Dear PurseBop: Why Does My New Hermès Bag Have an Older Date Stamp?

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Dear PurseBop has many new luxury handbag questions and answers from your community members. In this week’s summary, we tackle why some Hermès bags may have a previous year’s stamp, how to ask your SA about the likelihood of being offered a quota bag in the near future, what are the classic Birkin and Kelly colors and so much more.

So keep reading. Be sure to share your shopping experiences at your home store and abroad by clicking here.

Dear PurseBop: Why Does My New Hermès Quota Bag Have Last Year's Date Stamp?

Hermès bags all have a coded date stamp inside which identifies what year the bag was created. Sometimes your new bag has a date stamp that is from a prior year. Click here for Dear PurseBop’s explanation of this rare phenonemon.

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Dear PurseBop: Is A Birkin 25 in Craie Togo Leather a Classic Combination?

All Hermès Birkins, Kellys, and Constances are iconic bags. However, certain classic Hermès colors tend to stand the test of time better than some seasonal colors. Dear PurseBop discusses the classic colors here.

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Dear PurseBop: Has the Quality of Hermès Bags Been Declining?

At Hermès the old adage “they don’t make things like they used to” does not apply. Hermès bags have always been constructed by hand by one single artisan. This will never change. Read here about the slight imperfections you may detect in your new bag and the possible explanation.

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Dear PurseBop: Is The Della Cavalleria Bag A Good Transitional Bag from Day to Night?

The Della Cavalleria bag is taking the Hermès non-quota bags to another level. From its equestrian roots to its distinctive front horse bit clasp, it is a bag that should not be overlooked. Click here to read all about this new and exciting bag recently introduced in a new size and multiple colors.

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Dear PurseBop: How Do I Ask My Hermès SA About the Status of My Wishlist Bag Without Seeming Too Pushy?

We all wonder when our next quota bag offer will come. We try to be patient but it seems like the offer will never come. Dear Pursebop has good suggestions here on how to broach the subject with your SA while still maintaining a great relationship.

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Published: February 20th, 2024
Updated: February 20th, 2024

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