Paris trip for Hermes

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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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frankiextah said:
PART 2

We returned to FSH right at 10:30am the next morning on Thursday 6/6, and beelined up to see her. She gave us a big kiss and immediately whipped out her iPhone and asked me to remind her what was on my wishlist, and off she went! we waited for approx 20 minutes while observing another group of clients nearby being offered a b25 in Etoupe and a light blue Kelly pochette! Meanwhile, we signed up again online for the next day just in case.

Then she finally returned with a huge smile and said I would be very happy to see what she got for me, and hinted that I probably want to video the unboxing experience! I complied and she slowly pulled out the bag, and there she was, k25 in black sellier epsom with GHW! DH was actually more excited than me and yelled out OMG WOW! Lol!
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She also brought with her a jige in black, and also one in jaune naple / rose Sakura verso, but I wasn’t too keen on the style. I did however take a sangle cavale 25mm strap and a sweater from the new prefall 19 collection!
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She told us to email her again prior to our next visit and we thanked her profusely. Our purchases were messengered to our hotel safely.

That evening, I was offered an appt the next day (6:20pm) !! and DH away rejected, most probably due to having made a leather purchase that day.
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Congrats on scoring this gorgeous K & also the C18!
I think yours is one of the rare but also consistent success stories that I have come across here which involves having some sort of prior contact with an SA at FSH.

You mentioned that you purchased a B at FSH back in March but was able to score the C18 in June so does that mean C is not a quote bag like most have stated here? :)
 
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frankiextah said:
PART 3 (finale)

Our Eurostar to London was leaving at 5:15pm this day (Friday 6/7), so my 6:20pm appt would not work out. DH at this point was also tired and done with H! But he was sweet enough to allow me to return to FSH to ask for a change of time slot. I promised him I would leave the store right away if they said no (vs shopping around more). We got to the concierge at FSH right before noon, the lady at the concierge requested that I show her proof of my ticket and I complied with showing her my e-ticket. A few moments later she informed me that I could be accommodated and would be next in line! While waiting we browsed the wallet area, and I was shocked to discover a silk’in compact wallet in Etoupe with equateur print interior! The SA managing the area was suprised too as she had never seen a neutral with equateur print before. Needless to say I took it!
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We were assigned with a very nice French SA right around 12:30, she went straight to the point and asked how she could be of help. I asked for Constance this time and was interested in more unique leathers, in neutral colors. Our SA asked if she could get us anything else and I was honest with her saying I already purchased a Birkin this season and a Constance would be so great to have, she saw my GT b25 and complimented the bag, and so off she went. This time the wait was super long... perhaps almost 30 mins? The store was extremely crowded probably due to many SAs were off to lunch and people were waiting around for help. Our SA finally returned to us with a box in hand and we were lead to the 3rd floor that was marked “private”, and we sat on the 2 chairs by the window. She apologized for taking such a long time due to very sparse selection but she was so happy to find something she thought I would appreciate. She opened the dust bag and there she was, C18 in box leather in black with GHW!! The scent of this Leather was simply intoxicating and by DH was so excited for me to have been offered such a unicorn.
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Overall this was by far the most successful experience in Paris, despite still having had to jump through several hurdles and approaching the situation in unconventional ways, everything paid off!
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You hit the jackpot!!! Congrats on the amazing haul!
 
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pixiesparkle said:
Congrats on scoring this gorgeous K & also the C18!
I think yours is one of the rare but also consistent success stories that I have come across here which involves having some sort of prior contact with an SA at FSH.

You mentioned that you purchased a B at FSH back in March but was able to score the C18 in June so does that mean C is not a quote bag like most have stated here? :smile:
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thank you!! correct, C is not a quota bag but to my knowledge you can only purchase one per season along with your one B or one K, so it's still a limited offer so to speak.
 
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Hi ladies! We are planning a trip to paris end of sept-beginning of October and it falls right during fashion week of course. Do you think this will negatively affect my chance of getting a B/K at all? Thanks so much for your input!
 
