**Hermes Chat**
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I was able to get an 18cm Constance in Las Vegas in Bellagio when I hit it off with a SA while at a TPF National Meet Up. I also purchased a 35 Kelly at FSH in Paris.
I’ve also heard that the Hawaii store is good for travelers, too. So it all depends.
If you go to Paris it's possible -- not definite but possible. There's a thread on Paris within the Shopping for Hermes thread.
There are at least two strategies. First, apply for an appointment the evening before. If that doesn't work, go to the boutique and buy several things. Casually mention you'd like a bag, too, before the interaction with the SA is finished. That worked for me. The SA told me to come back the next day. If that doesn't work, it is said that you can stop in the store in the afternoon and ask if there are any appointments available (because someone couldn't make it).
Here's the problem with buying stuff to enhance your chances of getting a bag in Paris: there isn't time to leisurely browse or mull over decisions. I can make fast decisions. However, I came to Paris not really having bought anything in a boutique for quite a while. So I wanted to look at scarves, ties, jewelry, etc. This takes time. The SA likely has appointments with others during the day. So, it wasn't a leisurely process. The other problem was that since I knew what I wanted the moment I saw it, I wasn't open to the SA's choices. (If money was no object, then I would have thrown a couple of her choices into the lot). I could tell she wasn't too pleased about that. I like yellow. Period.
Should I show up in Paris again I would just walk into the boutique and take an hour or more at the scarf counter leisurely trying stuff on. And so forth. But I imagine I'd be hurried along regardless.
Thank you, @Madam Bijoux, I totally agree. All of a sudden I'm seeing real charmers in the baby koala, koala joey, category. The one below was posted by Bindi Irwin. I'm sure you recognize that last name. Her father was Steve Irwin, he had the tv program, "Crikey It's the Irwins" which sadly I never watched in my "pre-koala" days.
What an adorable, sweet face.
I like that these little guys look happy. Notice he's draped his arm over what seems to be a very large stuffed koala.
Even koalas meditate . . . like tiny Zen masters
This is a confident koala. And a beautiful one.
This is such a tender affection here it's really amazing to see.
Look at me..how cute I am.. sitting here and waiting for you to cuddle me.
