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The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Ljeonida Mulabazi

‘It felt like extortion’: Woman buys Hermès Birkin. Then she shares the ‘game’ she had to play to get it

No matter the industry, a retailer’s goal is usually the same: get customers to buy their product. But for some luxury fashion houses, the dynamic is flipped. Instead, it’s the customer who has to prove themselves before being allowed to make a purchase.

One of the most well-known examples is the Hermès Birkin. These bags can cost anywhere from $13,500 to over $20,000 and remain some of the most sought-after items among celebrities, collectors, and luxury fashion fans.

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