Hermes boutiques in London
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As far as I know Constances have never been quota bags in London and not necessarily for the wish list either. I was given to understand that
they only take wishes for Birkins or Kellys and Constances are under non-quota allowance which was 2 a year per account. This was confirmed for me late last year.
Harrod's womenswear has offered me bags previously, but I think they have less inventory compared to downstairs.
they only take wishes for Birkins or Kellys and Constances are under non-quota allowance which was 2 a year per account. This was confirmed for me late last year.
Harrod's womenswear has offered me bags previously, but I think they have less inventory compared to downstairs.
Can anyone else confirm this??
I placed my wishlist with my SA back in October and I remember we were hesitating between a Constance or another mini Kelly. Even at some point I was thinking of changing back and my SA said it would be a shame to loose the time that had passed. Wouldn't my SA just add another bag if it wasn't a quota?
Especially that I had also a Geta on my list, which I got very quickly.
This is also my understanding that Constances are no longer part of the wish list. This is a recent change. (I don’t have a Constance on my wish list at the moment so I’m not sure if H will try to fulfill requests within the next 3 months).
My understanding is that previously you had to put down a request for a C on your wishlist but it was not part of your quota for a B/K in the year.
I think each store does have some discretion. It appears to me that CP enforces the wishlist system. I have previously had a wish “fulfilled” where I requested for a neutral bag in B25/30 and they matched me up to a Béton which I declined and a Trench which I also declined.
I think SAs can mention to SMs/Bag Specialists that you are a good client and that you are interested in x,y so if a bag comes in those specs it might bump you up in the wishlist.
But to be honest it’s all very mysterious, I think the key thing is try and maintain a good relationship with your SA (and not just through purchases but just through frequent visits to see what’s new etc.). And hopefully through a good relationship and they can see you are a genuine fan of H that they (the store/SA) will help you to fulfil your wish. Hope this helps!
My understanding is that previously you had to put down a request for a C on your wishlist but it was not part of your quota for a B/K in the year.
I think each store does have some discretion. It appears to me that CP enforces the wishlist system. I have previously had a wish “fulfilled” where I requested for a neutral bag in B25/30 and they matched me up to a Béton which I declined and a Trench which I also declined.
I think SAs can mention to SMs/Bag Specialists that you are a good client and that you are interested in x,y so if a bag comes in those specs it might bump you up in the wishlist.
But to be honest it’s all very mysterious, I think the key thing is try and maintain a good relationship with your SA (and not just through purchases but just through frequent visits to see what’s new etc.). And hopefully through a good relationship and they can see you are a genuine fan of H that they (the store/SA) will help you to fulfil your wish. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for your input, thats very useful information. My SA would've definitely told me if the Constance didn't need to be put on a wishlist.
I also think that at CP the relationship you have with your SA makes a difference and they do appreciate customer who do like the brand. As mentioned before, I am enjoying shopping at CP and discovering every department.
You said it correctly its all very mysterious when it comes to getting a QB, and i guess that maybe it's best to leave it a mystery
This is really interesting. Will also check with my SA next time I visit as I’m considering a C if my K wish ever gets fulfilled.
No quota bag offer from NBS yet for me. I’ve been patiently waiting for 14 months (with a wish list renewal). I wonder whether offers have been few and far between but then I can’t imagine that NBS doesn’t get a healthy number of bags.
Hi everyone. Talking about getting a QB - what’s everyone’s opinion on pre-spend? I know that in the US, Canada, Singapore etc there’s a minimum pre-spend of 1:1 that’s almost taken for granted. Here in the UK I don’t hear much about it - more being a loyal and regular customer, relationship with SA.
Do we have to spend 1:1 until they offer you one? Interested to hear other people’s experience.
Do we have to spend 1:1 until they offer you one? Interested to hear other people’s experience.
Hi everyone! I’m in Paris and I was told today by leather appointment SA that UK is moving from wish list based system to the lottery system, same as in Paris. Apparently it due to high demand. Does anyone can confirm that with London based SA?
Hmmm I was in NBS yesterday, and I definitely saw what I thought was an individual working on their wishlist in the leather department - they had a box of leather samples and were discussing with the SA. Could have been an SO but I would have expected that to have been done privately rather than in full view.
I would guess that they will continue with wish lists till the lottery system will be ready and then they will probably cancel all wish lists and tell customers to try lottery
Yikes for anyone with a wishlist but this has to be a good thing for the SAs in leather. It would cut down on the number of people asking impolitely for bags every day. Although my hope for having a bag one day retreats further into the distance!!!
It's a bit of shame for locals who regurlary shop. Now people from various places will just get appointments and get bags before us. My SA is away so still can't confirm.
London yes has high demand, but it's also much smaller city. And would this mean that the appointment be on only one of the stores??
Agree 100%. It feels like our spending towards a QB is for nothing, if everything is based on a lucky dip. And less bags for us locals too…