Can I ask how much extra $$$ are we talking about in order to purchase a Constanct/Kelly/Birkin?
Which store do you recommend for a better chance?
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Can I ask how much extra $$$ are we talking about in order to purchase a Constanct/Kelly/Birkin?
Which store do you recommend for a better chance?
Wow nanamiryu, thanks and congrats! Did they ask you your color preferences? Or were you happy to take any color? I'm saying this because I have pretty specific color ranges in mind...
I think another member said the SM wants $5000 not too long ago in this thread. Someone sis knows asked about a Birkin at Beverly Hills store and was told $7000, so not that bad. And I don't have to spend as much now as I'm sort of regular. Like all Hs they like return customers. Constances, I was offered and seen others being shown as walk ins before. That would depend on the stock I guess.
Both stores are nice but I mainly buy from Waikiki location as I usually stay at Royal Hawaiian and it's only few minute of walk. They really prefer not having purchase records from other US stores btw. So if you had some luck in a place, stick with either one of them.
In a way, it's a lot like FSH. They would ask what you want and I guess try to match that. Which color do you have in mind? I think they also had etain but eh, didn't even bother to ask more as I don't like anything neutral.
I am after reds, pinks and purple C in general. If it has to be neutral then I'd pick an exotic neutral.
I'd just be direct about it and ask for what you want. They won't be so tough about selling a C. My last one is a rose jaipur and the member who wrote about her purchase on the last page got the same from Ala Moana. The color choices for HI in general for all bags are in brighter fun colors, perhaps due to tropical location. Both locations usually have lot more to choose from than most US stores.
Thanks! Would it make a difference whether I wear H items or not? I will likely be carrying my Kelly or Lindy in ostrich. So I wonder if that lowers my chances... Plus I do not have a US phone number in case something came in later....
Hawaii stores really seem to care about not having purchase history at other US stores. So I think it would be even better you aren't based in US. US stores generally don't care how you dress as long as you have money to pay. And if anything, they would compliment your lovely bag and think you are a regular H shopper.
As long as your phone works in US, it should be fine. If for whatever else problem, I'd just keep calling or visit to check myself. They usually have more staff than the number of the customers and as I said before all of them are quite friendly and nice.
My experience at ala moana has been that they seem to care if you are a us mainland customer. However, I have bought scarves there. The Waikiki royal Hawaiian store, they just seem to like to sell stuff! I always tell them that I come to Hawaii about twice a year. Last visit I had on a tshirt, shorts and sandals. Think I had an enamel bangle on, but no other H.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Do most Hermes SA ask for specifics or just a general idea of what you want and they try to get something close to that?
Actually... can someone help give me some general idea about the two boutiques in Ala Moana and the Royal Hawaiian Centre? For example, which store is bigger? Which one has better customer service? Which store has more stock in terms of small leather goods and bags like lindys? Also which store tends to have better stock for the more coveted items (more like likely to offer to walk in) like B/K/C? I might not get a chance to visit both, so knowing some of the basics would really help me decide on which store to visit. Thanks a million guys!
Yes, the old location is still open, new location will open in a couple weeks.