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Birkin bag winner wanted to inflict ‘psychological damage’ on others

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In July, the original Birkin bag by Hermès went for an eye-watering $10 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris. CNN spoke to its new owner, Japanese collector Shinsuke Sakimoto, to find out how and why he made his winning bid.

Breakdown
  • A Hermes Birkin bag sold at auction for $10 million, breaking records. 9s
  • The buyer was Tokyo-based businessman and collector Shinsuke Sakimoto. 31s
  • Sakimoto participated in a dramatic 10-minute bidding war. 39s
  • Sakimoto is a former professional soccer player and leads Valuants, a company dealing in rare luxury items. 1m 11s
  • The purchased Birkin bag will not be resold in the near future. 1m 38s
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