Paris trip for Hermes

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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.
 
there is a hughe difference between acting rude and having a "slightly annoyed attitude". Back to topic.
I know what you meant
However trust me
It wont work in paris all 3 stores
Haha
They are not affected or afraid to lose a deal
They're simply tired sick annoyed people asking for bags everyday
Yes back to topic
 
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i feel like those days are no more!! lol. good for you though! i'm jealous! [emoji7]
i think if you collect vintage, like vintage box, etc., the SAs tend to act a bit differently. Before I had long-term SA relationships most bags I was offered came from having a conversation about classic H bags. I KNOW I got my first SO because the SA told the SM I had classic box calf sellier Ks, a Trim, a Passe-Guide, etc.
 
Sis and I split up to wait at both entrances today, seeing how lone never knows how they handle the opening.

I am truly happy for Binkmartini getting her bag. As I said before, never jealous of any members here scoring at FSH. However, I do wish I had someone like her SA at least once. The SA sister had the first day was a little bit like that, and he was the only one who brought out the KP. So I can't help but think when the SAs rushes me to spit out my request, especially standing in the middle of the madness, i.e. right next to the appt manager and customers who are setting of their appts, I would be rejected.

And yes, I am aware there were many cases of customers getting their bags even when they did not look the best. But I do fit "over 40 and overweight" type mentioned here earlier. So ahem, perhaps it is true I am not the customer FSH wants.

And ladies and gents, Binkmartini was the prettiest girl on the queue that morning. :)

But I am too middle aged care about how other people think how I look. So no, it doesn't bother me if they really cared about me being "unpretty." So don't worry about me crying over that fact. It was just a part of many mysteries I am dealing with FSH.
 
Dear all, this is my experience at FSH.
I arrived in Paris yesterday morning and gave this new system a try for the first time. I was served immediately by a male SA when the doors opened, but knew he was bad news fairly quickly. He did not seem interested at all in what I was looking for, and did not even bother to get a piece of paper to write down what I had to tell him. I had to volunteer and feed him all the info since he was not asking much qns at all. Guess I wasn't surprised when he came back to say there was no delivery of the holy grail. He did however bring me a Jige which I had asked for and subsequently purchased, along with a cashmere scarf. Later in the evening, as I was passing by the store, I popped in shortly before closing to try my luck once more. Unfortunately, he was standing at the bags department so I had to ask him and not surprisingly, got the same aloof reply "no B no K, same as this morning".
This morning, I joined the queue again and was assigned an appt for 1120/25. I decided to walk ard in the store abit and was constantly refreshing the link but timing remains unchanged. Since there was another 30min to go, I decided to go back to my hotel which is very close by to have a short rest before returning. As soon as I stepped into the hotel lobby, I got a text saying that my SA is ready to see me, more than 25min before the allocated time. I rushed back to the store, and was directed upstairs by the staff. My assigned SA was a really sweet lady whom I remember speaking with before earlier this year. I recall her as being helpful and pleasant, tho I did not manage to get any bags from her the last time. She led me to a corner and the conversation begins. I gave her some background to my current collection and she asked specific qns with regards to size, model, colours that I already have, colours I like to have, hardware preference etc, and painstakingly wrote all of it down on a piece of paper. I was looking for a B/K no bigger than 25 or C18 with ghw being my clear preference. She then jotted down my passport details and off she goes. She must have been gone for 15-20min, and I was looking around at bags and observing other customers with their appointments. I saw a few "nothing" situation, but also saw someone's SA coming back with boxes and twillys with goodies that cannot be shown in public. Finally, she came back with boxes and told me that she cannot show me what's inside right there (!!!), and that we have to wait for a room. As we were waiting, she told me that they didn't have any of the colours I want, and found some in colours that I already have. They do not have any K in the specs I requested, but she found me a B25 with ghw, in a medium-dark blue colour. Needless to say, I was beyond elated. And then, as if she hasn't been helpful enough, she tells me that if I do not like the B25, my other option is a darker blue C18 in ghw. It must have been the happiest and toughest decision I have to make, and let's just say I went home with one of the two.

i got offered same as you B25 Bleu Sapphire...was it my SA you saw bringing up boxed and Twillys...i was the girl in leopard shirt!
 
Sis and I split up to wait at both entrances today, seeing how lone never knows how they handle the opening.

