**Hermes Chat**

[redwings]

Thank you for clarifying this. Yes, definitely I want to follow her lead, as we have a good relationship. I imagine if I don't adjust to this advice she's giving, it's highly unlikely I'll ever be offered another bag, let alone a quota bag. Is that correct? I have only myself to blame for this situation, so it's appreciated with the feedback. Is there any specific categories that buying in would help alleviate her reservations / improve store relationship? The idea of pleasing others just to please isn't exactly appealing to me, nor is the idea of spending a lot of money in categories that I don't like very appealing. Thank you.

Gold jewelry : not sure about your country but my local jeweler chain stores sells gold as expensive as some Gucci and Hermes jewelry, minus the quality of workmanship. 18k gold is 18k gold to me so it doesn’t matter where the source is.

Silver jewelry - ditto.

Belts and shoes are as competitively priced as Gucci, Dior and Chanel…doesn’t need to be oran sandals or the H buckle.

My SA has the Hermes Arceau Le Temps Voyageur watch on my request list.

 

[redwings]

Philodendron Birkin. When the birkin wait is too long at Hermes and you really want to own a Birkin - here’s the solution, buy the birkin plant!

 

[PrayersandPurses]

Philodendron Birkin. When the birkin wait is too long at Hermes and you really want to own a Birkin - here’s the solution, buy the birkin plant!

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And if you’re short on cash just plant a money tree. On sale at Fortinos

 

[karebear87]

Philodendron Birkin. When the birkin wait is too long at Hermes and you really want to own a Birkin - here’s the solution, buy the birkin plant!

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Haha yes, I’ve had this plant for the last two years!

 

[purselover__]

Sharing some pics from the store in Germany. I only bought a Twilly, but the customer service was amazing.

 

[sammidutchgirl]

Thank you for clarifying this. Yes, definitely I want to follow her lead, as we have a good relationship. I imagine if I don't adjust to this advice she's giving, it's highly unlikely I'll ever be offered another bag, let alone a quota bag. Is that correct? I have only myself to blame for this situation, so it's appreciated with the feedback. Is there any specific categories that buying in would help alleviate her reservations / improve store relationship? The idea of pleasing others just to please isn't exactly appealing to me, nor is the idea of spending a lot of money in categories that I don't like very appealing. Thank you.

I gotta be honest and don't take this the wrong way, but take a step back and listen to what you just said. You dropped $18,000 on a brand that is treating you that way? Listen, you're the one with the power here. As much as I would like to own a Kelly bag someday, I'm not willing to be abused just to get one. Did you like all of the stuff you've bought? Do you use the stuff you bought? These SAs are basically tyrants because they know they can be. It's actually outrageous.

 

[redwings]

(I removed the bag from my cart - was trying for the etoupe but the website dropped this one into my cart).
There’s tricolour bolides and they are up for very colourful ppl. I can’t colour coordinate to save my life but if you can, watch for em.

 

[SDC2003]

H released q3 results today. Reports talk about no signs of slowdown and that prices will go up 5-10 percent due to costs. My one observation is that from q2 to q3 for the americas it looks like there was just a 3 mil growth? Am I reading that correctly? I included q2 and q3 results below. Q3 for the Americas would be including part of the Madison opening.

Hermes plans big price rises, says no sign of slowdown

Birkin bag maker Hermes flagged plans to hike prices by 5% to 10% in 2023 on rising costs and currency fluctuations, much more than in the past, after a sharp rise in sales over the third quarter with no signs of any slowdown yet.

www.reuters.com

https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2022-10/1666196970/hermes_20221020_ca3t_en.pdf

https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2022-07/1659030137/hermes_20220729_pr_firsthalfresults_va.pdf

 

[skyqueen]

H released q3 results today. Reports talk about no signs of slowdown and that prices will go up 5-10 percent due to costs. My one observation is that from q2 to q3 for the americas it looks like there was just a 3 mil growth? Am I reading that correctly? I included q2 and q3 results below. Q3 for the Americas would be including part of the Madison opening.

Hermes plans big price rises, says no sign of slowdown

Birkin bag maker Hermes flagged plans to hike prices by 5% to 10% in 2023 on rising costs and currency fluctuations, much more than in the past, after a sharp rise in sales over the third quarter with no signs of any slowdown yet.

www.reuters.com

https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2022-10/1666196970/hermes_20221020_ca3t_en.pdf

https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2022-07/1659030137/hermes_20220729_pr_firsthalfresults_va.pdf

Hermes is going to need a price hike!

