In London they are so stupidly strict. They usually don't put out new season scarves until Jan, after the PR and often after H.com UK already has them up for sale - which is again usually after Christmas.
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In London they are so stupidly strict. They usually don't put out new season scarves until Jan, after the PR and often after H.com UK already has them up for sale - which is again usually after Christmas.
And likely after the price increase! My SA was actually surprised that they’re not out in London yet as she previously said she was expecting to have some to sell before Christmas. I’ll have to just drool on the French H site for another few weeks…
Yeah. I think the only way to avoid that kind of wait is to arrive in good time before opening hours.Yes I do believe what they say about the wishlist system is true, at least at CP.
Oh wow, a couple of hours wait even though you arrived at opening time (on a Tuesday)?!
Yeah I keep trying the website, but I’m never in luck.
my usual SA said he is keeping an eye out for me, but I’m not holding my breath.
PR = Prise Rise
I don't know where your SA has been working until now, or perhaps s/he didn't take much notice in past years, but it's been the same in London for at least the last decade.
Haha sorry I read PR as in marketing
My SA is fairly new, I think she only started last year so she probably just made an assumption.
Thanks for your advice! Once again relieved to hear that you receive an email and that it's not based on SA taking you away and presenting you with their secret stashYes it’s definitely big on spend and relation in the US! Here you just make your wish, wait patiently for the email and hope for the best!
When I think back to when I first established my relationship with my SA: I, like you, was very keen to connect and “play the game”. I would buy an item with a few different SAs until I clicked with one. I would always make an appt or ask the lady at the door “is X working today, I’d like to see him/her?” and then I would make my decision based on the following:
He/she is in - ok great just wait around for them and browse if I have time.
He/she isn’t in - do you need the item right now if in stock and buy through another SA. Or are you happy to wait until they are back at work?
It’s not necessary to make an appointment as it operates on a walk in basis too. Making appointments is definitely not for high spenders only. It is preferable if you want a more seamless experience.
I wouldn’t look too much into the expressions or reactions of the SA because at the end of the day, for those working at hermes in the retail world it is a very demanding job especially during this time of year. Someone has probably chewed their ear off demanding a QB right there and then and another has moaned about the stock levels.
Maybe you need to experience with a few SAs in few different stores like Bond St or Selfridges and see how you feel before establishing a relationship.
I think we all go in hoping it will be like this magical click and it all goes up from there but it definitely takes time
That's what YouTubers usually tell. Or maybe that comes later when you're shopping for a few years have a collection of bags already and then it's easier maybe? For now going to wait for that email to arrive!I forgot to mention that I made my first wishlist in Nov 2021 and it experied in July 2022 and I forgot about it completely. I didn't buy anything that year, I just forgot! Then in October I renewed it. Does it increase my chance if I waited 1 year already? Or what's the usual waiting time? I'm so impatient
I was at NBS today at around noon (came to collect something), it was a zooTried my luck at NBS (not my usual store) today to try and get a Mini Lindy - arrived 10 minutes after opening time and ended up waiting for a couple of hours - with only a Mini Della Cavalleria in Vert Fizz left in stock by the time it was my turn…
Saw a black Lindy 26, a beige and natural canvas Steeple and a canvas black/marine Picotin being offered. But I don’t know what was available beforehand cos I saw a few people leave before my appointment with bag-sized boxes.
Thanks for your advice! Once again relieved to hear that you receive an email and that it's not based on SA taking you away and presenting you with their secret stash
I forgot to mention that I made my first wishlist in Nov 2021 and it experied in July 2022 and I forgot about it completely. I didn't buy anything that year, I just forgot! Then in October I renewed it. Does it increase my chance if I waited 1 year already? Or what's the usual waiting time? I'm so impatient
It's just what comes in, and the who else's wishlist may be scrutinised against yours.
Another day, another attempt - but the only bag I was shown was the Vert Fizz Della Cavalleria yet again…
At this point, I don’t know if I’d rather try my luck with a day trip to Paris…
At this point, I don’t know if I’d rather try my luck with a day trip to Paris…
At this time of the year, I'm usually crying for the loveless mutts and moggies at Battersea Dogs Home and the Blue Cross. This year I am starting to feel sorry for that Vert Fizz Della Cavalleria that can't find a good home
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Hahahaha, don’t you worry - the moment I passed on it today, the guy behind me in the queue who was rubbernecking the entire time pounced on it.At this time of the year, I'm usually crying for the loveless mutts and moggies at Battersea Dogs Home and the Blue Cross. This year I am starting to feel sorry for that Vert Fizz Della Cavalleria that can't find a good home
Just got pickpocketed outside of the Hermes store, so it’s just a cherry on top for this holiday season…
I’m doing ok, in the circumstances - they managed to get my pocket organiser which had my main credit cards, ID card, and a sizeable gift card. Yeah I think it happened while I was queueing to enter the store just now, and I realised that my bag was open when I was leaving (was told they were sold out of bags).Oh no!!! Hope you’re okay? Where did it happen, NBS?
I’m lucky that I realised it quickly and cancelled all the relevant cards immediately, but it feels like such a violation when they have your ID information like your address, date of birth etc.
I’m just really sad now.
OMG. I am so sorry. I’m glad that you realized in time to cancel the cards. But it’s such a violation and hassle re the ID. Can the gift card be cancelled and reissued?