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.

 

[obsessedwhermes]

Again, not that great pic but at least this one shows the color better.
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There’s actually a whole another story about bleu electrique involving my sister but that, I shall start another thread.

I didn’t have to look at it for a long time nor even hold it in my hands. I immediately said “yes, of course I’ll buy it.”

I have no idea why this time around the experience is so different from the last time. It definitely is not because I looked or dressed better than the past visits. If anything, it was worse as my hair was all tangled up and messy due to going to bed straight after showering. I did have a H bag and couple more H items on but these were pretty much how I looked every time. But somehow my new H Angel was treating me differently from the past SAs. He even mentioned about how Hermes likes the returning customers and etc, and he wanted to really get me happy as he can see how we (sis and me) are good customers. And that was a comment I didn’t really expect from any Paris SA to me. I mean there are lots of others who buy multiple more times than us in this city, particularly from FSH.

After I said yes to the bag, we went upstairs to get couple items I wanted from Home department. I kind of regret getting the items as they are China and would be a pain to lug bag home. But they would make a good addition to sets I already own. And finally we wrapped up the shopping for the day by getting two Maison de Carre twillies. Did you guys know they are back? I must have been out of the loop again as I had no idea and had to grab them for my sister who collects those.

Sister’s appointment was few hours later, so we spent time in the area by having lunch and shopping at nearby stores. Her appt kept changing as well, and finally settled down to a bit before 5.

Unlike me, she was asked to show her passport by the hostess and then the lady SA standing next to her stepped outside to lead us to a corner. It was the same corner I talked to my SA few hours ago. My sis gave out her wishlist, very similar to mine. The whole time I could see she was not feeling that comfortable with her SA, who was also not really paying too much attention either. Yikes.

And in the end she came back empty handed, just as my sister expected. She said she immediately knew it wasn’t going to work out soon as she saw her. Hmmmm... Do we really have to depend on our radar from now on?

Awesome story! With a perfect ending this time!! Congrats!! And enjoy your bag!!

 

[starprism_7]

@NanamiRyu I have been inticipating your post ever sice you posted the orange bag. Im happy that you have decided to try again after numerous fail attempt. Persistance does reward itself. And BE is an amazing blue especially in epsom. You deserved it & Im glad your Hermes fairy is finally kind to you. Congratulations dear & I hope you manage to get some stuffs from the sale too. I heard the queue is agonizing this time.

 

[March786]

My adorable SA returned just in time my patience was getting to me and he was holding an orange box. Now if it were any one of my past SAs at FSH, I’d look the size of the box and guess they brought me a wallet (something I’d never buy from H) or some useless clutch I didn’t even mention. But this new SA couldn’t possibly disappoint me like so. His eyes also told me I’d be very happy to see whatever he brought, so I immediately knew the bag he brought me.

You guys know the drill. They usually don’t tell you what they are holding till they actually “show” it to you. But the size of the box is so small, just enough for a wallet. It had to be a mini Kelly. Now just which color of mini K?

I was surprisingly led to an interesting room on the third level of the building, a part I wasn’t aware existed. I think it’s where they handle menswear alterations? But at that point I was too excited and my eyes could not focus on anything much in the room.

My SA opened the box for me with a grin, saying he just knows I would love it. And I did. I loved it. But I couldn’t take it.

What he brought me was chevre mini K in rose lipstick. Omg. Chèvre is my all time fave leather. I wanted a small K and I did ask for “anything with rose.” But my darn sister already owns the exact same bag! And I could not possibly own same thing as her. In fact I listed some things as off list due to this twin sister thing, which he laughed about before. But I have left out rose lipstick somehow and now this gorgeous bag, everything I liked rolled into one, I had to reject.

He then quickly pulled out his iPhone after hearing about the reason though and asked me how I feel about xxxx. Even before I could answer, sister yells out “She loves it! Give it to her!!” He literally ran out of the room hearing that, saying he has to get it really fast before someone else does. And couple minutes later he reappears, short of breath, holding a new orange box. I told him “From now on you are my favorite person in Paris”

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Woohoooooooooooooo
Like so many others on this thread, we have followed your journey - and I can honestly say we all sent out positive thoughts and prayers for you
Soooooo pleased you got your little beauty, she’s adorable!
Enjoy her in good health

 

[chkpfbeliever]

Again, not that great pic but at least this one shows the color better.
View attachment 3931008

There’s actually a whole another story about bleu electrique involving my sister but that, I shall start another thread.

