may I ask why it hasn’t gone well in your local store despite frequent visits? Nowadays, it seems relatively common to take 3X- 5X assuming you are patient and have a solid relationship with your SA. Stock is limited and SAs prefer to reserve it for local regular clients, such as your friend of a friend. (But without knowing how long this friend of a friend has waited andsimoly knowing that she only shops in one store, I wouldn‘t count on having a similar experience. JMO of course, and YMMV
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may I ask why it hasn’t gone well in your local store despite frequent visits? Nowadays, it seems relatively common to take 3X- 5X assuming you are patient and have a solid relationship with your SA. Stock is limited and SAs prefer to reserve it for local regular clients, such as your friend of a friend. (But without knowing how long this friend of a friend has waited andsimoly knowing that she only shops in one store, I wouldn‘t count on having a similar experience. JMO of course, and YMMV
Thanks for your insight.
For returned customers, is the spending ratio close to 1:2 now? I am debating if it’s even worth it to keep shopping there when I visit for second time this summer (knowing that it’s unlikely for me to visit Hawaii for the 3rd time).
Depends on which bag you are after but yes, it seems like their expectations are pretty much in line with all other stores and it also seems like they make the first quota bag the most difficult.
The game playing is strong in Hawaii. I recently returned from my trip and was able to purchase a few items. First, I visited my SA from the prior year by stopping at the store for an appointment. At first I was told that an appointment will take 2 weeks. Then I said I worked with an SA before. They looked me up and confirmed my purchase history. Then I was granted an appointment vs. waiting in an enormous line. At the appointment, I asked for various items from my list. They had practically nothing. I ended up getting a pair of sandals and belt (forgot to pack one). The SA asked for my wishlist and but had nothing in stock except for a Herbag that was not in a color combo I want. A few days later, she texted about a 24/24 21in touch. I politely declined and that was it.
My family and I went to Ala Moana mid week. Hubby saw that there was no line and suggested that I stop in. I asked for a few things, again nothing in stock. I ended up buying a beret and continued with my day. An hour or so later, the SA called and said a shipment came in and asked if I can stop by. I did. At first it was a Evelyn, which I have and was wearing one. Then she showed me a Halzan in gold. She noticed that my Evelyn was in the same CW and figured I was not going for it. Finally, she came back with a sealed box. Out came a Herbag special edition! It was in Noir/bleu saphir. I immediately said yes.
I honestly thought that it was such a “coincidence” that a shipment came in within such a short time. It is likely that she looked up my purchase history and then decided that I should have a bag… smh. Anyway, as I mentioned, the game playing is real.
My family and I went to Ala Moana mid week. Hubby saw that there was no line and suggested that I stop in. I asked for a few things, again nothing in stock. I ended up buying a beret and continued with my day. An hour or so later, the SA called and said a shipment came in and asked if I can stop by. I did. At first it was a Evelyn, which I have and was wearing one. Then she showed me a Halzan in gold. She noticed that my Evelyn was in the same CW and figured I was not going for it. Finally, she came back with a sealed box. Out came a Herbag special edition! It was in Noir/bleu saphir. I immediately said yes.
I honestly thought that it was such a “coincidence” that a shipment came in within such a short time. It is likely that she looked up my purchase history and then decided that I should have a bag… smh. Anyway, as I mentioned, the game playing is real.
I’ll be visiting Honolulu in a month and wanted to ask where do I make the appointment to go into the store? Pre Covid I would just go in but it’s been 3 years since I’ve been. Anyone able to share what I need to do? Don’t think I could wait for a couple hours in line we aren’t there long and the kids and husband won’t be interested in just standing around.
If you plan on visiting the Ala Moana store the lines arent anywhere as bad as the Waikiki store. If you want to go to the Waikiki store, I would line up before they open and wait in line. If you shopped their before, maybe you have a SA name (could be on an old receipt) and call the store and leave a message prior to your trip.
good luck
I am late but would like to share my Hawaii story. I traveled august 2021 to meet with an SA. He was very nice and I purchased a few small items (belt, twillies, shoes) nothing rare and I did not ask for any bags but I did share my wishlist for a birkin. We kept in touch and since I knew I’d be returning in December, I ordered a limited edition watch from him. I picked up the watch soon after landing and a few days later received the magical call. I originally asked for b30 in pink or neutral and was offered a b25 Craie with rghw. I was and still over the moon. I suspect when I go back that I will probably find another fine jewelry item to order.
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Mini k is definitely harder than b/k 25 and usually not offered as a first bag (unless you are a long time customer with big prespend) good luck!
Although you can technically do this, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are planning to spend loads as it would be a shame to not be offered a bag because of two weak accounts rather than having one strong account.
Hi ladies - I’m going to Honolulu next week for a week, and wondering if I should attempt at getting a QB? Do they have a good inventory? Also I a long purchasing history at my local stores. I heard that this might actually stack against me from getting a QB? Unfortunately I’m going by myself so I can’t ask my hubby to open an account. Also can anyone please recommend a SA? Thank you a ton!