The HERMES Goldilocks Dilemma . . . What would you do?

Interesting question my dear, I had similar situation last year, I was vacationing on St.Barth and really was hopping to score a Bamboo Kelly 32 or 28 at that time , but unfortunately they didn’t have K in that color, I was offered K in another color which I wasn’t to crazy about it as well as Bamboo Birkin 35 with PHW I ended up getting this beauty , I couldn’t say no, the color is just so pretty, no regrets there, I think I made a right choice . It’s just impossible to say No!

I think you made the right decision dear. I have been put in this situation a few times and have learned from my mistakes. I do think that H can make us all crazy sometimes though, but the most important thing to think of when making your decision is to follow your heart. There are some that I kind of wish I would have looked into further, but waiting for the right bag has its advantages. (especially with all the quotas these days) Stay Strong and I hope you get exactly what you want!

an hermes is not a cheap buy, so you have to obsoletely love the size and color to get one. I had to turn down an offer once and had to wait a couple of years before i even got close enough to the whiff of another birkin. It’s ridiculous! But it well worth the wait! I’m sure your K32 will come your way soon! Good luck!!~

I think if you don’t feel like you absolutely love it you made the right decision.
But I turned down a few birkins and Kellys I do regret. It was a gold Togo 35 with gold hardware and a black Togo with gold hardware… My dream bags right now. At the time I didn’t think it was for me, what was I thinking?! It’s so me!

I think you made the correct choice. What is the point in purchasing something you do not completely love? Or something that you love but doesn’t work with your lifestyle? There are rare exceptions of course, but I don’t think this was one :)

It’s better to wait for something that you will cherish for many years.

@larkie this comment is for you:
I now understand those predicaments you would so often reference when contemplating those special Chanel pieces that would tempt/haunt us. You would share the need to hold out for that special H piece, while I was all over the latest Chanel runway miniauderie.
I am feeling those ‘negotiations’ within now ?, but quite honestly a couple of years ago I was unable to completely empathize. It’s a tough place to be, I always will LOVE my special Chanel pieces and crave many more, but this new found H hunger sets in all kinds of confusions…

Dear Maura, your first H bag is about as close to my heart, as my own can get. We have shared numerous conversations and visited the mothership together. I remember all to well the excitement I felt sitting on my red plush chair in my bedroom negotiating this GOLDILOCKS dilemma with you. We tried to play out every angle of possibilities. I know how you tried to love the B30, but the color was just not you. The black you loved, but too heavy. And the truth is your heart aches for a Kelly. The choice and decision is different for each and every individual & for you, none of the options presented were “just right”. So have no fear my friend, that day will come & we all will celebrate that moment with you… I want your first to be as joyous & memorable as mine…
It will indeed be a very special moment & beautifully documented here on the pages of PurseBop ?
(I just have to keep you from buying ‘substitutes’ till then!)
XO?

Oh my! What a dilemma! There have been 2 times I didn’t take a B home.. The first time was the first B I was ever offered – a 30cm RC PHW B and I turned it down because I was only interested in GHW and was not in a financial position to take home a B unless I truly loved it.. Given another chance now, I’d take it in heartbeat! I am loyal to GHW but simply wouldn’t be able to turn down a 30cm B because it’s the most popular size (here in Asia) and therefore an investment… The second time was because my SIL & I were offered 3 B’s but only had enough passports to take home 2! Leaving that third one behind was heartbreaking but really, we were incredibly lucky to both have taken 1 home.
I think that once you come across a bag you truly love, you won’t give that missed one a second thought. However, we all know that that opportunity is seldom common in the H world so I understand the regret! Personally, I don’t think I’d ever miss an opportunity to purchase a B or K in a classic or popular color, even if I don’t love it… Simply because of the nature of bag procurement here. That being said, most of the time, my financial situation means I have to really hold out for something I love and nothing beats that truly heart soaring feeling you get when the dust bag is pulled down and reveals a color, size & hardware combo you truly love :) hope you have your heart soaring moment soon that makes up for your regret! xx