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2 days agoBirkin bags can double in value in 5 years. An Hermes expert explains why it's a better investment than gold | Fortune
That's partly because not just any regular person can buy the bag. Only customers with a sizable purchase history at the brand are offered the opportunity to buy a "quota bag," such as a Birkin or a Kelly. But even Hermès' most loyal shoppers don't get to choose the exact Birkin model they want. The brand allows boutiques to purchase a select number of Birkins per season, and the style of the bags is rarely known ahead of time, according to Sotheby's.
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