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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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Hello everyone my parents and I tried for an appointment for tomorrow but unfortunately did not confirm anything.

Does anyone have any idea what time I should lineup for the Sevres store to try and secure an appt? If that isn’t successful we will try to speak to a nice SA in FSH also and try to get a B/K that way.

Any advice will be appreciated. TIA!
 
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Nhope said:
Hi everyone,

My husband decided to buy us a trip to Paris and a hermes bag as my birthday present.

We tried to make appointment online and on our 3rd trial we finally got an appointment at FSH. My husband got a morning slot whereas I got an afternoon slot just before the shop closes.

My husband prefers to go on his own to the appointment as he thinks it would be easier to get a bag explaining he is buying it as a birthday gift. As he is usually full of luck so I was hopeful that he would get an offer. He gave my wishlist to the SA who came back 15 mins later with a box.

He was hopeful when seeing her coming with a big box but the SA said there was no B/K shipment that day and only offered him a red bag with lock (don't know its name) which my husband declined. We were quite sad and realised that getting a B/K is not that easy.

At 6pm, I went for my appointment and prayed for God to give me a favour and to give me a nice SA. And then came this nice gentleman who lead me to a corner area and asking me for my wishlist.

I told him B25 is my first preference. But if not Birkin 30 or Kelly 25/28. I like smooth leather, so swift is my first preference or otherwise epsom. I prefer PHW or else RGHW. Black color or any other neutral color.
He said "your wish is hard to get as you want something that is very popular." And then he left.

I was waiting there with my husband and I overheard a guy waiting nearby was also rejected and did not get an offer. I prayed again to God to make our effort successful. And suddenly my SA came back. Empty handed.
But the SA said "madame pls follow me"

He then brought us to a private room nearby and I saw 2 large boxes.
He offered a first option he has for me. As he opened the box, I could not believe my eyes. It is the most beautiful Birkin 30 in Gold Veau Jonathan leather with PHW. He explains that this leather is a brand new leather they have, very smooth like Swift but much sturdier and doesnt slouch like Swift. It is very smooth and buttery just the way I love it. The gold color in this leather is lighter unlike gold in togo which is darker. It is really so beautiful I kissed my husband to thank him and thanked my SA over and over again.
It is really the most beautiful Birkin that ticks all my wishlist.

He then opened his second option for me, a Lindy 26 in etoupe. Also very popular, but we wanted a Birkin and got one so I thanked my SA for his generous offer but has to decline.

As it was almost time for closing we quickly proceeded for payment.
I am so happy with my first experience at Hermes FSH and I am so grateful for it. I believe it was an answered prayer and I will never forget my special birthday present from my dear husband.
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Would you possibly consider posting to the 2019 Hermes Handbag Price thread?
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...-chatting-please.1002405/page-6#post-33008387

Also, has anyone seen or purchased a Veau Jonathan handbag with gold hardware? So far, everything I have seen posted has had PHW.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/hermes-new-leather-veau-jonathan.1001872/page-5#post-33008418
 
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birkinbia said:
Hello everyone my parents and I tried for an appointment for tomorrow but unfortunately did not confirm anything.

Does anyone have any idea what time I should lineup for the Sevres store to try and secure an appt? If that isn’t successful we will try to speak to a nice SA in FSH also and try to get a B/K that way.
!
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go to Sevres store before they open usually there is a line but not that long..
good luck!
 
#26,915
Thank you ladies for all the advice! I understand of course it all depends on luck with FSH most of the time but just want to plan ahead as I am only in Paris for 2 days this time so trying to be a little more strategic as I am sure everyone knows, if you have an appointment you are going to be spending your whole day hovering around FSH
 
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Nhope said:
Hi everyone,

My husband decided to buy us a trip to Paris and a hermes bag as my birthday present.

We tried to make appointment online and on our 3rd trial we finally got an appointment at FSH. My husband got a morning slot whereas I got an afternoon slot just before the shop closes.

