That seems like an idle threat. Hermes needs a "black market" to keep the brand in circulation. Making the item feel risky acquire can add to the thrill of the

That seems like an idle threat. Hermes needs a "black market" to keep the brand in circulation. Making the item feel risky acquire can add to the thrill of the chase. Maybe if you try to buy a truckload at once, they would step in, but I doubt any consumer-level flipping is hitting their radar.