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.

 

[tripfare183]

I had my appointment and did not score B/K, unfortunately. BF had an appointment on Tuesday (around the time when it was raining C) and was offered black epsom C24 with GHW and SHW, both of which he declined.
We do have a few more days and plan to return to Paris twice in the next semester so I will continue to register us!

So far:
5 rejections b/t us
2 appointments w/ no B/K
2 walk-ins to Sevres which resulted in no B/K

Wishing everyone the best of luck in Paris!

 

[Lovebb12]

Thank you so much for sharing!keep it up!

I had my appointment and did not score B/K, unfortunately. BF had an appointment on Tuesday (around the time when it was raining C) and was offered black epsom C24 with GHW and SHW, both of which he declined.
We do have a few more days and plan to return to Paris twice in the next semester so I will continue to register us!

So far:
5 rejections b/t us
2 appointments w/ no B/K
2 walk-ins to Sevres which resulted in no B/K

Wishing everyone the best of luck in Paris!

 

[acrowcounted]

And then she proceeded to apologize for not having any K or B (didn’t want a B but she said just in case) but had something she thought I might like.

tada!

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It’s a C24 in Bleu Hydra. I was totally not expecting this bag at all. In fact, I wasn’t aware such bag existed. While not exactly meeting my expectation of blue (I think I was imagining myself with something more navy bluish) I did want hydra mini K when they first came out. And as my most used H bag is Rose Jaipur C24, I thought this total opposite color would be a nice addition. Even though I really do like Ks, in reality I use Cs more and lastly, this would be my first Evercolor bag. So I said yes (as already can be told from the pic) and now done with H shopping for the trip.

Of course, sis is still very BITTER so I guess at least one more visit before going back home? Hopefully she gets an appt for tomorrow.

Hope other members in Paris all get what they wanted!

Congrats on your C! We are bag twins! It’s my most used purse, I just love it!

 

[Tonimichelle]

Please let me share my latest beauty from FSH, Kelly 25 in Etain togo PHW! Still cannot believe my SA offered me this as I feel it's such a rare combination. I came with a little hope but I was very firm in my choice. Thanks to the H fairy for giving me the best XMAS present

She’s beautiful! Congratulations

 

[HavLab]

So... this is how the story goes.

My trip was not supposed to happen but had no other choice. In order to keep my airline status I had to do yet another mileage run before end of the year. So I dragged my partner in crime aka baby sis in a very tiring road trip over to this side of Atlantic.

We started our trip elsewhere and ended up arriving in Paris evening of Wednesday. I was a bit worried about not making my appt time if granted an appt slot before my train hits Paris. But that was a rather wishful thinking as I got the dreaded “thank you for your keen interest” text. And the same for Thursday slots again. But third times the charm, I finally got the text I’ve been waiting for last night. However, sis was BITTER as she was rejected yet again.

My appt was 10:30am and I didn’t bother to arrive early as I am so done with any sort of queuing these days. By the time I got to leather hostess, it was few mins past 10:30 and most of, if not all of 10:30 slot folks were assigned SAs and spread out all over the stores.

My SA of the day was a very lovely young lady who I have never seen before. I told her I wanted a K, with size preference in order of 25, 28, and 20. I wanted nothing Togo, Black, or in fact anything that was neutral colored no matter how popular they may be. And if no K available, I would also like a C24, which a shade in blue might work as most of my bags are too “rosy.”

While she left to check, I of course started to check out the other customers. (And bitter sis busied herself registering for tomorrow’s appt) Store seemed busy but not as insanely bad as I would’ve expected during pre Christmas week. Only bag I actually noticed being shown was an etoupe GP to a young couple 10 feet away from me though, as most of other 10:30 slot customers were being served further away.

I couldn’t really tell if couple with GP was happy with the bag or not. I think they wanted to see gold, which I suppose they also had. But SA told them they can only see one bag at a time. And they can’t buy both bags either. Yikes. H certainly does not make shopping fun. In the end they took the bag, but looked somewhat upset about how H works.

After few more mins of people watching, I spotted my SA returning. I almost gave up as I thought she was empty handed at first, with register station blocking my view in certain way. But yay! She was carrying some boxes, with one definitely holding a bag that fits my spec!!

Half minute later, we were in a private room and SA started with small things. A couple of card cases they started doing. Design itself is very petit H but it’s somehow supposed to be not. While I do have very similar ones back home I thought why not get one more.

