Hi everyone, new poster here! I was hesitant to share my story at first but after reading about everyone's experience, I hope that mine will help others. These events took place back in October the week after Fashion Week. Apologies for the extremely LONG post but I wanted to be as detailed as possible.
DH and I arrived in Paris on Oct 12th Thursday and we had tried for an appointment the previous day but found out we were both declined when we arrived. I figured we stop at FSH anyway since our hotel was close and see if they could squeeze me in due to cancelations. We literally dropped our bags at the hotel after a 12+ hours of travel and went straight to FSH. She lady at the counter said no appointments were available and we needed to try online. I browsed around and picked up a few twillies. I chatted with the nice SA and she tried to see if a leather associate could help me but I was again, directed to make an appointment online. *
ATTEMPT #1* We left and of course tried for an appointment for the following day (Friday). We got confirmation later that I was able to secure an appointment for Friday afternoon. We did some site seeing on Friday but basically stayed close to FSH since my appointment time were shifting. When it was finally GO-TIME DH and I showed up and was asked to wait for my SA. A lovely woman met us and asked what I was looking for. I have several Bs already so I asked for a K 25/28 in neutral colors or pink and only GHW. She disappeared for about 15 mins and said sorry no stock but she had an Orange Poppy Jige, which is not what I was hopping for. I politely declined.
*ATTEMPT #2* DH could see how heartbroken I was so he gave me a big hug. I think the SA felt so bad for me she said I could come again tomorrow (Saturday) and she would make an appointment for me at noon. I felt a glimmer of hope at that point and walked away only half sulking.
After that I wanted to see the Rue de Sevre store and try our luck there. We walked in the beautiful store and was able to make an appointment with the leather SA. Waited about 20-30 mins and was met by a young lady. Again, gave her the same wishlist and she warned me that my choices are what "everyone asks for". I knew at that point I was out of luck and she returned 10mins later with another Jige in Vert Titien. I politely declined and asked if I could returned tomorrow to see her again in case they received more stock. She said she was off tomorrow and referred me to her colleague. She did encourage me to purchase the Jige, saying it will "help my chances" but I just couldn't justify buying something I didn't love.
*ATTEMPT #3*
The next day (Saturday) was my last chance since we were leaving Monday morning for Nice. We went straight to Rue de Sevre before they opened to try again. Met the same gentleman that we were introduced to on Friday and gave him my list. He returned shortly after and said no stock. I asked then about any C's and he went to check. I actually saw him in the back room and he was fixing his tie and chatting with other SAs the entire time! Grrrr!! So we left deflated after he returned with bad news.
*ATTEMPT #4* My appointment back at FSH wasn't until noon so I dragged poor DH to George V basically out of sheer desperation. The store was small and packed with people but a nice SA approached us right away to ask if we needed assistance. My DH was so fed up at this point he blurted out "PLEASE, I need to buy her a bag!" I was so mortified
but luckily she was receptive and pulled me aside to ask what I'm looking for. I gave her my list and she left for about 20mins. She came back and said she found me something she thinks I will love
and pulled us into a tiny dressing room. Out she pulled a Mini Kelly 20 Rose Lipstick Chèvre with GHW!! I was SOOOO elated I gave her a big HUG!! DH was confused about the size of the bag he again blurted out "Where is the rest of the bag?!" *face palm* She was incredible lovely and kind- we checked out under my passport (did not make any other purchases) and were on our way! Whole thing took less than 30 mins.
*ATTEMPT #5*
I was basically walking on air at this point and didn't even want to show for my noon appointment at FSH anymore so I could leave on a high note. DH actually encouraged me to go and try again since we already had an appointment. So we go and waited about 20mins for my previous SA. When she was ready, she asked me again for my list (which I thought was a bad sign) and left for another 25 mins. She came back with a big orange box and I must have had a look of elation on my face. She quickly ushered us upstairs probably because I was about to squeal out of excitement LOL. She said she wasn't able to find a bag in my exact specs but found me a Kelly 32 Retourne Black Togo GHW. Of course when I tried it on I fell in love instantly. We did not purchase any other items and checked out under DH's passport.
*ATTEMPT #6*
So there's my story, took 6 total attempts across 3 days for my two new Kelly's and I couldn't be happier that I did it.
DH is now traumatized and I don't think he will ever go back to Paris with me LOL! Here are photos of my new babies after I tore open the boxes at the hotel.
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