First off, forget any idea of a simple price tag. We’re talking *Hermès* here. It’s not like popping into Target for a new purse (though, tbh, some of their bags are pretty cute these days).
The starting point, like, the *absolute* entry-level, “I just sold my kidney” Birkin? You’re looking at around $8,000, maybe $8,500. That’s for a *mini*. Yeah, a *mini*. Like, what *can* you even fit in those? Your phone, maybe a lipstick, and a wad of cash you just pulled from selling that kidney?
But that’s just the *beginning*. See, the price goes *way* up from there. We’re talking exotic leathers. We’re talking limited editions. We’re talking hardware that’s probably worth more than my car. Think $30,000 and UP. And UP. I’ve seen some articles claiming they can go over *half a million dollars*. Whoa. Just… whoa.
And, let’s be real, getting your hands on *any* Birkin, regardless of price, is a whole *thing*. It’s not just walking into the store and slapping down your Amex Black. You gotta, like, *build a relationship* with the sales associates. Buy a bunch of scarves you don’t really need. Maybe some overpriced candles. Basically, prove you’re *worthy* of carrying their precious cargo. Some people reckon you need to have spent a good bit before they even *consider* offering you one. Kinda crazy, right?
Now, I gotta admit, I don’t *get* it. I mean, they’re beautiful bags, sure. But are they *that* beautiful? Is any bag *that* beautiful? I dunno. I guess it’s the whole “status symbol” thing. Show you’ve “made it”.
And then there’s the whole pre-owned market. You can find Birkins there, but the prices are… well, still outrageous. Sometimes they’re *more* expensive than new! Because, you know, “rare” and “vintage” and all that jazz.
