i think for mini eve if they have one or some in stock, and you ask for it, they definitely will offered it to you. so it is really depends on if you come in the right time. and you definitely need no prespend for that. I suggest try the standalone boutiques like New Bond Street or Cadogan Place. They once offered me Lindy 26 black ghw with no prespend, but I decline. Good luck!
Hermes boutiques in London
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Any info on the new London flagship store? My SA says probably around June next year, road trip for me 
Is it a fact that your SA still gets commission when they order things for you online. There’s a necklace that I want but they don’t have it in store only online and my SA suggested we order it but don’t want him to miss out on commission so was thinking of buying an alternative from the boutique’s inventory.
Also what is the process for getting a Constance in London?
the idea that you make you choice based upon whether your SA receives commission, or not, seems completely wrong to me
are the rules about commission in London understood?
Well it’s how he makes his living and the only real way to show him I appreciate him is by continuing to shop with him and commission is a part of that. Given that SAs can’t accept gifts. I don’t see anything wrong with taking into account what the SA might gain from a transaction. After all they are there to make money.
What are the rules on commission? I’d love to know if you have any info
They are there to make their clients happy. They are compensated for that. Your SA suggested himself that the necklace should be ordered. So long as you shop and purchase what you love, he’s fine. It would be worse to buy a second choice available in store bc it’s not really what you want. Satisfied clients tend to buy more and return less.
I also agree with @WhiteBus and @Letter that it’s important not to overthink these things and just shop. Only buy what you absolutely adore and cannot live without. For an SA, making x commission on a few items isn’t going to be that big of a deal and developing a relationship with an SA also isn’t a quid pro quo transaction.
As for the Constance, I would simply ask him what would be the approximate timeline for you to get a Constance. JMO as I’ve only bought a few items at NBS and CP. But SAs have certainly asked DH and I whether we are interested in non QB bags.
ETA: if you don’t see anything you like on a visit to the store. It’s fine not to make any purchases. It might be helpful to say to your SA, I’m looking for something like xyz, and it’s possible he can look for you and suggest an alternative.
ETA: I would never establish a relationship with an SA who is primarily commission driven. Bc there will be conflicts of interest. Not everything that’s high commission is going to be a great fit for a client.
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I don’t know for sure but it’s what I’ve been lead to believe.
Anyone with more info please comment
Well according to AI they do
Not sure how accurate this is
H SAs get commission in the US. But not in France. The mark of a good SA is one who will
Tell you the truth and lose a short term sale, but earn your trust. IMO
I’ve heard that they do not. If the sales target for the entire store is met, I believe they get an additional 400-600 pounds gross, not sure if monthly. It is definitely not like the U.S.
SAs might care about making sales to be promoted, but I heard in two stores in London from SAs that they do not make individual commission, and one SA told me what I just wrote above.
In Paris it seems to be very similar, they get a slight increase when sales targets are met, and I believe there are 3-4 a year. It is store based also.
Net it is not much, hence they do not consider they are making commissions.
Thank you for this info.
I think I need to stop relying on AI . 
I wonder if there is a way to turn it off when I google stuff
This is, unsurprisingly, not accurate.Well according to AI they do
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H SAs get commission in the US. But not in France. The mark of a good SA is one who will
Tell you the truth and lose a short term sale, but earn your trust. IMO
It's wrong even on the commission levels for any location.Thank you for letting me know
Maybe AI thought the UK was in the US 😂
My understanding from an ex Hermes SA in London is that comission in the boutiques is pooled (ie: split amongst the team) I also believe that if they make a stretched target or exceed it they get a bonus at some point again this is the same for all staff members in the boutique.