H good avail in Japan only - Help/Recommendations
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Didn't go to Hermes but was at the Chanel in Tokyo Ginza today, and encountered some other customers carrying big Hermes shopping bags. From the size of the boxes they looked to be handbags, possibly B/K. Sorry this is no help but just thought I'd mention it.
I got 2 B's from Tokyo 2 weeks ago, one from Takashimaya and one from the Ginza shop. But honestly based on my experience some SA's in Japan aren't as nice as they seem. I was once declined by an SA in Ginza saying they've no stocks in B/K but in less than 2 mins I saw her offering a B to a Japanese... based on the customer's facial expression and my very limited Japanese proficiency, the customer didn't pre-order it nor it's a SO... so obviously they selectively offer a B/K based on some unknown justification...
May I ask what time did you go? do you have to make any prepurchase before asking? I have tried Tokyo twice (separate trips) but to no avail. TIA
B25 in Etain (swift)
B30 in Macassar (Togo)
Both in GHW
These were the two I've purchased but during the same week I was also offered:
B40 in Etoupe (Togo I believe)
B35 in a true red color (didn't ask for the name)
B30 in Feu (croc)
B25 in Feu (swift)
Most of my friends told me to go at the opening time but I was lazy this time to wake up early so I just kept asking the SAs whenever I passed by a boutique. In my last few trips I tried to queue at the Ginza shop before opening but never had luck to find sth I want so I gave up. All my purchases were made at random times like pre lunch or 3pm. I didn't make any prepurchases at all but when I was offered the B30 the sales lady did hint me to purchase some scarves. I couldn't find anything I like so I bought a Bastia and her face definitely didn't look great. I guess if she sees me in future she won't offer me anything again...
I travel to Tokyo almost every quarter and I can say that there are more and more B/Ks being available. In 2015 I went to Japan 5 times and only managed to be offered B/K twice. This year I was offered at least once every trip (but most of the time not sth I want tbh). In the last two trips I almost got an offering every day or two and saw a few Cs.
Also please bear in mind that in each calendar year one can only purchase up to two Birkin and Kelly in total so be careful with that. I've seen a lady who got declined during payment process becoz the SA found out she has already used up her quota of the year.
Btw I want to add that whenever I travel I tend to wear the most comfy clothing and carry my old longchamp tote so honestly I won't look elegant or fashionable in the shop. However this time since I've a very nice dinner to go so I decided to wear my VCA pink sapphire pendant and bracelet with me. The sh*t face SA who hinted me to buy some scarves and clothings was definitely staring at my pendant for almost a minute before she said she has a B. Not sure if some fine jewelry pieces might potentially help...
It's pretty good for them to at least recognized you when you're dressed up and not mistaken you as a different person
Hi everyone,
I'm going to Tokyo for few days at Christmas and will be staying at Ginza. I am wondering what are my chances of scoring a b or k there? Also do I need to line up before opening? How early should I go? Would bringing my b there help with the scoring? Thanks so much for all the help in advance [emoji16]
I'm going to Tokyo for few days at Christmas and will be staying at Ginza. I am wondering what are my chances of scoring a b or k there? Also do I need to line up before opening? How early should I go? Would bringing my b there help with the scoring? Thanks so much for all the help in advance [emoji16]
Shop opens at 11am. If you want to be first in line, I would go an hour before. Went one time at 10:30, was second in line. Thankfully, lady in front of me refused the K35 and I happened to like it so I got it.
How lucky! I will try to line up early then [emoji16] thanks for the info[emoji1]
Looking for a Kelly pouchette. Have a trip coming up and hope to locate one. These are the places I will be staying. Would need help from someone who knows the areas to advise which is my best bet. Many thanks in advance.
Tokyo staying at New Otani
Kyoto staying at Nikko Princess Kyoto
Hiroshima staying at Rihga Royal
Tokyo staying at New Otani
Kyoto staying at Nikko Princess Kyoto
Hiroshima staying at Rihga Royal
I am in Tokyo right now and scored a B25 in red-vermillion. We arrived Sunday evening and on Monday we went to the Takashima Shinjuku Hermes store around 11:00ish and got a bag. I'm not sure about the Ginza store but thought I'd share my experience in case you might want to try your luck at other H stores in Tokyo. My husband tried on a pair of sneakers he liked and I actually asked the SA if they had a Kelly cut or Constance. She said she would check and came back saying they had a Kelly cut in croc but that was out of our price range. So she said they had B25 in two colors I could choose from. I was carrying a Chanel bag I use for traveling so I don't think carrying an H bag is necessary. I think striking up a good conversation and hopefully connecting with the SA helps more?? Good luck and hopefully you get the B/k of your dreams!