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The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Melody Heald

Woman wants Hermes Birkin at boutique price. So she uses hack while in Paris. But not everyone’s happy: ‘Do people not know how to gatekeep anymore’

Anyone who loves designer bags knows how expensive they are. The more high-end the brand, the higher the price tag, which can read into the thousands.

Since most people want to own this luxury item without digging themselves into debt, some often find cheaper options. Knock-offs from Canal Street or secondhand ones from ‘Japanese eBay’ have become popular. However, one London-based woman learned how staying in a specific lavish hotel in the home country of the Hermès brand can increase your chances of snagging one of their name-brand bags.

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