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.
 
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Somogyi03 said:
It was nice to go to Paris and just walk around. I have been several times and did all the touristy stuff. This trip was for walking and shopping
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I also love walking and shopping in Paris, I usually walk 8-9 miles per day. I have been so lucky with weather too. Last week it was raining when I landed and sunny by the time I got to the Place Vendome.
 
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Somogyi03 said:
I want to thank the ladies on this board for their stories. My story is long! I arrived in Paris late in the afternoon. The FSH is a short walk from the Park Hyatt so I went over shortly after I checked in. I purchased a drag bracelet with rose gold hardware. I told the SA I was interested in some Twillies so we walked over to the scarf section. After picking a couple of Twillies I asked if there were any more leather appointments for the day. Unfortunately, there were none, but I knew chances my chances were slim.

The next day I arrived at the store around 10:15. The lines on the side and front were probably at least 20 people deep. I joined the line at the front of the store. The line moved fairly fast once the doors opened. They were very good about directing you were to go for leather appointments. They took a picture of my passport and got my contact info so they could send a text with my appointment time. I was scheduled at 3:45, which was perfect since it gave me time to do some other shopping.

My appointment time moved up a few times, but I ended up with my original appointment time. Since I was early, I walked around the men's section looking for a pocket square, and then just sat down to wait for my appointment. My SA was very direct, not much small talk. She asked what I was looking for. I told her, a Birkin 30 or 35 in blue sapphire or blue nuit in Togo leather or a Kelly 28 or 32 in epsom. She asked if the bag was for me, had I shopped in this store previously, would I be interested in anything else, and was this my first Birkin? "Yes, yes, Twillies and a scarf and yes." She was off! My heart began to race. Time moves so slow while waiting. I was thinking she was sitting back there drinking tea, getting ready to tell me there were no bags.

She came back with a big orange box in her hands and asked me to follow her. Huh, what, me? Really? OMG, OMG!! We went upstairs and she was telling me there were no 30 or 35 in blue but they have different oranges. My heart sank a little! She opened the box and she pulled out a beautiful Birkin 35, raisin in Togo leather! Yay! She thought that would be a great first bag for me and I totally agreed! Afterwards she warmed up and we talked about lots. She was great! The experience was very nice. Good luck
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. Congrats!
 
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Somogyi03 said:
I want to thank the ladies on this board for their stories. My story is long! I arrived in Paris late in the afternoon. The FSH is a short walk from the Park Hyatt so I went over shortly after I checked in. I purchased a drag bracelet with rose gold hardware. I told the SA I was interested in some Twillies so we walked over to the scarf section. After picking a couple of Twillies I asked if there were any more leather appointments for the day. Unfortunately, there were none, but I knew chances my chances were slim.

The next day I arrived at the store around 10:15. The lines on the side and front were probably at least 20 people deep. I joined the line at the front of the store. The line moved fairly fast once the doors opened. They were very good about directing you were to go for leather appointments. They took a picture of my passport and got my contact info so they could send a text with my appointment time. I was scheduled at 3:45, which was perfect since it gave me time to do some other shopping.

My appointment time moved up a few times, but I ended up with my original appointment time. Since I was early, I walked around the men's section looking for a pocket square, and then just sat down to wait for my appointment. My SA was very direct, not much small talk. She asked what I was looking for. I told her, a Birkin 30 or 35 in blue sapphire or blue nuit in Togo leather or a Kelly 28 or 32 in epsom. She asked if the bag was for me, had I shopped in this store previously, would I be interested in anything else, and was this my first Birkin? "Yes, yes, Twillies and a scarf and yes." She was off! My heart began to race. Time moves so slow while waiting. I was thinking she was sitting back there drinking tea, getting ready to tell me there were no bags.

She came back with a big orange box in her hands and asked me to follow her. Huh, what, me? Really? OMG, OMG!! We went upstairs and she was telling me there were no 30 or 35 in blue but they have different oranges. My heart sank a little! She opened the box and she pulled out a beautiful Birkin 35, raisin in Togo leather! Yay! She thought that would be a great first bag for me and I totally agreed! Afterwards she warmed up and we talked about lots. She was great! The experience was very nice. Good luck to all those who give it a go.
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So lucky!!! Raisin! I always ask for a raisin and they never had one
 
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Advice please. What do you do when you're offered a birkin in the size and leather you want but the color is choice #4? And if you could only have 1? I was able to get one at FSH but I found out the person in line in front of me got a neutral gold or toffee color for his wife. A little part of me died because that was my first choice. Mine is a rouge grenat. It's a beautful bag, but can it be an everyday color I can wear? Should I be loving my rouge grenat and feeling lucky that I even have it? Is to request a color exchange even possible? I need some TPF love/advice to help me sort through these mixed feelings.
 
