Item: Hermes Herbag GM
Purchase Price (including postage): $494
Sale Ends: 08 July 2012
This is a STEAL. As the biggest Herbag, the GM the perfect size to fit everything in for carry-on or an overnighter (click here for size reference). The date stamp is a B in a square - made in 1998. A full list of Hermes date codes can be found here.
Condition: It still has all of the hardware parts including the keys, lock, glove holder, clochette and long strap, which is pretty unusual for a Herbag this age. Unfortunately it has lost its dustbag and the second canvas bottom-half it would've come with, but it is still one complete bag and the price more than compensates. The bottom corners are not scuffed (something to look out for with vintage Herbags) but the canvas does have some minor discolouration/spots that may come out. The Palladium-plated hardware looks to be pretty good. The main issue with the condition is the leather - many Herbags this colour (and age) show the same mottled patina. I don't think it matters too much with such a rough-and-ready bag, but this could be restored if desired. Full instructions for restoration can be scoured out of this Hermes restoration thread, or I can restore it for you.
Authentication: I have dealt with these bags quite a bit, and this one looks good to me. Authentication is more of an art, especially with Herbags because they have no stitching. The seller is a well-known Japanese consignment store, and has no negative feedback relating to authentication. As always with the Buyer's Service, professional authentication will be carried out on purchase.
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