I didn’t have to look at it for a long time nor even hold it in my hands. I immediately said “yes, of course I’ll buy it.”

I have no idea why this time around the experience is so different from the last time. It definitely is not because I looked or dressed better than the past visits. If anything, it was worse as my hair was all tangled up and messy due to going to bed straight after showering. I did have a H bag and couple more H items on but these were pretty much how I looked every time. But somehow my new H Angel was treating me differently from the past SAs. He even mentioned about how Hermes likes the returning customers and etc, and he wanted to really get me happy as he can see how we (sis and me) are good customers. And that was a comment I didn’t really expect from any Paris SA to me. I mean there are lots of others who buy multiple more times than us in this city, particularly from FSH.

After I said yes to the bag, we went upstairs to get couple items I wanted from Home department. I kind of regret getting the items as they are China and would be a pain to lug bag home. But they would make a good addition to sets I already own. And finally we wrapped up the shopping for the day by getting two Maison de Carre twillies. Did you guys know they are back? I must have been out of the loop again as I had no idea and had to grab them for my sister who collects those.

Sister’s appointment was few hours later, so we spent time in the area by having lunch and shopping at nearby stores. Her appt kept changing as well, and finally settled down to a bit before 5.

Unlike me, she was asked to show her passport by the hostess and then the lady SA standing next to her stepped outside to lead us to a corner. It was the same corner I talked to my SA few hours ago. My sis gave out her wishlist, very similar to mine. The whole time I could see she was not feeling that comfortable with her SA, who was also not really paying too much attention either. Yikes.

And in the end she came back empty handed, just as my sister expected. She said she immediately knew it wasn’t going to work out soon as she saw her. Hmmmm... Do we really have to depend on our radar from now on?

Always love your stories and your writing style. You need to show us your sis because she is such a good sidekick. Love that BE mini Kelly. I'm glad that you finally found an SA that is friendly and willing to make you happy.
Are you back to London or your sis planning to try FSH again ?

 

[txrosegirl]

Again, not that great pic but at least this one shows the color better.
View attachment 3931008

There’s actually a whole another story about bleu electrique involving my sister but that, I shall start another thread.

I didn’t have to look at it for a long time nor even hold it in my hands. I immediately said “yes, of course I’ll buy it.”

I have no idea why this time around the experience is so different from the last time. It definitely is not because I looked or dressed better than the past visits. If anything, it was worse as my hair was all tangled up and messy due to going to bed straight after showering. I did have a H bag and couple more H items on but these were pretty much how I looked every time. But somehow my new H Angel was treating me differently from the past SAs. He even mentioned about how Hermes likes the returning customers and etc, and he wanted to really get me happy as he can see how we (sis and me) are good customers. And that was a comment I didn’t really expect from any Paris SA to me. I mean there are lots of others who buy multiple more times than us in this city, particularly from FSH.

After I said yes to the bag, we went upstairs to get couple items I wanted from Home department. I kind of regret getting the items as they are China and would be a pain to lug bag home. But they would make a good addition to sets I already own. And finally we wrapped up the shopping for the day by getting two Maison de Carre twillies. Did you guys know they are back? I must have been out of the loop again as I had no idea and had to grab them for my sister who collects those.

Sister’s appointment was few hours later, so we spent time in the area by having lunch and shopping at nearby stores. Her appt kept changing as well, and finally settled down to a bit before 5.

Unlike me, she was asked to show her passport by the hostess and then the lady SA standing next to her stepped outside to lead us to a corner. It was the same corner I talked to my SA few hours ago. My sis gave out her wishlist, very similar to mine. The whole time I could see she was not feeling that comfortable with her SA, who was also not really paying too much attention either. Yikes.

And in the end she came back empty handed, just as my sister expected. She said she immediately knew it wasn’t going to work out soon as she saw her. Hmmmm... Do we really have to depend on our radar from now on?

love your story!! congrats on your BE kelly-it is adorable and beautiful at the same time! your SA sounded lovely and i am so glad he was able to get you this beauty!

 

[azukitea]

Again, not that great pic but at least this one shows the color better.
View attachment 3931008

There’s actually a whole another story about bleu electrique involving my sister but that, I shall start another thread.

I didn’t have to look at it for a long time nor even hold it in my hands. I immediately said “yes, of course I’ll buy it.”

