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#29,204
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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silent review said:
After 2 online rejections by FSH, queued in George V at 8.30am and was first in line on the last day of my Paris trip.
Did not get a K/B/C, was told to avoid Aug as artisans are all away resulting in low inventory. Perhaps I had no hermes purchase history in France, thus he did not want to offer me a bag at all. Walked away with some twillies and a constance wallet the SA suggested since I mentioned my love for small bags View attachment 4528457View attachment 4528456
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Very clever! I also like to use my wallets as casual clutches. (Or at least that’s what I tell myself to justify buying yet another one...)
 
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Guys, had anyone been going to FSH these last days? I went there beginning of August and after 3 online rejections I decided to not pursue anymore. Especially I read that many people got appointment after the 5th try. I will be going to Paris again on 16-18 Sept, but only have full day on 17th. I want to try to score appointment on that day (if possible), so it means if I will go through some rejections, I should begin to apply from my home country. It just that I have to figure out when to start applying...... thanks in advance ;)
 
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Serenithie said:
Guys, had anyone been going to FSH these last days? I went there beginning of August and after 3 online rejections I decided to not pursue anymore. Especially I read that many people got appointment after the 5th try. I will be going to Paris again on 16-18 Sept, but only have full day on 17th. I want to try to score appointment on that day (if possible), so it means if I will go through some rejections, I should begin to apply from my home country. It just that I have to figure out when to start applying...... thanks in advance ;)
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I would try to apply for an appointment on the 16-17 and 18. If you get for instance an appointment at 5:00pm on the 18:00 just get to FSH early morning and tell them that you have to catch a flight. They may be able to change your appointment
 
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Serenithie said:
Guys, had anyone been going to FSH these last days? I went there beginning of August and after 3 online rejections I decided to not pursue anymore. Especially I read that many people got appointment after the 5th try. I will be going to Paris again on 16-18 Sept, but only have full day on 17th. I want to try to score appointment on that day (if possible), so it means if I will go through some rejections, I should begin to apply from my home country. It just that I have to figure out when to start applying...... thanks in advance ;)
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This time I applied the day I flew to Paris for an appointment the next day (arrival) under both my passport and DH’s but was rejected. I applied again for us both yesterday morning when we landed and got another rejection. Will try again tomorrow but I think chance is slim considering how many people register each day.

If you are willing to take the risk of possibly getting an appointment before you even arrive in Paris then it is worth starting the process perhaps 2-3 days before you are due to travel, hopefully that will give you a higher chance of getting one while you are in Paris since you are only there for 3 days..
 
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Thanks for the replies :)

pixiesparkle said:
This time I applied the day I flew to Paris for an appointment the next day (arrival) under both my passport and DH’s but was rejected. I applied again for us both yesterday morning when we landed and got another rejection. Will try again tomorrow but I think chance is slim considering how many people register each day.

If you are willing to take the risk of possibly getting an appointment before you even arrive in Paris then it is worth starting the process perhaps 2-3 days before you are due to travel, hopefully that will give you a higher chance of getting one while you are in Paris since you are only there for 3 days..
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pixiesparkle, can you please keep an update of your online application? I might take a cue from your experience. Keep on trying. And... sending lots of luck to you!!
 
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pixiesparkle said:
This time I applied the day I flew to Paris for an appointment the next day (arrival) under both my passport and DH’s but was rejected. I applied again for us both yesterday morning when we landed and got another rejection. Will try again tomorrow but I think chance is slim considering how many people register each day.

If you are willing to take the risk of possibly getting an appointment before you even arrive in Paris then it is worth starting the process perhaps 2-3 days before you are due to travel, hopefully that will give you a higher chance of getting one while you are in Paris since you are only there for 3 days..
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What if you get an appointment in your home country but you haven’t arrived Paris?
 
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susan08 said:
What if you get an appointment in your home country but you haven’t arrived Paris?
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That what happened to me .. I would not suggest it to anyone- the situation when you get the appointment and didn’t come - your name will be blocked for some time after that . I had a problem with getting any appointment for a long time :sad:
 
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I've been following this forum for a while and did my research before heading to Paris. The insight everyone provides are pearls of wisdom for everyone to follow. This post is more of a venting post about my experience today at George V.

I lined up and there was about 15 people ahead of me. When they let us in and asked what we wanted I said handbags and scarves. I guess the hostess didn't hear me as she sent me to the scarves department when I had specifically said handbags first. I mention this to her and she said that I only said scarves and I would have to get in line behind 15 or so people that were all behind me when we were outside! I said no that is not correct and a lady, who turned out to be a manager said that I need to go to the end of the line. I explained to her and she had a mini conversation with the hostess and said to still go to the end of the line as they have already booked the first group of immediate service. I explained that I am not asking for immediate bag service and will gladly take my place in line but not at the end as I was in front of everybody else in that line. Another customer who I was chatting with talking about handbags while outside vouched for me, but they still insisted I get at the end of the line. This was totally unacceptable! I'm like you can check the cameras and even the person who was a total stranger that vouched for me earlier, but it was still get in the back of the line. Absolutely the worst customer service experience ever and even from the manager. Out of principle, I refused her offer of an guaranteed appointment and again explained to her the situation. I was extremely civil given the circumstances and I asked to talk with the manager alone. I again explained to her that this was now a matter of misunderstanding. I guess she kind've understood, but said the hostess speaks really good English and is hard to believe she didn't hear me say bags. I explained that this was not my first Hermes experience and have gone through lines before and have some Paris history and looked up my info. She then went on a spiel of she couldn't really put me in front, as that would set a bad example but again assured me a guaranteed appointment in the afternoon. I asked if the order in which I stood in line mattered and she said no. She then offered to half halfheartedly help me with what I was looking for on the spot, which I will assume was just a gesture and not real help. She said that since I purchased a different non-quota bag at a different store, she couldn't help me and would need a different passport, which was also in itself another insulting and dishonest reply for the fiasco that she didn't really acknowledge. Overall I will never be going back to George V, as it was the worst of first impressions. Should've followed the dozens of warnings in previous posts and numb the feeling of hope at this store from the few who were lucky. I can accept "no" or "try again", but not when I'm being treated poorly, seriously you could get better service at a McDonald's than here.

I don't want this to be all negative cause that's not me. I will keep trying for FSH, but am happy with the other bag I got at the other location along with some scarves and a twilly.
 
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azukitea said:
How long they have blocked you until you can book online appointments again?
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Have no idea .. I just couldn’t get any appointment for the long time and then gave up for several months. Then one SA told me FSH can block you if you didn’t attend the appointment, which is in a way an understandable thing to do. So now I am careful with that sort of stuff
 
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