Hermès opens its palatial new NYC store with a party for the ages

To celebrate the NYC store opening, Hermès took over three city blocks and threw a rollicking multimillion-dollar, Champagne and caviar fueled party for more than 1,000 guests.

nypost.com

 

[redwings]

H released q3 results today. Reports talk about no signs of slowdown and that prices will go up 5-10 percent due to costs. My one observation is that from q2 to q3 for the americas it looks like there was just a 3 mil growth? Am I reading that correctly? I included q2 and q3 results below. Q3 for the Americas would be including part of the Madison opening.

Hermes plans big price rises, says no sign of slowdown

Birkin bag maker Hermes flagged plans to hike prices by 5% to 10% in 2023 on rising costs and currency fluctuations, much more than in the past, after a sharp rise in sales over the third quarter with no signs of any slowdown yet.

www.reuters.com

https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2022-10/1666196970/hermes_20221020_ca3t_en.pdf

https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2022-07/1659030137/hermes_20220729_pr_firsthalfresults_va.pdf

Nice… I will be drooling at the dividends for next year then.

 

[bmwman3241]

New here and can't post my own thread.
I want to buy my wife a Kelly or Birkin bag for our 10 year anniversary. Live in LA so can go to South Coast Plaza or on Rodeo.
I haven't been able to financially buy her high-end designer products until very recently and would like to make this 10 year special (especially with the birth of our son this year) and get her something she deserves. It's something that I want to surprise her with and she is not expecting anything of this sort.
I have bought a few Oran sandals as gifts (my mom & mother in law) as well as some cologne products. I prefer to buy direct from Hermes rather than from a 3rd party seller. I have read the spend quota and that you need to be offered a bag, but is there any workaround?

Anyone that can offer some help or suggestion of how I may be able to get my hands on one fairly quick or a SA they can recommend that can make this happen. I considered speaking with Amex concierge but I read somewhere that it's just a waste of time. Traveling out of country is not an option at the moment.
Thanks in advance!

 

[stephbb9]

New here and can't post my own thread.
I want to buy my wife a Kelly or Birkin bag for our 10 year anniversary. Live in LA so can go to South Coast Plaza or on Rodeo.
I haven't been able to financially buy her high-end designer products until very recently and would like to make this 10 year special (especially with the birth of our son this year) and get her something she deserves. It's something that I want to surprise her with and she is not expecting anything of this sort.
I have bought a few Oran sandals as gifts (my mom & mother in law) as well as some cologne products. I prefer to buy direct from Hermes rather than from a 3rd party seller. I have read the spend quota and that you need to be offered a bag, but is there any workaround?

Anyone that can offer some help or suggestion of how I may be able to get my hands on one fairly quick or a SA they can recommend that can make this happen. I considered speaking with Amex concierge but I read somewhere that it's just a waste of time. Traveling out of country is not an option at the moment.
Thanks in advance!

The only way is to get one of these bags quickly is from the resale market if you don’t want to pre spend a lot.
You will not be able to get offered a B or K before a while with a new SA and you will have to spend a lot more than the bag to hopefully get offered one. We are all in the same situation unfortunately.

 

[redwings]

New here and can't post my own thread.
I want to buy my wife a Kelly or Birkin bag for our 10 year anniversary. Live in LA so can go to South Coast Plaza or on Rodeo.

One word : try asking for a bag. Be non specific. Say you want to get it for your wife on a special occasion.

If all fails, it’s resellers. Unfortunately.

 

[1CC]

Anyone that can offer some help or suggestion of how I may be able to get my hands on one fairly quick or a SA they can recommend that can make this happen. I considered speaking with Amex concierge but I read somewhere that it's just a waste of time. Traveling out of country is not an option at the moment.
Thanks in advance!

One word : try asking for a bag. Be non specific. Say you want to get it for your wife on a special occasion.

If all fails, it’s resellers. Unfortunately.

Firstly I want to say you are a very nice husband for wanting to get a Birkin or Kelly for your wife to celebrate 10 years of wedding bliss. She is lucky for such a thoughtful husband.

However I have to agree with @redwings . Being a new client with very minimal spend and no relationship with the SA will be nearly impossible to get a Birkin or Kelly. SAs have heard all the reasons from new clients as well as long standing clients for getting a B/K - birthday, anniversary, birth of first/second or fifth child, divorce, promotion, etc. Additionally, with low inventory it is even more difficult and the wait is even longer. Your best route is going to a reputable reseller and have the bag authenticated separately to make sure.

Good luck and happy anniversary!!!

 

[bmwman3241]

Thank you for the suggestions.
What are some reputable resellers?