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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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ammo0298 said:
Hi ladies and gents just thought id share my first Fsh trip with those interested.

So i failed to get an online appt for 2nd Dec Saturday having tried the day before. I decided to go ahead and chance my arm anyway. I went into the store about 11am enjoyed looking around and then decided to purchase an H clic to make conversation. I told the SA i had been rejected for an appt and was very disappointed. She couldnt help but said i should go ahead and ask at the leather counter. So off i went. I spoke to a nice girl who seemed a bit distracted but told me to call back in a few hours i wasnt sure if she was just trying to move me along really.
So i called back to the store 4hrs later and went looking for her. The store was even busier but i waited patiently for the right moment to aporoach her. I mentioned i had called in earlier and also my decline in apt and that it was my birthday that day and i was so disappointed and asked if she could help. She was pleasant scrolled through her phone found my request and said she will call someone for me. She went on to say she had many angry customers but that i was patient and nice. I said you probably dont have many clients from my country and she said no not at all. I couldnt believe my ears... so i went off with the SA she called gave my choices to her and she went away for about 10mins. I then followed her in the customary manner you do to a small room. She presented one of my choices and that was it. A B35 clemence in rouge genate. She did also try get me to purchase the insert but i told her i dont like the way it doesnt fit perfectly.. so i purchased 2 twillies and that was it. I was offered champagne twice also. So i left a happy bunny...... i honestly think its all down to luck and nothing else......
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Congrats! You scored a beautiful bag!!
 
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ammo0298 said:
Hi ladies and gents just thought id share my first Fsh trip with those interested.

So i failed to get an online appt for 2nd Dec Saturday having tried the day before. I decided to go ahead and chance my arm anyway. I went into the store about 11am enjoyed looking around and then decided to purchase an H clic to make conversation. I told the SA i had been rejected for an appt and was very disappointed. She couldnt help but said i should go ahead and ask at the leather counter. So off i went. I spoke to a nice girl who seemed a bit distracted but told me to call back in a few hours i wasnt sure if she was just trying to move me along really.
So i called back to the store 4hrs later and went looking for her. The store was even busier but i waited patiently for the right moment to aporoach her. I mentioned i had called in earlier and also my decline in apt and that it was my birthday that day and i was so disappointed and asked if she could help. She was pleasant scrolled through her phone found my request and said she will call someone for me. She went on to say she had many angry customers but that i was patient and nice. I said you probably dont have many clients from my country and she said no not at all. I couldnt believe my ears... so i went off with the SA she called gave my choices to her and she went away for about 10mins. I then followed her in the customary manner you do to a small room. She presented one of my choices and that was it. A B35 clemence in rouge genate. She did also try get me to purchase the insert but i told her i dont like the way it doesnt fit perfectly.. so i purchased 2 twillies and that was it. I was offered champagne twice also. So i left a happy bunny...... i honestly think its all down to luck and nothing else......
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It’s stunning and such a lovely experience for you, happy birthday and congratulations :loveeyes::heart:
 
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ammo0298 said:
Hi ladies and gents just thought id share my first Fsh trip with those interested.

So i failed to get an online appt for 2nd Dec Saturday having tried the day before. I decided to go ahead and chance my arm anyway. I went into the store about 11am enjoyed looking around and then decided to purchase an H clic to make conversation. I told the SA i had been rejected for an appt and was very disappointed. She couldnt help but said i should go ahead and ask at the leather counter. So off i went. I spoke to a nice girl who seemed a bit distracted but told me to call back in a few hours i wasnt sure if she was just trying to move me along really.
So i called back to the store 4hrs later and went looking for her. The store was even busier but i waited patiently for the right moment to aporoach her. I mentioned i had called in earlier and also my decline in apt and that it was my birthday that day and i was so disappointed and asked if she could help. She was pleasant scrolled through her phone found my request and said she will call someone for me. She went on to say she had many angry customers but that i was patient and nice. I said you probably dont have many clients from my country and she said no not at all. I couldnt believe my ears... so i went off with the SA she called gave my choices to her and she went away for about 10mins. I then followed her in the customary manner you do to a small room. She presented one of my choices and that was it. A B35 clemence in rouge genate. She did also try get me to purchase the insert but i told her i dont like the way it doesnt fit perfectly.. so i purchased 2 twillies and that was it. I was offered champagne twice also. So i left a happy bunny...... i honestly think its all down to luck and nothing else......
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Lovely birthday gift and glad to hear that a nice, polite customer is also treated well. Congratulations and enjoy!!
 
