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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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loulourella said:
I didn't plan to actually share my FSH story, but after reading most of the happy ending stories, now i'm excited to share my version of happiness :smile:

I'm sorry but im going to have to backtrack a little bit cause it all happened in mid May.
Touched down Paris on early morning about 9am, previously i have already made two online appointments (my phone and DH's) before our flights and obviously got rejected, not everyone is as lucky as those who had gotten an appointment on their first attempt :smile:
So yes, touched down, checked into our hotel to freshen up, and first order of business, marched straight away to FSH. Arrived at about 12pm, it was surprisingly a quiet Friday. Went to the counter to ask for an SA to check if she is available only to be told that she was an intern (last year in July, i scored a bag from this SA) and she's no longer there, well. Then, during my previous trip to FSH, DH and I kind of made a friend with an SA from the belt department, so i thought since we were there, would be nice to catch up with her.

Okay, during this point, I did not expect anything from her cause as mentioned she's from the belt department and i didnt think she could help me with my wishlist. DH and I just wanted to say hi to her cause we had really good experience with her during our last visit (not anything related to bags). So we got help from another SA to help us check if she's working that day, and yes she was! the SA called her and said that she will be down in a minute.

After waiting for about 5-10 minutes, there she was! I was honestly really happy that she still recognized us haha. DH and I chatted with her while picking DH's pocket squares and ties. We also told her that we tried using the online system to make an appointment but failed, however because we still gonna be in town for the next few days, we definitely will give it a try again.
Then she asked me the magic sentence. "Are you going to do some shopping today?" (we all know what this means :cool:) then I got really excited but had to calm myself down inside. Trust me, i was screaming inside.
I told her yes, then she asked me what i was looking for.
I tried extremely hard to be calm because i didn't want to be disappointed, i believe all of you ladies here did the same thing :biggrin: Got her my wishlist then she told me once my DH has done with his shopping, she will go and check for mine.

So after DH was done, she left too. We didnt wait for very long, prolly about 5 minutes and she's back. At that time, i was already a tiny bit upset, because if it took her just 5 minutes meant she couldn't find anything for me. She returned with a small box, i thought it was just a clutch, Jigee or something. Then she brought us into a corner room (okay it must be good right?), she said that she only had this at the moment.

Ladies, i was screaming inside and out. not exactly what i wanted but close enough. The colour and hardware, I guess the SA really understand my taste. I honestly made the fastest decision ever without even asking for my DH's opinion :biggrin: Im really thankful for her, she's my FSH angel :P

Ladies, please don't hold your breath.

Kelly Mini Gris Asphalt Epsom GHW

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Next to my K32 Vert Vertigo which I scored last year July from FSH. and yes i brought this bag along with me to FSH. The mini is really tiny, i couldnt fit my Iphone Plus in it, i guess it's time to change phone :shocked:

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Thank you for letting me share my experience at FSH :smile:
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She is a beauty. congratulations thank you for sharing your successful score dear.
 
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I would like to share my Paris H story which just happened today [emoji16]

Last September I came to Paris for the first time of my life, I went to Sevres store and met a lovely SA, and I got a gorgeous Kelly 32 in rouge vif. The SA asked me to e-mail her when I go to Paris again.

I arrived France 1 week ago and went to Provence first for sightseeing (lavender season [emoji171][emoji171][emoji171]), and I wrote my SA an e-mail and she said she would be able to meet me.

I arrived in Paris yesterday (Sunday) and believe me, I was so excited last night that I could barely sleep [emoji23].

