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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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Dear all: I love reading this forum, and everyone's story whether it's a scuess or not. I went to Paris last Friday evening, flew in late. The next day after we finished breakfast, I rushed to FSH, it was already 9:40. The front door and the side door seems to have the same amount of people, I decided to lined up at the front. I guess there was probably 10-15 people in front of me, I didn't count, just went in line, and started to wait. There weren't many line cutters, the people in front of me stayed the same until the store opens at 10:30.

After the store opened, I went to the line, and queued for appointment. My appointment time was 1:15 originally, I decided to stay close by and did a little shopping. However the time keeps changing, I think it changed for 4-5 times, then at 2:30PM, when I checked again, I saw that my SA was reading to meet me! I rushed to the store, but they told me that I had to wait. I finally met my SA at 3:05.

My SA plainly asked what I want, I told him that I want a Kelly 28, or 32, in blue, purple, red, or rose tyrien, pinkish color. He replied that he had not seen one in rose tyrien but he would check. He asked my leather of preference, I told him epsom, then he asked me what hardware? I said gold, but silver is fine. Then he asked what else? I said I know it's really hard, but I really like constance, he said well..they are equally as hard, then I told him the size and color I liked.

Then he went away, leaving me standing at the wallet counter. I wasn't that nervous as I didn't feel hopeful, he did not offer me a drink or ask me to a private room, like the good sign other TPFer got the bags had. I waited then I waited, and thought why it took so long for him to come back with a NO? I lost track of time, but it feels like more than 10 minutes, he came back with a box. My heart still didn't pound, as I was afraid he was going to show me something else like a berline or other bags. He slowly opened the bag........then I screamed. It's a K28 in epsom, gold hardware, rouge gernat! He put the strap on, and I looked in the mirror, I can't believe I had such a luck. I have never been successful with FSH on a first try. He only brought twillies, and nothing else, no fourbi. I was even more delighted when I checked the receipt and found that it was a sellier.

I also asked for a rodeo, and he told me they had none. I found rodeo extremely to find in any of the stores in Paris.
 
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peggyyo1021 said:
Dear all: I love reading this forum, and everyone's story whether it's a scuess or not. I went to Paris last Friday evening, flew in late. The next day after we finished breakfast, I rushed to FSH, it was already 9:40. The front door and the side door seems to have the same amount of people, I decided to lined up at the front. I guess there was probably 10-15 people in front of me, I didn't count, just went in line, and started to wait. There weren't many line cutters, the people in front of me stayed the same until the store opens at 10:30.

After the store opened, I went to the line, and queued for appointment. My appointment time was 1:15 originally, I decided to stay close by and did a little shopping. However the time keeps changing, I think it changed for 4-5 times, then at 2:30PM, when I checked again, I saw that my SA was reading to meet me! I rushed to the store, but they told me that I had to wait. I finally met my SA at 3:05.

My SA plainly asked what I want, I told him that I want a Kelly 28, or 32, in blue, purple, red, or rose tyrien, pinkish color. He replied that he had not seen one in rose tyrien but he would check. He asked my leather of preference, I told him epsom, then he asked me what hardware? I said gold, but silver is fine. Then he asked what else? I said I know it's really hard, but I really like constance, he said well..they are equally as hard, then I told him the size and color I liked.

Then he went away, leaving me standing at the wallet counter. I wasn't that nervous as I didn't feel hopeful, he did not offer me a drink or ask me to a private room, like the good sign other TPFer got the bags had. I waited then I waited, and thought why it took so long for him to come back with a NO? I lost track of time, but it feels like more than 10 minutes, he came back with a box. My heart still didn't pound, as I was afraid he was going to show me something else like a berline or other bags. He slowly opened the bag........then I screamed. It's a K28 in epsom, gold hardware, rouge gernat! He put the strap on, and I looked in the mirror, I can't believe I had such a luck. I have never been successful with FSH on a first try. He only brought twillies, and nothing else, no fourbi. I was even more delighted when I checked the receipt and found that it was a sellier.

