Hi everyone
(Long post)
I would love some advice in my current situation. I’m getting back into Hermes after a 4+ year break. When I did shop, it was a small spend as I was very new & just starting my H journey when my priorities shifted to focus on becoming a mom. Now that my son is older, I’d like to get back into Hermes again.
My dilemma is this:my local store is the very competitive Beverly Hills location. My previous spend was 75% at this store, but not w the same SA. The other 25% was at the Vegas Crystals store while I was on vacation 4+ Yrs ago. My last spend was 2017 at the Beverly Hills store.
Fast forward to 2021, I’d like to start purchasing again. I received the contact info of super super nice SA at the Wynn Vegas boutique a few weeks ago. I sent her a text and she responded back immediately & was very kind & open to working with me.
I’ve asked her for several items: twillies, bag charms, fine jewelry ring that seems to be always sold out. The other items were unavailable, but She immediately had the ring transferred in & it’ll arrive at her boutique on Monday. I’ve also let her know that I’m interested in a lot of other items as well, but that I can work with her on those when I manage to make it to Vegas in the next month or two.
Because she did mention in her initial text that she would be happy to assist me & let her know whatever I’m interested in BUT that it would be easier if I can make it into the store to try on, see things etc in person vs just doing remote orders. So I wanted to let her know that I am interested to come in soon and I can do my larger spends in store & request a few smaller items via remote order. And she is very responsive to my inquiries, even small items like a twilly, to let me know they aren’t available but she will keep an eye out for me.
But I’ve had many people in my ear telling me that the Vegas boutiques have terrible stock & they give preference to their locals vs remote order clients. And that Beverly Hills is very competitive, but that they make up for it by receiving large amounts of stock. I’m not in a rush but of course I would love a Kelly or Birkin & I want a long lasting relationship. So I’ve been toying w the idea of starting over at Beverly Hills & have asked a few lovely ladies here for their SA recommendations & been kindly given a few referrals.
So while I find the Vegas SA amazing I’m not sure if it’s the best long term decision, given I’m such a novice & I’m not able to envision how each scenario may possibly play out.
just want to add, the last Beverly Hills SA I spent with was superrr dismissive & off putting. We were just making small talk with him & the topic of Birkin came up & he immediately was like “oh yeah impossible. Those are always taken by celebrities, big spenders here, if I were you I wouldn’t waste my time trying to get one from this location”and this was after we had said that I wasn’t even in the market for one anytime soon. Sooo yeah that really soured my outlook on the BH store. He was very belittling blunt & rude.
I wasn’t a long term client but my goodness we were still spending with him & we all have to start somewhere .
If you’ve made it this far, thank you so much for taking the time to read i Truly appreciate your time! And am open to any thoughts & advice .
sorry forgot to add this:
Regarding the ring I ordered from the Vegas SA, I’m still interested to purchase it from her regardless of which store I decide to continue with . I really appreciate her time & I also really want the ring. Just wanted to note that