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Congrats and glad to know I'm not the only person doing these crazy status runs in December. I usually go to Paris but since the stores were closed the weekend I was there I went elsewhere. And its just my luck that its raining C24s! Ah well. Glad you scored and good luck to your sis.

 

[Rhl2987]

So... this is how the story goes.

My trip was not supposed to happen but had no other choice. In order to keep my airline status I had to do yet another mileage run before end of the year. So I dragged my partner in crime aka baby sis in a very tiring road trip over to this side of Atlantic.

We started our trip elsewhere and ended up arriving in Paris evening of Wednesday. I was a bit worried about not making my appt time if granted an appt slot before my train hits Paris. But that was a rather wishful thinking as I got the dreaded “thank you for your keen interest” text. And the same for Thursday slots again. But third times the charm, I finally got the text I’ve been waiting for last night. However, sis was BITTER as she was rejected yet again.

My appt was 10:30am and I didn’t bother to arrive early as I am so done with any sort of queuing these days. By the time I got to leather hostess, it was few mins past 10:30 and most of, if not all of 10:30 slot folks were assigned SAs and spread out all over the stores.

My SA of the day was a very lovely young lady who I have never seen before. I told her I wanted a K, with size preference in order of 25, 28, and 20. I wanted nothing Togo, Black, or in fact anything that was neutral colored no matter how popular they may be. And if no K available, I would also like a C24, which a shade in blue might work as most of my bags are too “rosy.”

While she left to check, I of course started to check out the other customers. (And bitter sis busied herself registering for tomorrow’s appt) Store seemed busy but not as insanely bad as I would’ve expected during pre Christmas week. Only bag I actually noticed being shown was an etoupe GP to a young couple 10 feet away from me though, as most of other 10:30 slot customers were being served further away.

I couldn’t really tell if couple with GP was happy with the bag or not. I think they wanted to see gold, which I suppose they also had. But SA told them they can only see one bag at a time. And they can’t buy both bags either. Yikes. H certainly does not make shopping fun. In the end they took the bag, but looked somewhat upset about how H works.

After few more mins of people watching, I spotted my SA returning. I almost gave up as I thought she was empty handed at first, with register station blocking my view in certain way. But yay! She was carrying some boxes, with one definitely holding a bag that fits my spec!!

Half minute later, we were in a private room and SA started with small things. A couple of card cases they started doing. Design itself is very petit H but it’s somehow supposed to be not. While I do have very similar ones back home I thought why not get one more.

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Congratulations! I love both of your finds but this little card holder is just adorable!! Good luck to sis!

 

[Binkmartini]

And then she proceeded to apologize for not having any K or B (didn’t want a B but she said just in case) but had something she thought I might like.

tada!

View attachment 4285489

It’s a C24 in Bleu Hydra. I was totally not expecting this bag at all. In fact, I wasn’t aware such bag existed. While not exactly meeting my expectation of blue (I think I was imagining myself with something more navy bluish) I did want hydra mini K when they first came out. And as my most used H bag is Rose Jaipur C24, I thought this total opposite color would be a nice addition. Even though I really do like Ks, in reality I use Cs more and lastly, this would be my first Evercolor bag. So I said yes (as already can be told from the pic) and now done with H shopping for the trip.

Of course, sis is still very BITTER so I guess at least one more visit before going back home? Hopefully she gets an appt for tomorrow.

Hope other members in Paris all get what they wanted!

Congrats on your lucky and smooth bag acquisition! Seems like we are in Paris the same time once again, except I was in the store one day before you. Blue hydra is such a lovely blue.

 

[BagsofOC]

Congratulations on your lovely C24. What a beautiful color

 

[Capucine]

I finally received the text I was longing for forever Appointment confirmed on my 3rd try (and last day in Paris). Tomorrow at 3pm. I know its saturday, two days before christmas, so I expect the store to be crowded like never before but 3PM sounds like a good time for delivery

I will keep you posted !!

 

[OzSplannie]

Please let me share my latest beauty from FSH, Kelly 25 in Etain togo PHW! Still cannot believe my SA offered me this as I feel it's such a rare combination. I came with a little hope but I was very firm in my choice. Thanks to the H fairy for giving me the best XMAS present

Beautiful bag! Congratulations ☺️

So... this is how the story goes.

My trip was not supposed to happen but had no other choice. In order to keep my airline status I had to do yet another mileage run before end of the year. So I dragged my partner in crime aka baby sis in a very tiring road trip over to this side of Atlantic.

