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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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I was in Paris for 5 days on a business trip. All five days I signed up for appointments and got rejected. In the past I had luck scoring at appointment by going to FSH around 3pm to see if there had cancellations. I did that every day no luck. Then on the last day before leaving for airport. I got an S.A. who took down my wishlist. He came back with 2 boxes. Nothing from my wishlist but I got offered a mini kelly rouge tomate with gold hardware. I was a bit in shock because I thought rouge tomate was only offered in prior years but he said no some colors have many years. I recommend going at 3pm to FSH to see if you can get an appointment with S.A. on the spot. I do not have a relationship with SA but this is my 2nd B/K from the flagship store with no appointment. Good Luck ladies it is hard work.
 
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HermesParis2018 said:
I was in Paris for 5 days on a business trip. All five days I signed up for appointments and got rejected. In the past I had luck scoring at appointment by going to FSH around 3pm to see if there had cancellations. I did that every day no luck. Then on the last day before leaving for airport. I got an S.A. who took down my wishlist. He came back with 2 boxes. Nothing from my wishlist but I got offered a mini kelly rouge tomate with gold hardware. I was a bit in shock because I thought rouge tomate was only offered in prior years but he said no some colors have many years. I recommend going at 3pm to FSH to see if you can get an appointment with S.A. on the spot. I do not have a relationship with SA but this is my 2nd B/K from the flagship store with no appointment. Good Luck ladies it is hard work.
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I don’t know why,, but magic always happens on the last day

Congrats on your findings..
 
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I am on my 4th rejection now, so is my DH so that is a total of 8 appt rejections but we have over a week left in Paris so happy to keep trying. I’m thinking of asking in store for an appt if we are rejected the 5th time.

Does anyone know if stock levels get lower over the weekend?

I’m also wondering if I get an appt and if I’m not happy with the choices or I don’t even get any offers, will they allow me to make another appt directly with the same SA for another day without going through the appt system in hope to score the exact bag I want? Since I also read that you only get one every 3 weeks?

Ps I only want a black kelly sellier 25 or a mini kelly in PHW, Epsom leather. I know it’s super hard to get but I am set on just that spec [emoji13]
 
#28,551
little.bear said:
I am on my 4th rejection now, so is my DH so that is a total of 8 appt rejections but we have over a week left in Paris so happy to keep trying. I’m thinking of asking in store for an appt if we are rejected the 5th time.

Does anyone know if stock levels get lower over the weekend?

I’m also wondering if I get an appt and if I’m not happy with the choices or I don’t even get any offers, will they allow me to make another appt directly with the same SA for another day without going through the appt system in hope to score the exact bag I want? Since I also read that you only get one every 3 weeks?

Ps I only want a black kelly sellier 25 or a mini kelly in PHW, Epsom leather. I know it’s super hard to get but I am set on just that spec [emoji13]
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Based on what I've read on this thread, it seems like you might walk in and mention that you have had a few rejections. A few others have done this and gotten appointments, assuming that the receptionist is not having a bad day and it's not that busy!

I can't remember if you had mentioned shopping there before, but it is really up to a lot of factors. I'd be willing to bet that your choices are in the stock room...after what my sis and I have experienced, there is a lot of stock back there despite what they say. The question is whether it is available for sale. I have no intel on how they decide except to say that inventory opened up after my sister purchased a few non-bag items.

As others have said though, you also don't need to spend anything to get one of the coveted bags. This, in my opinion, is down to your chemistry with the SA.

Best of luck!
 
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tustin said:
Based on what I've read on this thread, it seems like you might walk in and mention that you have had a few rejections. A few others have done this and gotten appointments, assuming that the receptionist is not having a bad day and it's not that busy!

I can't remember if you had mentioned shopping there before, but it is really up to a lot of factors. I'd be willing to bet that your choices are in the stock room...after what my sis and I have experienced, there is a lot of stock back there despite what they say. The question is whether it is available for sale. I have no intel on how they decide except to say that inventory opened up after my sister purchased a few non-bag items.

As others have said though, you also don't need to spend anything to get one of the coveted bags. This, in my opinion, is down to your chemistry with the SA.

Best of luck!
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Thanks for ur advice, do you know whether I can ask for a follow up appt if all didn’t go well in the first appt? I can probably try ask the hostess to see if they can slot me in for one if it was available.
 
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little.bear said:
I am on my 4th rejection now, so is my DH so that is a total of 8 appt rejections but we have over a week left in Paris so happy to keep trying. I’m thinking of asking in store for an appt if we are rejected the 5th time.

Does anyone know if stock levels get lower over the weekend?

I’m also wondering if I get an appt and if I’m not happy with the choices or I don’t even get any offers, will they allow me to make another appt directly with the same SA for another day without going through the appt system in hope to score the exact bag I want? Since I also read that you only get one every 3 weeks?

Ps I only want a black kelly sellier 25 or a mini kelly in PHW, Epsom leather. I know it’s super hard to get but I am set on just that spec [emoji13]
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I think you know that your desire bag is highly sought after so be prepared that it is not in stock even if you get an appointment. You cannot ask for the same SA and you need to go thru the appt system again.
 
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little.bear said:
Thanks for ur advice, do you know whether I can ask for a follow up appt if all didn’t go well in the first appt? I can probably try ask the hostess to see if they can slot me in for one if it was available.
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Never hurts to ask.

BTW, your limited options may or may not be possible. Just be prepared that even with an appointment, it may go either way so you don't get disappointed if it doesn't break your way. Hoping the best for you!
 
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chkpfbeliever said:
I think you know that your desire bag is highly sought after so be prepared that it is not in stock even if you get an appointment. You cannot ask for the same SA and you need to go thru the appt system again.
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Ok thanks and noted. I have another week here, should I wait till next week for better stock options since it’s nearing Xmas? Or it wouldn’t make a difference doing it this week or next week?
 
#28,558
Hi [emoji4]

I’m planning to visit Paris early March for 2 weeks with my mom as our first mother daughter trip right after fashion week ends. Have any of you had luck scoring a B / K at FSH in March and does anyone know if stock is low or decent during that month?

Thank you all for any tips in advance [emoji1317][emoji173]️
 
#28,560
little.bear said:
Thanks for ur advice, do you know whether I can ask for a follow up appt if all didn’t go well in the first appt? I can probably try ask the hostess to see if they can slot me in for one if it was available.
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Good luck dear. You can’t ask for a follow up appointment, the good thing that you have to chances using your husband appointment..
Never lose hope and I think it’s most likely you get an appointment after your fourth attempt,.

I advise you not to rush in going to store to ask for an appointment especially if your not planning to buy other items, go on the end of your trip and go @ 3pm it’s best time..
 
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