I also asked for a rodeo, and he told me they had none. I found rodeo extremely to find in any of the stores in Paris.
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Congrats on the bag [emoji7], I found one in sevres boutique but was way too big. They have amazing petite H charms as well.
 
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peggyyo1021 said:
Dear all: I love reading this forum, and everyone's story whether it's a scuess or not. I went to Paris last Friday evening, flew in late. The next day after we finished breakfast, I rushed to FSH, it was already 9:40. The front door and the side door seems to have the same amount of people, I decided to lined up at the front. I guess there was probably 10-15 people in front of me, I didn't count, just went in line, and started to wait. There weren't many line cutters, the people in front of me stayed the same until the store opens at 10:30.

After the store opened, I went to the line, and queued for appointment. My appointment time was 1:15 originally, I decided to stay close by and did a little shopping. However the time keeps changing, I think it changed for 4-5 times, then at 2:30PM, when I checked again, I saw that my SA was reading to meet me! I rushed to the store, but they told me that I had to wait. I finally met my SA at 3:05.

My SA plainly asked what I want, I told him that I want a Kelly 28, or 32, in blue, purple, red, or rose tyrien, pinkish color. He replied that he had not seen one in rose tyrien but he would check. He asked my leather of preference, I told him epsom, then he asked me what hardware? I said gold, but silver is fine. Then he asked what else? I said I know it's really hard, but I really like constance, he said well..they are equally as hard, then I told him the size and color I liked.

Then he went away, leaving me standing at the wallet counter. I wasn't that nervous as I didn't feel hopeful, he did not offer me a drink or ask me to a private room, like the good sign other TPFer got the bags had. I waited then I waited, and thought why it took so long for him to come back with a NO? I lost track of time, but it feels like more than 10 minutes, he came back with a box. My heart still didn't pound, as I was afraid he was going to show me something else like a berline or other bags. He slowly opened the bag........then I screamed. It's a K28 in epsom, gold hardware, rouge gernat! He put the strap on, and I looked in the mirror, I can't believe I had such a luck. I have never been successful with FSH on a first try. He only brought twillies, and nothing else, no fourbi. I was even more delighted when I checked the receipt and found that it was a sellier.

I also asked for a rodeo, and he told me they had none. I found rodeo extremely to find in any of the stores in Paris.
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Congratulations! Such a beautiful bag and color. What excellent luck!
 
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Prague09 said:
Your SA was so nice that she offered you the ostrich Birkin before your DH turned up ? It's my dream bag, may I know the price ? Thanks
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No she actually did when he came, and only when I decided to buy other items like the garden party and the croc Oran sandals. It's 15000 Euro, not much comparing to price of resellers and the boutique in my country.
 
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Hello all! I read every post in this thread even though I'm a long way from affording a B/K, even in Paris! But I love H and want to reward myself with a new bag. I find mini bags very useful and am thinking of investing in an Evelyne TPM as my first H. Are they hard to get in FSH? (I'm also not sure if they're still sold - online some say it's been discontinued but I've seen recent reveals of TPMs here!) I'm also thinking of purchasing in Rome, if anyone has any info. Thanks so much for your help!
 
#18,791
aishaaa89 said:
Thanks again everyone and sorry for the late post I was so tired yesterday to post anything so here is my experience.

I emailed the hotel I'm staying in a week before that I will be in Paris for a day and a half and want to visit FSH, after 4 emails they managed to score me an appointment at 3:30 pm.

I arrived to the hotel at 11:30am, got ready and went to FSH at 1:00 pm, I asked to change my appointment but they said no they were really busy. I browsed the store and reserved a croc Oran sandal for my mum.

My DH went as well same time but not with me, as I wanted a bag for my mum and didn't want them to give us the 1 household rule. They said no appointment but come in the afternoon.

At 3:20 I was there, I waited for about 20 mins until my SA arrived, she took me to a private room before even asking me what bag do I want which I thought was a good sign. She asked me a lot of questions about my previous purchases but I have only one from Paris which is my Kelly 32 in 2015.

