Hermes boutiques in London

[acrowcounted]

This is super helpful. So, hypothetically speaking, if I get reached out that they do have a bag for me, and if I can be there within a week, is that a safe plan? Would "within a week" be reasonable?

I am looking for a B40, which may not be largely sought by most people.... Thank you in advance!

2nd question: The accounts in UK and US are not cross-checked, right? (I know that the US-French accounts are not cross-checked, including QBs.)

I’ve heard London is 48 hours as a way of cracking down on tourists being on the wishlist. I’ve also heard many stories of SAs refusing to enter a wish once they realize the client’s address is in a different country.

 

[krackersmaracas]

I agree - 48 hrs is also the timeframe I’ve been told.

 

[Deleted 793791]

I’ve heard London is 48 hours as a way of cracking down on tourists being on the wishlist. I’ve also heard many stories of SAs refusing to enter a wish once they realize the client’s address is in a different country.

I agree - 48 hrs is also the timeframe I’ve been told.

@acrowcounted and @krackersmaracas - Thanks. In London, no pre-spending is OK, right? I think I can make it to London within 48 hours (from JFK airport).

 

[krackersmaracas]

Thanks. In London, no pre-spending is OK, right? I think I can make it to London within 48 hours (from JFK airport).

Yes you can always ask, but it’s not guaranteed that you will get a bag in the 12 months. I know people with prespend and they have needed to renew their wishes a couple of years. The other complication is getting the wishlist appointment if you have no prespend. I have heard a few times in the boutique “it is not possible to make a wishlist today Madam, our next available wishlist appointment is not until xxx (insert month 3 months away)” or “our wishlist is full at the moment and we have no available appointments for several months”.

 

[NoKidsand3Handbags]

Congrats on your bag! Has anyone else had any luck this year getting a quota bag in London? I only ask as I’ve been waiting for my second wish for 16 months and have a decent purchase history. I’m not complaining as I know these bags are super in demand- just looking for a little encouragement.

I received my B30 wish this month! It's my first quota bag and I couldn't believe it when I received the email. The email stated it was reserved for me for 5 days. I wanted a bright colour, which means I had less competition, but they also probably receive less stock of non-neutrals. I waited about 14 months (my first wish expired), and only started regularly spending with the same SA about 6 months ago.

 

[krackersmaracas]

@pegase_h looks like there might be some different rules to what I’ve previously understood 👆

 

[Deleted 793791]

I received my B30 wish this month! It's my first quota bag and I couldn't believe it when I received the email. The email stated it was reserved for me for 5 days. I wanted a bright colour, which means I had less competition, but they also probably receive less stock of non-neutrals. I waited about 14 months (my first wish expired), and only started regularly spending with the same SA about 6 months ago.

Thank you! That's super helpful!

@pegase_h looks like there might be some different rules to what I’ve previously understood 👆

Thank you. I think it all varies by individual experience. I still appreciate your experiences!!

 

[BourgeiosBabe]

Yes you can always ask, but it’s not guaranteed that you will get a bag in the 12 months. I know people with prespend and they have needed to renew their wishes a couple of years. The other complication is getting the wishlist appointment if you have no prespend. I have heard a few times in the boutique “it is not possible to make a wishlist today Madam, our next available wishlist appointment is not until xxx (insert month 3 months away)” or “our wishlist is full at the moment and we have no available appointments for several months”.

I was able to make my wishlist by just walking in and asking the SA after she helped me with my purchase

 

[Hanash]

I’ve heard London is 48 hours as a way of cracking down on tourists being on the wishlist. I’ve also heard many stories of SAs refusing to enter a wish once they realize the client’s address is in a different country.

Uk is 5 days to collect

 

[acrowcounted]

Uk is 5 days to collect

Wow, sounds like many US folks would benefit by getting on the wishlist then!

 

[WhiteBus]

I don't think we should encourage foreigners getting our allocation of bags

 

[Deleted 793791]

That's discrimination based on nationalities. I don't think H should do that.

 

[Billionaireswife]

I received my B30 wish this month! It's my first quota bag and I couldn't believe it when I received the email. The email stated it was reserved for me for 5 days. I wanted a bright colour, which means I had less competition, but they also probably receive less stock of non-neutrals. I waited about 14 months (my first wish expired), and only started regularly spending with the same SA about 6 months ago.

Congratulations on your new beauty. Hearing your story gives me hope.

 

[WhiteBus]

That's discrimination based on nationalities. I don't think H should do that.

not nationality but residency
doesn't that happen anyway?

 

[880]

not nationality but residency
doesn't that happen anyway?

Yup, Hermes always favored its locals for bag offers. For those who didn’t have a local store, there was always Paris.
i was once offered a (new at the time) geta at CP; not on my own merits, but bc the SA struck up a conversation with DH about Alange & Soehne watches. It was interesting to me bc the same exact bag was display only at another location in London.