Today after breakfast, I arrived at Sevres store at 10:30. The store hadn’t opened yet. There were around 10 people in front of me. I saw my SA after i went in, she asked me what I would like to buy, I told her shoes, scarf, petit H charms and bag. She was apologetic and said she wouldn’t be able to help me with the bag today, and asked me to get an appointment with the leather department first, and then we would be able to look at scarves and other things, and then I should receive text message and go to look at bags. So I went to the leather department and was greeted by a host, he asked me what bag I would like, I said “Kelly and Bolide”. He asked me to take a seat and said the leather SA will be with me “really quickly”. I was a bit puzzled as there are quite a number of people waiting for their appointments and so I asked “really quickly?” And he smiled and replied “yes, really quickly” I was a bit reluctant to take a seat as my SA was waiting for me in the silk department, but after just a minute or two, a leather SA arrived. The host exchanged a conversation with her in French and then the leather SA asked me “How can I help you Madame?” I said “I am looking for a Kelly or a Bolide.” She said “ok, may i know the colour and size you are looking for?” I said “my dream bag is a Kelly in dark blue, as dark blue is my favourite colour. I have a red Kelly retourne. So I would love a sellier. For bolide, I don’t like 27 as it is too small for me. I would like 31 or 35... I like larger bags but I am a bit worried 35 would be too heavy. Neutral colours would be nice... oh, and I don’t like swift leather, I prefer some grainy leathers like clemence.” She smiled and said “let me check”

In less than 5 minutes, the leather SA returned with a big orange box and said, “it is a bolide, in dark blue.” She opened the box, it is a Bolide 1923 in size 30, indigo, with gold hardware. She asked “do you like it?” I said “it is perfect, thank you.”

I know bolide is less sought after than kelly or birkin, but I am very very happy, as i want a bag with zipper for my travels. And the colour and hardware combo is my dream combo.

I went upstairs to silk department and my SA was waiting for me and said “have you managed to make the appointment? We can look at scarves now, leather department will text you when it is your turn.”

I got my bag already!!” I replied. She was surprised [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Then i got 2 pairs of shoes, a 140cm cashmere and silk scarf and pair of twillies for my new bag.

Time for photos [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] and thanks for reading [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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Simbacat said:
I would like to share my Paris H story which just happened today [emoji16]

Last September I came to Paris for the first time of my life, I went to Sevres store and met a lovely SA, and I got a gorgeous Kelly 32 in rouge vif. The SA asked me to e-mail her when I go to Paris again.

I arrived France 1 week ago and went to Provence first for sightseeing (lavender season [emoji171][emoji171][emoji171]), and I wrote my SA an e-mail and she said she would be able to meet me.

I arrived in Paris yesterday (Sunday) and believe me, I was so excited last night that I could barely sleep [emoji23].

Today after breakfast, I arrived at Sevres store at 10:30. The store hadn’t opened yet. There were around 10 people in front of me. I saw my SA after i went in, she asked me what I would like to buy, I told her shoes, scarf, petit H charms and bag. She was apologetic and said she wouldn’t be able to help me with the bag today, and asked me to get an appointment with the leather department first, and then we would be able to look at scarves and other things, and then I should receive text message and go to look at bags. So I went to the leather department and was greeted by a host, he asked me what bag I would like, I said “Kelly and Bolide”. He asked me to take a seat and said the leather SA will be with me “really quickly”. I was a bit puzzled as there are quite a number of people waiting for their appointments and so I asked “really quickly?” And he smiled and replied “yes, really quickly” I was a bit reluctant to take a seat as my SA was waiting for me in the silk department, but after just a minute or two, a leather SA arrived. The host exchanged a conversation with her in French and then the leather SA asked me “How can I help you Madame?” I said “I am looking for a Kelly or a Bolide.” She said “ok, may i know the colour and size you are looking for?” I said “my dream bag is a Kelly in dark blue, as dark blue is my favourite colour. I have a red Kelly retourne. So I would love a sellier. For bolide, I don’t like 27 as it is too small for me. I would like 31 or 35... I like larger bags but I am a bit worried 35 would be too heavy. Neutral colours would be nice... oh, and I don’t like swift leather, I prefer some grainy leathers like clemence.” She smiled and said “let me check”

In less than 5 minutes, the leather SA returned with a big orange box and said, “it is a bolide, in dark blue.” She opened the box, it is a Bolide 1923 in size 30, indigo, with gold hardware. She asked “do you like it?” I said “it is perfect, thank you.”

I know bolide is less sought after than kelly or birkin, but I am very very happy, as i want a bag with zipper for my travels. And the colour and hardware combo is my dream combo.

I went upstairs to silk department and my SA was waiting for me and said “have you managed to make the appointment? We can look at scarves now, leather department will text you when it is your turn.”

