Hermes Birkin Bags are only available in official Hermes outlets worldwide. You can' get a genuine brand new Birkin bag anywhere else. Each store also has a waiting list for Birkin bag orders, making it harder o acquire. Unless you're a regular or have powerful connections in the fashion industry, you just going to have to wait in-line just like everybody else desiring to own a genuine Hermes Birkin bag. An official Hermes outlet also accepts old Hermes bags for buffing. The bags will be returned to you almost as good as new, free of charge.