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I noticed that my most recent purchases from one of the London’s store don’t have the stickers on the boxes. I’m talking about those stickers with the name of the items, type of leather, size etc. I purchased some non quota bags and shoes and the orange boxes were pristine. I store my seasonal items in the original boxes so the stickers were always helpful to identify what’s in them. But my purchases from the sale as well as from Harrods have the stickers on. I know it’s minor but was wondering if it’s a recent update and what was the reason for it. Here is the picture of those types of stickers I’m talking about. IMG_9944.jpeg
 
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Grace Birkin said:
I noticed that my most recent purchases from one of the London’s store don’t have the stickers on the boxes. I’m talking about those stickers with the name of the items, type of leather, size etc. I purchased some non quota bags and shoes and the orange boxes were pristine. I store my seasonal items in the original boxes so the stickers were always helpful to identify what’s in them. But my purchases from the sale as well as from Harrods have the stickers on. I know it’s minor but was wondering if it’s a recent update and what was the reason for it. Here is the picture of those types of stickers I’m talking about. View attachment 5893204
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When I got my Birkin back in November 2021, it didn't come with the stickers either. So it might depend on the SA unpacking it? I wasn't paying attention to when the bag was presented to me, the stickers may have been there already at the time and then removed at the point of purchase.
 
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Ani2401 said:
Hey All :smile:

Ever since i learnt about Hermes, There wasnt a single day spent without dreaming of owning one of these bags.

I am 33 , married wife and a mom, who works in Finance. I started my luxury bag / jewellery collection since 5 years ago.. In Bags i Started off with Gucci, LV , Dior , Chanel and now my love slowly shifted and Halted at Hermes.
I only buy luxury products two times a year - Once during my Birthday - which comes in May and Again during my Anniversary - which comes in December. I am also a mindful spender. We always set budget aside for the luxury purchases we want to do for that year, as My husband and I , both work in IT.

Ever since i fell in love with the Hermes bag, i do not feel like wasting my money on anything else... Including Chanel Classic Flap.
I bought a chanel classic flap from Harrods last year, but i am just too scared to use it , also not quite happy with the quality , as it feels too plastic...
So i dont feel like adding another Chanel Flap to my little collection whole heartedly.

I have read many great and non great stories online on Hermes. You need to look good, You need to interact , You need to build that relationship with SA etc etc.. Having listened to all of that online, Me being an Interovert, who struggles so much to do small talk generally even at work, Finally managed to step into the Hermes store at one of the London Boutiques , on May 2022.

May 2022 - The day i went in i was greeted by a nice SA - who seemed to help me with what i was looking for, I asked for an Oran Sandal - White one - He showed me one and i got it. I slowly asked him about the Bag and how does the system work, He explained me everything and asked if i want to put a wish. I put 3 neautral B-30 GHW wishes on the list. I also asked for the SA's number, and he happily gave it to me.
Post that, i came home, every once in a while, i messaged him, he used to say no luck on the bag etce,, and one day he suddenly stopped messaging.
I called in the boutique again to get an appointmeht with this SA - 1 after 2 months, and i was told he is no more working with Heremes.

Sep 2022 - Now, they again booked me an appointment with a new SA - 2 , who actually seemed very very wonderful, he made me try the bags, different sizes, explained me about the leathers - and on this visit i bought some perfumes , a nail polish etcetra.

Dec 2022 - i called up the Heremes store again to get an appointment with SA- 2, and i was again told he is no more working with Hermes. UHHH My luck ! i really liked this SA.... Now, they again booked me an appointment with a new SA - 3, who seemed okay, I bought a pair of loafers for my husband, some perfumes , checked on my wish again and walked away...

Early this year April 2023, I called in to book an appointment with the same SA - 3 , Luckily he is still there, i went into the store, checked on my wishlist. He mentioned my wishlist has expired, and asked me to request for a wish again. I did with the same previous intrestes - B30 GHW in all three neurtrals. He mentioned since its my second time updating my wish and since i am local, there is a high chance that my wish may be granted... So he asked me to be a patient. I also mentioned him that my birthday was coming in May next month, and he said he will make a note of it also on the system. He also asked me to come in early May - to check if there is anything available at all. On particular visit i requested him for O- Kelly earrings , and i bough them and left.

Next month in May 2023, I revisited the store exactly on my birthday and met the Same SA-3 - asking him that its my birthday, do you think there is anything for me... he went into the back , did try to look for me.. but came back empty handed... I was sooooo Sad! and i walked out of the store, without buying anything on my Birthday!

