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Good convos above! Just sharing everything from my own experience please:
1. I have never been offered angbaos by my SA on my first 5 years, and once or twice I asked him about it, he felt bad because he said I never asked for it and he also forgot? Only the last 4 years he started giving me red packets, but it should not be an issue if you dont get any. I get really nice QB bags (touch, shadow etc) though!
2. in terms of 2 QB bags per year, yes it is possible, all you have to do is ask your SA! I got 4 bags last year (mini k, barenia b25, and 2 more I cannot say anymore due to privacy of my SA, I have 2 profiles in the store, one is my sister and mine)
3. In the topic of getting non QB bag, honestly, just ask your SA. I was looking at the new models and casually asked my SA and his other SA colleagues, and they just replied "what do you think of this bag...etc...a signal to buy it!).
4. Our SAs are super tired as well, they have shorter breaks nowadays, so if you manage to really have a chat with your SA, take that opportunity to ask and plan your 2023 purchases!
Each H journey is unique...enjoy it and key to happiness is, love the H items you buy!
PS: I also had a bad experience with my SA (a couple of times being ghosted...), but maybe due to my age, I just ignore it now...
 
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macadamianut said:
That's akin to saying, perhaps H can considering producing more birkins so more customers can get them

It has clearly worked to their advantage all this while by keeping their items supply lower than demand (ang baos included).

If the ang baos were really given to everyone who walks into the store during CNY period or has a single purchase history for the year, then the ang baos will lose their perceived uniqueness/value or "cheapen out the brand", and I'm sure their VVIPS wouldn't want that as well too heh.

Anyway, as a kid, or even as an adult, I never really bothered or remembered whether ang bao look nice on outside. Only remember and care how much $$$ there is inside :P

Just a joke to whoever's reading: Imagine open Hermes angbao then inside got $6, dunno you paiseh or I more paiseh for you

(No offence to anybody or cloudsz cos' Im replying to her post, just my crude sense of humour here)
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Birkins and red packets aren't comparable. They're different. How much does a production of red packets costs and takes? What does giving of red packets mean in asian culture? Please don't compare apples to pears. To you it means nothing but to others they mean something and this is something we should be respectful towards culture. Who gives small tokens in Hermes red packets anyway?

Asia is leading sales in revenue and surely Hermes have the means to produce more if they want. This is something small which they shouldn't restrict if it means an aid in client services, and an appreciation for the culture here. Demand = supply. Lesser means exclusive and in this case, people resell ang paos on marketplaces just because it's insufficient to go to more tiers. My point is some things need exclusivity but some things do not.
 
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cloudsz said:
Birkins and red packets aren't comparable. They're different. How much does a production of red packets costs and takes? What does giving of red packets mean in asian culture? Please don't compare apples to pears. To you it means nothing but to others they mean something and this is something we should be respectful towards culture. Who gives small tokens in Hermes red packets anyway?

Asia is leading sales in revenue and surely Hermes have the means to produce more if they want. This is something small which they shouldn't restrict if it means an aid in client services, and an appreciation for the culture here. Demand = supply. Lesser means exclusive and in this case, people resell ang paos on marketplaces just because it's insufficient to go to more tiers. My point is some things need exclusivity but some things do not.
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Ladies calm down. It’s just red packets! @cloudsz I guess what @macadamianut was trying to explain is that Hermes sits on the ultra-premium luxury segment and has its own target clientele. It has its own marketing strategy and that might include premiums/gifts for select customers. Nothing wrong with that. It doesn’t adopt a mass market strategy so it won’t produce extra red packets for everyone because the target market isn’t just anyone off the street! Got nothing to do whether they can afford or not. It’s whether it’s consistent with their marketing strategy. Hope I’m making sense. And it’s ok if you disagree, we can agree to disagree and have different opinions on this.

That aside, my dear ladies, it’s just red packets!!! Please don’t let tempers flare because of red packets. In this forum, let’s just please be supportive of each other.
 
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sunshinecheers said:
Ladies calm down. It’s just red packets! @cloudsz I guess what @macadamianut was trying to explain is that Hermes sits on the ultra-premium luxury segment and has its own target clientele. It has its own marketing strategy and that might include premiums/gifts for select customers. Nothing wrong with that. It doesn’t adopt a mass market strategy so it won’t produce extra red packets for everyone because the target market isn’t just anyone off the street! Got nothing to do whether they can afford or not. It’s whether it’s consistent with their marketing strategy. Hope I’m making sense. And it’s ok if you disagree, we can agree to disagree and have different opinions on this.

That aside, my dear ladies, it’s just red packets!!! Please don’t let tempers flare because of red packets. In this forum, let’s just please be supportive of each other.
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Exactly, it's just red packets. Not even premium gifts and certainly not worth it to anger some client tiers with. Other ultra-premium luxury brands don't even restrict their red packets with such exclusivity. Marketing strategy when done right at each segment can benefits businesses much more.
 
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sunshinecheers said:
Ladies calm down. It’s just red packets! @cloudsz I guess what @macadamianut was trying to explain is that Hermes sits on the ultra-premium luxury segment and has its own target clientele. It has its own marketing strategy and that might include premiums/gifts for select customers. Nothing wrong with that. It doesn’t adopt a mass market strategy so it won’t produce extra red packets for everyone because the target market isn’t just anyone off the street! Got nothing to do whether they can afford or not. It’s whether it’s consistent with their marketing strategy. Hope I’m making sense. And it’s ok if you disagree, we can agree to disagree and have different opinions on this.

That aside, my dear ladies, it’s just red packets!!! Please don’t let tempers flare because of red packets. In this forum, let’s just please be supportive of each other.
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agree.... :)
 
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Just for laughs…. Advice from ChatGPT.

How does one improve the chance of buying a birkin from Hermes store?


Purchasing a Birkin bag from a Hermès store can be difficult as they are highly sought after luxury items and there is often a waiting list to purchase one. Here are a few ways to improve your chances of buying a Birkin from a Hermès store:
  1. Build a relationship with the sales associates: Building a relationship with the sales associates at a Hermès store can help increase your chances of being notified when a Birkin becomes available.
  2. Visit the store frequently: Regularly visiting the store can help increase your visibility and make you a known customer to the sales associates, increasing the likelihood that they will notify you when a Birkin becomes available.
  3. Be flexible with your color and leather choices: Being open to different color and leather options may increase your chances of being able to purchase a Birkin, as certain options may be more readily available.
  4. Be prepared to purchase: When a Birkin becomes available, be prepared to purchase it immediately, as they tend to sell quickly.
  5. Check online Hermès platform: Hermès has an online platform, where they offer a small selection of Birkin bags, it's worth checking the site regularly.
It's important to note that despite taking these steps, it is still unlikely that you will be able to purchase a Birkin bag immediately. It may take months or even years to acquire one. Additionally, the price of a Birkin can vary depending on the materials and size.
Buying a Birkin bag from Hermès, like any other luxury item, requires patience, persistence and a bit of luck.
 
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