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surfer said:
Hi ladies! We are planning a trip to paris end of sept-beginning of October and it falls right during fashion week of course. Do you think this will negatively affect my chance of getting a B/K at all? Thanks so much for your input!
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If you have time it might be beneficial to read older posts (quite a few pages back ) where fellow tpfers shared their experiences from visits around that same time. From memory, many said stocks were definitely lower close to and during Fashion Week but some people still managed to score coveted B/K/Cs. I was also in Paris at the very start of Fashion Week last year and while I managed to get 2 online appointments, I was told both times no B/K/C available.
 
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pixiesparkle said:
If you have time it might be beneficial to read older posts (quite a few pages back ) where fellow tpfers shared their experiences from visits around that same time. From memory, many said stocks were definitely lower close to and during Fashion Week but some people still managed to score coveted B/K/Cs. I was also in Paris at the very start of Fashion Week last year and while I managed to get 2 online appointments, I was told both times no B/K/C available.
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Thanks I tried to read through but didn’t see the fashion week part. Seems like it’s such a hit or miss. We have a chance to go to italy first as well so I am wondering if we should consider that if there’s any differences...what do you think?
 
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surfer said:
Hi ladies! We are planning a trip to paris end of sept-beginning of October and it falls right during fashion week of course. Do you think this will negatively affect my chance of getting a B/K at all? Thanks so much for your input!
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I was in Paris last January didn't know its fashion week and got a Kelly .
Been in Paris in months where most of the post here got offered with B/K/C and got " sorry no delivery "..

It's just by luck !! good luck
 
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Do you know if it’s ok if I only bring a photo of my passport to Hermes?

I am asking because it seems like scoring an appointment gets harder and now people seem to only be getting an appointment on their 5th or 6th tries. If I go to an H store before my appointment trying out my luck without bringing my passport as I prefer to keep it secured in the hotel and then bring it later to the store after I score a bag for tax purposes. Is that ok?
 
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surfer said:
Hi ladies! We are planning a trip to paris end of sept-beginning of October and it falls right during fashion week of course. Do you think this will negatively affect my chance of getting a B/K at all? Thanks so much for your input!
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I got my b and c during fashion week in feb this year. We were told by the SA that C is a quota bag so we didn’t return even though we got an appt the next day after I purchased my b and C. I know this is different from what others have said about C not being a quota bag in Paris, and I might very well have gotten my Kelly sellier had I turned up! :lol: I’m still over the moon with my Hermes haul! Good luck and enjoy Paris!
 
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Hopebirkin said:
Do you know if it’s ok if I only bring a photo of my passport to Hermes?

I am asking because it seems like scoring an appointment gets harder and now people seem to only be getting an appointment on their 5th or 6th tries. If I go to an H store before my appointment trying out my luck without bringing my passport as I prefer to keep it secured in the hotel and then bring it later to the store after I score a bag for tax purposes. Is that ok?
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You can register, be offered and buy a bag with a photo of your passport IF you already have an account in Paris. If not, you can do everything until the actual purchase. THEN you must go back to your hotel, get the original, and proceed from there ( they obviously hold your purchases). I have heard varying things with respect to how much time you have to return with the original. This may have to do with the day of the week ( if a Saturday sale, then you don't get back for 48 hours?) or the transient mood of the manager at that point in time. There are pros and cons of each option if you do not already have an account/purchase history in Paris - you know what will work best for you. Have a wonderful time and good luck!!
 
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mcpro said:
I was in Paris last January didn't know its fashion week and got a Kelly .
Been in Paris in months where most of the post here got offered with B/K/C and got " sorry no delivery "..

It's just by luck !! good luck
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It seems to be the case! I just thought it might still be better to go to Italy first so in the case that I luck out I don’t need to worry about traveling in Italy with it and just try my luck while in Italy for appointments which i would be rejected anyways for the first ones i sm sure :shocked:
 
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Thank you for your info. Will probably need to bring in my passport then in that case.

nymeria said:
You can register, be offered and buy a bag with a photo of your passport IF you already have an account in Paris. If not, you can do everything until the actual purchase. THEN you must go back to your hotel, get the original, and proceed from there ( they obviously hold your purchases). I have heard varying things with respect to how much time you have to return with the original. This may have to do with the day of the week ( if a Saturday sale, then you don't get back for 48 hours?) or the transient mood of the manager at that point in time. There are pros and cons of each option if you do not already have an account/purchase history in Paris - you know what will work best for you. Have a wonderful time and good luck!!
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