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Paristaitai said:
Oh!! Thank you so much for the info! May I ask what is the workshop like? Do we need to book ahead? And what time does it run? Because I arrive on Dec 24th at 7am and hope to catch this! Thanks so much in advance
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I’m not 100% sure but I think they put out materials like leftover silk and let us sit there and make anything we want. I just confirmed my dates in Paris 21-24 so I might see you there! :)
 
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hi everyone- I'm happy to report I had a successful trip to Hermes FSH today. Honestly, thank god I think I'm just VERY lucky in Paris!!! Bear with me- this is gonna be a super long post.

A bit of background/ digression before I get to today's trip. I've been a big Hermes follower and bought many things in NJ, but always wanted a Kelly...I was tired of playing my SA in Short Hills' games of "buy more and then you'll see a Kelly!"...I had already bought so much stuff, including big ticket items! So two years ago, I decided to come to Paris to hunt for my beloved Kelly with one of my bestest friends, who also wanted a Kelly. After 3-4 straight days of heartbreak at FSH, my friend and I both lined up in the late afternoon one day for the leather goods section (back in those good old pre-appt days). I got to see an SA first but she didn't have anything for me. Then, my friend happened to get a very good SA assigned to her (he was super nice and helpful all week whenever we visited- had previously shown us a Kelly 40 and Kelly pochette but unfortunately I didn't want those...). He had recognized my friend, as we'd been going every day, multiple times a day, so he told her to wait...as they got a late shipment for tomorrow. So we both got very excited and waited for maybe half an hour- 40 minutes. It was basically close to closing time so we were so anxious, and finally he was able to bring to us a beautiful Gris T K32. We both wanted a Kelly, but my friend knew I'd wanted one for so long so she let me buy it, even though technically it was offered to her. I was so thrilled and forever grateful-I finally got my dream bag! I told her I would help her find a Kelly or whatever H bag she wanted in the future whenever I come back to Paris.

So this week, I came to Paris for a fun family trip, but I knew I should try to help my friend. Now, she prefers Birkin only neutral color/ size 25 or 30, which we both knew would be tough to get. First day we got here I didn't get any FSH appts (we have 3 ppl with cell phones in our party). Second day, 2 out of 3 of our party got an appointment with the first one at 11:30AM. Excited, I got to FSH right when they opened today and tried to see if I could get serviced earlier, but they told me to wait until 11AM and check again. So I went upstairs to the petit h workshop (which was adorable but empty! I think not many people really know about it...). Had a ton of fun taking pics in the petit h photobooth and drinking special xmas tea with hermes milk chocolates :)

Finally 11AM- got a text saying our SA was ready for us. So we rushed downstairs and met with the SA. I gave him all the specifications and all the bags/ accessories we were interested in order of preference with the B as top priority. He came back with a lot of boxes and was able to offer a B30 in Gris Asphalte with PHW. I was so happy- live texting my friend at the same time. We took the Birkin home and I picked up a little Rodeo charm for my Kelly!

BTW- I had also asked for a Kelly/ Constance, and my SA said he couldn't show me those bags because we're taking home the Birkin....so I think Constance is still considered quota bag.

I came back later in the evening (5:30PM) for the second appt but was unsuccessful- everything was out at this point, which was no surprise. The SA brought me a herbag but already have one...Meanwhile the 3rd phone number that wasn't successful today got an appt tomorrow so will be trying for my Constance tomorrow <3

Thanks for letting me share my story. Out of respect for my friend's privacy, I'm not going to post her Birkin but see attached for the petit h workshop and my Rodeo :)

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sillytwilly said:
hi everyone- I'm happy to report I had a successful trip to Hermes FSH today. Honestly, thank god I think I'm just VERY lucky in Paris!!! Bear with me- this is gonna be a super long post.

A bit of background/ digression before I get to today's trip. I've been a big Hermes follower and bought many things in NJ, but always wanted a Kelly...I was tired of playing my SA in Short Hills' games of "buy more and then you'll see a Kelly!"...I had already bought so much stuff, including big ticket items! So two years ago, I decided to come to Paris to hunt for my beloved Kelly with one of my bestest friends, who also wanted a Kelly. After 3-4 straight days of heartbreak at FSH, my friend and I both lined up in the late afternoon one day for the leather goods section (back in those good old pre-appt days). I got to see an SA first but she didn't have anything for me. Then, my friend happened to get a very good SA assigned to her (he was super nice and helpful all week whenever we visited- had previously shown us a Kelly 40 and Kelly pochette but unfortunately I didn't want those...). He had recognized my friend, as we'd been going every day, multiple times a day, so he told her to wait...as they got a late shipment for tomorrow. So we both got very excited and waited for maybe half an hour- 40 minutes. It was basically close to closing time so we were so anxious, and finally he was able to bring to us a beautiful Gris T K32. We both wanted a Kelly, but my friend knew I'd wanted one for so long so she let me buy it, even though technically it was offered to her. I was so thrilled and forever grateful-I finally got my dream bag! I told her I would help her find a Kelly or whatever H bag she wanted in the future whenever I come back to Paris.

