**Hermes Chat**

[PrayersandPurses]

Happy Thanksgiving to all you lovely tpf friends in the USA. Wishing you a wonderful long weekend with your family & friends.

 

[skater84]

Hello everyone. I am new to the this site so apologize if this is the incorrect forum. I am traveling to Munich in January and wanted to get an Evelyne PM bag. What are the chances they will sell me one? Any advice? Thank you in advance.

 

[krittershops]

Question: I have been in a couple of boutiques in Germany lately and they have had darn near every single type of bag on display. These are very clearly marked for display and they will let you try it on for size etc… what the heck happens to these bags. I wouldn’t call them used exactly but they are display bags/store bags…. Do they let employees purchase them at discount or destroy them? Just curious. When I shop in London there are usually very few bags on display…. Curious…

 

[karebear87]

Question: I have been in a couple of boutiques in Germany lately and they have had darn near every single type of bag on display. These are very clearly marked for display and they will let you try it on for size etc… what the heck happens to these bags. I wouldn’t call them used exactly but they are display bags/store bags…. Do they let employees purchase them at discount or destroy them? Just curious. When I shop in London there are usually very few bags on display…. Curious…

A few months ago, I had visited the Sydney boutique within a couple weeks and I have mentioned to my SA that they had changed their display of bags! Not sure if I heard correctly but my SA mentioned that clients were getting impatient about their bags and so the store had to change over the bags on display.

 

[krittershops]

A few months ago, I had visited the Sydney boutique within a couple weeks and I have mentioned to my SA that they had changed their display of bags! Not sure if I heard correctly but my SA mentioned that clients were getting impatient about their bags and so the store had to change over the bags on display.

My SA made a comment along the lines of “we could have emptied the entire store if we felt like it”

Interestingly almost all of the bags were the same colour in my home store-Nata perhaps….. but I’m sure for the right person those may be up for purchase but so far they seem to be holding out.

Vs the store about a half hour away had most of the bag types on display but a myriad of leathers and colours. Got the impression those go to a home more often … curious ways H….

 

[CONA]

Hi ~everyone
I've been on the Hermes journey for 8 years. I've collected quite a lot of Togo or normal leather bk so far and now I want to have an exotic Leather.
My SA told me crocodiles need to spend more than normal leather. Specifically 25 size !!
This time(2nd) I spent a lot of money and got a black 25 crocodile Birkin.
I spent the most money ever.

But I'm curious, other people say that crocodiles are easie right?
Now I'm confused .....
My area is California.
What is the ture?

 

[Deleted 780983]

Hi all- I’m sure it’s been discussed plenty: how many attempts have those of you in Europe made for a leather goods appointment in Paris before you were successful? I’ve applied 20 times as of today and I’m still being rejected. I was there 2 weeks ago for my birthday- went into the FSG daily and it still did not work even though one associate was kind. I even bought a belt and next day a
Scarf but there was always a line of people asking the same thing. I live in London & my strategy is to get an appt and then jump on the Eurostar at 6am the moment I’m successful. How long did you guys apply till you got an appt?

 

[acrowcounted]

Hi all- I’m sure it’s been discussed plenty: how many attempts have those of you in Europe made for a leather goods appointment in Paris before you were successful? I’ve applied 20 times as of today and I’m still being rejected. I was there 2 weeks ago for my birthday- went into the FSG daily and it still did not work even though one associate was kind. I even bought a belt and next day a
Scarf but there was always a line of people asking the same thing. I live in London & my strategy is to get an appt and then jump on the Eurostar at 6am the moment I’m successful. How long did you guys apply till you got an appt?

Supposedly it is a pure lottery which means you are as likely to get selected on your first try as you are on your Xth try (assuming the same number of other people enter the lottery each day). Good luck!

 

[Hermeslover2021]

Can someone help me decipher what my SA said today?

My Hermes SA told me today that my purchase profile needs to be “sprinkled up”, and that I have “Too many leather good purchases”.

I asked directly what categories need to be “sprinkled up” and all I got was a little smile and non direct answer.

My assumption is the sprinkling is for her to get management approval for a quota bag. I'm also assuming she will not allow any leather goods to be purchased until this “sprinkling” occurs. Already this year she had mentioned restrictions on all bags / 1 per customer even in non Kelly / Birkin / Constance items. I thought that was unusual, but at the time didn't personalize it - thinking it applied to everyone. I still have my doubts about that.

But it’s not like I haven’t been sprinkling.

Full disclosure: I’ve been shopping with my SA for almost 2 years. I decided from the very beginning to spread out my purchases across different categories not only to have a strong case to present for a quota bag, but also to only shop for what I like and what I need.

Can anyone tell me what this is code for please? I’ve been shopping with the brand since late 2020, but I don’t speak Hermese as well as others.

For reference since November 2020 have spent abou $18,000 at Hermes.

Out of 17 items purchased, 7 have been leather good items (41% of total buying) - 3 Evelyne bags, 2 wallets, and 2 bag charms).

Maybe that’s what she means?


