Paris trip for Hermes

[papertiger]

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.

 

[tv_vt1809]

One interesting observation to add is that at first I thought my bf got a No because he had no purchase history and I got offered a B because I previously bought at Sèvres. However when we were about to pay, my SA was surprised to learn that I bought my Verrou bag in Paris as she did look me up in the system and couldn’t find anything. So they do look up your history before deciding whether to offer you anything. In my case, somehow I was lucky enough to be offered even though the SA was under the impression that it’s my first time with Hermes in France.

Also, bonus try-on photos in store with the bag:

 

[seasounds]

It’s a B30 in Cuivre with phw, Taurillion Novillo leather (she told me this is a new leather which is less pebbled than Togo but not as delicate and smooth as swift, best of both worlds apparently).

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Very interesting about this new leather!

Congratulations!

 

[A-Line]

Thank you so much! I have finally returned home and unboxed the purchases now Sorry for the delay in writing up my story, this thread has been a god-sent!

So a bit of background before the actual story: we were in Paris earlier this year in late June-beginning of July, old system, queued up from crazy hours, battling resellers to get a No from FSH. I did manage to get some stuff from my wishlist from the Sèvres store (a Verrou bag and a CDC) and made friends with a lovely SA at Sèvres. He gave me his contact and told me to email him in advance next time I’m in Paris which I did.

So for this trip, the bf and I arrived in Paris on Christmas Eve which is a Sunday and FSH is still open. We tried to get appointments with both our passports from the day before, got 2 rejections. But it turns out that we only arrived in Paris and finished dropping off luggage at 3pm so definitely wouldn’t have had time for any appointment anyway. Our theory was that it is good to be rejected on our first try and perhaps they would priortise us the next day we tried. Just a theory but seemed to work as we both got appointments for 10:30 am sharp when FSH reopens on 26 Dec.

Meanwhile on Sunday after dropping off our luggage we stopped by Sèvres store just to say Hi to the SA last time, wished him Merry Christmas and enjoyed their lovely decor. He told us to come back and find him if we have no luck at FSH.

So about the actual appointments on 26 Dec: we arrived at 10:25, long queue in front of the store as expected. We just casually joined the queue, waited for 5 mins then entered the store. I’m very calm and relaxed this time, knowing that I still have a few more days in Paris to try if we got rejected. Since both the bf and I got different appointments at 10:30, we split up and got paired with different SA.

My bf’s SA left for around 15-20 mins after he showed her my list, came back with a Herbag and a backpack and said there’s no B/K available today. He politely declined the bags and went to join me. My SA is a beautiful lady who was very straightforward and efficient, she took me to a quiet corner and immediately asked me how she could help (no icebreaking chitchat). I told her B25 or B30 in neutral colours, I prefer phw and togo leather. She went away for around 35 mins. I thought I achieved zen state while waiting for her, my mind was very comfortable and relaxed LOL. I looked around and see a few ppl got offered Herbag, Bolide etc. No B/K as far as I can tell. I was expecting my SA to come back and tell me the same but she returned and told me to follow her where she can show me the bag. Before opening the box, she said she tried really hard to find me a colour I liked as no classic colours were available but she thought this colour would be easy to wear as well. When I saw the beautiful colour I did a little scream in my mind! I told her YES after 3 secs. It’s a B30 in Cuivre with phw, Taurillion Novillo leather (she told me this is a new leather which is less pebbled than Togo but not as delicate and smooth as swift, best of both worlds apparently). She also helped me pick out some twillies to go with the bag. Needless to say I’m one happy clam with a beautiful bag on our first time at FSH this trip.

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What an amazing story and a beautiful bag! Your post just reminded me to put Novillo leather on my wish list for 2018! I saw it in another thread but completely forgot about it until I saw this.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

One interesting observation to add is that at first I thought my bf got a No because he had no purchase history and I got offered a B because I previously bought at Sèvres. However when we were about to pay, my SA was surprised to learn that I bought my Verrou bag in Paris as she did look me up in the system and couldn’t find anything. So they do look up your history before deciding whether to offer you anything. In my case, somehow I was lucky enough to be offered even though the SA was under the impression that it’s my first time with Hermes in France.

Also, bonus try-on photos in store with the bag:

Great story and fab/special bag!! So glad you got what you wanted that's also unique!! I usually just "like" stories, but I had to reply and say your coat and scarf (and outfit) are lovely too!

 

[tv_vt1809]

What an amazing story and a beautiful bag! Your post just reminded me to put Novillo leather on my wish list for 2018! I saw it in another thread but completely forgot about it until I saw this.

