Paris trip for Hermes

[papertiger]

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.

 

[Bebeh]

Yes, it is and has always been possible. The three Paris stores, especially FSH, cater to both locals and tourists. Everything is, however, subject to availability and perhaps also a bit of luck. Having said this, it will be more difficult to be offered very popular colors (classic neutrals, hard to get shades of pink, etc.) or sizes (B25, mini Kelly). If you keep your options open, you have a greater chance of being able to purchase a bag.

But let me stress this again: you can can get a quota bag at the Paris stores without a purchase history in France. There is no policy of not selling to tourists. The SAs will not be surprised or annoyed that you ask for a quota bag at the beginning of your appointment. Beating around the bush will be more annoying for them than anything else, considering the number of appointments they have to go through during the day. There is also no requirement to spend before - the women’s leather goods SAs can only sell precisely women’s leather goods and will redirect you to a different SA if looking for jewelry, shoes, etc.

I’ve also said this before but the number of stores here are out of proportion with the amount of Parisians looking to purchase a bag. They make much of their sales with tourists, whether French from the regions, Europeans and non-Europeans. (This is true also for most other major French brands - we just generally have a much higher ratio of luxury stores and department stores to the amount of actual Parisians because the city is consistently the most visited in the world).

I know that a few people have been disappointed by not being able to secure an appointment or get a bag but there is no active policy of reserving bags only for Parisians. It really just comes down to stock on the given day you go to one of the three stores. Hence why luck also does come into play.

Thank you do much for the detailed explanation. I am going to Paris in a week and i heard August is very low in stock so i wonder if july is the same. And is it « easy » to get a rodeo pegasus? Or is it the same leather SA? Thank you so much

 

[Bebeh]

It’s possible. I think the difficulty is making/ getting an appointment and to be offered a bag you actually want right now. Many of my Paris SAs are currently taking their summer holidays which means fewer staff = fewer appointments and the usual dip in ready stock as craftspeople take their break as well. I wouldn’t believe everything one watches on YouTube either.

Thank you so much for the reply, oh no i thought it was only august for the holidays didnt know july too. I guess ill try my luck with the appointment but it sounds very hard

 

[Bebeh]

Is anyone in Paris? Is the level of tourist back to almost normal? Thanks

 

[Iffi]

I was there last week.

I didn‘t see any tourist groups and also the Metro was empty.
But I asked how many people apply for an appointment for FSH they told me 2000 each day for 80 appointments.

 

[Bebeh]

I was there last week.

I didn‘t see any tourist groups and also the Metro was empty.
But I asked how many people apply for an appointment for FSH they told me 2000 each day for 80 appointments.

Thank you! Do you know if the other stores you need an appointment via mobile too or can i go in person for the leather department? Thanks

 

[Iffi]

Since a few months you need for each store an online appointment

 

[Bebeh]

Since a few months you need for each store an online appointment

Oh noo i thought i could line up early . So only one try for one store per day? the chances are even slimer now i guess. Thank you!!

 

[Iffi]

Yes you can apply from each cell phone one time a day. Eater for a special Store FSH/George V/ Sevres or for „any“ Store. I don’t know how many Application there are in total, but only for FSH they told me 2000 a day for 80 appointments.

 

[kittynui]

I was at FSH last Thursday and the store as always was very crowded, a lot of tourists there.

I overheard a French couple asking for an appointment and that they couldn’t have one online.
The SA told them that there was already a waiting list of 5 customers waiting to be served by an SA and that she couldn’t accommodate them. She then asked what kind of bag they were looking for and they said b or k. Maybe if they asked for another bag ? I don’t know.

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[fastmd]

I thought I should give back to the forum. My wife and I are visiting from the US for the past 7 days (men’s fashion week and our 20th anniversary). She has a large history in our her home store in NJ, she gets the stuff she wants and has SO etc. No history in Paris.

She has been trying to get an appointment with no luck. But, she had me trying also. So being the good husband I would try everyday also.

At a Gucci dinner on Friday evening I received a text that I have a confirmed appointment for July 12 at 10:30am
At the FSH store. Also, received an email.

I showed her the text and email and she was upset that she didn’t get the appointment. Which I didn’t understand, because I said we will go together. Then I didn’t understand, because she said I will go by myself.

I have purchase history in Tokyo, 2 berkins and men’s stuff. I have purchase history in Paris George V, only because I stay at the 4 seasons across the street and have bought ties/sneakers etc when I needed something.

So I spent the weekend reading up here on the forum. So much great information.

Here is how it played out:
I arrived at 10:10am, 2 lines on either side of the front door. I told the security guard I have an appointment, he showed me which line. I was the 2nd person in line for appointments.

