The price of a Hermes Birkin starts at approximately $7500 USD, not including sales taxes, but can reach 5- and sometimes 6-digit prices, since the bag is made of exotic animal skins. Allegedly, the waiting list for a Birkin is over two years although, in practice, many stores have a "call list" and an "order list", both usually consisting of clients who have in one way or another become "regulars" or have formed a relationship with a particular Sales Associate.Beware: Hermès does not sell its handbags online or to online retailers. Authentic Birkin bags are sometimes available on auction websites such as eBay, though often at a very high mark-up over the retail price. It is also possible to acquire a used Birkin bag at couture-consignment shops.
Trivia: The "Birkin" bag is a handbag manufactured by leather goods and ready-to-wear manufacturer Hermès. It is named after British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a longtime resident of France.
A widely publicized incident at London's Heathrow Airport in 2006 where actress Lindsay Lohan's orange Birkin bag was reportedly stolen drew further attention to the bag. The actress claimed that the lost bag was full of valuables worth upwards of $1,000,000. It was returned shortly thereafter.
As they say, buying this bag is an investment. Hermes handbags have been noted for being one of the few brands of handbag to either hold or increase in value with time, giving them the distinction of being considered by some as "investment quality" products.
Hermès Birkin handbags are hand-built by experienced craftsmen, one of the primary factors contributing to the high price of all Hermes handbags. The production of each bag may take up to 48 work hours, translating into weeks. One of the most expensive variations of the bag is made of porosus crocodile skin. The price of these bags depends on the size of the scales. Bags with 
smaller scales cost much more than those with larger scales. Typically, a Birkin bag's lining is made of goat skin and its color will match the bag's exterior color. The bags can also be special-ordered from custom leathers and colors, but order privileges are granted only to certain established Hermes clients, and again, on an unpredictable basis. Orders are reportedly submitted to Paris twice a year, with "special-order" bags coming back anywhere from a year to 2 years later. Occasionally, special orders may never arrive, as Hermes is notorious for discontinuing certain leathers or colors without notice, frequently making the arrival and "pick-up" of a special order Birkin a cause for some fun fanfare both for the client, and occasionally even for boutique staff.
smaller scales cost much more than those with larger scales. Typically, a Birkin bag's lining is made of goat skin and its color will match the bag's exterior color. The bags can also be special-ordered from custom leathers and colors, but order privileges are granted only to certain established Hermes clients, and again, on an unpredictable basis. Orders are reportedly submitted to Paris twice a year, with "special-order" bags coming back anywhere from a year to 2 years later. Occasionally, special orders may never arrive, as Hermes is notorious for discontinuing certain leathers or colors without notice, frequently making the arrival and "pick-up" of a special order Birkin a cause for some fun fanfare both for the client, and occasionally even for boutique staff.Authenticity can sometimes be determined by the presence of these characteristics:
1. Appropriate pricing - a Birkin in any vendable condition will never sell for less than 50% of its original value.
2. Even stitching
3. Gilt or blind stamped in the front face under the tap: "Hermès Paris, Made in France"
4. Craftsman's marks and letter year of manufacture stamped in a square underside of right belt. The year of manufacture should be consistent with condition and history of bag.
5. Interior leather zipper tag parallel with zipper hardware, not perpendicular
6. Feel of superior leather. The touch and weight of fine leather are not easily duplicated.
You can find more information about Hermes birkin on the following References:
^ Duluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster, by Dana Thomas, The Penguin Press 2007, pp. 189-190
^ http://www.mercidocteurrey.com/nytimesfallfashion.html The New York Times Guide to Paris Style & Fashion, October 2006 ^ Shane Watson, Sunday Times Style, 6 August 2006
^ http://www.hbo.com/city/episode/season4/episode59.shtml Sex and the City Season 4 (Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda)
^ http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gilmore-girls/episodes/606 Gilmore Girls Season 6 (Welcome to the Dollhouse)
^ http://www.twiztv.com/scripts/willandgrace/season6/willandgrace-602.htm Will & Grace Season 6 (Last Ex to Brooklyn)
^ New York Times, 11 August 2006 ^ The Times Guide to Paris Style & Fashion, October 2006
^ http://www.purseblog.com/brands/hermes/hermes-diamond-crocodile-birkin PurseBlog.com Hermes Diamond Crocodile Birkin
*Special thanks to wikipedia.com for the trivias and references.
*Pictures are from purseblog.com.
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