I told her I want a garden party which is for my mother in law, and a Lindy as my friend and then my list:

My Wishlist :
K25
K28
B25
B30

And then I told her that my DH is in Paris with me and I want to get my mum a bag, and if we can get one with his name but we want exotic birkin or Kelly, Her answer was maybe but first your bags.

She went for about 15 mins and came back with 3 boxes.

1st the garden party size 30, which we took.

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Then a Lindy 26 verso blue agate and Gris mouette, for my friend but she didn't like the colour, she told me they have Lindy 30 in gold with red inside but again my friend didn't like it.

Now my bag, I think I was almost gonna faint of excitement. My favourite bag ever K25 in noir GHW.

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And then my mum turn, I told her I want B30 or K25 in ostrich my 1st colour choice is red. And she came but with B30 red with GHW.

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It was such a happy day for me, and I'm so grateful for all your posts which helped a lot. I went again today and got this from George V boutique, for my baby sister.

Mini Evelyne red with amazon straps in red and etoupe.

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Amazing!!!!! Kudos to you!!! Enjoy them in the very best of health!!
 
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bellebellebelle19 said:
Hello all! I read every post in this thread even though I'm a long way from affording a B/K, even in Paris! But I love H and want to reward myself with a new bag. I find mini bags very useful and am thinking of investing in an Evelyne TPM as my first H. Are they hard to get in FSH? (I'm also not sure if they're still sold - online some say it's been discontinued but I've seen recent reveals of TPMs here!) I'm also thinking of purchasing in Rome, if anyone has any info. Thanks so much for your help!
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yup they are still selling them in the boutiques. i just bought one from FSH in feb 17. If they do have it in stock, the SA will offer it to you. so it's more of a inventory matter i feel. Inventory could be limited, that's to say.
 
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peggyyo1021 said:
Dear all: I love reading this forum, and everyone's story whether it's a scuess or not. I went to Paris last Friday evening, flew in late. The next day after we finished breakfast, I rushed to FSH, it was already 9:40. The front door and the side door seems to have the same amount of people, I decided to lined up at the front. I guess there was probably 10-15 people in front of me, I didn't count, just went in line, and started to wait. There weren't many line cutters, the people in front of me stayed the same until the store opens at 10:30.

After the store opened, I went to the line, and queued for appointment. My appointment time was 1:15 originally, I decided to stay close by and did a little shopping. However the time keeps changing, I think it changed for 4-5 times, then at 2:30PM, when I checked again, I saw that my SA was reading to meet me! I rushed to the store, but they told me that I had to wait. I finally met my SA at 3:05.

My SA plainly asked what I want, I told him that I want a Kelly 28, or 32, in blue, purple, red, or rose tyrien, pinkish color. He replied that he had not seen one in rose tyrien but he would check. He asked my leather of preference, I told him epsom, then he asked me what hardware? I said gold, but silver is fine. Then he asked what else? I said I know it's really hard, but I really like constance, he said well..they are equally as hard, then I told him the size and color I liked.

Then he went away, leaving me standing at the wallet counter. I wasn't that nervous as I didn't feel hopeful, he did not offer me a drink or ask me to a private room, like the good sign other TPFer got the bags had. I waited then I waited, and thought why it took so long for him to come back with a NO? I lost track of time, but it feels like more than 10 minutes, he came back with a box. My heart still didn't pound, as I was afraid he was going to show me something else like a berline or other bags. He slowly opened the bag........then I screamed. It's a K28 in epsom, gold hardware, rouge gernat! He put the strap on, and I looked in the mirror, I can't believe I had such a luck. I have never been successful with FSH on a first try. He only brought twillies, and nothing else, no fourbi. I was even more delighted when I checked the receipt and found that it was a sellier.

I also asked for a rodeo, and he told me they had none. I found rodeo extremely to find in any of the stores in Paris.
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Congrats! It's one of those bags that I am eyeing! Lucky gal!!
 
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