So this week, I came to Paris for a fun family trip, but I knew I should try to help my friend. Now, she prefers Birkin only neutral color/ size 25 or 30, which we both knew would be tough to get. First day we got here I didn't get any FSH appts (we have 3 ppl with cell phones in our party). Second day, 2 out of 3 of our party got an appointment with the first one at 11:30AM. Excited, I got to FSH right when they opened today and tried to see if I could get serviced earlier, but they told me to wait until 11AM and check again. So I went upstairs to the petit h workshop (which was adorable but empty! I think not many people really know about it...). Had a ton of fun taking pics in the petit h photobooth and drinking special xmas tea with hermes milk chocolates :)

Finally 11AM- got a text saying our SA was ready for us. So we rushed downstairs and met with the SA. I gave him all the specifications and all the bags/ accessories we were interested in order of preference with the B as top priority. He came back with a lot of boxes and was able to offer a B30 in Gris Asphalte with PHW. I was so happy- live texting my friend at the same time. We took the Birkin home and I picked up a little Rodeo charm for my Kelly!

BTW- I had also asked for a Kelly/ Constance, and my SA said he couldn't show me those bags because we're taking home the Birkin....so I think Constance is still considered quota bag.

I came back later in the evening (5:30PM) for the second appt but was unsuccessful- everything was out at this point, which was no surprise. The SA brought me a herbag but already have one...Meanwhile the 3rd phone number that wasn't successful today got an appt tomorrow so will be trying for my Constance tomorrow <3

Thanks for letting me share my story. Out of respect for my friend's privacy, I'm not going to post her Birkin but see attached for the petit h workshop and my Rodeo :)

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Congrats to your friend!
 
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sillytwilly said:
hi everyone- I'm happy to report I had a successful trip to Hermes FSH today. Honestly, thank god I think I'm just VERY lucky in Paris!!! Bear with me- this is gonna be a super long post.

A bit of background/ digression before I get to today's trip. I've been a big Hermes follower and bought many things in NJ, but always wanted a Kelly...I was tired of playing my SA in Short Hills' games of "buy more and then you'll see a Kelly!"...I had already bought so much stuff, including big ticket items! So two years ago, I decided to come to Paris to hunt for my beloved Kelly with one of my bestest friends, who also wanted a Kelly. After 3-4 straight days of heartbreak at FSH, my friend and I both lined up in the late afternoon one day for the leather goods section (back in those good old pre-appt days). I got to see an SA first but she didn't have anything for me. Then, my friend happened to get a very good SA assigned to her (he was super nice and helpful all week whenever we visited- had previously shown us a Kelly 40 and Kelly pochette but unfortunately I didn't want those...). He had recognized my friend, as we'd been going every day, multiple times a day, so he told her to wait...as they got a late shipment for tomorrow. So we both got very excited and waited for maybe half an hour- 40 minutes. It was basically close to closing time so we were so anxious, and finally he was able to bring to us a beautiful Gris T K32. We both wanted a Kelly, but my friend knew I'd wanted one for so long so she let me buy it, even though technically it was offered to her. I was so thrilled and forever grateful-I finally got my dream bag! I told her I would help her find a Kelly or whatever H bag she wanted in the future whenever I come back to Paris.

So this week, I came to Paris for a fun family trip, but I knew I should try to help my friend. Now, she prefers Birkin only neutral color/ size 25 or 30, which we both knew would be tough to get. First day we got here I didn't get any FSH appts (we have 3 ppl with cell phones in our party). Second day, 2 out of 3 of our party got an appointment with the first one at 11:30AM. Excited, I got to FSH right when they opened today and tried to see if I could get serviced earlier, but they told me to wait until 11AM and check again. So I went upstairs to the petit h workshop (which was adorable but empty! I think not many people really know about it...). Had a ton of fun taking pics in the petit h photobooth and drinking special xmas tea with hermes milk chocolates :smile:

Finally 11AM- got a text saying our SA was ready for us. So we rushed downstairs and met with the SA. I gave him all the specifications and all the bags/ accessories we were interested in order of preference with the B as top priority. He came back with a lot of boxes and was able to offer a B30 in Gris Asphalte with PHW. I was so happy- live texting my friend at the same time. We took the Birkin home and I picked up a little Rodeo charm for my Kelly!

