Maintaining an H relationship

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soochoice said:
Can you have more than one SA or is that not ok? And if can’t and want to switch stores how do you indicate that you want to make that change?
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1 SA only because the SA will defend for you to get the bag you want from the SM. If you want to switch stores, just go to the next store and initiate a relationship with the SA in that store. (Then, all of the pre-spend in the previous store will become almost meaningless.)

PS. I read somewhere that it is possible to have 2 different accounts by one individual for the purpose of having 2 different stores (1 SA in each store, I guess). When you do that, you MUST look like having two different individuals in those accounts (e.g., name appearances [First+Last name v. Middle+Last name], cell phones, address [home v. office], and even credit cards that match with the names/addresses/cell phones, etc.). I honestly do not know the success rate. I suspect that this may be how the resellers play, perhaps? (But, H may also be aware of this and can catch this pretty well...?) I am actually hoping to learn more about this option.

What's your primary reason for thinking of switching an SA or store? Most people here may advise you to stick with your current SA if the reason is that the SA doesn't offer you the bag in your expected timeline (e.g., "the SA/SM cannot make the bag appear"; "there are other high spenders for your bag, so you have to wait longer"; "patience is a virtue at H"; "timelines don't work in H"; etc.) even if you may be sure that they do have the bag you want. Only you can make a good decision. :)
 
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soochoice said:
Can you have more than one SA or is that not ok? And if can’t and want to switch stores how do you indicate that you want to make that change?
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Are you looking to leave your original SA because you’ve formed a more positive relationship elsewhere? You don’t have to do anything. Just continue to shop with the new SA.
 
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soochoice said:
Can you have more than one SA or is that not ok? And if can’t and want to switch stores how do you indicate that you want to make that change?
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Yes, so long as you don’t need an SA to advocate for bags or so long as you spend enough to ‘support’ two different SAs

If you would like to switch stores, you simply start shipping at the preferred location. If you want a store to be your home store, you can always tell your new SA that, but it’s certainly not a requirement.

When I started, I had two SAs, one at WS, the other at Madison. I eventually gravitated towards WS.
I currently have a local Madison SA and an SA at FSH. I get bag offers from both, and they are aware of my relationships with both stores. My main spend is at my local store. My FSH SA has specifically told me that they are not on commission like the US and spend simply doesn’t matter.
 
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soochoice said:
Thank you so much super helpful I’ll let my new SA know that I would like to make her my home store and my precious SA I don’t need to engage with anymore or should I let them know I’m moving stores?
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You don't need to tell anything to your previous SA. Just work with the new SA and focus on that.

I've done this. :) I shopped at Greenwich, CT and had a pre-spend of at least $15K. The SA did not even listen to my wish list. So, I moved to Madison, NYC and re-built my relationship with my current SA. And I got my first QB in like 3 months or so. (The downside was that the pre-spend started from 0 at Madison.) I just realized that the Greenwich one was just so horrible in my experience. lol
 
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pegase_h said:
1 SA only because the SA will defend for you to get the bag you want from the SM. If you want to switch stores, just go to the next store and initiate a relationship with the SA in that store. (Then, all of the pre-spend in the previous store will become almost meaningless.)

PS. I read somewhere that it is possible to have 2 different accounts by one individual for the purpose of having 2 different stores (1 SA in each store, I guess). When you do that, you MUST look like two different individuals in those accounts (e.g., name appearances [First+Last name v. Middle+Last name], cell phones, address [home v. office], and even credit cards that match with the names/addresses/cell phones, etc.). I honestly do not know the success rate. I suspect that this may be how the resellers play, perhaps? (But, H may also be aware of this and can catch this pretty well...?)

What's your primary reason for thinking of switching an SA or store? Most people here may advise you to stick with your current SA if the reason is that the SA doesn't offer you the bag in your expected timeline (e.g., "the SA/SM cannot make the bag appear"; "there are other high spenders for your bag, so you have to wait longer"; "patience is a virtue at H"; etc.) even if you may be sure that they do have the bad you want. Only you can make a good decision. :smile:
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pegase_h said:
1 SA only because the SA will defend for you to get the bag you want from the SM. If you want to switch stores, just go to the next store and initiate a relationship with the SA in that store. (Then, all of the pre-spend in the previous store will become almost meaningless.)

