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katetea said:
Wanted to share my experience this week at the Tokyo Ginza Hermes boutique. I lined up three days in a row this week: Tuesday from 10:45am, Wednesday from 9am, and Thursday (today) from 9am. From what I saw, and according to the staff, the boutique gets in approx. 2 Birkins a day, mainly in size 35 and 40. Kelly bags were not in stock on any of the days I was there, and I didn't ask about Constance bags.

On Tuesday, I was able to get #6 in line despite arriving so close to opening. But on Wednesday and Thursday, I was there right at 9am each morning and ended up being #4 in line both times. However, I would really recommend getting there even earlier if you want to have first pick of the Birkins. Possibly even around 8am or 8:30am. At least get there before 9:30/10am or else the line can get VERY long. On Wednesday and Thursday, the line was 8-10+ people by the time 10am rolled around. And usually the Birkins have been claimed by the time #5 or #6 get a chance to look at them. It can also be very cold in the morning around this time of year so make sure to eat a filling breakfast, dress in warm layers and bring something warm to drink!

A quick rundown of the stock I was able to observe:
Tuesday -- b40? in a color I didn't get a look at. Red b30 PHW.
Wednesday -- b40 in a color I didn't get a look at. Craie clemence b35 GHW (I tried this on, see photo below, but passed due to the delicate nature and in the craie color it overwhelmed my frame).
Thursday -- b40 in gold? and bleu nuit togo b35 PHW.

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Luckily all that waiting in line paid off because I was able to bring home my new Bleu Nuit b35 beauty today :love:

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The price was 1,460,000yen, which ended up being approximately $13,150 USD. I was charged the pre-tax price right off the bat, no need to go to a tax-free counter for the tax refund or anything, so that was very convenient. Really pleased to finally have my first Birkin! [emoji813]
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katetea said:
Wanted to share my experience this week at the Tokyo Ginza Hermes boutique. I lined up three days in a row this week: Tuesday from 10:45am, Wednesday from 9am, and Thursday (today) from 9am. From what I saw, and according to the staff, the boutique gets in approx. 2 Birkins a day, mainly in size 35 and 40. Kelly bags were not in stock on any of the days I was there, and I didn't ask about Constance bags.

On Tuesday, I was able to get #6 in line despite arriving so close to opening. But on Wednesday and Thursday, I was there right at 9am each morning and ended up being #4 in line both times. However, I would really recommend getting there even earlier if you want to have first pick of the Birkins. Possibly even around 8am or 8:30am. At least get there before 9:30/10am or else the line can get VERY long. On Wednesday and Thursday, the line was 8-10+ people by the time 10am rolled around. And usually the Birkins have been claimed by the time #5 or #6 get a chance to look at them. It can also be very cold in the morning around this time of year so make sure to eat a filling breakfast, dress in warm layers and bring something warm to drink!

A quick rundown of the stock I was able to observe:
Tuesday -- b40? in a color I didn't get a look at. Red b30 PHW.
Wednesday -- b40 in a color I didn't get a look at. Craie clemence b35 GHW (I tried this on, see photo below, but passed due to the delicate nature and in the craie color it overwhelmed my frame).
Thursday -- b40 in gold? and bleu nuit togo b35 PHW.

View attachment 4371780

Luckily all that waiting in line paid off because I was able to bring home my new Bleu Nuit b35 beauty today :love:

View attachment 4371782

The price was 1,460,000yen, which ended up being approximately $13,150 USD. I was charged the pre-tax price right off the bat, no need to go to a tax-free counter for the tax refund or anything, so that was very convenient. Really pleased to finally have my first Birkin! :heart:
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Congrats! BN is beautiful!
 
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katetea said:
Wanted to share my experience this week at the Tokyo Ginza Hermes boutique. I lined up three days in a row this week: Tuesday from 10:45am, Wednesday from 9am, and Thursday (today) from 9am. From what I saw, and according to the staff, the boutique gets in approx. 2 Birkins a day, mainly in size 35 and 40. Kelly bags were not in stock on any of the days I was there, and I didn't ask about Constance bags.

On Tuesday, I was able to get #6 in line despite arriving so close to opening. But on Wednesday and Thursday, I was there right at 9am each morning and ended up being #4 in line both times. However, I would really recommend getting there even earlier if you want to have first pick of the Birkins. Possibly even around 8am or 8:30am. At least get there before 9:30/10am or else the line can get VERY long. On Wednesday and Thursday, the line was 8-10+ people by the time 10am rolled around. And usually the Birkins have been claimed by the time #5 or #6 get a chance to look at them. It can also be very cold in the morning around this time of year so make sure to eat a filling breakfast, dress in warm layers and bring something warm to drink!

