「BirkinBefore you believe “Yes, there is”｜A specialist store explains 5 things to check when buying outside of a store
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``It's hard to buy at regular stores, so I'm selling it on SNS.''BirkinWhen someone says, “Yes, my heart moves.”BirkinYou may come across it while searching for.
In conclusion, outside of the storeBirkinThere are five things you should check when buying. Is it possible to confirm the actual item? Is the seller a business that displays a second-hand goods dealer license? Is the remittance recipient not in an individual's name? After looking at these three points, check to see if they are being rushed due to a deadline and if they can specifically explain the basis of what makes them a "genuine product."
The trigger was a report on September 9, 2026. On SNS “HERMESofBirkinAre you looking for? KSB Seto Inland Sea Broadcasting reported that a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud after asking a woman to transfer 1.7 million yen.
「Birkin1.7 million yen disappeared with “Yes”｜What we know from the news
According to reports, around January 1, 2026, the man sent a message to a woman he met on SNS saying, ``It's definitely a genuine product.I urgently need money by January 3, so I'm letting it go.'' The woman was staying overseas and transferred 1.7 million yen to a bank account in the man's name on the 2nd day. It is reported that the bag did not arrive at the family home specified as the recipient, and that she contacted the police on the 5th. According to reports, the man denies the charges, saying, ``I was planning to send the bag.''
What I want to focus on here is the order rather than the size of the amount. Before seeing the actual product, I transferred the entire amount to a bank account in the personal name of a person I had never met before the deadline expired. This order itself was the structure in which damage occurred.
Why do I transfer money just by saying “Yes” | Structure that cannot be purchased at official stores
Birkinis a bag that you cannot necessarily buy the model you want on the spot just by going to an official store. That's why the word "there is" resonates more strongly than other products. Add to that the idea of ``hurrying to let go'' and taking the time to check it all feels like a missed opportunity. Verifications such as seeing the actual item, researching the recipient, and confirming the transfer destination normally only take a few days.
Buyer Kougen
``The word "genuine product" itself cannot be used as a basis for judgment at a specialty store.This can only be determined by checking the actual leather texture, stitching, engraving, and accessories one by one.
BirkinIt's not always possible to buy it right away at an official store, so when someone tells you that it's available, you get excited. I feel that the more you talk about letting go of things in a hurry, the less time you have to take a look at the real thing.”
So, what should you check if you are buying outside of a store? 5 points
1. Can you confirm the actual product?
The starting point is not to judge based on photos alone. Can you pick it up and check the texture of the leather, the tension of the handle, the movement of the metal fittings, and the condition of the inside? Even if it is difficult due to distance, we will see if you can take photos or videos from the specified angle on the spot and send them to us. It's safer not to move forward with someone who only shows you the photos you've prepared.
2. Is the seller a business that displays a secondhand goods dealer license?
To buy and sell used goods as a business, you need a secondhand goods dealer license. The revised Secondhand Goods Business Act, which went into effect in April 2024, requires secondhand goods dealers who trade secondhand goods over the Internet to post their name, the name of the public safety commission that issued the license, and the license number on their website. Check to see if these three items are listed on the sales site's ``Description based on Specified Commercial Transactions Law.'' Those who are not listed are those whose business we do not know whether they are selling to us or not.
3. Is the transfer recipient not in an individual's name?
If you are a business owner, the transfer should generally be made to an account in the name of the business owner. If you are asked to make a prepayment into an account in your name, stop at that point. You can also choose to pay by credit card or through a payment agency. If the payment method is limited to ``transfer to a personal account only'', there are few ways to cancel the payment after it has been made.
4. Are you being rushed by a deadline?
Phrases such as ``I need the money by 〇'' or ``I want you to make a decision by today'' are themselves meant to make you skip confirmation. If you really want to sell to someone, they will accept that it will take a few days to confirm the item and discuss payment options. If I am asked to skip confirmations 1-3 due to deadlines, I will pass on the transaction.
5. Can you specifically explain the basis for “genuine products”?
"This is definitely a genuine product" is a claim, not evidence. When and where was it purchased? What accessories are included? Where are the scratches and stains from use? See if the other person can explain these specifics before asking the question. The strength of words and the amount of evidence are not proportional.
What do you see at a specialty store? Don't use the words "It's a genuine product" as a basis for judgment.
At H3 VINTAGE, we verify the authenticity of all products in-house before selling them. What you are looking at is the real thing, not the seller's words. Only products that are judged to be genuine are displayed in stores and online by comparing the leather texture, stitching, engravings, metal fittings, and accessories.
There is no need for the buyer to distinguish this much. The important thing is to buy from someone who can confirm the actual product. The point of buying at a specialty store is not the price, but the order in which you can decide after seeing it.
Buyer Kougen
“When dealing with vintage items, the sameBirkinHowever, I see on a daily basis that the condition varies greatly depending on the age and leather. Two bags may look the same in the photo, but when you pick them up, you may notice that the tension of the handle and the softness of the leather are completely different.
That's why when deciding where to buy, I think it's better to base your criteria on whether or not it's a place where you can hold it and check it out, rather than looking at photos or words.”
in GinzaBirkinIf you are looking for | Why choose H3 VINTAGE?
H3 VINTAGE has a physical store in Ginza, Tokyo.HERMESThis is a specialty store. You can check these five points directly on H3 VINTAGE.
1. You can pick up the actual item and decide on the spot.
The store is a 1-minute walk from Ginza Station A12 exit.BirkinYou can actually hold it in your hands and check the condition of the leather, metal fittings, and interior. You don't have to wait in line like you would at a regular store, and you can buy the item you like on the spot. There are also vintage colors and leathers that are no longer made, so you can choose from multiple options even for the same model.
2. Information that can be confirmed as a business is made public.
The secondhand goods dealer license number and the name of the Public Safety Commission that issued the license are listed on the official website in accordance with the Specified Commercial Transactions Law. Transfers should be made to an account in the operating company's corporate name rather than in an individual's name, and you can use a credit card in your own name. You can check items 2 and 3 on the website before purchasing.
→ "Notation based on Specified Commercial Transactions Law"
If you are concerned about an accessory or the location of any scratches or stains, please look at the actual item at the store and ask a specialist concierge. You can check the fifth question of this time, ``Can you explain the basis concretely?'' on the spot.
Summary｜BirkinBuy from someone who can decide after seeing it
「BirkinThe words "I have it" have a strong resonance because you can't buy it at official stores. What happened in the 1.7 million yen incident was that the payment was made to an account in an individual's name even though the deadline had expired, even before seeing the actual item.
If you are buying outside of a store, please check five things: the actual item, the seller, the transfer destination, the deadline, and the basis. If you're buying at a specialty store, make sure they have all five of those items in advance. H3 VINTAGEOfficial InstagramWe also publish products in advance that are not yet posted on the official website.
Buyer Kougen
「BirkinI think it's natural for people who are looking for something to be in a hurry. That's why we want you to choose a purchase that doesn't require you to rush.
Please choose a place where you can stick to the order of picking it up, being satisfied with it, and then making a decision.”
Related pages
- BirkinList(You can search by size, leather, and color)
- KellyList(Another standard that can be selected based on the same criteria)
- Bag list（HERMES(mainly available)
- Description based on Specified Commercial Transactions Law(Secondhand goods dealer license number/business information)
H3 VINTAGE Tokyo/Ginza store
- Location: 3F, NS Building, 3-7-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- 1 minute walk from Ginza Station A12 exit
- Business hours: 10:30-19:30 (open all year round)
- Phone number:03-6821-6247
- Official website:https://tieel-ec.com
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