PS. I read somewhere that it is possible to have 2 different accounts by one individual for the purpose of having 2 different stores (1 SA in each store, I guess). When you do that, you MUST look like two different individuals in those accounts (e.g., name appearances [First+Last name v. Middle+Last name], cell phones, address [home v. office], and even credit cards that match with the names/addresses/cell phones, etc.). I honestly do not know the success rate. I suspect that this may be how the resellers play, perhaps? (But, H may also be aware of this and can catch this pretty well...?)

What's your primary reason for thinking of switching an SA or store? Most people here may advise you to stick with your current SA if the reason is that the SA doesn't offer you the bag in your expected timeline (e.g., "the SA/SM cannot make the bag appear"; "there are other high spenders for your bag, so you have to wait longer"; "patience is a virtue at H"; etc.) even if you may be sure that they do have the bad you want. Only you can make a good decision. :smile:
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Crapples said:
Are you looking to leave your original SA because you’ve formed a more positive relationship elsewhere? You don’t have to do anything. Just continue to shop with the new SA.
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Yes I had an SA who I met on vacation who was able to get me a bag and has gotten me a few other items reply to me immediately unless not working and my other SA just really didn’t seem very interested in helping me often. I asked for similar items and he would just say I’ll that to your profile when I met this new one she said I can find that for you no problem and I just felt more comfortable that attitude but it’s always a hard decision because I obviously want to build a relationship with someone I like and is amazing and I feel like I’ve had better luck on vacation meeting good SAs then at my local store which is a bummer and this new SA is not too far from me so I’m thinking it’s worth it to switch and make the extra flight or drive to see her. Any input would be greatly appreciated
 
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soochoice said:
Yes I had an SA who I met on vacation who was able to get me a bag and has gotten me a few other items reply to me immediately unless not working and my other SA just really didn’t seem very interested in helping me often. I asked for similar items and he would just say I’ll that to your profile when I met this new one she said I can find that for you no problem and I just felt more comfortable that attitude but it’s always a hard decision because I obviously want to build a relationship with someone I like and is amazing and I feel like I’ve had better luck on vacation meeting good SAs then at my local store which is a bummer and this new SA is not too far from me so I’m thinking it’s worth it to switch and make the extra flight or drive to see her. Any input would be greatly appreciated
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Yes. That seems reasonable. I asked my former SA (in Greenwich, CT) that I wanted to order some homeware items; he simply declined because they are not in production anymore. My SA in Madison, on the other hand, was able to put an order for me, telling me that it would still take a year or longer. (I said "yes!" to my SA in Madison.) I have fun time waiting for those homeware items to come while continue shopping with my SA. So, it seems like you found a good SA that helps you very well!
 
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pegase_h said:
Yes. That seems reasonable. I asked my former SA (in Greenwich, CT) that I wanted to order some homeware items; he simply declined because they are not in production anymore. My SA in Madison, on the other hand, was able to put an order for me, telling me that it would still take a year or longer. (I said "yes!" to my SA in Madison.) I have fun time waiting for those homeware items to come while continue shopping with my SA. So, it seems like you found a good SA that helps you very well!
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Thank you so much it’s been so stressful trying to figure this all out but your insight has helped me feel more comfortable and confident in my choice. You guys are the best having all the information makes this journey way easier 😊
 
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squidneyau said:
Here she is! I got an orange twilly to go with. I was unsure before going in if I’d like a cargo but I upon seeing it out of the box, I immediately knew it had to come home with me.
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wow, stunning, I saw a black Cargo in the store recently and loved it too---I can definitely understand why you fell in love!!! :girlsigh:
Wear it in good health!
 
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Midge Maisel said:
So here's a thought: how does one get to know the SM? Obviously, the SA relationship is the primary one, but it can't hurt to be friendly with the person who makes the overall decision, right? Or at least be known to them?
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I know the SM's at both boutiques I shop at, as I was introduced to them ages ago by my SA's. It's always a wave hello, polite greetings and a brief chat. Does that relationship make a difference? Maybe. Would I go out of my way to make it happen? No.

The primary way to get on an SM's radar is by being a loyal/high spend client. It is their business to know those clients.
 
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