I have no idea why this time around the experience is so different from the last time. It definitely is not because I looked or dressed better than the past visits. If anything, it was worse as my hair was all tangled up and messy due to going to bed straight after showering. I did have a H bag and couple more H items on but these were pretty much how I looked every time. But somehow my new H Angel was treating me differently from the past SAs. He even mentioned about how Hermes likes the returning customers and etc, and he wanted to really get me happy as he can see how we (sis and me) are good customers. And that was a comment I didn’t really expect from any Paris SA to me. I mean there are lots of others who buy multiple more times than us in this city, particularly from FSH.

After I said yes to the bag, we went upstairs to get couple items I wanted from Home department. I kind of regret getting the items as they are China and would be a pain to lug bag home. But they would make a good addition to sets I already own. And finally we wrapped up the shopping for the day by getting two Maison de Carre twillies. Did you guys know they are back? I must have been out of the loop again as I had no idea and had to grab them for my sister who collects those.

Sister’s appointment was few hours later, so we spent time in the area by having lunch and shopping at nearby stores. Her appt kept changing as well, and finally settled down to a bit before 5.

Unlike me, she was asked to show her passport by the hostess and then the lady SA standing next to her stepped outside to lead us to a corner. It was the same corner I talked to my SA few hours ago. My sis gave out her wishlist, very similar to mine. The whole time I could see she was not feeling that comfortable with her SA, who was also not really paying too much attention either. Yikes.

And in the end she came back empty handed, just as my sister expected. She said she immediately knew it wasn’t going to work out soon as she saw her. Hmmmm... Do we really have to depend on our radar from now on?

great item and great colour , love BE

 

[Rhl2987]

@NanamiRyu many congratulations!! I’m happy to hear your lovely story and to see your gorgeous new mini Kelly! What a great SA! I hope you go back to visit him soon. Enjoy!

 

[seasounds]

My adorable SA returned just in time my patience was getting to me and he was holding an orange box. Now if it were any one of my past SAs at FSH, I’d look the size of the box and guess they brought me a wallet (something I’d never buy from H) or some useless clutch I didn’t even mention. But this new SA couldn’t possibly disappoint me like so. His eyes also told me I’d be very happy to see whatever he brought, so I immediately knew the bag he brought me.

You guys know the drill. They usually don’t tell you what they are holding till they actually “show” it to you. But the size of the box is so small, just enough for a wallet. It had to be a mini Kelly. Now just which color of mini K?

I was surprisingly led to an interesting room on the third level of the building, a part I wasn’t aware existed. I think it’s where they handle menswear alterations? But at that point I was too excited and my eyes could not focus on anything much in the room.

My SA opened the box for me with a grin, saying he just knows I would love it. And I did. I loved it. But I couldn’t take it.

What he brought me was chevre mini K in rose lipstick. Omg. Chèvre is my all time fave leather. I wanted a small K and I did ask for “anything with rose.” But my darn sister already owns the exact same bag! And I could not possibly own same thing as her. In fact I listed some things as off list due to this twin sister thing, which he laughed about before. But I have left out rose lipstick somehow and now this gorgeous bag, everything I liked rolled into one, I had to reject.

He then quickly pulled out his iPhone after hearing about the reason though and asked me how I feel about xxxx. Even before I could answer, sister yells out “She loves it! Give it to her!!” He literally ran out of the room hearing that, saying he has to get it really fast before someone else does. And couple minutes later he reappears, short of breath, holding a new orange box. I told him “From now on you are my favorite person in Paris”

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Such a great story! Looking forward to more tales of BE with your sis!

 

[littleming]

My adorable SA returned just in time my patience was getting to me and he was holding an orange box. Now if it were any one of my past SAs at FSH, I’d look the size of the box and guess they brought me a wallet (something I’d never buy from H) or some useless clutch I didn’t even mention. But this new SA couldn’t possibly disappoint me like so. His eyes also told me I’d be very happy to see whatever he brought, so I immediately knew the bag he brought me.

You guys know the drill. They usually don’t tell you what they are holding till they actually “show” it to you. But the size of the box is so small, just enough for a wallet. It had to be a mini Kelly. Now just which color of mini K?

I was surprisingly led to an interesting room on the third level of the building, a part I wasn’t aware existed. I think it’s where they handle menswear alterations? But at that point I was too excited and my eyes could not focus on anything much in the room.

My SA opened the box for me with a grin, saying he just knows I would love it. And I did. I loved it. But I couldn’t take it.

