Maintaining an H relationship

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christine728 said:
I think I feel the same way, some years we spend more because we want to and or can. I think I am as well in the
Same boat. Unfortunately money doesn’t grow on trees , also maybe one needs a break or just has other priorities.
I do believe that most people have “active” years of shopping and some down times , all
Completely normal.
i think just stopping by the boutique will help and Keeping contact. Eventually when you are ready and feel like the time is right, you can go back and begin purchasing . I don’t see it as a negative , Actually you will look more “ human “ less of a reseller or walking-credit card for the SA.
Same here 2020 was big on spending, we had nothing else to do and my credit card was busy lol
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Thanks for your reply! Yes, I also go through stages of spending, but never like how I did in 2020. HAHA. It'll definitely be a year I'll never forget.
 
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hokatie said:
I have some questions about the relationship with SA. I have tried to make appointment with my SA early this month to shop for Christmas. However my SA didn’t seem interested to make appointment with me. I asked him for few days but he always said not available and he didn’t let me know what date he is available as well. I even sent him my wish list for Christmas shopping but never got a reply back .

Do anyone in this forum has this situation before? Should I contact him again after new year? Or should I look for a new SA but at the same store? Thank you!
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I’m with @cravin on this one. That isn’t a relationship, and there shouldn’t be a “second chance” with this person. Remember you are the customer here. Sure, H items are in hot demand and I appreciate they are busy... but at the end of the day, you are looking to spend money and should at least get a reply.
 
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“This is exactly what I was thinking. My store is back to team alternating days so December work days got cut in half for all of the SA's. I assume they are trying to also make numbers for the year and month and would rather take appointments they know are going to be spending a lot of money. The fact they couldn't even give you time frame for an open appointment or reply with "I am all booked until Jan sorry" just doesn't work for me. I would say maybe try and reach out one more time in Jan see if they are any friendlier then find a new SA!
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To your point @surfchick, I think most stores have cut work days for the SA’s and they still need to make their quotas. I would expect the SA to jump at the chance to deal with an existing client who is reaching out wanting to spend money. @hokatie like others have said, time to move on to a new SA
 
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I understand being busy bc of holidays but I would think if your SA was busy he should have set you up with a colleague. I would move on ... it shouldn’t be this hard to spend your hard earned money .!
hokatie said:
I have some questions about the relationship with SA. I have tried to make appointment with my SA early this month to shop for Christmas. However my SA didn’t seem interested to make appointment with me. I asked him for few days but he always said not available and he didn’t let me know what date he is available as well. I even sent him my wish list for Christmas shopping but never got a reply back .

Do anyone in this forum has this situation before? Should I contact him again after new year? Or should I look for a new SA but at the same store? Thank you!
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jennyy said:
Keep us posted after your chat with her! I will be on the same boat as you at some point. 2020 was a whirlwind of retail therapy for me, but at some point the crazy discretionary spending I've done this year needs to come back down to earth so I can take a breather.
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Will let you know! I probably won’t be going in until late January or mid February!
 
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I just shopped with a great SA today! Since I’m trying to build a relationship and stable history with someone, I was wonder if you bring up the request of the B or K first or wait for your SA to initiate? I just purchased sandals, cosmetics, slg and Evelyn today! Was planning on ordering some JWL and home stuff in the next upcoming months but was wondering if I should start the convo of a B/K or wait? Any advice would be helpful!
 
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nashpoo said:
It's definitely worth going in. The Bellevue store is pretty quiet during weekdays, plus it's appointment only so they really limit how many people are able to come in. Have fun!!
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I got a really wonderful SA and it made for a great experience! (Aside from the covid terror... so many people just do NOT socially distance and now I'm gonna be paranoid for two weeks YIKES.) Ended up getting the T1 CDC full size bracelet in black box leather with PHW which fits on the two tightest settings.

She was very kind and showed me all around, including the scarf section. I've kind of fallen in love with a ridiculous men's cashmere silk scarf with a T-rex on it that she has on hold for me now because I asked if they had anything with a reptile on. It's so comfy and I love the colors so I'm having a supreme mental debate with myself on whether to buy it.

All that to say I had been worried I wouldn't be cool or rich enough for Hermes and she was wonderful and it was very nice and now I have an amazing bracelet. ^_^
 
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EdgyBagsPlz said:
I got a really wonderful SA and it made for a great experience! (Aside from the covid terror... so many people just do NOT socially distance and now I'm gonna be paranoid for two weeks YIKES.) Ended up getting the T1 CDC full size bracelet in black box leather with PHW which fits on the two tightest settings.

She was very kind and showed me all around, including the scarf section. I've kind of fallen in love with a ridiculous men's cashmere silk scarf with a T-rex on it that she has on hold for me now because I asked if they had anything with a reptile on. It's so comfy and I love the colors so I'm having a supreme mental debate with myself on whether to buy it.

All that to say I had been worried I wouldn't be cool or rich enough for Hermes and she was wonderful and it was very nice and now I have an amazing bracelet. ^_^
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So glad you had a lovely experience! Your bracelet is exactly the same as the one I brought on a whim as my first H purchase in the 90's. I just got it back from spa where I had the stitching fixed and a polish-after so many years its become lovely and soft and I still love it as much I did all those years ago -when it cost the princely sum of about £370 and felt like a fortune!
As for being Rich enough or cool enough for Hermes-its just a store and one should never feel intimidated to go in any shop-though I agree some SA can be very snobby and judgemental! Glad you got a lovely SA who you can hopefully build a good relationship with.
Enjoy your bracelet in good health
 
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jennyy said:
Hmmm...this is tough. December must be a busy time for them, right? But also being completely unresponsive when you put in several requests to drop money at that store is also unacceptable. I would look for another SA.
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You’re right. I feel that is so silly when my SA was ignoring my message to make appointment to spend money with him :smile:.
Happy holidays!
 
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surfchick said:
@hokatie This is exactly what I was thinking. My store is back to team alternating days so December work days got cut in half for all of the SA's. I assume they are trying to also make numbers for the year and month and would rather take appointments they know are going to be spending a lot of money. The fact they couldn't even give you time frame for an open appointment or reply with "I am all booked until Jan sorry" just doesn't work for me. I would say maybe try and reach out one more time in Jan see if they are any friendlier then find a new SA!
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Thank you dear! Happy holidays!
 
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EdgyBagsPlz said:
I got a really wonderful SA and it made for a great experience! (Aside from the covid terror... so many people just do NOT socially distance and now I'm gonna be paranoid for two weeks YIKES.) Ended up getting the T1 CDC full size bracelet in black box leather with PHW which fits on the two tightest settings.

She was very kind and showed me all around, including the scarf section. I've kind of fallen in love with a ridiculous men's cashmere silk scarf with a T-rex on it that she has on hold for me now because I asked if they had anything with a reptile on. It's so comfy and I love the colors so I'm having a supreme mental debate with myself on whether to buy it.

All that to say I had been worried I wouldn't be cool or rich enough for Hermes and she was wonderful and it was very nice and now I have an amazing bracelet. ^_^
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That T-Rex scarf is seriously awesome!
 
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