A study floating around the Internet as of late is claiming that buying a Birkin handbag is a better investment than gold, or even the stock market. The research study was conducted by
Baghunter, an online marketplace for buying and selling high-end bags. Basically, they say that the annual return rate for a Hermés Birkin handbag has surpassed that of the S&P 500 as well as the value of gold for the past 35 years.
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The study, which leans in Birkin handbag's favor, says that the value has steadily increased year after year with an average annaul increase of 14.2%.
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A Birkin bag can be purchased for a steep price of $60,000, so it really is the Mecca of all handbags, probably..?
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It's made from premium animal skins sewn together by French artisans in a very time consuming process. They are usually sold out most of the time. The low shortage keeps them high in demand.
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But here's where this study is probably just plain BULL SHIT.
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No one wants to buy an OUT OF STYLE handbag. Fashion trends change.
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Sure, it could be valuable on the 2nd hand market, but trying to fetch a price astronomically higher than what you paid for might probably be not what you expect.
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Unless you really really want one, because the wait list for a Birkin has been rumored to be up to six years.Which means, you've got to find a rich, desperate, person who doesn't even know how to get on that list, or who can't wait.
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Sounds simple. Not the best kind of investment advice. Don't take it.