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natebby said:
Advice please. What do you do when you're offered a birkin in the size and leather you want but the color is choice #4? And if you could only have 1? I was able to get one at FSH but I found out the person in line in front of me got a neutral gold or toffee color for his wife. A little part of me died because that was my first choice. Mine is a rouge grenat. It's a beautful bag, but can it be an everyday color I can wear? Should I be loving my rouge grenat and feeling lucky that I even have it? Is to request a color exchange even possible? I need some TPF love/advice to help me sort through these mixed feelings.
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When they pulled out the Rouge Grenat did it make your heart sing? When I was at FSH the only color I had in mind was black with GHW and the SA brought it out in 40cm. While the bag took my breath away, it was too big and I decided against purchasing it. I asked if she had any other colors and saw a couple but none of them wow'ed me until she brought out the Raisin with GHW.

This bag is too expensive to live with regrets. If it didn't wow you, I'd reconsider it. Also, will you always be pining for your first choice? Since you mention this will be your only one, I'd definitely rethink it now since it sounds like you already have mixed feelings.
 
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natebby said:
Advice please. What do you do when you're offered a birkin in the size and leather you want but the color is choice #4? And if you could only have 1? I was able to get one at FSH but I found out the person in line in front of me got a neutral gold or toffee color for his wife. A little part of me died because that was my first choice. Mine is a rouge grenat. It's a beautful bag, but can it be an everyday color I can wear? Should I be loving my rouge grenat and feeling lucky that I even have it? Is to request a color exchange even possible? I need some TPF love/advice to help me sort through these mixed feelings.
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Rouge Grenat is a beautiful red which I really like and can wear easily, but you do not sound like you love it. Are you still in Paris, if you are please see if you can exchange it for a Gold or choice No 2. I think if it's No 4, it must be further down your list for a good reason. Best of luck!
 
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natebby said:
Advice please. What do you do when you're offered a birkin in the size and leather you want but the color is choice #4? And if you could only have 1? I was able to get one at FSH but I found out the person in line in front of me got a neutral gold or toffee color for his wife. A little part of me died because that was my first choice. Mine is a rouge grenat. It's a beautful bag, but can it be an everyday color I can wear? Should I be loving my rouge grenat and feeling lucky that I even have it? Is to request a color exchange even possible? I need some TPF love/advice to help me sort through these mixed feelings.
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First of all, congratulations on getting a Birkin at FSH!
Personally, I think Rouge Grenat is absolutely beautiful. I can see it as an everyday color, especially against a neutral outfit.
But more important is that you have to love it yourself. Too much money for something you don't love.
Do you think this color can grow on you? Can you make it work?
I have no idea about exchange policy for a B at FSH, but if you really have doubts and if you rather want a neutral like Toffee, you should go back and explain your situation. Maybe they can do something for you and find you a neutral color that you fall in love with immediately.
Good luck with your decision!
 
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natebby said:
Advice please. What do you do when you're offered a birkin in the size and leather you want but the color is choice #4? And if you could only have 1? I was able to get one at FSH but I found out the person in line in front of me got a neutral gold or toffee color for his wife. A little part of me died because that was my first choice. Mine is a rouge grenat. It's a beautful bag, but can it be an everyday color I can wear? Should I be loving my rouge grenat and feeling lucky that I even have it? Is to request a color exchange even possible? I need some TPF love/advice to help me sort through these mixed feelings.
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I just read my receipt and it says you have 1 month from purchase date to exchange in all France. Don't feel bad I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you are polite and let them know the color is not what you had in mind. You should at least give it a try I think, this is such a special purchase, you should be happy [emoji4] Good luck!
 
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natebby said:
Advice please. What do you do when you're offered a birkin in the size and leather you want but the color is choice #4? And if you could only have 1? I was able to get one at FSH but I found out the person in line in front of me got a neutral gold or toffee color for his wife. A little part of me died because that was my first choice. Mine is a rouge grenat. It's a beautful bag, but can it be an everyday color I can wear? Should I be loving my rouge grenat and feeling lucky that I even have it? Is to request a color exchange even possible? I need some TPF love/advice to help me sort through these mixed feelings.
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you can exchange it.. but the problem is.. if they have the color that you want... and you have to bring the bag in the store. good luck!!!
 
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natebby said:
Here's she is. 35cm, Togo, rouge grenat. What do you think? This or toffee/gold/etoupe? The practical me is saying it's too flashy for me and everyday wear. But if you say it can be done, I may just go home happy with her.
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Congrats! It's gorgeous [emoji7] I can imagine it will go well with neutrals, just the right amount of color to brighten up a dull outfit.

But with that said, if it still doesn't appeal to you, I think it's better that you exchange it for any of your wish list colors if the store has it. You shouldn't settle for something (especially when it's that expensive) that you have doubts on, more likely than not you will regret your decision in future. Good luck [emoji6]
 
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