I got my bag already!!” I replied. She was surprised [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Then i got 2 pairs of shoes, a 140cm cashmere and silk scarf and pair of twillies for my new bag.

Time for photos [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] and thanks for reading [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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Loveeeee your haul! Especially the bolide! I scored mine at fsh as well.
 
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Hello TPFers! Was wondering if the quota for B/K/C is semester basis or rolling six month basis? Because I managed to secure an appointment at FSH today and was told that I was not allowed to purchase any B/K/C (even C was included in the ban!) as I just bought a B in March this year:facepalm:i was devastated:sad:
 
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Adrianna.Ria said:
Hello TPFers! Was wondering if the quota for B/K/C is semester basis or rolling six month basis? Because I managed to secure an appointment at FSH today and was told that I was not allowed to purchase any B/K/C (even C was included in the ban!) as I just bought a B in March this year:facepalm:i was devastated:sad:
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In most places (USA) it goes by semester Jan-June, July-Dec, but it sounds like FSH/Paris may have different rules.
 
#25,104
Eternity1908 said:
“Follow up to Sad but Interesting Paris Story” that actually has a happy ending and I thank you all for your feedback!

So after review of you all’s thoughts and feedback on my 1st post, I decided I should not give up on trying to obtain my “dream bag” on THIS trip to Paris.

I talked to my husband and we agreed to extend our trip - wanting to change from Friday evening departure to Saturday evening departure with hopes to visit FSH for the 4th time on Friday afternoon or Saturday!

So we make a flight change and were scheduled to leave Sunday morning!

Here I am, desperate and ready to go again, and not wanting to be told NO and deflated all over again!

We go on our tour Friday morning, so mid-day I e-mailed the HS and asked could I stop and hopefully get an appointment with a leather specialist and she promptly responded to my e-mail saying to come, but it had to be within the hour. Well, where we were located and still being on the tour, there was no way I was going to make it in the hour. So I immediately thanked her and explained that we were extending our stay with one of the hopes of actually going home with a bag.

I then immediately went to the scheduling system and requested a Saturday appointment, and then followed up with her via e-mail and regretfully apologized that I couldn’t make it within the hour, but that I put a request in the system and was hoping “begging, pleading, praying” for a Saturday appointment! She responded saying good idea with putting in system as she was off on Saturday, but would also put in a good word with another Hostess and the Men’s Sales Consultant “MS”. I thanked her and my husband and I enjoyed our afternoon.

Well, around 7:40 pm I received the text and e-mail that I did not get the appointment, so needless to say I was a wreck, but I wouldn’t give up!

I immediately e-mailed the HS and MS and said that I didn’t get the appointment, however my plans on Saturday would be to visit FSH and hopefully get seen.

My husband and I showed up around 1:30 p.m. and I was lucky to find the MS that I had built the rapport with and e-mailed. He smiled and we seemed genuinely happy to see each other.

We small talked for about 30-45 minutes and then he asked me to find my husband in the store and have a seat in the dressing room. I moved quickly and we were all sitting, then he stepped away and came back about 15 minutes later with a Leather Sales Consultant that had a large box in her hands. She handed it to him and walked off!

He said I hope you will love this, as I think this is the exact bag you want!

I opened it and was in SHOCK. It was the B35 Clemence Rouge Casaque which was the bag I really wanted! I jumped for joy and kept expressing my thanks!

I purchased the bag along with a twilly, Sandals, and 2 belts!

As you all stated, being nice and friendly along with persistence and follow up really pays off!
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So happy for you that your persistence paid off and the many advise from all lovely members here on the forum. Huge congratulations to you my love
 
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loulourella said:
I didn't plan to actually share my FSH story, but after reading most of the happy ending stories, now i'm excited to share my version of happiness :smile:

I'm sorry but im going to have to backtrack a little bit cause it all happened in mid May.
Touched down Paris on early morning about 9am, previously i have already made two online appointments (my phone and DH's) before our flights and obviously got rejected, not everyone is as lucky as those who had gotten an appointment on their first attempt :smile:
So yes, touched down, checked into our hotel to freshen up, and first order of business, marched straight away to FSH. Arrived at about 12pm, it was surprisingly a quiet Friday. Went to the counter to ask for an SA to check if she is available only to be told that she was an intern (last year in July, i scored a bag from this SA) and she's no longer there, well. Then, during my previous trip to FSH, DH and I kind of made a friend with an SA from the belt department, so i thought since we were there, would be nice to catch up with her.

