How to Self Authenticate an Hermes Picotin 18 | How I Got Mine For 40% Off From the Boutique ✌️❤️

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  • My love for Hermes grows stronger everyday. Ok that's being dramatic however, they do not disappoint. The more I learn about Hermes, the more appreciation I have for them. There is a reason why there is a cult following. The overall experience is just exceptional. I hope my tips on how to self authenticate helps!
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  • @JeanneEatsworld
    @JeanneEatsworld 3 місяці тому +1

    this is such a great informative video! and thanks for sharing your H store experience. I went a few times myself and never had any luck finding a pico 18 but hopefully one day I'll get lucky🤣. thank you!

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yes I couldn't believe that she immediately said yes. I got one for you. Keep trying and I'm sure you will get lucky too

  • @muppet08609
    @muppet08609 5 днів тому

    Comparison starts at 10:15

  • @jeanettenfreeland1408
    @jeanettenfreeland1408 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello there Somehowadulting

  • @Shellylux
    @Shellylux 6 місяців тому

    The stitching on the Brown Picotin is a dead giveway.

  • @jenvogue5005
    @jenvogue5005 6 місяців тому +4

    This is a bad fake

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  6 місяців тому +1

      Could be better!

    • @jenvogue5005
      @jenvogue5005 6 місяців тому

      @@Somehowadulting yeah, the quality of the leather is just not there

  • @sashamiracola4837
    @sashamiracola4837 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m a bit nervous now. Because my bad you don’t see a continuous leather. It’s not as apparent as yours but nevertheless there’s a break. I spent hours and mostly all I see on real real or fashionphile has the one mark. Can I send you a picture for your opinion?

  • @BeautyLuxeLover
    @BeautyLuxeLover Рік тому +2

    Interesting comparison! 😳 Yeah that sloppy stitching on the base is a good catch 🤔❤

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Рік тому

      It was a fun activity! (to use purse enthusiasts) and to spot the differences

  • @greeneyedcatwink
    @greeneyedcatwink 7 місяців тому +2

    GREAT detailed comparison! So informative. I've not seen anyone do this on YT so far.

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  7 місяців тому

      Glad you found me and my video was helpful. I try to make videos that I as a YT content consumer is looking for. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @reginag7911
    @reginag7911 Рік тому +2

    The bag is gorgeous! Enjoy it!
    I love purchasing luxury while traveling. It always brings back wonderful memories.
    I will say that I have been so turned off by Hermès’ policy of creating scarcity, picking and choosing to whom to sell vs not sell. Take it or leave it bag/color, etc.. It’s rather ridiculous. Plus, of course, all the super fakes at a fraction of the cost…. Ughhh!!

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Рік тому

      Yea Hermes definitely likes to play games. But I will say, my experience at their boutique had been wonderful. I was treated with respect and gave me the warm and fuzzies. I will still buy from them and play their game, you just gotta damper your expectations. I did release an entire video about fake vs real and why I don't buy fakes anymore but I had to make it private because I don't want to get flagged. Even tho the video is truly educational. Thanks for your input!

    • @reginag7911
      @reginag7911 Рік тому

      @@Somehowadulting I did try to click on that video and got “private”…. Love your videos!

  • @KaiNguyen-tf7eu
    @KaiNguyen-tf7eu 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Very helpful! Does the QR code on your authentic box show up any information?

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  3 місяці тому +1

      Both of my Hermes boxes that I bought bags from the boutique didn't have QR codes. Not sure?

  • @laylaalyal.
    @laylaalyal. Місяць тому

    God you talk so much

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Місяць тому

      Perhaps, some appreciate it. Those who don't, have manners and just move on.

  • @julianalongiotti9777
    @julianalongiotti9777 11 місяців тому +1

    Very nice comparison! That interior stitching is a giveaway. Curious to know if the VAT was refunded to you at the time of sale with your passport or did you need to submit a form for it?

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  11 місяців тому +1

      Hi! The VAT refund usually takes about 3 weeks for it to be refunded to your credit card. The SA will do everything for you as long as your provide them with your passport. Or you can get the cash refund at the airport. Which I think the fee is higher so you will get less back. Hope that answers your question!

