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#29,204
Please try to stay on topic. I realise because of the complexity of some of the posts members may veer off but in answer do not 'go there'.

For info and questions on US customs please post on the thread below: post https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/us-customs-discussion-airports-importing.905560/

Detaxing (to US from Europe) https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/best-way-to-detax-after-h-in-europe.178302/

or non-US destinations: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/does-h-store-paris-wants-to-ship.605014/page-3

For questions relating to prices https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/reference-hermes-current-prices.102567/page-357

For traveling with boxes https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...me-hermes-boxes-when-traveling.1044553/page-5



I will leave this reminder as a sticky because tthis is often a thread that new members (or new Hermès lovers) post on - hopefully temporarily.
 
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nik145 said:
Hi ladies.
Here is my story:
I arrived in Paris on Saturday morning and didn't venture over to FSH until Tuesday.
1st day: Tuesday, I queued up at 9:15 and got any appointment for 1:15pm. At the time of my appt, I met an absolutely lovely and very pretty SA. I got down to business andasked her for a neutral-colored Kelly in size 28/32. Unfortunately, she didn't have anything to offer me. We chatted for a little bit about the new system, this year new colors, and the high demands for Kelly/Birkin. Afterward, I thanked her for her time and trouble, and just before we left, she gave my friend and I her card. She told us to come again tomorrow morning and asked for her.
2nd day: Wednesday, I lined up again. When it was time to schedule an appointment, I ask the hostess specifically for my previous SA. The scheduler called the SA on her phone and and went ahead giving my a 2:20 slot. I then went over to the scarf section to buy a scarf for my mother and just about to pay, my SA showed up. I was so surprised since I thought she couldn't see me until much later. I felt very fortunate! She then brought me into a private room and asked me to wait for her. I was flabbergasted that she even remembered my name and my choices with the sheer volume of people she see everyday at FSH.
Ten minutes later, she came back with a large box, a 32, black Kelly, PHW in swift leather. I tried on the bag, but didn't like the bag at all. The color looked a bit dull to me so I turned it down. My awesome SA agreed at the bag was not for me and told me to wait again to see what she could find. Five mins later, she came back with three boxes:
1: 35 kelly Etain
2: A 32 red kelly
3: And this beautyView attachment 3541837
I gasped when I saw the bag. I felt so lucky to have met awesome SA and was able to buy this bag. Thanks and good luck to all on your bag hunt!
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Congratulations!!! She is sooooo stunning!!
 
#17,705
Can someone help me with my query? Does The 2 bag (B/K) quota apply across countries? If I got a B in country A, would that limit my purchase of B or K if I travel to 2 other countries within the 6 month period? Thanks in advance!
 
#17,708
Hi everyone [emoji4]

I'm new her and after reading all of your stories, I had to share mine.

I was in London last December and my mum had a doctor appointment in Paris, 2 days before Christmas so we decided to go in the morning and go back to London In the evening.

We arrived at 10:30am, we went to Chanel and few other stories, when my mum decided that she wants to go and try her luck at FSH. We entered the store at Around 11:45am, there was a queue and 20 mins later it was our turn, I actually felt lucky because the queue was not bad.

The SA asked what are we looking for, my mum said she wants B25 in black or exotic leather in any color, The SA then turned to me and asked what about you?.

I had such a bad experience in my home store, I'm a regular customer and bought so many Oran's and scarfs, I even got a her bag but was never offered a bag and whenever I asked for a bag they say you need to be on the waiting list for at least 2 years.

Anyway I went ahead and told her I want a K in any size smaller than 35, she asked what color and I said any I don't really have preference.

She went inside and 10 min later she was out with a box, she asked us to go to the men's section and there she opened the box.

It was a K32 in rouge H phw, I wasn't sure because my her bag is red, but when we saw the price I was shocked it's almost 40% cheaper than the price back home.

So I went ahead and bought this beauty [emoji7][emoji7]

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#17,709
aishaaa89 said:
Hi everyone [emoji4]

I'm new her and after reading all of your stories, I had to share mine.

I was in London last December and my mum had a doctor appointment in Paris, 2 days before Christmas so we decided to go in the morning and go back to London In the evening.

We arrived at 10:30am, we went to Chanel and few other stories, when my mum decided that she wants to go and try her luck at FSH. We entered the store at Around 11:45am, there was a queue and 20 mins later it was our turn, I actually felt lucky because the queue was not bad.

The SA asked what are we looking for, my mum said she wants B25 in black or exotic leather in any color, The SA then turned to me and asked what about you?.

I had such a bad experience in my home store, I'm a regular customer and bought so many Oran's and scarfs, I even got a her bag but was never offered a bag and whenever I asked for a bag they say you need to be on the waiting list for at least 2 years.

Anyway I went ahead and told her I want a K in any size smaller than 35, she asked what color and I said any I don't really have preference.

She went inside and 10 min later she was out with a box, she asked us to go to the men's section and there she opened the box.

It was a K32 in rouge H phw, I wasn't sure because my her bag is red, but when we saw the price I was shocked it's almost 40% cheaper than the price back home.

So I went ahead and bought this beauty [emoji7][emoji7]

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So lucky congrats! Wish that was me lol [emoji23]
 
#17,710
aishaaa89 said:
Hi everyone [emoji4]

I'm new her and after reading all of your stories, I had to share mine.

I was in London last December and my mum had a doctor appointment in Paris, 2 days before Christmas so we decided to go in the morning and go back to London In the evening.

We arrived at 10:30am, we went to Chanel and few other stories, when my mum decided that she wants to go and try her luck at FSH. We entered the store at Around 11:45am, there was a queue and 20 mins later it was our turn, I actually felt lucky because the queue was not bad.

