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#737
Later this year, I'll be in Kyoto and Tokyo for about a week. I like to gather as much information as possible from different platforms/communities well before the trip so this won't be the only place you might see me around with my question 😁 I am completely new to the brand--zero pre-spend, zero purchase history, zero footprint in any store database. From what I understand, non-QBs in the Japan stores seem to be "first come, first served" to everybody including tourists/walk-ins. While the scarves/twillies/fashion jewelry are lovely, I prefer to keep a firm budget on my travel expenses, and won't be distracted from my ultimate goal: a 1923 Bolide in 25cm or Mini in a bright color (NO neutrals.)

Given these conditions, would you recommend bypassing boutiques altogether for 2nd-hand/resale, or is visiting the boutiques even worth a shot? Appreciate any advice/tips!
 
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spicy-obsession said:
Later this year, I'll be in Kyoto and Tokyo for about a week. I like to gather as much information as possible from different platforms/communities well before the trip so this won't be the only place you might see me around with my question 😁 I am completely new to the brand--zero pre-spend, zero purchase history, zero footprint in any store database. From what I understand, non-QBs in the Japan stores seem to be "first come, first served" to everybody including tourists/walk-ins. While the scarves/twillies/fashion jewelry are lovely, I prefer to keep a firm budget on my travel expenses, and won't be distracted from my ultimate goal: a 1923 Bolide in 25cm or Mini in a bright color (NO neutrals.)

Given these conditions, would you recommend bypassing boutiques altogether for 2nd-hand/resale, or is visiting the boutiques even worth a shot? Appreciate any advice/tips!
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As a frequent buyer in Hermes stores in Tokyo, Bolides are very popular (close or equal to Constances imo), especially the smaller ones. Even if you are not going for neutral colors, I would say it will be really hard to get a SA to bring out one without any prespend. If you have the time you can go ask in stores, but I would go secondhand. Small Bolides ask for premium prices, but you might score a better price since you want a colorful one. Good Luck!!
 
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I was in Tokyo end of July for a quick business trip. Went to Ginza and Nihombashi Takashimaya stores. Was shown a few men's bags in Ginza on the ipad/tablet, it was there late in the day. Didn't end up buying any. At the Nihombashi Takashimaya store, was offered a Mini Evelyn in beton and told it was the only bag for sale left. Again late in the day after work. Both times, I walked in and asked without purchasing anything prior and have no history with the stores. Service was excellent and I felt it was a pleasant experience all around for both stores.
 
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I’ve just moved to Tokyo, as a ‘local’ now, which store would be best to start my journey and make my home store, I live close by to omotesando store, but I know everyone talks about Ginza, or perhaps azubadai hills now?
 
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I am hoping that someone can help me with pricing in Japan, as I've been blocked on H.com for some reason and am unable to get past the home page on any country's site. :crybaby: I'm not looking for a bag, but would like to know pricing for the H d'ancre bracelet, the CGSMs, and the H lift pull-over. Thank you very much for any info you can provide to me. I will be in Tokyo and Kyoto for about 3 weeks. :flowers:
 
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