Curious if others have had a hard time or easy time getting this bag... I was creating my first wish list with my SA and she said she hasn't seen this combo come in their boutique in 2+ years!!! She said I would have an easier time getting Etoupe. Gold togo w/ GHW is like my #1 choice by a mile. It's my first B and I wear a lot of pinks, burgundy, camel, orange (and wear denim most days) so gold just seems like it makes more sense than anything else. I added caramel to my list even though I don't love it as much as gold and added etoupe as well. I feel a little sad TBH because I had my heart set on this 1 bag haha. Any suggestions of another color that might pair well with the colors I wear? I wish I could get more excited about this since I have wanted a Birkin for forever.
Is B30 Gold Togo w/ GHW THAT hard to get?
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Really?? She hasn't seen that combo in 2+ years?! I don't know if I believe that...
Yep that is why I had to ask... seems crazy to me... I always thought gold was a popular staple color
I've definitely heard it's a hard to get color, but not seeing it for 2+ years?! I don't believe that either... If that's the one you want, definitely hold out for it. It'll be so worth the wait. Don't give up hope. And who knows? It took me only a month (as an H newbie) to get my Gold GHW B25.
I wonder what her incentive would be for saying that to me... like does she just not want to give me my first choice or something? I am really confused. Should I tell her I want to remove everything else from my wishlist? And please do share your story! That is super exciting!!
My SA said it's the most sought-after color combo and size, but I think over two years seems like a long time for their store not to receive one.
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Yeah I couldn't imagine why it would be harder than etoupe or black. Was surprised to hear that etoupe would be "easy" to get..
TBH I move frequently for work so I have always shopped at various stores the last 9 years that I have been buying Hermes. I never cared to maintain presence at 1 store bc I just shopped for fun and wasn't really thinking about the B/K long haul. This is my first time shopping at 1 store over and over again. I think we get along quite well, we are about the same age and seem to vibe really well. I mentioned during my second visit with her that I "might want a birkin someday. Would I have to tell you years in advance that I want one? Does it take years to get one?" and she laughed and said "Nooooo it doesn't take that long, just let me know when you're ready for one"..... So fast forward to my third visit with her. I explained I only buy 1 bag per year and was looking at a Chanel jumbo and realized it's crazy for me to buy a chanel jumbo when I truly in my heart have always wanted a B and the price difference is minimal between the two. So she seemed to get really excited and took out the leather box and dove into so many details on the H spa and leathers (I have been very invested in learning about Hermes for years and already know these things, but I smiled and nodded). She said to text her if I find any other colors or anything that I like. Sorry for this long winded thing, but I think things are really good between us, so I find her 2+ year comment incredibly confusing!! I secretly wish she was like lying to me and going to surprise me with my dream combo. UGH total wishful thinking but I can't wrap my head around this situation!
No idea, maybe she just wants to set your expectations? I'm not sure how competitive your store is, but that may be why. In terms of removing the other items from your wishlist, I think that's really up to you. Etoupe and caramel are gorgeous colors, but you're the one who has to spend a chunk of your hard-earned money to have it sit on your arm/in your closet. Being very specific for your first bag will make it harder for the SA because it narrows her options for what she can grab you, especially if it's something very popular like the Gold GHW. So while you could very well end up with your one true love (lol) as your first bag, you just need to be prepared to be patient. Again, it's all up to you.
For me, I knew what size I wanted (B25) but left the color and hardware open (mostly -- I just said that I was looking for any neutral). I took the wonderful advice of the other members on this forum (Check out "Maintaining an H Relationship," which is a very helpful thread) and just bought things I loved across the board, and was kind, friendly, patient and respectful to my SA. Towards the end of my first shopping trip with her, I told her what I was hoping for (I only listed a B25 in neutral color at the time, no other bags or sizes). She did tell me the B25 is very hard to get, but also told me not to worry about it and that it's not impossible. I told her I totally understood and that I'm in no rush. I never pushed her or asked her about it after that, just visited a few times after and, again, purchased things I loved across several categories. About a month after we first met, during our visit, she completely surprised me and said she could offer me a B30 that day, but knowing my lifestyle and how unsure I was about the size, ended up coming back with a box with a B25 instead!
I'm not sure how new you are with your SA, but if you like her and enjoy working with her, I'd say continue developing that relationship as you buy things you love, and the rest should fall into place eventually. Have fun and good luck!!
That is such an exciting story!!! And gives me hope!! Congrats on your new beauty, shes insanely gorgeous!!!
I'm so glad it did! Stay hopeful!
And thank you! Hope you get yours soon. Please do share with us when you do.
I absolutely will when that day comes! Haven't done a reveal on here in years but my first B would definitely need a reveal!I'm so glad it did! Stay hopeful!
And thank you! Hope you get yours soon. Please do share with us when you do.