The reasoning behind this? As Vestiare co-founder Fanny Moizant succinctly puts it, "Anything that is hard to get is highly coveted, and there's a mystery around the bags, which makes them even more sought-after. One has to wonder—when would a person wear a six-figure handbag? Certainly not when their personal security takes their annual leave. Indeed, it seems that a Birkin's worth just keeps going up.
We're no expert on investments, but we'd say the Birkin sounds like a pretty sure bet. This begs the question: stock market or bag connoisseur? We'll take the bags, thanks. This post was published at an earlier time and has since been updated. Looking for something a bit more realistic? The costly skin is painstakingly dyed to emulate the snowy appearance of the Himalayan mountains.
Mason Howell: The high retail value and resale value is because these are pieces of artwork. These artisans train years and years to make one of these bags, and they may even train 10 years before even they're allowed to make a Birkin. Narrator: Another reason for the bag's high price of course is the limited availability.
And for the luxury resale market, Birkin bags are a hot commodity. Howell: The Birkin bag does retain and sometimes exceeds its value. It really does depend on the leather, the color, the size of the bag, you know, the hardware. There are so many factors that go into pricing a Birkin that it could really vary.
Here, we have almost every single option, and if that means you have to pay a small premium, people and our clients are willing to do so. Even though that there has been such a saturation of these bags, not one bag is the same. It's a piece of artwork. Not one is the same, not even one stitch. Just make sure that you're not falling for a fake. From Canal Street in New York City to websites like eBay, the counterfeit market is full of luxury knockoffs, and Birkins are no exception.
That same year, French police cracked down on an international crime ring that was manufacturing counterfeit Birkin bags. And despite all their efforts, fake products continue to flood the market. The quality of counterfeit bags has also vastly improved over the years, making it difficult to tell whether a bag is real or fake.
However, there are a few tricks to spotting a fake Birkin. Howell: The handle should never be too long. If they look too long, longer than the bag, then it is most likely inauthentic.
The hardware shouldn't be too shiny or protrude out, and the feet, another big thing, it's one of the best things I always check, is that the feet should never screw off. They are hammered in. The leather itself should feel very supple, very luxurious.
Narrator: And if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. While many other handbag styles have come and gone, it looks like the Birkin is here to stay. And the bag has become synonymous with status in a way that many other luxury goods have yet to. Customer Service Call Send us an email. Track your order. To check the progress of your order, please enter your email and order number below. Here to help. Store Details. Add an address Edit address. Address continued. District - Select - - Select -.
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