Paris trip for Hermes

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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.
 
Was in Paris the past week and my husband and I tried to get appts over 4 days, with no luck. I wanted to check out the H store anyways, especially since we were staying almost next door at the Ritz. I saw several things I wanted that weren’t available in Canada, and while speaking with the SA, I casually mentioned being unlucky to get an appt and she helped me get an appt with leather goods! I saw at least a dozen come in during that time requesting appts and being turned away, so it’s all about luck and meeting an SA who is willing to help. I was offered a C24 in Bordeaux!!!! Constances are so much harder to get in Canada, so was very happy with this purchase.

We left our passport at our hotel, so had to come back again the next day to get our tax forms. Once again, I was just casually chatting with a few SAs as they recognized us from the day before. Requested an appt if there were any cancellations and again, I got lucky. I asked for a B or K in gold or GA. Unfortunately neither were available, but was offered a K32 Sellier in grape and a K32 retourne in chocolate. The deep purple sellier was gorgeous, but I don’t wear purple. So I took home the K32 chocolate!

My SA also brought a bunch of other things to the room for me. One of which was a mini Bearn in Box (!!!) in Rouge H. LOVED that wallet so much, so got that too!

Overall a very successful trip for me. Even though I didn’t quite get what has been on my wishlist for a while.
thats awesome congrats!!! may i ask - were both the K and C purchased under your name or did they put under your husbands as they are quota bags.. im travelling alone later in the year and was hoping to score 2 bags without dragging a friend from paris around with me
 
thats awesome congrats!!! may i ask - were both the K and C purchased under your name or did they put under your husbands as they are quota bags.. im travelling alone later in the year and was hoping to score 2 bags without dragging a friend from paris around with me

The first appt was under my husband’s name because he had a pic of his passport. The next day I was the one talking to the SA, asked if whether we should do it under my name or hubby’s and they said it is always better to have your own account. That said, they only allow one Kelly/Birkin per appt, but a Constance doesn’t count in the quota. Not sure if they have a limit on total number of K/B per year, but I think others in this thread might have that info.
 
Was in Paris the past week and my husband and I tried to get appts over 4 days, with no luck. I wanted to check out the H store anyways, especially since we were staying almost next door at the Ritz. I saw several things I wanted that weren’t available in Canada, and while speaking with the SA, I casually mentioned being unlucky to get an appt and she helped me get an appt with leather goods! I saw at least a dozen come in during that time requesting appts and being turned away, so it’s all about luck and meeting an SA who is willing to help. I was offered a C24 in Bordeaux!!!! Constances are so much harder to get in Canada, so was very happy with this purchase.

We left our passport at our hotel, so had to come back again the next day to get our tax forms. Once again, I was just casually chatting with a few SAs as they recognized us from the day before. Requested an appt if there were any cancellations and again, I got lucky. I asked for a B or K in gold or GA. Unfortunately neither were available, but was offered a K32 Sellier in grape and a K32 retourne in chocolate. The deep purple sellier was gorgeous, but I don’t wear purple. So I took home the K32 chocolate!

My SA also brought a bunch of other things to the room for me. One of which was a mini Bearn in Box (!!!) in Rouge H. LOVED that wallet so much, so got that too!

Overall a very successful trip for me. Even though I didn’t quite get what has been on my wishlist for a while.
Stunning colors!! I have a HUGE obsession with the Bearn mini wallets. It took me awhile to find the Bearn cardholder. Is yours the “compact” or the “cardholder” version? I would love to find a Bearn cardholder in box one day or even Barenia. Also LOVE the chocolate Kelly with GHW! What a perfect match!!
 
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The first appt was under my husband’s name because he had a pic of his passport. The next day I was the one talking to the SA, asked if whether we should do it under my name or hubby’s and they said it is always better to have your own account. That said, they only allow one Kelly/Birkin per appt, but a Constance doesn’t count in the quota. Not sure if they have a limit on total number of K/B per year, but I think others in this thread might have that info.
thank you so much! wasnt sure if constance was included in quota.
 
Was in Paris the past week and my husband and I tried to get appts over 4 days, with no luck. I wanted to check out the H store anyways, especially since we were staying almost next door at the Ritz. I saw several things I wanted that weren’t available in Canada, and while speaking with the SA, I casually mentioned being unlucky to get an appt and she helped me get an appt with leather goods! I saw at least a dozen come in during that time requesting appts and being turned away, so it’s all about luck and meeting an SA who is willing to help. I was offered a C24 in Bordeaux!!!! Constances are so much harder to get in Canada, so was very happy with this purchase.

We left our passport at our hotel, so had to come back again the next day to get our tax forms. Once again, I was just casually chatting with a few SAs as they recognized us from the day before. Requested an appt if there were any cancellations and again, I got lucky. I asked for a B or K in gold or GA. Unfortunately neither were available, but was offered a K32 Sellier in grape and a K32 retourne in chocolate. The deep purple sellier was gorgeous, but I don’t wear purple. So I took home the K32 chocolate!

My SA also brought a bunch of other things to the room for me. One of which was a mini Bearn in Box (!!!) in Rouge H. LOVED that wallet so much, so got that too!