What he brought me was chevre mini K in rose lipstick. Omg. Chèvre is my all time fave leather. I wanted a small K and I did ask for “anything with rose.” But my darn sister already owns the exact same bag! And I could not possibly own same thing as her. In fact I listed some things as off list due to this twin sister thing, which he laughed about before. But I have left out rose lipstick somehow and now this gorgeous bag, everything I liked rolled into one, I had to reject.

He then quickly pulled out his iPhone after hearing about the reason though and asked me how I feel about xxxx. Even before I could answer, sister yells out “She loves it! Give it to her!!” He literally ran out of the room hearing that, saying he has to get it really fast before someone else does. And couple minutes later he reappears, short of breath, holding a new orange box. I told him “From now on you are my favorite person in Paris”

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Have been following your journey through your posts. I am sooo happy for you and the BE Kelly is gorgeous. Persistence pays off!!!!!
Enjoy your new baby!!!!!

 

[HavLab]

Again, not that great pic but at least this one shows the color better.
View attachment 3931008

There’s actually a whole another story about bleu electrique involving my sister but that, I shall start another thread.

I didn’t have to look at it for a long time nor even hold it in my hands. I immediately said “yes, of course I’ll buy it.”

I have no idea why this time around the experience is so different from the last time. It definitely is not because I looked or dressed better than the past visits. If anything, it was worse as my hair was all tangled up and messy due to going to bed straight after showering. I did have a H bag and couple more H items on but these were pretty much how I looked every time. But somehow my new H Angel was treating me differently from the past SAs. He even mentioned about how Hermes likes the returning customers and etc, and he wanted to really get me happy as he can see how we (sis and me) are good customers. And that was a comment I didn’t really expect from any Paris SA to me. I mean there are lots of others who buy multiple more times than us in this city, particularly from FSH.

After I said yes to the bag, we went upstairs to get couple items I wanted from Home department. I kind of regret getting the items as they are China and would be a pain to lug bag home. But they would make a good addition to sets I already own. And finally we wrapped up the shopping for the day by getting two Maison de Carre twillies. Did you guys know they are back? I must have been out of the loop again as I had no idea and had to grab them for my sister who collects those.

Sister’s appointment was few hours later, so we spent time in the area by having lunch and shopping at nearby stores. Her appt kept changing as well, and finally settled down to a bit before 5.

Unlike me, she was asked to show her passport by the hostess and then the lady SA standing next to her stepped outside to lead us to a corner. It was the same corner I talked to my SA few hours ago. My sis gave out her wishlist, very similar to mine. The whole time I could see she was not feeling that comfortable with her SA, who was also not really paying too much attention either. Yikes.

And in the end she came back empty handed, just as my sister expected. She said she immediately knew it wasn’t going to work out soon as she saw her. Hmmmm... Do we really have to depend on our radar from now on?

So great to read this story! Congrats on the mini Kelly and a great experience getting it. Sorry about your sis not scoring though! I think this a good week for bags. Just enough after holidays and before fashion weeks.

 

[Nerja]

My adorable SA returned just in time my patience was getting to me and he was holding an orange box. Now if it were any one of my past SAs at FSH, I’d look the size of the box and guess they brought me a wallet (something I’d never buy from H) or some useless clutch I didn’t even mention. But this new SA couldn’t possibly disappoint me like so. His eyes also told me I’d be very happy to see whatever he brought, so I immediately knew the bag he brought me.

You guys know the drill. They usually don’t tell you what they are holding till they actually “show” it to you. But the size of the box is so small, just enough for a wallet. It had to be a mini Kelly. Now just which color of mini K?

I was surprisingly led to an interesting room on the third level of the building, a part I wasn’t aware existed. I think it’s where they handle menswear alterations? But at that point I was too excited and my eyes could not focus on anything much in the room.

My SA opened the box for me with a grin, saying he just knows I would love it. And I did. I loved it. But I couldn’t take it.

What he brought me was chevre mini K in rose lipstick. Omg. Chèvre is my all time fave leather. I wanted a small K and I did ask for “anything with rose.” But my darn sister already owns the exact same bag! And I could not possibly own same thing as her. In fact I listed some things as off list due to this twin sister thing, which he laughed about before. But I have left out rose lipstick somehow and now this gorgeous bag, everything I liked rolled into one, I had to reject.

