I use to always laugh at my brother in law when they lived in Brooklyn he ended up carrying my sisters monster purse by nights end 9 times out of ten

[SDRider]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Well you never know when you’ll want to pick up and move to LA. Have to stay prepared.

I can’t help but think of this scene in office space. “$h!| no man, I reckon you’d get your ass kicked”




What? Lol good lord I can’t even stand carrying my wallet let alone a purse. I use to always laugh at my brother in law when they lived in Brooklyn he ended up carrying my sisters monster purse by nights end 9 times out of ten

Well, you definitely don't need a purse to live in Los Angeles. I lived there for 7 years and never once owned or desired to own a man purse. But I have seen this trend there in spots in recent years. It is not something that I understand and it is not a look that I have ever had any desire to emulate.

[Fat_ninja]

What is a man purse?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What is a man purse?

Any bag other than a backpack, duffel, ammo case or bag of steaks carried by a man.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Any bag other than a backpack, duffel, ammo case or bag of steaks carried by a man.

So true! 🤣🤣


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[Lawman77]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Very true.

And I will tell you - once you’re in the ‘door’ you’re in. Regardless of wherever you are in the world.

Last Hermès boutique we were in was Montreal - and I went in and simply after saying your name - they knew your ‘history’ etc from your acct.

And they have NO problem turning people away.


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Well played....

[austinp]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Any bag other than a backpack, duffel, ammo case or bag of steaks carried by a man.

That about covers it...

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[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Well you never know when you’ll want to pick up and move to LA. Have to stay prepared.

I can’t help but think of this scene in office space. “$h!| no man, I reckon you’d get your ass kicked”



What? Lol good lord I can’t even stand carrying my wallet let alone a purse. I use to always laugh at my brother in law when they lived in Brooklyn he ended up carrying my sisters monster purse by nights end 9 times out of ten

That's funny.

I was shopping for an anniversary gift for the missus. She's content with her LV, which turns out to be a good thing.

[fastmd]

My wife is a collector of high end bags, I am always shocked by the offers on her Birkins anc LE Chanel bags. More appreciation than most watches.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wow, and people give me a hard time about buying a Tumi

$60K... that's crazy.

$10K entry. Wow...

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by SDRider

They are in Los Angeles. I went to the auto show in November and at the Subaru exhibit you couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting a dude with a man purse.

Were they Asian? In Asia, it’s very common for men to wear purses.

[Gentleman8]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Were they Asian? In Asia, it’s very common for men to wear purses.

Yes, you're right.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

But it matched my eyes.

Well that just means you MUST buy it.

[HarryLime]

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by HarryLime