Overall a very successful trip for me. Even though I didn’t quite get what has been on my wishlist for a while.
I am just thrilled for you! What beautiful bags- and those deep beautiful colors are gorgeous.:heart::heart::heart: And the box! yum!!
I also am so happy in the way it worked out- see, you never know what will transpire to get you to the place where your bag is waiting for you. I also did not have my actual passport with me the first time I got something ( just a photo), to which they said "For first time buyers, we insist on the actual passport." No worries- we just walked back and got it and returned. BUT-if I had known your "strategy" I would have overruled my DH's advice of "Let's just do this now, and then its done!" and insisted on returning the next day ( ha ha!). Who knows what would have happened???
Congrats on 3 gorgeous pieces- wear them well :tup:
 
Stunning colors!! I have a HUGE obsession with the Bearn mini wallets. It took me awhile to find the Bearn cardholder. Is yours the “compact” or the “cardholder” version? I would love to find a Bearn cardholder in box one day or even Barenia. Also LOVE the chocolate Kelly with GHW! What a perfect match!!

I love Bearn wallets! I have the skinny long wallet version as my everyday wallet! Barenia would be so delicious in this wallet.

This one is the compact. Here’s a pic of the inside!
 

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I am just thrilled for you! What beautiful bags- and those deep beautiful colors are gorgeous.:heart::heart::heart: And the box! yum!!
I also am so happy in the way it worked out- see, you never know what will transpire to get you to the place where your bag is waiting for you. I also did not have my actual passport with me the first time I got something ( just a photo), to which they said "For first time buyers, we insist on the actual passport." No worries- we just walked back and got it and returned. BUT-if I had known your "strategy" I would have overruled my DH's advice of "Let's just do this now, and then its done!" and insisted on returning the next day ( ha ha!). Who knows what would have happened???
Congrats on 3 gorgeous pieces- wear them well :tup:

Haha, I wish I could take credit for having an actual strategy, as I also wanted to return immediately with our passport. But the day got past us and then we figured we might as well wait to see if we scored an appointment for the next day. They told us we had 48hrs to return for the tax forms!

On the first day my actual strategy was to ask for a bag that isn’t commonly asked for. I missed out on a chance to get a Medor clutch in Gris Asphalte and I really want one for an event coming up shortly. So I asked for that and when the SA checked and said there haven’t been any Medors in a while, I was pretty bummed because I’ve been looking for a while and this was my last chance before the event. So she then asked what else I would be interested in and came back with the Constance.

And, hilariously, I just got back home yesterday and today a freaking Medor in Gris A and permabrass showed up and I bought it instantly!!! 3 H bags in a week, oh my.
 
Sure. We were talking about heritage leathers and he asked about my existing collection. I showed him a few of my vintage Kellys. He said "you won't find what you like in production" and offered me a special order. It was magical! Now, I don't think this is super common, and getting a back from stock is definitely an easier call, but there are quite a few people in this thread who have had a similar experience.
I don't like when anyone says it's impossible or defines VIP/VVVIP customer status by spend. It doesn't necessarily work that way and there are no absolutes.
Thanks for response, QuelleFromage. Obviously, you knew your stuff and he picked up on it. What a great experience. That is the kind of customer H wants most of all.
 
Scrolled back and saw your Bleu de nord Kelly... :loveeyes::loveeyes: I think I need a blue Hermes now :lol:

My bolide is the squishy type, known as the bolide mou. They are usually available in clemence (I think) - mine is a swift. I wanted the structured bolide rigide but was told there was none so I got this:

I really like structured bags so the next quest would be for a Kelly sellier and bolide rigide :graucho::graucho:

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Pretty color on the bolide. I didn't catch the name of the color?
 
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Was in Paris the past week and my husband and I tried to get appts over 4 days, with no luck. I wanted to check out the H store anyways, especially since we were staying almost next door at the Ritz. I saw several things I wanted that weren’t available in Canada, and while speaking with the SA, I casually mentioned being unlucky to get an appt and she helped me get an appt with leather goods! I saw at least a dozen come in during that time requesting appts and being turned away, so it’s all about luck and meeting an SA who is willing to help. I was offered a C24 in Bordeaux!!!! Constances are so much harder to get in Canada, so was very happy with this purchase.

We left our passport at our hotel, so had to come back again the next day to get our tax forms. Once again, I was just casually chatting with a few SAs as they recognized us from the day before. Requested an appt if there were any cancellations and again, I got lucky. I asked for a B or K in gold or GA. Unfortunately neither were available, but was offered a K32 Sellier in grape and a K32 retourne in chocolate. The deep purple sellier was gorgeous, but I don’t wear purple. So I took home the K32 chocolate!

My SA also brought a bunch of other things to the room for me. One of which was a mini Bearn in Box (!!!) in Rouge H. LOVED that wallet so much, so got that too!

Overall a very successful trip for me. Even though I didn’t quite get what has been on my wishlist for a while.

Gorgeous collection [emoji171]
 
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Gah, I love chèvre!! What colour did you get it in? Mine is a compact too!

Yes! I love chèvre cos of its shine and light weight. Oooh mine is smaller. Just realized the receipt says ‘mini Bearn’ :lol:
I’ve got another in capucine mysore but without the coin compartment and was searching high and low for the version with the coin compartment.
 
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