Thanks so much for taking time to read my very long story Definitely check out this leather, it’s so very soft and lightweight yet apparently quite scratch resistant!

 

[tv_vt1809]

Great story and fab/special bag!! So glad you got what you wanted that's also unique!! I usually just "like" stories, but I had to reply and say your coat and scarf (and outfit) are lovely too!

That’s so sweet of you to make an exception from your usual “liking habit” to compliment on my outfit dear I’m very please with this bag, already booking my next trip to Paris in 2018 haha

 

[obsessedwhermes]

Thank you so much! I have finally returned home and unboxed the purchases now Sorry for the delay in writing up my story, this thread has been a god-sent!

So a bit of background before the actual story: we were in Paris earlier this year in late June-beginning of July, old system, queued up from crazy hours, battling resellers to get a No from FSH. I did manage to get some stuff from my wishlist from the Sèvres store (a Verrou bag and a CDC) and made friends with a lovely SA at Sèvres. He gave me his contact and told me to email him in advance next time I’m in Paris which I did.

So for this trip, the bf and I arrived in Paris on Christmas Eve which is a Sunday and FSH is still open. We tried to get appointments with both our passports from the day before, got 2 rejections. But it turns out that we only arrived in Paris and finished dropping off luggage at 3pm so definitely wouldn’t have had time for any appointment anyway. Our theory was that it is good to be rejected on our first try and perhaps they would priortise us the next day we tried. Just a theory but seemed to work as we both got appointments for 10:30 am sharp when FSH reopens on 26 Dec.

Meanwhile on Sunday after dropping off our luggage we stopped by Sèvres store just to say Hi to the SA last time, wished him Merry Christmas and enjoyed their lovely decor. He told us to come back and find him if we have no luck at FSH.

So about the actual appointments on 26 Dec: we arrived at 10:25, long queue in front of the store as expected. We just casually joined the queue, waited for 5 mins then entered the store. I’m very calm and relaxed this time, knowing that I still have a few more days in Paris to try if we got rejected. Since both the bf and I got different appointments at 10:30, we split up and got paired with different SA.

My bf’s SA left for around 15-20 mins after he showed her my list, came back with a Herbag and a backpack and said there’s no B/K available today. He politely declined the bags and went to join me. My SA is a beautiful lady who was very straightforward and efficient, she took me to a quiet corner and immediately asked me how she could help (no icebreaking chitchat). I told her B25 or B30 in neutral colours, I prefer phw and togo leather. She went away for around 35 mins. I thought I achieved zen state while waiting for her, my mind was very comfortable and relaxed LOL. I looked around and see a few ppl got offered Herbag, Bolide etc. No B/K as far as I can tell. I was expecting my SA to come back and tell me the same but she returned and told me to follow her where she can show me the bag. Before opening the box, she said she tried really hard to find me a colour I liked as no classic colours were available but she thought this colour would be easy to wear as well. When I saw the beautiful colour I did a little scream in my mind! I told her YES after 3 secs. It’s a B30 in Cuivre with phw, Taurillion Novillo leather (she told me this is a new leather which is less pebbled than Togo but not as delicate and smooth as swift, best of both worlds apparently). She also helped me pick out some twillies to go with the bag. Needless to say I’m one happy clam with a beautiful bag on our first time at FSH this trip.

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Congrats! Beautiful bag! Happy ending finally!!

 

[obsessedwhermes]

One interesting observation to add is that at first I thought my bf got a No because he had no purchase history and I got offered a B because I previously bought at Sèvres. However when we were about to pay, my SA was surprised to learn that I bought my Verrou bag in Paris as she did look me up in the system and couldn’t find anything. So they do look up your history before deciding whether to offer you anything. In my case, somehow I was lucky enough to be offered even though the SA was under the impression that it’s my first time with Hermes in France.

Also, bonus try-on photos in store with the bag:

You wear the bag well! Looks gorgeous!!

 

[divinexjanice]

One interesting observation to add is that at first I thought my bf got a No because he had no purchase history and I got offered a B because I previously bought at Sèvres. However when we were about to pay, my SA was surprised to learn that I bought my Verrou bag in Paris as she did look me up in the system and couldn’t find anything. So they do look up your history before deciding whether to offer you anything. In my case, somehow I was lucky enough to be offered even though the SA was under the impression that it’s my first time with Hermes in France.

Also, bonus try-on photos in store with the bag:

Thanks for sharing your story! I really enjoyed it! Congrats!!!