He then quickly pulled out his iPhone after hearing about the reason though and asked me how I feel about xxxx. Even before I could answer, sister yells out “She loves it! Give it to her!!” He literally ran out of the room hearing that, saying he has to get it really fast before someone else does. And couple minutes later he reappears, short of breath, holding a new orange box. I told him “From now on you are my favorite person in Paris”

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Congratulations on your blue beauty! I've been following all of your reports of your trips to FSH and am so happy that you have gotten your pretty little mini Kelly! Fantastic!

 

[luxetravel]

What a great story and beautiful bag! Thanks for sharing with us!

thank you! pleasure is all mine

glad u got ur dream bag, good things happen to those who wait

thanks! i suppose so..

Lovely story and beautiful bag! Congratulations, you must be over the moon

thank you! i was smiling ear to ear for 3 hours haha..

Sorry, i missed to actualize my browser... so, it is sauge! Very beautiful,color! You are very lucky indeed

yeap..its sauge
everyone is so awesome here!

Congratulations you are so lucky! She is a gem! May I ask what was your description of what you wanted? Did you give her style, size, colour, hardware option?

I told her B25,ghw only,neutral color,leather i prefer togo/epsom..then she asked if im interested in any other bags, I said no..then she asked if Im ok with soft leather, i said yes..

Congrats on being persistent !! It is a dream bag for many.

and I’m one of the many..thank you

Wow persistence works! Did you purchase other items from that specific SA?

Nope. I got an apple watch from another SA on the 1st day before my appointment

Congrats!! Great story with a beautiful bag!!

thank you so much!!

Wow! Amazing color. Congratulations

thank you! the color is even more beautiful in real life..this was indoor in a dark room, bad quality picture sorry..1st time doing it hehe

Thank you for sharing your story! Congrats on the new bag!

thank you for taking the time to read my story!

Beautiful! Congrats! May I ask how much it is? Wonder what the price has gone up to this year. TIA!

i paid €6550..mine is in swift, hence a bit more expensive..i dont think they have increased their price for the year yet..

Yay!! Congrats on the amazing bag! Super lucky!

yayyy! thank you

 

[chkpfbeliever]

Ooh, I love those two colors! And they were both on my wishlist when I was at FSH. But it actually turned out to be something quite different from what I asked. Reveal coming up!

NanamiRyu - Are you going to start collecting mini Kelly going forward ? How much can it really hold ? Care to share when you've time ? I've seen some photos people posted with the items displayed outside the bag but not an interior picture as to the spacing of it with the bigger smartphones. TIA.

 

[mistikat]

NanamiRyu - Are you going to start collecting mini Kelly going forward ? How much can it really hold ? Care to share when you've time ? I've seen some photos people posted with the items displayed outside the bag but not an interior picture as to the spacing of it with the bigger smartphones. TIA.

If you wouldn't mind, please move further discussion of the mini Kelly to its thread so as to leave this one on topic. Thanks!

 

[Juh512]

My adorable SA returned just in time my patience was getting to me and he was holding an orange box. Now if it were any one of my past SAs at FSH, I’d look the size of the box and guess they brought me a wallet (something I’d never buy from H) or some useless clutch I didn’t even mention. But this new SA couldn’t possibly disappoint me like so. His eyes also told me I’d be very happy to see whatever he brought, so I immediately knew the bag he brought me.

You guys know the drill. They usually don’t tell you what they are holding till they actually “show” it to you. But the size of the box is so small, just enough for a wallet. It had to be a mini Kelly. Now just which color of mini K?

I was surprisingly led to an interesting room on the third level of the building, a part I wasn’t aware existed. I think it’s where they handle menswear alterations? But at that point I was too excited and my eyes could not focus on anything much in the room.

My SA opened the box for me with a grin, saying he just knows I would love it. And I did. I loved it. But I couldn’t take it.

What he brought me was chevre mini K in rose lipstick. Omg. Chèvre is my all time fave leather. I wanted a small K and I did ask for “anything with rose.” But my darn sister already owns the exact same bag! And I could not possibly own same thing as her. In fact I listed some things as off list due to this twin sister thing, which he laughed about before. But I have left out rose lipstick somehow and now this gorgeous bag, everything I liked rolled into one, I had to reject.

He then quickly pulled out his iPhone after hearing about the reason though and asked me how I feel about xxxx. Even before I could answer, sister yells out “She loves it! Give it to her!!” He literally ran out of the room hearing that, saying he has to get it really fast before someone else does. And couple minutes later he reappears, short of breath, holding a new orange box. I told him “From now on you are my favorite person in Paris”

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So lucky