We started our trip elsewhere and ended up arriving in Paris evening of Wednesday. I was a bit worried about not making my appt time if granted an appt slot before my train hits Paris. But that was a rather wishful thinking as I got the dreaded “thank you for your keen interest” text. And the same for Thursday slots again. But third times the charm, I finally got the text I’ve been waiting for last night. However, sis was BITTER as she was rejected yet again.

My appt was 10:30am and I didn’t bother to arrive early as I am so done with any sort of queuing these days. By the time I got to leather hostess, it was few mins past 10:30 and most of, if not all of 10:30 slot folks were assigned SAs and spread out all over the stores.

My SA of the day was a very lovely young lady who I have never seen before. I told her I wanted a K, with size preference in order of 25, 28, and 20. I wanted nothing Togo, Black, or in fact anything that was neutral colored no matter how popular they may be. And if no K available, I would also like a C24, which a shade in blue might work as most of my bags are too “rosy.”

While she left to check, I of course started to check out the other customers. (And bitter sis busied herself registering for tomorrow’s appt) Store seemed busy but not as insanely bad as I would’ve expected during pre Christmas week. Only bag I actually noticed being shown was an etoupe GP to a young couple 10 feet away from me though, as most of other 10:30 slot customers were being served further away.

I couldn’t really tell if couple with GP was happy with the bag or not. I think they wanted to see gold, which I suppose they also had. But SA told them they can only see one bag at a time. And they can’t buy both bags either. Yikes. H certainly does not make shopping fun. In the end they took the bag, but looked somewhat upset about how H works.

After few more mins of people watching, I spotted my SA returning. I almost gave up as I thought she was empty handed at first, with register station blocking my view in certain way. But yay! She was carrying some boxes, with one definitely holding a bag that fits my spec!!

Half minute later, we were in a private room and SA started with small things. A couple of card cases they started doing. Design itself is very petit H but it’s somehow supposed to be not. While I do have very similar ones back home I thought why not get one more.

View attachment 4285487

What a great story and congrats on the beautiful C24! It’s definitely been a Constrance week at FSH ☺️ Wear her in good health

I finally received the text I was longing for forever Appointment confirmed on my 3rd try (and last day in Paris). Tomorrow at 3pm. I know its saturday, two days before christmas, so I expect the store to be crowded like never before but 3PM sounds like a good time for delivery

I will keep you posted !!

Fantastic! Wishing you all the best of luck and can’t wait to hear how you go!

 

[Nahreen]

So... this is how the story goes.

My trip was not supposed to happen but had no other choice. In order to keep my airline status I had to do yet another mileage run before end of the year. So I dragged my partner in crime aka baby sis in a very tiring road trip over to this side of Atlantic.

We started our trip elsewhere and ended up arriving in Paris evening of Wednesday. I was a bit worried about not making my appt time if granted an appt slot before my train hits Paris. But that was a rather wishful thinking as I got the dreaded “thank you for your keen interest” text. And the same for Thursday slots again. But third times the charm, I finally got the text I’ve been waiting for last night. However, sis was BITTER as she was rejected yet again.

My appt was 10:30am and I didn’t bother to arrive early as I am so done with any sort of queuing these days. By the time I got to leather hostess, it was few mins past 10:30 and most of, if not all of 10:30 slot folks were assigned SAs and spread out all over the stores.

My SA of the day was a very lovely young lady who I have never seen before. I told her I wanted a K, with size preference in order of 25, 28, and 20. I wanted nothing Togo, Black, or in fact anything that was neutral colored no matter how popular they may be. And if no K available, I would also like a C24, which a shade in blue might work as most of my bags are too “rosy.”

While she left to check, I of course started to check out the other customers. (And bitter sis busied herself registering for tomorrow’s appt) Store seemed busy but not as insanely bad as I would’ve expected during pre Christmas week. Only bag I actually noticed being shown was an etoupe GP to a young couple 10 feet away from me though, as most of other 10:30 slot customers were being served further away.

I couldn’t really tell if couple with GP was happy with the bag or not. I think they wanted to see gold, which I suppose they also had. But SA told them they can only see one bag at a time. And they can’t buy both bags either. Yikes. H certainly does not make shopping fun. In the end they took the bag, but looked somewhat upset about how H works.

After few more mins of people watching, I spotted my SA returning. I almost gave up as I thought she was empty handed at first, with register station blocking my view in certain way. But yay! She was carrying some boxes, with one definitely holding a bag that fits my spec!!

