Kim Kardashian has faced criticism from fans after offering her Hermès purse, described as “dirty,” for a hefty $70,000 on her family’s resale platform, Kardashian Kloset. The Skims entrepreneur showcased the rare grey matte alligator Birkin bag, listed as being in “good condition.”
However, the product description on the website acknowledged “some discoloration on handles and underside bottom corners, and minor scratching on metal.” Fans on Reddit expressed confusion over why Kim would set such a high price when the handles visibly displayed discoloration.
“Seriously how desperate are they for money? And why does no one find it strange that these ‘billionaires’ are selling their second-hand clothes? 😭” questioned one user.
“70k for a dirty bag, holy hell!” exclaimed another.
One Reddit user even speculated if the discoloration resulted from the use of “tanner.”
“This is so embarrassing. Why don’t they get it restored by H before selling it?” asked a third fan.
“The nerve to list at that price with all of the discolouration in the handles and wear & tear on the bottom and lower corners…. sKam artists,” criticized a fourth Reddit user.
A fifth fan remarked:
“The hardware is all scuffed and dull, the edges are worn and slightly frayed, and it’s discolored from makeup/tanner. Just wow. Anyone who buys this from them is an idiot, they can’t even be bothered to restore it or have it stored properly. Is this even a real piece? They really have no shame!”
However, the five-figure price tag might not be as appealing as it seems; the same style is available brand new on the luxury site 1stdibs for $120,875.
Kim Kardashian has frequently listed several high-end handbags on her family’s resale platform. Earlier this month, the mother of four showcased a peacock blue Porosus Crocodile Birkin bag from her “coveted collection” for an astonishing $49,995.00. As the founder of Skkn, Kardashian is renowned for her fondness for Birkins.
Last summer, she flaunted the “world’s most expensive handbag” – a Hermès Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Birkin handbag costing over $100,000 (estimated worth $380,000) – at a soccer game in Japan. In November, Kardashian sported a sizable gray Haut à courroies “HAC” Birkin bag during her business meetings in New York City.
