Is it worth the time to fly all the way to Paris for first Hermes?
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I thought there was another tPF'er who said that she had to fly there to get her bag? Wait, or is this only for SO's?
The thought of flying to Paris for shopping sounds so fun. I'd totally do something like that..Love your passion! But, as others have said, it probably would not be worth it for the sales alone since most of those things you want won't likely be on sale....I think the experience will be fun and memorable though- and will definitely make a good story to tell.
I've gotten SOs delivered to my doorstep too. Quite a few of us here have had POs and SOs delivered wherever in the world.
Enjoy your trip! It's hard not to be infected by your love for H 
. Makes me want to fly to Paris for Chanel RIGHT NOW! Hee.
. Makes me want to fly to Paris for Chanel RIGHT NOW! Hee.Enjoy your trip! It's hard not to be infected by your love for H
I bought 2 jumbos last month. One jumbo is cheaper by S$1300 than buy in Singapore. This time round only some Chanel costume jewellery or shoes.
I think you get higher chances of scoring a Birkin in Paris if you do not have VERY specific choices, so it's good if it is your first Birkin. (As you have more, you tend to be left with less options because you may get offered what you already have...)
Also bear in mind that even if you do get offered a Birkin, it may not necessarily be what you want in terms of leather, colour, size....If you DO get what you want though, the feeling is priceless!
I'd say the holiday alone there is FABULOUS...So, go go GO...!!!
Also bear in mind that even if you do get offered a Birkin, it may not necessarily be what you want in terms of leather, colour, size....If you DO get what you want though, the feeling is priceless!
I'd say the holiday alone there is FABULOUS...So, go go GO...!!!
Hi,
Based on my experience last summer the H Sale is worth to go.. off course the classic items are not on sale but seasonal items such as Hermes scarves and belt, shoes are on sale up to 40%. I scored 4 silk scarves (145 euro each after 40% off).
Another thing to consider is the summer sale in Paris. Paris is the best place to go for summer sale.
Anyway good luck with your BIRKIN hunting.. as I myself is still hunting for one.
Based on my experience last summer the H Sale is worth to go.. off course the classic items are not on sale but seasonal items such as Hermes scarves and belt, shoes are on sale up to 40%. I scored 4 silk scarves (145 euro each after 40% off).
Another thing to consider is the summer sale in Paris. Paris is the best place to go for summer sale.
Anyway good luck with your BIRKIN hunting.. as I myself is still hunting for one.
I am back being a happy woman!
Not only did I score my Birkin, I also bought a lot of H stuff from the sales.
My friend, who flew over after knowing that I have scored a Birkin, also scored a Birkin!
My Birkin 35 Prune Clemence and my friend's 40 Black Clemence.
My H loot from the Paris trip
The very crowded sales venue -I queue about 2 hours
I was supposed to travel with a friend. However she suddenly fell ill so we cancel our flight. But my heart was in Paris and had paid for the hotel stay already.Thus, 5 hours before the flight, I rebooked the ticket. I was all alone on the trip to Paris. Immediately after touching down, I went to the sales venue with my big big luggage. After that I went to FSH and was shown a Birkins immediately. The next day I went to the sales venue again, this time the stock was very limited. The next morning I went to the airport to pick up my "ill but recovered" friend. She purposely flew over after she knew that I have managed to get a Birkin. When we went to FSH on Friday morning when the shop just opened, there was no Birkin at all. We met a friend too. We decide to come back to FSH at 2p.m after Chanel shopping, we still saw the friend there who was waiting in FSH all the while. She waited for about 4.5 hours. When we return at 2p.m there is still no sight of Birkin, we shop around in the shop, then we ask the Salesperson from the Jewellery department, he then brought us 2 Birkins 40 - gold & black to choose from. I think the shipment just arrived. When we went to the cashier, we saw the friend looking at Prune 35 Clemence, another customer looking at Black 35.
From my recent experience, I think it would be easier to score in the afternoon. I did went to George V, but I guess they are much smaller and the SA told me confidently they will not be receiving any Birkin for the rest of the day.
Overall, I am glad that I did went to Paris for a very very fruitful trip. It will remain a memorable trip for me as I gotten my first H and Birkins in Paris.