Half minute later, we were in a private room and SA started with small things. A couple of card cases they started doing. Design itself is very petit H but it’s somehow supposed to be not. While I do have very similar ones back home I thought why not get one more.

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How lovely Nanami. I am glad it is finally getting better for you at FSH. I remember how many times you have tried in the past. I hope your sister gets something nice as well so you can have a pleasant journey home.

 

[ShoooSh]

I finally received the text I was longing for forever Appointment confirmed on my 3rd try (and last day in Paris). Tomorrow at 3pm. I know its saturday, two days before christmas, so I expect the store to be crowded like never before but 3PM sounds like a good time for delivery

I will keep you posted !!

Good Luck[emoji813]️

 

[tramcaro]

And then she proceeded to apologize for not having any K or B (didn’t want a B but she said just in case) but had something she thought I might like.

tada!

View attachment 4285489

It’s a C24 in Bleu Hydra. I was totally not expecting this bag at all. In fact, I wasn’t aware such bag existed. While not exactly meeting my expectation of blue (I think I was imagining myself with something more navy bluish) I did want hydra mini K when they first came out. And as my most used H bag is Rose Jaipur C24, I thought this total opposite color would be a nice addition. Even though I really do like Ks, in reality I use Cs more and lastly, this would be my first Evercolor bag. So I said yes (as already can be told from the pic) and now done with H shopping for the trip.

Of course, sis is still very BITTER so I guess at least one more visit before going back home? Hopefully she gets an appt for tomorrow.

Hope other members in Paris all get what they wanted!

Yes, your luck with FSH is blooming! So happy for you!

 

[Capucine]

I finally received the text I was longing for forever Appointment confirmed on my 3rd try (and last day in Paris). Tomorrow at 3pm. I know its saturday, two days before christmas, so I expect the store to be crowded like never before but 3PM sounds like a good time for delivery

I will keep you posted !!

I finally didn't make it to FSH today due to the yellow vests impromptu demonstration but also besause of the store's crazy appointment system.

Here is what happenned:
I got a 3PM appointment yestersay, so this morning at 11AM I started checking the website and it went from 3 to 2:30 then 2:25 and last time I checked (at 12pm) my appointment was at 2:20.
So I decided to have a quick lunch and go directly to FSH and wait there. I just ordered lunch at the restaurant in the Champs Élysée, with my daughter, when I received the text saying that an SA was ready to assist me!
It was not even 12:30 !! The appointment went from 2:20 to 12 something in a matter of minutes!!
Then I went to check the web page and it read (in french) something like "this appointment has been changed, please ask for assistance if you have any question".

I had no idea what happenned but I couldnt make it in time so I decided to finish then go to the store and ask.
But by the time I was done the yellow vests arrived in the Champs Elysees and everything started to close, stores, metro, streets nearby... so I decided to walk away from the area and call a taxi, but there were very angry people everywhere and dozen of police cars arriving, my daughter was so scared she started to cry. So we walked back home in order to wait for things to calm down before heading out again.
Unfortunately it only got worst, riots, teargas, fights, until late in the evening.

 

[Nerja]

I finally didn't make it to FSH today due to the yellow vests impromptu demonstration but also besause of the store's crazy appointment system.

Here is what happenned:
I got a 3PM appointment yestersay, so this morning at 11AM I started checking the website and it went from 3 to 2:30 then 2:25 and last time I checked (at 12pm) my appointment was at 2:20.
So I decided to have a quick lunch and go directly to FSH and wait there. I just ordered lunch at the restaurant in the Champs Élysée, with my daughter, when I received the text saying that an SA was ready to assist me!
It was not even 12:30 !! The appointment went from 2:20 to 12 something in a matter of minutes!!
Then I went to check the web page and it read (in french) something like "this appointment has been changed, please ask for assistance if you have any question".

I had no idea what happenned but I couldnt make it in time so I decided to finish then go to the store and ask.
But by the time I was done the yellow vests arrived in the Champs Elysees and everything started to close, stores, metro, streets nearby... so I decided to walk away from the area and call a taxi, but there were very angry people everywhere and dozen of police cars arriving, my daughter was so scared she started to cry. So we walked back home in order to wait for things to calm down before heading out again.
Unfortunately it only got worst, riots, teargas, fights, until late in the evening.

I am very sorry that you were unable to make your appointment today. The appointment time do fluctuate a lot and it is very stressful that they do. However, I am glad that you and your daughter are safe and sound despite the protests. I hope that you have fun during the rest of your trip.