Those purchases are:

4 Hats
2 Blankets
3 Bags (2 TPM Evelyne’s; 1 PM Evelyne)
2 Wallets
2 Bag Charms (Pegasus and another type)
1 T Shirt
2 Pairs of Gloves
1 Scarf

My SA has a wishlist for Kelly / Birkin. SA repeatedly states that due to supply constraints and production issues that they are working on bag requests as far back as 2020 in my store.

I have no reason to not believe her, but.

Is this a deliberate attempt to cull me from the Brand? Am I close to being blacklisted? Is this her way of giving me some type of indirect information to assist me in getting a wishlist bag?

My gut says she’s trying to be helpful; but is ready to move on.

She has been pleasant to work with, minus the last 2 meetings where I was forced to sit in the store and wait for her to be done with other customers, despite setting an appointment.

I thought $18,000 at this point would have at least allowed me to keep buying SLG’s and small bags, but I get the sense that is off the table until further notice.

Really appreciate the insight and help from people here and would happily explain more if needed.

Thank You.

It means you have to buy rtw, fine jewelry..leathers good don't count towards quota bags..good luck with your journey!

 

[KPCoppola]

Non-bag question I'm hoping someone can help with- has anyone seen the Orange Fruite' color in person in reference to the uni bangles?? I am looking to get one for my sis for Christmas but wanted a classic Hermes orange- not sure about this shade. Will probably buy myself a matching one too, haha. Just curious if anyone has more insight on this color. I am worried it's more red or coral?? I am ordering from Hermes.com. ty!

 

[Bagsbags18]

Hi everyone.. last year I started getting into buying more Hermes bags comparing to other brand, now I own 2 Kelly, 1 Birkin, 1 Constance, 1 lindy, and 1 Herbag.

I have been wearing only Hermes bags and I’m thinking about selling my Chanel. Honestly I do love my Chanel but I haven’t used any of it in a year.

I feel like I’m keeping it for the sake of having Chanel in my collection.


I just want to know do you guys keep your other bags beside Hermes?

 

[PrayersandPurses]

Hi everyone.. last year I started getting into buying more Hermes bags comparing to other brand, now I own 2 Kelly, 1 Birkin, 1 Constance, 1 lindy, and 1 Herbag.

I have been wearing only Hermes bags and I’m thinking about selling my Chanel. Honestly I do love my Chanel but I haven’t used any of it in a year.

I feel like I’m keeping it for the sake of having Chanel in my collection.


I just want to know do you guys keep your other bags beside Hermes?

Hi @Bagsbags18. It sounds like you have a beautiful H collection. I personally don't own any Chanel bags and never will. But I did sell a Ferragamo, a Burberry and a couple of Louis Vuitton leather bags to help fund my Hermes bags. I also gave away a Gucci bag to my niece. Because I knew once I purchased Hermes leather bags, that they would be the only leather bags I would wear. I did however keep my LV canvas bags which I love and wear. And also a vintage canvas Fendi mama bag. If you can afford to keep them and really love having them as a collection then keep them. But me personally, I would sell them if I haven't worn them in a year. You have a Birkin, Kelly and a Constance in your collection, a holy trinity lol. And even more. Good luck deciding

 

[Bdbunny]

I have a problem. I’m not sure where to post it so I’m posting here. I was just going through my receipts, trying to document purchases of bags and jewelry for insurance purposes etc. I noticed on the receipt for when I purchased the Heure H watch back in early October that there appears to be an extra item for $1650 that I don’t believe I bought! When I got the watch, I also purchased an extra band to switch out. When I checked out and saw the total, I remember thinking, oh wow that band was a lot more expensive than I expected! But of course I was chatting with my SA as I was checking out, stuck the receipt in my bag, rushed home and literally forgot all about it. I finally dug up the receipt today and noticed this extra line item. It says Pink Gold Simple Buckle for Glissade $1650. I tried to Google this item and I think Glissade is another style of watch?? I’m sure it was unintentional but this is so awkward… and of course I feel so stupid for not looking at the receipt more closely at the time. How should I approach my SA about this error??

 

[Bagsbags18]

Hi @Bagsbags18. It sounds like you have a beautiful H collection. I personally don't own any Chanel bags and never will. But I did sell a Ferragamo, a Burberry and a couple of Louis Vuitton leather bags to help fund my Hermes bags. I also gave away a Gucci bag to my niece. Because I knew once I purchased Hermes leather bags, that they would be the only leather bags I would wear. I did however keep my LV canvas bags which I love and wear. And also a vintage canvas Fendi mama bag. If you can afford to keep them and really love having them as a collection then keep them. But me personally, I would sell them if I haven't worn them in a year. You have a Birkin, Kelly and a Constance in your collection, a holy trinity lol. And even more. Good luck deciding

Thank you for your reply.. yes I guess my dilemma of not being able to let it go means I have to keep it for awhile and try to wear it! until I finally can part away with Chanel.
I have sold all of my LV, Prada and Celine without any doubts to fund for more hermes, but chanel afraid it would be too expensive if I want it again in the future ❤️

 

[WendiBoo]

I have a question, how big are the chances I will get another offer if I turn down my first? I’ve been on the H journey for some time now with spending not reaching 1:1 (as the things I want are out of stock) and my SA just offered me a QB but the colour was my third choice.. :/