First off, lemme just say, the whole Birkin thing is kinda bananas. It all started back in ’84 on a plane, apparently, with Jane Birkin, the actress, and some Hermès bigwig. She was complaining about her bag not being functional, and BAM! A legend was born. I mean, good for her, but seriously? A bag costing more than my *car*?
Now, the price… Oy vey. It’s not like you can just waltz into Hermès and grab one off the shelf. There’s usually a waiting list, or you gotta be a Very Important Person (VIP), or something. It’s all very hush-hush and exclusive, which, of course, makes everyone want one even *more*.
From what I’ve been reading, a Birkin 30 (which is a pretty popular size) costs around $12,500 in the US in 2024. That’s *retail*, mind you. But here’s the kicker: they were only, like, $10,900 back in 2018! Talk about inflation! I bet they’ll be even more expensive in 2025, according to *Bustle*, gosh.
And get this – the smaller Birkin 25 is actually *more* expensive than the bigger ones these days! Apparently, everyone wants the little guy, so the price goes up. Supply and demand, baby! It’s kinda crazy, right? You’d think bigger = more expensive.
Now, if you’re thinking of buying one secondhand… well, hold on tight. The resale value on these things is insane. A used Birkin can actually sell for *more* than the retail price! Like, what?! It’s like investing in a really, really fancy, leather-smelling stock.
And then there’s the *really* crazy stuff. Like, the “Diamond Himalaya Birkin” that sold for over $450,000 at auction! It was covered in diamonds, so, you know, *naturally*. Who even *buys* that? Like, what’s the occasion? “Oh, just popping out for milk. Gotta grab my $450,000 bag.” Unreal.
Honestly, the whole Birkin thing kinda blows my mind. It’s a status symbol, for sure, but is it *worth* that much money? Probably not. I mean, it’s just a bag, right? But hey, if you’ve got the cash and you want it, who am I to judge? Just don’t come crying to me when your car gets repossessed because you spent all your money on a handbag. *shrugs*
