Am I too poor for Hèrmes?

[lulilu]

I am working class and own 5 Birkins (2 of them are Special Order) 4 Kellys and 3 Constance, all purchased from the boutique. I’m am loyal to my SA and the brand, that’s why my offers keep on coming in. If you are worried about “wealth”, then you are already at a disadvantage. Be nice and courteous, it goes a long way.

Agree wholeheartedly. It's all about how you present yourself. If you are friendly & respectful, you just never know
what will come your way.

i can't help but wonder why someone would need to be told to be respectful or courteous to SAs? Isn't that expected behavior no matter where you shop?

On the other hand, I agree that finding someone you connect (or "vibe") with is the best way to be offered bags.

 

[Love Of My Life]

i can't help but wonder why someone would need to be told to be respectful or courteous to SAs? Isn't that expected behavior no matter where you shop?

On the other hand, I agree that finding someone you connect (or "vibe") with is the best way to be offered bags.

There are buyers who have a sense of "entitlement" & expectations are at times unrealistic & demands are made
& courtesy/respect is not always at the forefront.
I have always treated SA's in the manner that I would like to be treated
I have been in H as well as other high end stores & have heard & seen shoppers behave in a very disrespectful
manner.
I have also seen potential buyers being judged by the outfits they wear which is a whole other subject.
There is a thread just devoted to "Treatment in Hermes stores", rather enlightening.
It all needs to be put into "perspective", IYKWIM

 

[craielover]

It depends. Anyone comfortable dropping 30-40k a year (two quota bags plus other things) at Hermes can do so. Whether it's financially feasible is a different matter.

 

[GoldFish8]

i can't help but wonder why someone would need to be told to be respectful or courteous to SAs? Isn't that expected behavior no matter where you shop?

On the other hand, I agree that finding someone you connect (or "vibe") with is the best way to be offered bags.

I think you’d be surprised. I have heard some nightmare stories of entitled clients coming in demanding bags etc because they are “due” ... I think “common courtesy” is no longer common. So I truly think it goes a long way to be kind, respectful and courteous - just basic manners. The crap that a lot of the SA’s put up with is sometimes appalling.

 

[TC1]

Thanks. I certainly try my best to be kind and courteous to all wherever I go. It’s not that I’m worried about wealth - I just feel like it’s a brand for the extremely wealthy. I wanted some advice from Hèrmes shoppers. Congrats on your collection!

Hermes has a lot to offer. I'm certainly not "extremely wealthy" by any stretch of the imagination, I bought my first Evelyne 6 years ago..I saved for a Birkin for YEARS (still chose the reseller route). Just because it's something I wanted..it doesn't have anything to do with wealth to me personally. And I certainly cannot afford a few B's a year....maybe not even a second one...which I'm more than content with.

 

[DoggieBags]

i can't help but wonder why someone would need to be told to be respectful or courteous to SAs? Isn't that expected behavior no matter where you shop?

On the other hand, I agree that finding someone you connect (or "vibe") with is the best way to be offered bags.

A number of years ago, a friend was being shown a Birkin in an Hermes store and another customer saw the bag and demanded in a very loud voice that she should be shown a Birkin too. And when told no other Birkins were available, she waited until my friend put down the bag and then grabbed it to try it on. My friend wasn’t taking the bag and left right after so I have no idea if the other lady got the bag or if some brave SA wrestled it away from her I’ve witnessed some appalling customer behavior first hand as well. In one high end shop (not Hermes) I was being shown a bag by my SA. I was trying it on in front of a mirror when a man came up behind me and snatched the bag from my hand and walked over to show it to the lady he was with. My SA and I just stared at the couple. After the lady tried the bag on, she tossed it on a counter and they walked out of the store. Neither one of them said a word to my SA or me the entire time.

 

[Love Of My Life]

I think you’d be surprised. I have heard some nightmare stories of entitled clients coming in demanding bags etc because they are “due” ... I think “common courtesy” is no longer common. So I truly think it goes a long way to be kind, respectful and courteous - just basic manners. The crap that a lot of the SA’s put up with is sometimes appalling.

Spot on...

 

[lulilu]

Wow. I have never witnessed this kind of behavior in my stores. Once, I had put my own B down while looking at something and someone wanted to pick it up, but the SM very nicely stopped it.

 

[leemeiko]

Hence my SA never showed me BKC in front of other customers

 

[Rami00]

You may also want to post in the Toronto thread under Hermes Shopping. You will definitely need to buy other items to get a Birkin but in Toronto you also are going to pay C$14-17k the bag from a reputable reseller so you might as well spend the difference on the things you like at Hermes.

I believe you have to spend the amount of bag you are after, on accessories in order to get your hands on it. So if the bag is $12k you have to spend $12k on accessories first, at least for the first time..I could be wrong but this is wht I have heard from few locals.

 

[Rami00]

i can't help but wonder why someone would need to be told to be respectful or courteous to SAs? Isn't that expected behavior no matter where you shop?

On the other hand, I agree that finding someone you connect (or "vibe") with is the best way to be offered bags.

Girl, I have heard people throwing fits, being "extra" ....making a big show by being really loud at the boutique. Unbelievable

 

[lavieauralenti]

A number of years ago, a friend was being shown a Birkin in an Hermes store and another customer saw the bag and demanded in a very loud voice that she should be shown a Birkin too. And when told no other Birkins were available, she waited until my friend put down the bag and then grabbed it to try it on. My friend wasn’t taking the bag and left right after so I have no idea if the other lady got the bag or if some brave SA wrestled it away from her I’ve witnessed some appalling customer behavior first hand as well. In one high end shop (not Hermes) I was being shown a bag by my SA. I was trying it on in front of a mirror when a man came up behind me and snatched the bag from my hand and walked over to show it to the lady he was with. My SA and I just stared at the couple. After the lady tried the bag on, she tossed it on a counter and they walked out of the store. Neither one of them said a word to my SA or me the entire time.

This is appalling!! What terrible manners!

 

[leemeiko]

No matter you are wealthy or poor, buy only what you like/need. If you really like b/k/c, you might need to spend some time (not a lot of money) to build a good relationship with SAs (work with one and be nice to all. I got an offer for C18 from a store manager when my SA was on vacation). If you have a shopping list (other than b/k/c) and money, you can try airports, Hawaii (or other tourist destinations) or Paris. Please keep in mind, airports only carry Constance. For airports and Hawaii stores, speak with a SA (pick a good one) upon arrival regarding your desire for b/k/c and ask about the system for qualifying spending/ purchasing history. If they don’t have the bag you want, you can give them your traveling schedule and ask them to contact you if they have your dream bags. For Paris, you can search online for stories. Most of my friends got their first b/k from Hawaii or Paris. Good luck!

 

[disappeared]

i can't help but wonder why someone would need to be told to be respectful or courteous to SAs? Isn't that expected behavior no matter where you shop?

On the other hand, I agree that finding someone you connect (or "vibe") with is the best way to be offered bags.

Because often times people have a sense of entitlement, no matter what the socio-economic status is... this happens.

 

[Poohbeary]

Hence my SA never showed me BKC in front of other customers

True.... My past experiences were also shown privately, some even used dressing room to avoid attention