    • @julianalongiotti9777
      @julianalongiotti9777 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Somehowadulting Thanks for responding! That sounds similar to a few stores in Paris though not sure if the Hermes flagship store handles the VAT the same way. I’m glad that UA-cam included recommended your video to me. 😊

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  11 місяців тому

      @@julianalongiotti9777 yes it works the same way. Yes glad you found me! 😊

  • @constitutionalcarrot3720
    @constitutionalcarrot3720 Рік тому +1

    I think the Picotin 18 I got from Rebag is fake but I can’t return it; I also keep looking at photos of legit ones online in the same color and can’t tell the difference. There’s just something about the sound when you hit it and the squishy was of the leather but it smells like real leather, idn. Too hard to tell with the raw leather goods.

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Рік тому

      Im sorry to hear that. Did what I go over help you check it again?

    • @constitutionalcarrot3720
      @constitutionalcarrot3720 Рік тому

      @@Somehowadulting hmmm I originally thought the bottom is a bit too stiff maybe like cardboard and it bows a little, and the stitching is a bit too uniform; didn’t come with a lock so I used my own. But now I see the measurements seem real (18 x 14 cm on bottom, 7 inch strap); weighs 1.13 lbs w. Lock (but it’s supposed to be barenia?); there’s a tiny seam that could be a crack at the bottom molding, not like the overlapping fold on your friends’; inside of the bottom is continuous - maybe it is real!

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Рік тому +1

      @@constitutionalcarrot3720 hmm based on my research the Picotin only came in cleamance and Epson for the regular leathers. I searched quite hard on that to make sure. Perhaps double check with like real authentication as well?

    • @xeracalm2023
      @xeracalm2023 Рік тому +1

      I have auth picotins and rep picotins - the rep ones from individual higher tier makers are pretty much impossible to tell the difference. They use the same waxed thread, will import the leathers, and will make by hand. It is one of those things that seeing that now - I don't buy on the resell market - when I buy auth I only buy from the boutique.

    • @constitutionalcarrot3720
      @constitutionalcarrot3720 Рік тому

      You are right, you are all right! I should get from the boutique. It is so a good test of patience to do so. Now if only these FS and TRR site credits I have were not so inviting… @@xeracalm2023

  • @RocioEstradaRuiz
    @RocioEstradaRuiz 3 місяці тому

    Hi, thanks a lot for your video. I bought a 2nd hand Picotin recently and I sense it may be a fake. I would like to ask you two questions: Can you please tell me whether the font on the lock is neat or whether it has a shadow? Can you please also tell me the with of the strap? Thanks a lot!

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  3 місяці тому

      Hi! So the width of the strap is 1in or 2.5cm. not sure I understand what you mean about the lock?

  • @MelissaAdams-Wade
    @MelissaAdams-Wade Рік тому +5

    They are almost identical. It would be really hard to spot that as a fake without doing a side by side comparison.
    Great video ❤

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Рік тому +1

      Yea it took us a little bit to figure out all the differences. You would never know. It's scary how good they're getting.

    • @bagsandlifestyle
      @bagsandlifestyle Рік тому +2

      That is really concerning. The fake one is heavier and extremely close to the real thing……………………..

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  Рік тому +2

      @bagsandlifestyle hopefully the key features I pointed will help you in the future!

    • @bagsandlifestyle
      @bagsandlifestyle Рік тому

      @@Somehowadulting Your tips were helpful!

  • @zannguyen1468
    @zannguyen1468 5 місяців тому

    Usually i cant be that exact measure because of leather differences

  • @EzraHalawani
    @EzraHalawani 5 місяців тому

    well honestly I was always against fakes but I low-key got into fakes and now my collection has fakes and reales cus indeed almost no one knows the difference.

    • @Somehowadulting
      @Somehowadulting  5 місяців тому +1

      If it works for you then that's great! 😃

    • @EzraHalawani
      @EzraHalawani 5 місяців тому

      @@Somehowadultinghaha yes

    • @Mathyou2491
      @Mathyou2491 2 місяці тому

      That’s what I do to now. 98% of mine are real and got in boutiques but I can’t spend 3k on a bucket of leather or the Goyard Anjou it’s fabric and leather tiny. They’re just so unstructured that these 2 are the ones I don’t mind being “fake” it’s real leather and shape. I work in the designer world so it changes things cause, they’re just things.