BTW- I had also asked for a Kelly/ Constance, and my SA said he couldn't show me those bags because we're taking home the Birkin....so I think Constance is still considered quota bag.

I came back later in the evening (5:30PM) for the second appt but was unsuccessful- everything was out at this point, which was no surprise. The SA brought me a herbag but already have one...Meanwhile the 3rd phone number that wasn't successful today got an appt tomorrow so will be trying for my Constance tomorrow :heart:

Thanks for letting me share my story. Out of respect for my friend's privacy, I'm not going to post her Birkin but see attached for the petit h workshop and my Rodeo :smile:

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Congratulations to your friend! Good Luck on your next appointment! Have a great day
 
#23,443
sillytwilly said:
hi everyone- I'm happy to report I had a successful trip to Hermes FSH today. Honestly, thank god I think I'm just VERY lucky in Paris!!! Bear with me- this is gonna be a super long post.

A bit of background/ digression before I get to today's trip. I've been a big Hermes follower and bought many things in NJ, but always wanted a Kelly...I was tired of playing my SA in Short Hills' games of "buy more and then you'll see a Kelly!"...I had already bought so much stuff, including big ticket items! So two years ago, I decided to come to Paris to hunt for my beloved Kelly with one of my bestest friends, who also wanted a Kelly. After 3-4 straight days of heartbreak at FSH, my friend and I both lined up in the late afternoon one day for the leather goods section (back in those good old pre-appt days). I got to see an SA first but she didn't have anything for me. Then, my friend happened to get a very good SA assigned to her (he was super nice and helpful all week whenever we visited- had previously shown us a Kelly 40 and Kelly pochette but unfortunately I didn't want those...). He had recognized my friend, as we'd been going every day, multiple times a day, so he told her to wait...as they got a late shipment for tomorrow. So we both got very excited and waited for maybe half an hour- 40 minutes. It was basically close to closing time so we were so anxious, and finally he was able to bring to us a beautiful Gris T K32. We both wanted a Kelly, but my friend knew I'd wanted one for so long so she let me buy it, even though technically it was offered to her. I was so thrilled and forever grateful-I finally got my dream bag! I told her I would help her find a Kelly or whatever H bag she wanted in the future whenever I come back to Paris.

So this week, I came to Paris for a fun family trip, but I knew I should try to help my friend. Now, she prefers Birkin only neutral color/ size 25 or 30, which we both knew would be tough to get. First day we got here I didn't get any FSH appts (we have 3 ppl with cell phones in our party). Second day, 2 out of 3 of our party got an appointment with the first one at 11:30AM. Excited, I got to FSH right when they opened today and tried to see if I could get serviced earlier, but they told me to wait until 11AM and check again. So I went upstairs to the petit h workshop (which was adorable but empty! I think not many people really know about it...). Had a ton of fun taking pics in the petit h photobooth and drinking special xmas tea with hermes milk chocolates :smile:

Finally 11AM- got a text saying our SA was ready for us. So we rushed downstairs and met with the SA. I gave him all the specifications and all the bags/ accessories we were interested in order of preference with the B as top priority. He came back with a lot of boxes and was able to offer a B30 in Gris Asphalte with PHW. I was so happy- live texting my friend at the same time. We took the Birkin home and I picked up a little Rodeo charm for my Kelly!

BTW- I had also asked for a Kelly/ Constance, and my SA said he couldn't show me those bags because we're taking home the Birkin....so I think Constance is still considered quota bag.

I came back later in the evening (5:30PM) for the second appt but was unsuccessful- everything was out at this point, which was no surprise. The SA brought me a herbag but already have one...Meanwhile the 3rd phone number that wasn't successful today got an appt tomorrow so will be trying for my Constance tomorrow :heart:

Thanks for letting me share my story. Out of respect for my friend's privacy, I'm not going to post her Birkin but see attached for the petit h workshop and my Rodeo :smile:

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Ooo congrats to your friend! You’re so nice to help her! Did you make anything at the workshop? Did they have more colors in leather pieces?
 
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sillytwilly said:
hi everyone- I'm happy to report I had a successful trip to Hermes FSH today. Honestly, thank god I think I'm just VERY lucky in Paris!!! Bear with me- this is gonna be a super long post.