A quick rundown of the stock I was able to observe:
Tuesday -- b40? in a color I didn't get a look at. Red b30 PHW.
Wednesday -- b40 in a color I didn't get a look at. Craie clemence b35 GHW (I tried this on, see photo below, but passed due to the delicate nature and in the craie color it overwhelmed my frame).
Thursday -- b40 in gold? and bleu nuit togo b35 PHW.

View attachment 4371780

Luckily all that waiting in line paid off because I was able to bring home my new Bleu Nuit b35 beauty today :love:

View attachment 4371782

The price was 1,460,000yen, which ended up being approximately $13,150 USD. I was charged the pre-tax price right off the bat, no need to go to a tax-free counter for the tax refund or anything, so that was very convenient. Really pleased to finally have my first Birkin! :heart:
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Congratulations! I was in the Ginza store the past weekend as well; was looking for something specific but returned empty handed. Chatted with my SA a bit. The stock is good just not the thing I’ve been looking for.
 
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katetea said:
Wanted to share my experience this week at the Tokyo Ginza Hermes boutique. I lined up three days in a row this week: Tuesday from 10:45am, Wednesday from 9am, and Thursday (today) from 9am. From what I saw, and according to the staff, the boutique gets in approx. 2 Birkins a day, mainly in size 35 and 40. Kelly bags were not in stock on any of the days I was there, and I didn't ask about Constance bags.

On Tuesday, I was able to get #6 in line despite arriving so close to opening. But on Wednesday and Thursday, I was there right at 9am each morning and ended up being #4 in line both times. However, I would really recommend getting there even earlier if you want to have first pick of the Birkins. Possibly even around 8am or 8:30am. At least get there before 9:30/10am or else the line can get VERY long. On Wednesday and Thursday, the line was 8-10+ people by the time 10am rolled around. And usually the Birkins have been claimed by the time #5 or #6 get a chance to look at them. It can also be very cold in the morning around this time of year so make sure to eat a filling breakfast, dress in warm layers and bring something warm to drink!

A quick rundown of the stock I was able to observe:
Tuesday -- b40? in a color I didn't get a look at. Red b30 PHW.
Wednesday -- b40 in a color I didn't get a look at. Craie clemence b35 GHW (I tried this on, see photo below, but passed due to the delicate nature and in the craie color it overwhelmed my frame).
Thursday -- b40 in gold? and bleu nuit togo b35 PHW.

View attachment 4371780

Luckily all that waiting in line paid off because I was able to bring home my new Bleu Nuit b35 beauty today :love:

View attachment 4371782

The price was 1,460,000yen, which ended up being approximately $13,150 USD. I was charged the pre-tax price right off the bat, no need to go to a tax-free counter for the tax refund or anything, so that was very convenient. Really pleased to finally have my first Birkin! :heart:
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Thank you for sharing your experience and congrats on your B35! Glad your persistence paid off!
 
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Hello ladies (& gents),

I will be traveling to Ginza in May and would love some sight from those of you who have gotten lucky enough to score a Birkin 25 in Ginza or in any stores in Tokyo area.

Can you tell me more about the process? Do I need an appointment? I heard pricing was a lot more in Japan than USA & Europe. How true is that?

Let me know =)

Thank you all!
 
#2,226
No appointment needed when I went 1.5 years ago. I just lined up before the store opened and waited my turn. There was no b/k offered to anyone the morning I went. I was offered a b30 at another store just by asking. Prices in Japan are more expensive but I don’t remember it being that much more than the price of a bag in the US plus tax in Los Angeles (from your screen name I’m thinking you are from LA area?). Plus they will sell you some bags without prior purchase history so overall you may be saving money if you don’t need to spend money on other things first.

More information can be found on this thread.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/h-good-avail-in-japan-only-help-recommendations.736937/
 
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#2,231
MonicaBeverlyHills said:
Hello ladies (& gents),

I will be traveling to Ginza in May and would love some sight from those of you who have gotten lucky enough to score a Birkin 25 in Ginza or in any stores in Tokyo area.

Can you tell me more about the process? Do I need an appointment? I heard pricing was a lot more in Japan than USA & Europe. How true is that?

Let me know =)

Thank you all!
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#2,234
chibigogo said:
Went to Tokyo couple of weeks ago & I only had one morning for shopping...

Got into Hermes Ginza store at around 11:30am & saw a mini Roulis on the shelf. Grabbed it right away. No BKC that day but I’m very happy as I have been looking for a mini R for a while...[emoji4]

Mini Roulis evercolor bleu du nord
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This is beautiful .
How much was it if you don't mind sharing . Thanks and congrats!!!!
 
#2,235
chibigogo said:
Went to Tokyo couple of weeks ago & I only had one morning for shopping...

Got into Hermes Ginza store at around 11:30am & saw a mini Roulis on the shelf. Grabbed it right away. No BKC that day but I’m very happy as I have been looking for a mini R for a while...[emoji4]

Mini Roulis evercolor bleu du nord
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Nice bag. saw one in suede the other day in Ginza as well...
 
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