HERMES 35cm BIRKIN BLACK TOGO LEATHER NWOT Guaranteed authentic - or your money back! Start Price USD 15,500.00 Current Price USD 15,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, July 20, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Location Melbourne, Victoria See more about 'HERMES 35cm BIRKIN BLACK TOGO LEATHER NWOT' Description BLACK HERMES BIRKIN 35CM - GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC! TOGO LEATHER GOLD FITTINGSHermès handbags are noted for being one of the only brands of handbag to either hold or increase in their value with time. Thus bestowing upon them the rare distinction of being "investment quality" pieces.Named after chanteuse Jane Birkin, the inception of the Birkin, in 1984, is the stuff legends are made of; with the truth still shrouded in myth. The bag’s idea first came from a plane trip Birkin took, when she found herself sitting next to Hermès president Jean-Louis Dumas. Conflicting reports say she was carrying a Hermès Kelly at the time, or a straw bag; and complained to Dumas that the bag’s opening was difficult to get into and was not practical for everyday use. It has also been claimed in some reports that the songstress Birkin was asked by Hermès to draw her dream bag, and then charged her $5,000 for the finished product!Only the rich and famous can afford to carry a Birkin on their arm. Even the wealthiest women must wait an extended period of time on a waiting list for the exquisitely stitched Hermès Birkin bag; owning one screams exclusivity. It’s the ultimate elite status symbol, and Hermès is one of the world's top handbag brands.Its Paris workrooms produce only five Birkins per week, which explains the long waiting lists!It is the world’s most impossible-to-get handbag.The Hermès Birkin is one of the few classic handbags to join the ranks of iconic purses. The bag remains among the most requested and has the longest waiting list of any other luxury Hermès good. The wait for a special order Birkin can be up to six years, based on the type of leather or skin requested. No bag has ever conjured up feelings of immediate jealousy, excitement, and glee as the Hermes Birkin Bag. The mere reputation alone that a Hermes Birkin carries makes it enchanting. An ultimate status symbol for the rich and famous, sported by celebrities like Madonna, Martha Stewart, and Kate Moss, this handcrafted French bag is perhaps the most coveted and sought-after handbag in the whole world. Carrying this haute couture leather Birkin is a dream come true for fashion-conscious women who are willing to spend a fortune to acquire it. A bag so exclusive, it comes with a fantastically high price tag to match and a long waiting list.The BIKIN features double hand straps and a leather strap with a keyed lock closure. Inside is a patch pocket for convenience and a zip pocket for security. Four protective gold feet on the bottom with reinforced leather straps Totting this bag around town and you’ll soon discover that its elegance is only eclipsed by its practicality. The Birkin is unique in its durability borne out through its elegant design. This bag can effortlessly transform any outfit from day to night as the perfect stylish accompaniment.This bag is almost impossible to find - as the waiting list for Birkins is YEARS!THIS BIRKIN WAS PURCHASED AT THE HERMES BOUTIQUE IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. THE STORE MANAGER HAS AUTHENTICATED IT AND IS HAPPY TO BE CONTACTED BY ANY BIDDERS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BAG AND ITS AUTHENTICITY. I only auction authentic items and that is why I am able to offer a money back guarantee based upon authenticity! Feel free to check my feedback with the many thrilled customers who have purchased both luxury and Hermes products from me!The boutique and managers contact details are as follows:SUSIE HOLT115-119 COLLINS ST.MELBOURNE VIC. AUSTRALIATEL: +613 9654 5571EMAIL: melbourne@hermes-paris.com.auNo other seller on ebay can offer you this service and guarantee - so bid with complete confidence that what you will get will not only meet your expectations, but will exceed them as well!THIS BIRKIN IS FLAWLESS + IN PERFECT CONDITION - THE PLASTIC GUARD IS STILL ON THE HARDWEAR!AUTHENTIC 35CM HERMES BIRKIN BAGGOLD HARDWARECOLOR BLACK TOGO LEATHER (THIS IS THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER LEATHER + COLOR DUE TO ITS DURABILITY AND SCRATCH RESISTANCE) GOATSKIN INTERIOR IN MATCHING COLORNUMBERED LOCK 107 AND 2 X MATCHING KEYS4 X GOLD FEETBLIND STAMP 7 CROSS SQUARE BONE INTERIOR PATCH POCKETINTERIOR POCKET ZIPPER CLOSUREMADE IN FRANCEDUST BAG (brown) WITH HERMES LOGODUST BAG (brown) WITH HERMES LOGO FOR THE CLOUCHETTERAIN PROTECTION KITBOX IN PERFECT CONDITIONThere are only 100 or so Hermès skilled craftsmen in the world allowed to constructed these bags. One BIRKIN takes over 40 hours of work to make by hand!THIS BAG IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETAIL PURCHASE - YOU CAN ONLY PRUCHASE VIA A WAITING LIST - IF YOU CAN GET ON IT!BE SURE NOT TO MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING BAGGOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDINGPlease feel free to email with any additional questions.FOR INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE RATES CONTACT ME.This item is guaranteed authentic or your money back.I accept Paypal only for international bidders!Australian bidders to pay via bank deposit.DO NOT CONTACT ME  WITH OFFERS TO SELL ITEMS I WILL REPORT YOU TO EBAY. DO NOT MAKE FRAUDULENT BIDS YOU WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY.  Place a Bid!