 

[lhvu1]

Hey ladies!
Currently in Paris and have managed to score an appointment in my friends name but unfortunately the time I have been provided (10:30am) I have a food tour booked. Does anyone know if there is flexibility regarding this time or I must attend then? Also as the appointment is in my friends name would she need to be the one to ask for the item as well as pay for it using her card and passport details? I thank you kindly for any insight. I would skip the food tour but unfortunately the booking is not in my name and my friend is not a H fanatic as I am!

 

[San2222]

Hey ladies!
Currently in Paris and have managed to score an appointment in my friends name but unfortunately the time I have been provided (10:30am) I have a food tour booked. Does anyone know if there is flexibility regarding this time or I must attend then? Also as the appointment is in my friends name would she need to be the one to ask for the item as well as pay for it using her card and passport details? I thank you kindly for any insight. I would skip the food tour but unfortunately the booking is not in my name and my friend is not a H fanatic as I am!

Yes ur friend would need to be there for bag request and the payment.

 

[dragonette]

Thank you so much! I have finally returned home and unboxed the purchases now Sorry for the delay in writing up my story, this thread has been a god-sent!

So a bit of background before the actual story: we were in Paris earlier this year in late June-beginning of July, old system, queued up from crazy hours, battling resellers to get a No from FSH. I did manage to get some stuff from my wishlist from the Sèvres store (a Verrou bag and a CDC) and made friends with a lovely SA at Sèvres. He gave me his contact and told me to email him in advance next time I’m in Paris which I did.

So for this trip, the bf and I arrived in Paris on Christmas Eve which is a Sunday and FSH is still open. We tried to get appointments with both our passports from the day before, got 2 rejections. But it turns out that we only arrived in Paris and finished dropping off luggage at 3pm so definitely wouldn’t have had time for any appointment anyway. Our theory was that it is good to be rejected on our first try and perhaps they would priortise us the next day we tried. Just a theory but seemed to work as we both got appointments for 10:30 am sharp when FSH reopens on 26 Dec.

Meanwhile on Sunday after dropping off our luggage we stopped by Sèvres store just to say Hi to the SA last time, wished him Merry Christmas and enjoyed their lovely decor. He told us to come back and find him if we have no luck at FSH.

So about the actual appointments on 26 Dec: we arrived at 10:25, long queue in front of the store as expected. We just casually joined the queue, waited for 5 mins then entered the store. I’m very calm and relaxed this time, knowing that I still have a few more days in Paris to try if we got rejected. Since both the bf and I got different appointments at 10:30, we split up and got paired with different SA.

My bf’s SA left for around 15-20 mins after he showed her my list, came back with a Herbag and a backpack and said there’s no B/K available today. He politely declined the bags and went to join me. My SA is a beautiful lady who was very straightforward and efficient, she took me to a quiet corner and immediately asked me how she could help (no icebreaking chitchat). I told her B25 or B30 in neutral colours, I prefer phw and togo leather. She went away for around 35 mins. I thought I achieved zen state while waiting for her, my mind was very comfortable and relaxed LOL. I looked around and see a few ppl got offered Herbag, Bolide etc. No B/K as far as I can tell. I was expecting my SA to come back and tell me the same but she returned and told me to follow her where she can show me the bag. Before opening the box, she said she tried really hard to find me a colour I liked as no classic colours were available but she thought this colour would be easy to wear as well. When I saw the beautiful colour I did a little scream in my mind! I told her YES after 3 secs. It’s a B30 in Cuivre with phw, Taurillion Novillo leather (she told me this is a new leather which is less pebbled than Togo but not as delicate and smooth as swift, best of both worlds apparently). She also helped me pick out some twillies to go with the bag. Needless to say I’m one happy clam with a beautiful bag on our first time at FSH this trip.

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Ooo congrats hun! Nice to see you here!

 

[dragonette]

With approval from Megs, I’m sharing my Paris video here which includes snippets of my picking up C24, unboxing and action shots with it in rainy Paris. Happy New Year everyone!

 

[terri w]

With approval from Megs, I’m sharing my Paris video here which includes snippets of my picking up C24, unboxing and action shots with it in rainy Paris. Happy New Year everyone!

Would love to see the video but it keeps crashing for me!

 

[Rhl2987]

One interesting observation to add is that at first I thought my bf got a No because he had no purchase history and I got offered a B because I previously bought at Sèvres. However when we were about to pay, my SA was surprised to learn that I bought my Verrou bag in Paris as she did look me up in the system and couldn’t find anything. So they do look up your history before deciding whether to offer you anything. In my case, somehow I was lucky enough to be offered even though the SA was under the impression that it’s my first time with Hermes in France.

Also, bonus try-on photos in store with the bag:

Beautiful outfit and beautiful bag! I love how the color looks in the new leather. Would love to see some close up pics.