Okay, during this point, I did not expect anything from her cause as mentioned she's from the belt department and i didnt think she could help me with my wishlist. DH and I just wanted to say hi to her cause we had really good experience with her during our last visit (not anything related to bags). So we got help from another SA to help us check if she's working that day, and yes she was! the SA called her and said that she will be down in a minute.

After waiting for about 5-10 minutes, there she was! I was honestly really happy that she still recognized us haha. DH and I chatted with her while picking DH's pocket squares and ties. We also told her that we tried using the online system to make an appointment but failed, however because we still gonna be in town for the next few days, we definitely will give it a try again.
Then she asked me the magic sentence. "Are you going to do some shopping today?" (we all know what this means :cool:) then I got really excited but had to calm myself down inside. Trust me, i was screaming inside.
I told her yes, then she asked me what i was looking for.
I tried extremely hard to be calm because i didn't want to be disappointed, i believe all of you ladies here did the same thing :biggrin: Got her my wishlist then she told me once my DH has done with his shopping, she will go and check for mine.

So after DH was done, she left too. We didnt wait for very long, prolly about 5 minutes and she's back. At that time, i was already a tiny bit upset, because if it took her just 5 minutes meant she couldn't find anything for me. She returned with a small box, i thought it was just a clutch, Jigee or something. Then she brought us into a corner room (okay it must be good right?), she said that she only had this at the moment.

Ladies, i was screaming inside and out. not exactly what i wanted but close enough. The colour and hardware, I guess the SA really understand my taste. I honestly made the fastest decision ever without even asking for my DH's opinion :biggrin: Im really thankful for her, she's my FSH angel :P

Ladies, please don't hold your breath.

Kelly Mini Gris Asphalt Epsom GHW

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Next to my K32 Vert Vertigo which I scored last year July from FSH. and yes i brought this bag along with me to FSH. The mini is really tiny, i couldnt fit my Iphone Plus in it, i guess it's time to change phone :shocked:

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Thank you for letting me share my experience at FSH :smile:
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Wow! Beautiful and amazing H haul on your visit! Congratulations to you and enjoy your them both.
 
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Simbacat said:
I would like to share my Paris H story which just happened today [emoji16]

Last September I came to Paris for the first time of my life, I went to Sevres store and met a lovely SA, and I got a gorgeous Kelly 32 in rouge vif. The SA asked me to e-mail her when I go to Paris again.

I arrived France 1 week ago and went to Provence first for sightseeing (lavender season [emoji171][emoji171][emoji171]), and I wrote my SA an e-mail and she said she would be able to meet me.

I arrived in Paris yesterday (Sunday) and believe me, I was so excited last night that I could barely sleep [emoji23].

Today after breakfast, I arrived at Sevres store at 10:30. The store hadn’t opened yet. There were around 10 people in front of me. I saw my SA after i went in, she asked me what I would like to buy, I told her shoes, scarf, petit H charms and bag. She was apologetic and said she wouldn’t be able to help me with the bag today, and asked me to get an appointment with the leather department first, and then we would be able to look at scarves and other things, and then I should receive text message and go to look at bags. So I went to the leather department and was greeted by a host, he asked me what bag I would like, I said “Kelly and Bolide”. He asked me to take a seat and said the leather SA will be with me “really quickly”. I was a bit puzzled as there are quite a number of people waiting for their appointments and so I asked “really quickly?” And he smiled and replied “yes, really quickly” I was a bit reluctant to take a seat as my SA was waiting for me in the silk department, but after just a minute or two, a leather SA arrived. The host exchanged a conversation with her in French and then the leather SA asked me “How can I help you Madame?” I said “I am looking for a Kelly or a Bolide.” She said “ok, may i know the colour and size you are looking for?” I said “my dream bag is a Kelly in dark blue, as dark blue is my favourite colour. I have a red Kelly retourne. So I would love a sellier. For bolide, I don’t like 27 as it is too small for me. I would like 31 or 35... I like larger bags but I am a bit worried 35 would be too heavy. Neutral colours would be nice... oh, and I don’t like swift leather, I prefer some grainy leathers like clemence.” She smiled and said “let me check”