I am truly happy for Binkmartini getting her bag. As I said before, never jealous of any members here scoring at FSH. However, I do wish I had someone like her SA at least once. The SA sister had the first day was a little bit like that, and he was the only one who brought out the KP. So I can't help but think when the SAs rushes me to spit out my request, especially standing in the middle of the madness, i.e. right next to the appt manager and customers who are setting of their appts, I would be rejected.

And yes, I am aware there were many cases of customers getting their bags even when they did not look the best. But I do fit "over 40 and overweight" type mentioned here earlier. So ahem, perhaps it is true I am not the customer FSH wants.

And ladies and gents, Binkmartini was the prettiest girl on the queue that morning. :smile:

But I am too middle aged care about how other people think how I look. So no, it doesn't bother me if they really cared about me being "unpretty." So don't worry about me crying over that fact. It was just a part of many mysteries I am dealing with FSH.


best of best of best of best luck.
 
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Sis and I split up to wait at both entrances today, seeing how lone never knows how they handle the opening.

I am truly happy for Binkmartini getting her bag. As I said before, never jealous of any members here scoring at FSH. However, I do wish I had someone like her SA at least once. The SA sister had the first day was a little bit like that, and he was the only one who brought out the KP. So I can't help but think when the SAs rushes me to spit out my request, especially standing in the middle of the madness, i.e. right next to the appt manager and customers who are setting of their appts, I would be rejected.

And yes, I am aware there were many cases of customers getting their bags even when they did not look the best. But I do fit "over 40 and overweight" type mentioned here earlier. So ahem, perhaps it is true I am not the customer FSH wants.

And ladies and gents, Binkmartini was the prettiest girl on the queue that morning. :)

But I am too middle aged care about how other people think how I look. So no, it doesn't bother me if they really cared about me being "unpretty." So don't worry about me crying over that fact. It was just a part of many mysteries I am dealing with FSH.

Good luck and wish you many H fairies be with you and your sister! [emoji6][emoji4]
You may just clicked with one destined SA!
 
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Sis and I split up to wait at both entrances today, seeing how lone never knows how they handle the opening.

I am truly happy for Binkmartini getting her bag. As I said before, never jealous of any members here scoring at FSH. However, I do wish I had someone like her SA at least once. The SA sister had the first day was a little bit like that, and he was the only one who brought out the KP. So I can't help but think when the SAs rushes me to spit out my request, especially standing in the middle of the madness, i.e. right next to the appt manager and customers who are setting of their appts, I would be rejected.

And yes, I am aware there were many cases of customers getting their bags even when they did not look the best. But I do fit "over 40 and overweight" type mentioned here earlier. So ahem, perhaps it is true I am not the customer FSH wants.

And ladies and gents, Binkmartini was the prettiest girl on the queue that morning. :smile:

But I am too middle aged care about how other people think how I look. So no, it doesn't bother me if they really cared about me being "unpretty." So don't worry about me crying over that fact. It was just a part of many mysteries I am dealing with FSH.
Good luck! Am rooting for you!!!
 
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Hello tFPers,
I'll be in Paris next January. I never perchase any H item in Europe. (I'm based in Taiwan.) My biggest issue is that I only visit there for one day and due to the schedule, I can only choose either FSH or George V boutique to try my luck. Which one will you recommend? I would like to buy a replacing belt for my kelly watch, twillys, charms, and a kelly 25 or 28. I will also stay in London for a week. However, tFPers mentioned that it is currently low in stock in London. I will definitely try my luck there though, if I do not score any bag in Paris. xo
 
Sis and I split up to wait at both entrances today, seeing how lone never knows how they handle the opening.

I am truly happy for Binkmartini getting her bag. As I said before, never jealous of any members here scoring at FSH. However, I do wish I had someone like her SA at least once. The SA sister had the first day was a little bit like that, and he was the only one who brought out the KP. So I can't help but think when the SAs rushes me to spit out my request, especially standing in the middle of the madness, i.e. right next to the appt manager and customers who are setting of their appts, I would be rejected.

And yes, I am aware there were many cases of customers getting their bags even when they did not look the best. But I do fit "over 40 and overweight" type mentioned here earlier. So ahem, perhaps it is true I am not the customer FSH wants.

And ladies and gents, Binkmartini was the prettiest girl on the queue that morning. :smile:

But I am too middle aged care about how other people think how I look. So no, it doesn't bother me if they really cared about me being "unpretty." So don't worry about me crying over that fact. It was just a part of many mysteries I am dealing with FSH.
Don't lose hope, Nana! Be patient and relaxed. Looks and age have nothing to do with getting a bag or not.:smile:
 
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