I dint want my birthday to be ruined, so somehow made my mind and decided that it will happen, when its supposed to happen. So i walked into the Harrods store - and bought me a VCA bracelet and a small pendant necklace as a birthday present, had nice dinner withmy son and my husband out and went home..

After many months i visited the store again this Nov 2023, This SA -3 was still there, did seem to remember me luckily.. I said i want to check if my wishlist has expired , if it is then i want to reupdate my wish and also revise my wishes to an accurate piece i am looking for... He said my wish is still active and expires Feb 2024, so - i am good for now. Also there is no point of asking accurate colors, as in my wishes i have selected any shades of Blacks, Beiges and Greys.. So i was like fine... He also kindly showed me a sling bag in blue color, which is ideally for men, and is not suitable for me.. and i very kindly rejected that bag...

I asked him for a couple of things - Like Kelly belt on this visit , and an H Watch. i dint find the H Watch i wanted , but i did buy an Kelly belt on this visit.

So over all - i am still waiting on my wish to be granted. I have asked for Birkin 30 Gold Hardware in Noir, Gold and Nata originally - but he selected shades of Black, Beige and Whites on my wish to be more flexible. On my recent visit - i have revised my wish by removing Whites and reupdated it to Greys..

I have just seen a video on youtube - where a lady - who visits the same store as i do - Got her wish granted in no time :sad: - just yesterday... and i am so sad and happy for her at the same time.. ...

Also - Amelia Liana - who is an instagram influencer goes to the same store, and she gets her wishes granted so easily.. like she got so many Mini Kellys from this store..

I understand London - it totally works on Wish list system - but quite shocked - Are wishlists granted in random or are they allocated to people in queue? So confused?

Also to my Hermes Gurus out here - was there anything better i could have done to get the B Bag early ?

Please help :smile:
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Unfortunately, this is just how the London system works. Many people go through several wishes before being offered a bag, if ever. True advice is, though they pretend it doesn’t matter, spending more in the store on other items is likely to increase your placement in the queue and speed up a bag offer. You’d have been well served to spend that VCA bracelet money on your birthday at Hermes rather than VCA. Regardless, all you can do is visit, purchase, be kind, and wait. Good luck!
PS- don’t believe the influencers. They lie for clicks (and look, it worked!)
 
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acrowcounted said:
Unfortunately, this is just how the London system works. Many people go through several wishes before being offered a bag, if ever. True advice is, though they pretend it doesn’t matter, spending more in the store on other items is likely to increase your placement in the queue and speed up a bag offer. You’d have been well served to spend that VCA bracelet money on your birthday at Hermes rather than VCA. Regardless, all you can do is visit, purchase, be kind, and wait. Good luck!
PS- don’t believe the influencers. They lie for clicks (and look, it worked!)
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This is also how Hermes does their marketing. Other brands e.g. LV, Dior, gives influencers bags for free but Hermes gives them the opportunity to buy coveted QBs quickly and often with less pre-spend than the normal buyers. Amelia is a special case cos her family (mum and grandmother) have been buying Hermes for years so she's grandfathered into the brand which Hermes massively appreciates. Just take acrowcounted's advice as it's very good 😀
 
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Prada Prince said:
When I got my Birkin back in November 2021, it didn't come with the stickers either. So it might depend on the SA unpacking it? I wasn't paying attention to when the bag was presented to me, the stickers may have been there already at the time and then removed at the point of purchase.
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That makes sense as I’d assume they store the merchandise in the boxes with the stickers on. Otherwise, it would take ages to identify an item in the back.
 
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Ohlalala said:
Its two different parties. One is the winter garden party and the other one is the galactic party. Can’t wait to meet some of you ladies there!
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Hiiii! Hope to meet sone if you tomorrow! a bit anxiety inducing that I only received the initial invite, the one that says more info to follow? I had to ask my store manager for the time and dress code! Now I’m wondering what the “great” invitation looks like! And also slightly worried that my name might have been forgotten to be added to the guest list now? Hahaha how do we secretly mark that we’re TPFers? A bolduc ribbon tied somewhere?
 
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Grace Birkin said:
That makes sense as I’d assume they store the merchandise in the boxes with the stickers on. Otherwise, it would take ages to identify an item in the back.
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Haha, not like they are particularly speedy when it comes to getting something from the back... It's like they're using a delivery entrance to Narnia to retrieve a bag!
 
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