In less than 5 minutes, the leather SA returned with a big orange box and said, “it is a bolide, in dark blue.” She opened the box, it is a Bolide 1923 in size 30, indigo, with gold hardware. She asked “do you like it?” I said “it is perfect, thank you.”

I know bolide is less sought after than kelly or birkin, but I am very very happy, as i want a bag with zipper for my travels. And the colour and hardware combo is my dream combo.

I went upstairs to silk department and my SA was waiting for me and said “have you managed to make the appointment? We can look at scarves now, leather department will text you when it is your turn.”

I got my bag already!!” I replied. She was surprised [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Then i got 2 pairs of shoes, a 140cm cashmere and silk scarf and pair of twillies for my new bag.

Time for photos [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] and thanks for reading [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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Amazing haul and congratulations to all your new addition, love reading your story
 
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Simbacat said:
I would like to share my Paris H story which just happened today [emoji16]

Last September I came to Paris for the first time of my life, I went to Sevres store and met a lovely SA, and I got a gorgeous Kelly 32 in rouge vif. The SA asked me to e-mail her when I go to Paris again.

I arrived France 1 week ago and went to Provence first for sightseeing (lavender season [emoji171][emoji171][emoji171]), and I wrote my SA an e-mail and she said she would be able to meet me.

I arrived in Paris yesterday (Sunday) and believe me, I was so excited last night that I could barely sleep [emoji23].

Today after breakfast, I arrived at Sevres store at 10:30. The store hadn’t opened yet. There were around 10 people in front of me. I saw my SA after i went in, she asked me what I would like to buy, I told her shoes, scarf, petit H charms and bag. She was apologetic and said she wouldn’t be able to help me with the bag today, and asked me to get an appointment with the leather department first, and then we would be able to look at scarves and other things, and then I should receive text message and go to look at bags. So I went to the leather department and was greeted by a host, he asked me what bag I would like, I said “Kelly and Bolide”. He asked me to take a seat and said the leather SA will be with me “really quickly”. I was a bit puzzled as there are quite a number of people waiting for their appointments and so I asked “really quickly?” And he smiled and replied “yes, really quickly” I was a bit reluctant to take a seat as my SA was waiting for me in the silk department, but after just a minute or two, a leather SA arrived. The host exchanged a conversation with her in French and then the leather SA asked me “How can I help you Madame?” I said “I am looking for a Kelly or a Bolide.” She said “ok, may i know the colour and size you are looking for?” I said “my dream bag is a Kelly in dark blue, as dark blue is my favourite colour. I have a red Kelly retourne. So I would love a sellier. For bolide, I don’t like 27 as it is too small for me. I would like 31 or 35... I like larger bags but I am a bit worried 35 would be too heavy. Neutral colours would be nice... oh, and I don’t like swift leather, I prefer some grainy leathers like clemence.” She smiled and said “let me check”

In less than 5 minutes, the leather SA returned with a big orange box and said, “it is a bolide, in dark blue.” She opened the box, it is a Bolide 1923 in size 30, indigo, with gold hardware. She asked “do you like it?” I said “it is perfect, thank you.”

I know bolide is less sought after than kelly or birkin, but I am very very happy, as i want a bag with zipper for my travels. And the colour and hardware combo is my dream combo.

I went upstairs to silk department and my SA was waiting for me and said “have you managed to make the appointment? We can look at scarves now, leather department will text you when it is your turn.”

I got my bag already!!” I replied. She was surprised [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Then i got 2 pairs of shoes, a 140cm cashmere and silk scarf and pair of twillies for my new bag.

Time for photos [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] and thanks for reading [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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Wow can tell u have a great time shopping there! Congrats! Your bolide is beautiful :heart:
 
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