My husband prefers to go on his own to the appointment as he thinks it would be easier to get a bag explaining he is buying it as a birthday gift. As he is usually full of luck so I was hopeful that he would get an offer. He gave my wishlist to the SA who came back 15 mins later with a box.

He was hopeful when seeing her coming with a big box but the SA said there was no B/K shipment that day and only offered him a red bag with lock (don't know its name) which my husband declined. We were quite sad and realised that getting a B/K is not that easy.

At 6pm, I went for my appointment and prayed for God to give me a favour and to give me a nice SA. And then came this nice gentleman who lead me to a corner area and asking me for my wishlist.

I told him B25 is my first preference. But if not Birkin 30 or Kelly 25/28. I like smooth leather, so swift is my first preference or otherwise epsom. I prefer PHW or else RGHW. Black color or any other neutral color.
He said "your wish is hard to get as you want something that is very popular." And then he left.

I was waiting there with my husband and I overheard a guy waiting nearby was also rejected and did not get an offer. I prayed again to God to make our effort successful. And suddenly my SA came back. Empty handed.
But the SA said "madame pls follow me"

He then brought us to a private room nearby and I saw 2 large boxes.
He offered a first option he has for me. As he opened the box, I could not believe my eyes. It is the most beautiful Birkin 30 in Gold Veau Jonathan leather with PHW. He explains that this leather is a brand new leather they have, very smooth like Swift but much sturdier and doesnt slouch like Swift. It is very smooth and buttery just the way I love it. The gold color in this leather is lighter unlike gold in togo which is darker. It is really so beautiful I kissed my husband to thank him and thanked my SA over and over again.
It is really the most beautiful Birkin that ticks all my wishlist.

He then opened his second option for me, a Lindy 26 in etoupe. Also very popular, but we wanted a Birkin and got one so I thanked my SA for his generous offer but has to decline.

As it was almost time for closing we quickly proceeded for payment.
I am so happy with my first experience at Hermes FSH and I am so grateful for it. I believe it was an answered prayer and I will never forget my special birthday present from my dear husband.
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Congratulations!!! What amazing good fortune!
 
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Nhope said:
Hi everyone,

My husband decided to buy us a trip to Paris and a hermes bag as my birthday present.

We tried to make appointment online and on our 3rd trial we finally got an appointment at FSH. My husband got a morning slot whereas I got an afternoon slot just before the shop closes.

My husband prefers to go on his own to the appointment as he thinks it would be easier to get a bag explaining he is buying it as a birthday gift. As he is usually full of luck so I was hopeful that he would get an offer. He gave my wishlist to the SA who came back 15 mins later with a box.

He was hopeful when seeing her coming with a big box but the SA said there was no B/K shipment that day and only offered him a red bag with lock (don't know its name) which my husband declined. We were quite sad and realised that getting a B/K is not that easy.

At 6pm, I went for my appointment and prayed for God to give me a favour and to give me a nice SA. And then came this nice gentleman who lead me to a corner area and asking me for my wishlist.

I told him B25 is my first preference. But if not Birkin 30 or Kelly 25/28. I like smooth leather, so swift is my first preference or otherwise epsom. I prefer PHW or else RGHW. Black color or any other neutral color.
He said "your wish is hard to get as you want something that is very popular." And then he left.

I was waiting there with my husband and I overheard a guy waiting nearby was also rejected and did not get an offer. I prayed again to God to make our effort successful. And suddenly my SA came back. Empty handed.
But the SA said "madame pls follow me"

He then brought us to a private room nearby and I saw 2 large boxes.
He offered a first option he has for me. As he opened the box, I could not believe my eyes. It is the most beautiful Birkin 30 in Gold Veau Jonathan leather with PHW. He explains that this leather is a brand new leather they have, very smooth like Swift but much sturdier and doesnt slouch like Swift. It is very smooth and buttery just the way I love it. The gold color in this leather is lighter unlike gold in togo which is darker. It is really so beautiful I kissed my husband to thank him and thanked my SA over and over again.
It is really the most beautiful Birkin that ticks all my wishlist.

