What happens if Hermès offers me a bag I don’t want?

You should never purchase an expensive handbag simply because you’re afraid you’ll never receive another offer.

Collectors sometimes worry that repeatedly declining offers could affect their relationship with their sales associate or how quickly another suitable bag becomes available.

But there is no published Hermès rule stating that declining one Birkin or Kelly automatically blocks a customer for a year.

Availability is limited, and future offers depend on inventory, boutique practices, the client’s wishlist and the relationship with the store.

If the offered combination isn’t something you genuinely want, consider carefully whether buying it makes financial sense.

And this is especially important because not every Birkin or Kelly sells above retail on the secondary market.