10:30 doors open. I enter and tell a SA I have an appointment. She said go up the stairs. Go there, another SA asked if I have an appointment, then another SA came and asked my name. Checked his phone and walked me over to a desk to meet the SA.

I counted 3 desks and 1 sofa. There were 8 people behind me in line. So 6 people had to wait. It was 10:36am when I sat down.

We made introductions, I told her what I was looking for and why. She asked what colors I did not want. But, we seemed to click and somehow the conversation shifted to many topics. I’m a physician so I am used to speaking with strangers.

She interrupted and said I want to go check the stock. After 28 minutes, she returned. All, the other people who were seated had already received boxes and their SA had returned. I was the only one without anything. She then comes to me and said please come upstairs.

We go up one flight of stairs and there is an Window alcove with a bench seat and chair. She placed all the boxes there.

Here was the offer:
Kelly 28 Sellier ep in Sesame
Kelly 28 sellier ep in some Dark Navy Blue
Birkin 25 ep in Black.
All with gold hardware.
Different color rodeos offered with each bag, black, multi etc.
Constance to go in blue, with exotic buckle
2 Hermès Clutches-pink and Brown.
A pile of the twilly things.

I had also asked about wallets, shoes, scarves but she said another SA will get those for me.

I chose the Kelly 28 sellier in Sesame, the Constance, brown clutch, all the rodeos and 2 twills.

we spoke for another 40 minutes and then she decided to accompany me and help me choose 2 wallets and 3 scarves. No shoe Sizes that I needed(for me or my daughter).

We spent a lot of time talking. I paid, she waited with me till my Uber arrived. Gave me her card and email and told me to email her for help with appointments.

Very nice woman!

I hope this helps some husbands/boyfriends or any of you.

Good luck! Oh, my wife tried again for an appointment on her own but no luck.

 

[Hermes.L]

W

I thought I should give back to the forum. My wife and I are visiting from the US for the past 7 days (men’s fashion week and our 20th anniversary). She has a large history in our her home store in NJ, she gets the stuff she wants and has SO etc. No history in Paris.

She has been trying to get an appointment with no luck. But, she had me trying also. So being the good husband I would try everyday also.

At a Gucci dinner on Friday evening I received a text that I have a confirmed appointment for July 12 at 10:30am
At the FSH store. Also, received an email.

I showed her the text and email and she was upset that she didn’t get the appointment. Which I didn’t understand, because I said we will go together. Then I didn’t understand, because she said I will go by myself.

I have purchase history in Tokyo, 2 berkins and men’s stuff. I have purchase history in Paris George V, only because I stay at the 4 seasons across the street and have bought ties/sneakers etc when I needed something.

So I spent the weekend reading up here on the forum. So much great information.

Here is how it played out:
I arrived at 10:10am, 2 lines on either side of the front door. I told the security guard I have an appointment, he showed me which line. I was the 2nd person in line for appointments.

10:30 doors open. I enter and tell a SA I have an appointment. She said go up the stairs. Go there, another SA asked if I have an appointment, then another SA came and asked my name. Checked his phone and walked me over to a desk to meet the SA.

I counted 3 desks and 1 sofa. There were 8 people behind me in line. So 6 people had to wait. It was 10:36am when I sat down.

We made introductions, I told her what I was looking for and why. She asked what colors I did not want. But, we seemed to click and somehow the conversation shifted to many topics. I’m a physician so I am used to speaking with strangers.

She interrupted and said I want to go check the stock. After 28 minutes, she returned. All, the other people who were seated had already received boxes and their SA had returned. I was the only one without anything. She then comes to me and said please come upstairs.

We go up one flight of stairs and there is an Window alcove with a bench seat and chair. She placed all the boxes there.

Here was the offer:
Kelly 28 Sellier ep in Sesame
Kelly 28 sellier ep in some Dark Navy Blue
Birkin 25 ep in Black.
All with gold hardware.
Different color rodeos offered with each bag, black, multi etc.
Constance to go in blue, with exotic buckle
2 Hermès Clutches-pink and Brown.
A pile of the twilly things.

I had also asked about wallets, shoes, scarves but she said another SA will get those for me.

I chose the Kelly 28 sellier in Sesame, the Constance, brown clutch, all the rodeos and 2 twills.

we spoke for another 40 minutes and then she decided to accompany me and help me choose 2 wallets and 3 scarves. No shoe Sizes that I needed(for me or my daughter).

We spent a lot of time talking. I paid, she waited with me till my Uber arrived. Gave me her card and email and told me to email her for help with appointments.

Very nice woman!

I hope this helps some husbands/boyfriends or any of you.

Good luck! Oh, my wife tried again for an appointment on her own but no luck.

