Why the Hermes bags cost $ 70,000 ?

Many consider collecting a hobby dominated by men ,Louis Vuitton azur canvas men dominate categories such as stamps , cars and baseball cards . But an increase in sales of luxury accessories in the secondary market, handbags have increased in particular the female dominance accumulate items such as Hermes handbags, which can sell for five figures. The Hermes Birkin bag has a line of bags by the French luxury retailer of the British actress Jane Birkin inspired an important role in the recovery of collectors has played in good faith. "Until recently , people with many pockets do not identify themselves as a collector . They goods , buyers or " Chanel fans, " said Matt Rubinger , director of luxury accessories at Heritage Auctions. " They were not the creation of a collection of lasting value or investment in mind. As we welcomed these auctions and see the people , the strength of the market has changed . " Heritage Auctions recognized the growing popularity of the market and worn on Rubinger three and a half years to launch the luxury accessories category. Rubinger said that 35 categories of assets, such as sports collectibles, they are all dominated by male customers , with the exception of luxury accessories . Since Hermes lists that may Birkin bags , handmade in France lengthen waiting for years may have , the secondary market has exploded with the prevalence of online retailers. Louis Vuitton damier ebene canvas RueLaLa websites and golden hosts semi - regular sales for luxury handbags , but none are as expensive as the Birkin bags . Monday, Heritage Auctions is host to a Beverly Hills " Fine jewelry and luxury accessories auctions" , which contains 68 275 Birkin bags . TOP of the element is a crocodile Birkin bag was created with a custom made ??within indigo . It is estimated at $ 60,000 to $ 70,000. Crocodile Birkin bags are bags sold for over $ 10,000 for $ 60,000 Hermès stores , leather Birkin . Why the big price tag ? Rubinger does not deny that these bags are not "the norm" for most American households . Buyer with funds to pay for the brand and quality , says Rubinger . " A craftsman is in the factory in the south of France and begins with the first point , from start to finish . Paying for the craft ," he said. "If they do not get enough of a material that satisfies their demands to stop them . " Hermes did not respond to a request for comment . Forcing handbags luxury as a category of collections is that many parts such as the Birkin , were held not only in value over time , but until . " In the space of luxury when you buy a new luxury car that you do not think of lasting value ," said Rubinger . " When you buy a Range Rover , you do not plan to buy more than you sell it for l . " Luxury handbag collector , on the other hand , can. " If you really pay attention to what you do, you will not lose money , and in the best cases , you can make money on this bag that you enjoyed " at- he says. Last year, Heritage Auctions started weekly online sales for luxury bags,Gucci 2012 which begin Tuesday and last seven days. Over 75 designer bags starting at $ 1 without reserve.