Thank you for all those who have encouraged me, I may not be able to make it without your encouragement.
Thus the answer to "Is it worth the time to fly all the way to Paris for first Hermes?" is definitely a "YES"!
Not only did I score my Birkin, I also bought a lot of H stuff from the sales.
My friend, who flew over after knowing that I have scored a Birkin, also scored a Birkin!
My Birkin 35 Prune Clemence and my friend's 40 Black Clemence.
My H loot from the Paris trip
The very crowded sales venue -I queue about 2 hours
I was supposed to travel with a friend. However she suddenly fell ill so we cancel our flight. But my heart was in Paris and had paid for the hotel stay already.Thus, 5 hours before the flight, I rebooked the ticket. I was all alone on the trip to Paris. Immediately after touching down, I went to the sales venue with my big big luggage. After that I went to FSH and was shown a Birkins immediately. The next day I went to the sales venue again, this time the stock was very limited. The next morning I went to the airport to pick up my "ill but recovered" friend. She purposely flew over after she knew that I have managed to get a Birkin. When we went to FSH on Friday morning when the shop just opened, there was no Birkin at all. We met a friend too. We decide to come back to FSH at 2p.m after Chanel shopping, we still saw the friend there who was waiting in FSH all the while. She waited for about 4.5 hours. When we return at 2p.m there is still no sight of Birkin, we shop around in the shop, then we ask the Salesperson from the Jewellery department, he then brought us 2 Birkins 40 - gold & black to choose from. I think the shipment just arrived. When we went to the cashier, we saw the friend looking at Prune 35 Clemence, another customer looking at Black 35.
From my recent experience, I think it would be easier to score in the afternoon. I did went to George V, but I guess they are much smaller and the SA told me confidently they will not be receiving any Birkin for the rest of the day.
Overall, I am glad that I did went to Paris for a very very fruitful trip. It will remain a memorable trip for me as I gotten my first H and Birkins in Paris.
Thank you for all those who have encouraged me, I may not be able to make it without your encouragement.
Thus the answer to "Is it worth the time to fly all the way to Paris for first Hermes?" is definitely a "YES"!
hi, is it ok to bring a few bags back to spore? do the spore custom ask u to pay tax? thanksI am back being a happy woman!
Not only did I score my Birkin, I also bought a lot of H stuff from the sales.
My friend, who flew over after knowing that I have scored a Birkin, also scored a Birkin!
My Birkin 35 Prune Clemence and my friend's 40 Black Clemence.
My H loot from the Paris trip
The very crowded sales venue -I queue about 2 hours
I was supposed to travel with a friend. However she suddenly fell ill so we cancel our flight. But my heart was in Paris and had paid for the hotel stay already.Thus, 5 hours before the flight, I rebooked the ticket. I was all alone on the trip to Paris. Immediately after touching down, I went to the sales venue with my big big luggage. After that I went to FSH and was shown a Birkins immediately. The next day I went to the sales venue again, this time the stock was very limited. The next morning I went to the airport to pick up my "ill but recovered" friend. She purposely flew over after she knew that I have managed to get a Birkin. When we went to FSH on Friday morning when the shop just opened, there was no Birkin at all. We met a friend too. We decide to come back to FSH at 2p.m after Chanel shopping, we still saw the friend there who was waiting in FSH all the while. She waited for about 4.5 hours. When we return at 2p.m there is still no sight of Birkin, we shop around in the shop, then we ask the Salesperson from the Jewellery department, he then brought us 2 Birkins 40 - gold & black to choose from. I think the shipment just arrived. When we went to the cashier, we saw the friend looking at Prune 35 Clemence, another customer looking at Black 35.
From my recent experience, I think it would be easier to score in the afternoon. I did went to George V, but I guess they are much smaller and the SA told me confidently they will not be receiving any Birkin for the rest of the day.
Overall, I am glad that I did went to Paris for a very very fruitful trip. It will remain a memorable trip for me as I gotten my first H and Birkins in Paris.
Thank you for all those who have encouraged me, I may not be able to make it without your encouragement.
Thus the answer to "Is it worth the time to fly all the way to Paris for first Hermes?" is definitely a "YES"!