The SA asked what are we looking for, my mum said she wants B25 in black or exotic leather in any color, The SA then turned to me and asked what about you?.

I had such a bad experience in my home store, I'm a regular customer and bought so many Oran's and scarfs, I even got a her bag but was never offered a bag and whenever I asked for a bag they say you need to be on the waiting list for at least 2 years.

Anyway I went ahead and told her I want a K in any size smaller than 35, she asked what color and I said any I don't really have preference.

She went inside and 10 min later she was out with a box, she asked us to go to the men's section and there she opened the box.

It was a K32 in rouge H phw, I wasn't sure because my her bag is red, but when we saw the price I was shocked it's almost 40% cheaper than the price back home.

So I went ahead and bought this beauty [emoji7][emoji7]

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Wow its stunning! Congrats on your new K
 
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Sclim1 said:
Can someone help me with my query? Does The 2 bag (B/K) quota apply across countries? If I got a B in country A, would that limit my purchase of B or K if I travel to 2 other countries within the 6 month period? Thanks in advance!
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I don't think so because I purchased a K28 back in the states two month prior to getting a B30 from FSH.

GL!
 
#17,712
aishaaa89 said:
Hi everyone [emoji4]

I'm new her and after reading all of your stories, I had to share mine.

I was in London last December and my mum had a doctor appointment in Paris, 2 days before Christmas so we decided to go in the morning and go back to London In the evening.

We arrived at 10:30am, we went to Chanel and few other stories, when my mum decided that she wants to go and try her luck at FSH. We entered the store at Around 11:45am, there was a queue and 20 mins later it was our turn, I actually felt lucky because the queue was not bad.

The SA asked what are we looking for, my mum said she wants B25 in black or exotic leather in any color, The SA then turned to me and asked what about you?.

I had such a bad experience in my home store, I'm a regular customer and bought so many Oran's and scarfs, I even got a her bag but was never offered a bag and whenever I asked for a bag they say you need to be on the waiting list for at least 2 years.

Anyway I went ahead and told her I want a K in any size smaller than 35, she asked what color and I said any I don't really have preference.

She went inside and 10 min later she was out with a box, she asked us to go to the men's section and there she opened the box.

It was a K32 in rouge H phw, I wasn't sure because my her bag is red, but when we saw the price I was shocked it's almost 40% cheaper than the price back home.

So I went ahead and bought this beauty [emoji7][emoji7]

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Queuing inside was the old system and Many Congrats! [emoji253]
 
#17,713
aishaaa89 said:
Hi everyone [emoji4]

I'm new her and after reading all of your stories, I had to share mine.

I was in London last December and my mum had a doctor appointment in Paris, 2 days before Christmas so we decided to go in the morning and go back to London In the evening.

We arrived at 10:30am, we went to Chanel and few other stories, when my mum decided that she wants to go and try her luck at FSH. We entered the store at Around 11:45am, there was a queue and 20 mins later it was our turn, I actually felt lucky because the queue was not bad.

The SA asked what are we looking for, my mum said she wants B25 in black or exotic leather in any color, The SA then turned to me and asked what about you?.

I had such a bad experience in my home store, I'm a regular customer and bought so many Oran's and scarfs, I even got a her bag but was never offered a bag and whenever I asked for a bag they say you need to be on the waiting list for at least 2 years.

Anyway I went ahead and told her I want a K in any size smaller than 35, she asked what color and I said any I don't really have preference.

She went inside and 10 min later she was out with a box, she asked us to go to the men's section and there she opened the box.

It was a K32 in rouge H phw, I wasn't sure because my her bag is red, but when we saw the price I was shocked it's almost 40% cheaper than the price back home.

So I went ahead and bought this beauty [emoji7][emoji7]

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What a stunning bag, aishaaa!
Congrats on your K!:heart::heart::heart:
 
#17,714
aishaaa89 said:
Hi everyone [emoji4]

I'm new her and after reading all of your stories, I had to share mine.

I was in London last December and my mum had a doctor appointment in Paris, 2 days before Christmas so we decided to go in the morning and go back to London In the evening.

We arrived at 10:30am, we went to Chanel and few other stories, when my mum decided that she wants to go and try her luck at FSH. We entered the store at Around 11:45am, there was a queue and 20 mins later it was our turn, I actually felt lucky because the queue was not bad.

The SA asked what are we looking for, my mum said she wants B25 in black or exotic leather in any color, The SA then turned to me and asked what about you?.

I had such a bad experience in my home store, I'm a regular customer and bought so many Oran's and scarfs, I even got a her bag but was never offered a bag and whenever I asked for a bag they say you need to be on the waiting list for at least 2 years.

Anyway I went ahead and told her I want a K in any size smaller than 35, she asked what color and I said any I don't really have preference.

She went inside and 10 min later she was out with a box, she asked us to go to the men's section and there she opened the box.

It was a K32 in rouge H phw, I wasn't sure because my her bag is red, but when we saw the price I was shocked it's almost 40% cheaper than the price back home.

So I went ahead and bought this beauty [emoji7][emoji7]

View attachment 3543937
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Very pretty! Congratulations!
 
#17,715
Hi Lovlies!

I have been following this thread closely as I have a trip coming up this March in 2017.

I have been a long time Hermes collector so I have the Birkin and Kelly bags but I am dangerously falling for exotic H bags.
Could I ask you experts about how hard it is to buy an exotic Birkin 25/30 or Kelly 28/32 by queing at FSH?

I don't really have a specific color in mind as I just want to have an exotic in my collection.
I can always work my outfit around bags and mostly thinking about using the bag as a statement piece anyway.

I would like to use this opportunity in order to buy an exotic B or K as USA exotic prices are hideous to look at.
 
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