A bit of background/ digression before I get to today's trip. I've been a big Hermes follower and bought many things in NJ, but always wanted a Kelly...I was tired of playing my SA in Short Hills' games of "buy more and then you'll see a Kelly!"...I had already bought so much stuff, including big ticket items! So two years ago, I decided to come to Paris to hunt for my beloved Kelly with one of my bestest friends, who also wanted a Kelly. After 3-4 straight days of heartbreak at FSH, my friend and I both lined up in the late afternoon one day for the leather goods section (back in those good old pre-appt days). I got to see an SA first but she didn't have anything for me. Then, my friend happened to get a very good SA assigned to her (he was super nice and helpful all week whenever we visited- had previously shown us a Kelly 40 and Kelly pochette but unfortunately I didn't want those...). He had recognized my friend, as we'd been going every day, multiple times a day, so he told her to wait...as they got a late shipment for tomorrow. So we both got very excited and waited for maybe half an hour- 40 minutes. It was basically close to closing time so we were so anxious, and finally he was able to bring to us a beautiful Gris T K32. We both wanted a Kelly, but my friend knew I'd wanted one for so long so she let me buy it, even though technically it was offered to her. I was so thrilled and forever grateful-I finally got my dream bag! I told her I would help her find a Kelly or whatever H bag she wanted in the future whenever I come back to Paris.

So this week, I came to Paris for a fun family trip, but I knew I should try to help my friend. Now, she prefers Birkin only neutral color/ size 25 or 30, which we both knew would be tough to get. First day we got here I didn't get any FSH appts (we have 3 ppl with cell phones in our party). Second day, 2 out of 3 of our party got an appointment with the first one at 11:30AM. Excited, I got to FSH right when they opened today and tried to see if I could get serviced earlier, but they told me to wait until 11AM and check again. So I went upstairs to the petit h workshop (which was adorable but empty! I think not many people really know about it...). Had a ton of fun taking pics in the petit h photobooth and drinking special xmas tea with hermes milk chocolates :smile:

Finally 11AM- got a text saying our SA was ready for us. So we rushed downstairs and met with the SA. I gave him all the specifications and all the bags/ accessories we were interested in order of preference with the B as top priority. He came back with a lot of boxes and was able to offer a B30 in Gris Asphalte with PHW. I was so happy- live texting my friend at the same time. We took the Birkin home and I picked up a little Rodeo charm for my Kelly!

BTW- I had also asked for a Kelly/ Constance, and my SA said he couldn't show me those bags because we're taking home the Birkin....so I think Constance is still considered quota bag.

I came back later in the evening (5:30PM) for the second appt but was unsuccessful- everything was out at this point, which was no surprise. The SA brought me a herbag but already have one...Meanwhile the 3rd phone number that wasn't successful today got an appt tomorrow so will be trying for my Constance tomorrow :heart:

Thanks for letting me share my story. Out of respect for my friend's privacy, I'm not going to post her Birkin but see attached for the petit h workshop and my Rodeo :smile:

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congrats!!! cheers to friendship and many more H!
 
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ammo0298 said:
Hi ladies and gents just thought id share my first Fsh trip with those interested.

So i failed to get an online appt for 2nd Dec Saturday having tried the day before. I decided to go ahead and chance my arm anyway. I went into the store about 11am enjoyed looking around and then decided to purchase an H clic to make conversation. I told the SA i had been rejected for an appt and was very disappointed. She couldnt help but said i should go ahead and ask at the leather counter. So off i went. I spoke to a nice girl who seemed a bit distracted but told me to call back in a few hours i wasnt sure if she was just trying to move me along really.
So i called back to the store 4hrs later and went looking for her. The store was even busier but i waited patiently for the right moment to aporoach her. I mentioned i had called in earlier and also my decline in apt and that it was my birthday that day and i was so disappointed and asked if she could help. She was pleasant scrolled through her phone found my request and said she will call someone for me. She went on to say she had many angry customers but that i was patient and nice. I said you probably dont have many clients from my country and she said no not at all. I couldnt believe my ears... so i went off with the SA she called gave my choices to her and she went away for about 10mins. I then followed her in the customary manner you do to a small room. She presented one of my choices and that was it. A B35 clemence in rouge genate. She did also try get me to purchase the insert but i told her i dont like the way it doesnt fit perfectly.. so i purchased 2 twillies and that was it. I was offered champagne twice also. So i left a happy bunny...... i honestly think its all down to luck and nothing else......
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congrats!! Looks like you didn't have to worry after all!! Happy belated!
 
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