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Hermès accused of violating antitrust law by only selling Birkins to ‘worthy’ customers

The lawsuit alleges that only selected consumers get to see a Birkin handbag in a private room.
Hermes sales associates don't earn commissions on Birkin bag sales and allegedly use them to pressure consumers to buy other products.
The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified monetary damages and a court order to stop Hermes' alleged anticompetitive tactics.

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The Guardian

Hermès sued in California over claims it only sells Birkins to ‘worthy’ customers

Class-action lawsuit alleges luxury retailer allows only customers with ‘sufficient purchase history’ to buy handbag

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Hermes faces legal action over Birkin bag sales

Hermes is facing legal action in California over claims it unlawfully allows only customers with "sufficient purchase history" with the company to buy its Birkin handbags. Two California residents have alleged the French luxury house is violating antitrust law by “tying” the sale of one item to the purchase of another. A proposed federal class-action lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in San Francisco. “Typically, only those consumers who are deemed w…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Hermes sued in antitrust class action over Birkin bag sales

Hermes is violating antitrust law by “tying” the sale of one item to the purchase of another, two California residents alleged in the proposed lawsuit.

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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South China Morning Post

Hermes makes coveted Birkin bags too hard to buy, US shoppers say in lawsuit

The company requires potential buyers to spend thousands on other products just for a chance to access the leather status symbols, the court filing says.

1 month ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

Hermes faces US lawsuit over 'refusal' to sell Birkin bag

LOS ANGELES: Fashionistas desperate to get their hands on an exclusive Birkin handbag are suing Hermes in California on the grounds that the company won't sell them one unless they buy other luxury products first. A class-action lawsuit argues that would-be customers have to spend tens of thousands of doll

1 month ago·Singapore

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The Hill

Hermès accused of violating antitrust law by only selling Birkins to ‘worthy’ customers

A new class action lawsuit in California accuses Hermès of violating antitrust law by only selling its iconic luxury Birkin handbag to customers with a sufficient purchase history of other items. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco on Tuesday, claims sale associates are pushing customers to buy Hermès’s ancillary products — merchandise…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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