Negotiating between two H stores

I think you should check with your SA if she is able to have certain items brought over from other US (I'm assuming you're in the US) stores into your own. If she is, I say have her bring it over If she is unable to do so, then purchase it straight there. With Hermes, what you find in one state may never see shelf light in another

 

Kenzie - I would buy what you love when you see it

 

They may not be able to transfer certain things in, but you might be able to order it THROUGH your local sales associate so she gets the credit. My last purchase was done this way, and my next one will be as well since they don't have it in stock.

 

I don't know how Hermes handles things with higher-priced items like a Kelly or Birkin, but when it comes to everything I've wanted, my favorite SA has found it on the computer and had it forwarded to my local store for pickup or had it sent directly to my house from that location.

My only regret was in having a scarf sent to my local store instead of the house. The price increase was about to go into effect, and it took almost a week to get it from one store to the next while direct shipping would have taken two business days, and I would have gotten it at the old price.

Good luck in getting precisely the items you want!

 

I go back and forth between two stores and there hasn't been a problem yet. But you should try to get your regular SA at the non local store to try and find it first.

 

I also go back and forth between two stores as my husband works in another city. When it comes to Birkins, I don't think they will transfer between stores, so if one comes up, I pounce. For everything else, my SA in San Francisco usually gets it, although sometimes it can take a while. I give her the chance first, as we have a relationship. But I wouldn't think of it as politics. In any other high end store, we would expect the sales associate to locate the item and get it to our store or have it shipped to us. If this can't be done in a reasonable time frame - and I think it differs for different bags - then you need to do what you need to do. Honestly, I think the smaller stores understand that.

 

Kenzie have you sold your Kelly and what are going to get to replace her?

 

Ok, if it is NM that you are worried about- then don't!!! If another bag pops up at a different location that you want, then go for it. I promise you, the SA's at our NM are very understanding because they of all people know how limited their stock is. Don't think twice about it!