He then opened his second option for me, a Lindy 26 in etoupe. Also very popular, but we wanted a Birkin and got one so I thanked my SA for his generous offer but has to decline.

As it was almost time for closing we quickly proceeded for payment.
I am so happy with my first experience at Hermes FSH and I am so grateful for it. I believe it was an answered prayer and I will never forget my special birthday present from my dear husband.
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Congrats !! When you have a chance, can you show us the new Jonathan leather? Curious to see how different it is as compared with the swift.
 
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chkpfbeliever said:
Congrats !! When you have a chance, can you show us the new Jonathan leather? Curious to see how different it is as compared with the swift.
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Hi @chkpfbeliever yes, i will take a picture of it when I got back. Stay tuned!

tbbbjb said:
Would you possibly consider posting to the 2019 Hermes Handbag Price thread?
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...-chatting-please.1002405/page-6#post-33008387

Also, has anyone seen or purchased a Veau Jonathan handbag with gold hardware? So far, everything I have seen posted has had PHW.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/hermes-new-leather-veau-jonathan.1001872/page-5#post-33008418
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@tbbbjb ok I have posted to the 2019 Hermes Handbag Price
Not sure whether Veau Jonathan with GHW as I specifically requested for a PHW but I think they should have it with GHW too.
 
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Nhope said:
Hi everyone,

My husband decided to buy us a trip to Paris and a hermes bag as my birthday present.

We tried to make appointment online and on our 3rd trial we finally got an appointment at FSH. My husband got a morning slot whereas I got an afternoon slot just before the shop closes.

My husband prefers to go on his own to the appointment as he thinks it would be easier to get a bag explaining he is buying it as a birthday gift. As he is usually full of luck so I was hopeful that he would get an offer. He gave my wishlist to the SA who came back 15 mins later with a box.

He was hopeful when seeing her coming with a big box but the SA said there was no B/K shipment that day and only offered him a red bag with lock (don't know its name) which my husband declined. We were quite sad and realised that getting a B/K is not that easy.

At 6pm, I went for my appointment and prayed for God to give me a favour and to give me a nice SA. And then came this nice gentleman who lead me to a corner area and asking me for my wishlist.

I told him B25 is my first preference. But if not Birkin 30 or Kelly 25/28. I like smooth leather, so swift is my first preference or otherwise epsom. I prefer PHW or else RGHW. Black color or any other neutral color.
He said "your wish is hard to get as you want something that is very popular." And then he left.

I was waiting there with my husband and I overheard a guy waiting nearby was also rejected and did not get an offer. I prayed again to God to make our effort successful. And suddenly my SA came back. Empty handed.
But the SA said "madame pls follow me"

He then brought us to a private room nearby and I saw 2 large boxes.
He offered a first option he has for me. As he opened the box, I could not believe my eyes. It is the most beautiful Birkin 30 in Gold Veau Jonathan leather with PHW. He explains that this leather is a brand new leather they have, very smooth like Swift but much sturdier and doesnt slouch like Swift. It is very smooth and buttery just the way I love it. The gold color in this leather is lighter unlike gold in togo which is darker. It is really so beautiful I kissed my husband to thank him and thanked my SA over and over again.
It is really the most beautiful Birkin that ticks all my wishlist.

He then opened his second option for me, a Lindy 26 in etoupe. Also very popular, but we wanted a Birkin and got one so I thanked my SA for his generous offer but has to decline.

As it was almost time for closing we quickly proceeded for payment.
I am so happy with my first experience at Hermes FSH and I am so grateful for it. I believe it was an answered prayer and I will never forget my special birthday present from my dear husband.
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Congratulations! I'm so excited and I can't wait to see photos of your beautiful bag in this new leather! Great story. I'm so happy for you.

frankiextah said:
Hi all, I am leaving Paris tomorrow evening with 5 back to back online rejections under my belt LOL.

I have a long story to post; I will do so after I return home tomorrow! it’s gonna be a good story... stay tuned!
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Can't wait to hear more! Oooh!
 
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