Wow what a beautiful story that I enjoyed reading!!
It’s great that you managed to get an appointment and got all those beautiful things.
May I ask after how many tries you got the appointment confirmation.
I am planing to visit paris at the end of July for 4 days, and I’m worried about appointment rejections

 

[Bebeh]

I thought I should give back to the forum. My wife and I are visiting from the US for the past 7 days (men’s fashion week and our 20th anniversary). She has a large history in our her home store in NJ, she gets the stuff she wants and has SO etc. No history in Paris.

She has been trying to get an appointment with no luck. But, she had me trying also. So being the good husband I would try everyday also.

At a Gucci dinner on Friday evening I received a text that I have a confirmed appointment for July 12 at 10:30am
At the FSH store. Also, received an email.

I showed her the text and email and she was upset that she didn’t get the appointment. Which I didn’t understand, because I said we will go together. Then I didn’t understand, because she said I will go by myself.

I have purchase history in Tokyo, 2 berkins and men’s stuff. I have purchase history in Paris George V, only because I stay at the 4 seasons across the street and have bought ties/sneakers etc when I needed something.

So I spent the weekend reading up here on the forum. So much great information.

Here is how it played out:
I arrived at 10:10am, 2 lines on either side of the front door. I told the security guard I have an appointment, he showed me which line. I was the 2nd person in line for appointments.

10:30 doors open. I enter and tell a SA I have an appointment. She said go up the stairs. Go there, another SA asked if I have an appointment, then another SA came and asked my name. Checked his phone and walked me over to a desk to meet the SA.

I counted 3 desks and 1 sofa. There were 8 people behind me in line. So 6 people had to wait. It was 10:36am when I sat down.

We made introductions, I told her what I was looking for and why. She asked what colors I did not want. But, we seemed to click and somehow the conversation shifted to many topics. I’m a physician so I am used to speaking with strangers.

She interrupted and said I want to go check the stock. After 28 minutes, she returned. All, the other people who were seated had already received boxes and their SA had returned. I was the only one without anything. She then comes to me and said please come upstairs.

We go up one flight of stairs and there is an Window alcove with a bench seat and chair. She placed all the boxes there.

Here was the offer:
Kelly 28 Sellier ep in Sesame
Kelly 28 sellier ep in some Dark Navy Blue
Birkin 25 ep in Black.
All with gold hardware.
Different color rodeos offered with each bag, black, multi etc.
Constance to go in blue, with exotic buckle
2 Hermès Clutches-pink and Brown.
A pile of the twilly things.

I had also asked about wallets, shoes, scarves but she said another SA will get those for me.

I chose the Kelly 28 sellier in Sesame, the Constance, brown clutch, all the rodeos and 2 twills.

we spoke for another 40 minutes and then she decided to accompany me and help me choose 2 wallets and 3 scarves. No shoe Sizes that I needed(for me or my daughter).

We spent a lot of time talking. I paid, she waited with me till my Uber arrived. Gave me her card and email and told me to email her for help with appointments.

Very nice woman!

I hope this helps some husbands/boyfriends or any of you.

Good luck! Oh, my wife tried again for an appointment on her own but no luck.

Oh wow i wonder if having a purchase history helped. I dont have any history in europe only US and Canada but they cant see it

 

[fastmd]

W

Wow what a beautiful story that I enjoyed reading!!
It’s great that you managed to get an appointment and got all those beautiful things.
May I ask after how many tries you got the appointment confirmation.
I am planing to visit paris at the end of July for 4 days, and I’m worried about appointment rejections

I got it on my 3rd try. My wife was unsuccessful on all her attempts 5 or 6 I forgot to try one day. It was confirmed on Saturday, for today which is Monday, not Friday mistake on my part.

Also, no issue with US cellphone as some members reported. They also sent a reminder text 1hr before the appointment.

 

[fastmd]

Oh wow i wonder if having a purchase history helped. I dont have any history in europe only US and Canada but they cant see it

They definitely don’t see US purchase history when granting appointments online otherwise my wife would definitely get an appointment. She is well above 6 figures of spend, not just in leather goods, but furniture, clothing,
Jewelry etc. I am well below that but all my history is EU/Asia.

I really believe it’s all luck for the online system. Which is good and bad I guess.

 

[Hermes.L]

I got it on my 3rd try. My wife was unsuccessful on all her attempts 5 or 6 I forgot to try one day. It was confirmed on Saturday, for today which is Monday, not Friday mistake on my part.

Also, no issue with US cellphone as some members reported. They also sent a reminder text 1hr before the appointment.View attachment 5134882

Thank you, I’ll keep my fingers crossed and hope to share my success story here