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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Ruedubac said:
Hi Periogirl28, :smile:
I am considered a 'new' local LOL, as I moved here a few months ago. So, the 2 trusted SAs are from 2 locations but they are in the SLG departments..They are really nice as I go see them often but they both confirmed that they are not the Bag-SA, so, they are not able to help even though 1 of them ask for cancellation on behalf of me when the store did not seem busy at 1 afternoon. So, long term relationship is not as easily attained in the Paris stores,,,,unlike North American stores which I used to go visit the same SA every time I go to the store and established a great rapport when she put something aside for me when it comes in and I have to grab it within a day (or else she gets into trouble with her manager hee hee)....so, the system is very different here in Paris.. appointments are hard to come by but the frequent visits to the store seemed to only enable me to chat with SLG/RTW SAs instead of bag SA..Now, I do know that sometimes, the bag SA do help at SLG department too, as I got a more mature lady as an SA 1 day and I just saw her offering bag to another couple when I was lining up...but those BAG SA do not seem to be in the SLG/walk-in-department often...so, it is not easy to establish any rapport with SA who have access to bags. :sad:
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p.s. On a another note, I overheard a gentleman (lining up in front of me at the front door of George V) asking for an appointment as he got over 8 rejections. He even offered to show the lady greeter the emails. but she simply said 'Sorry sir, we have no control of that, you have to continue using the online registration'.. so, seems like not all customers with many rejections get to have an appointment when they ask for it with proof of cancelations either... So, I did not end up asking for appointments even though I got over 12 cancellations LOL.
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Thank you, I understand now.
 
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Ruedubac said:
Hi Periogirl28, :smile:
I am considered a 'new' local LOL, as I moved here a few months ago. So, the 2 trusted SAs are from 2 locations but they are in the SLG departments..They are really nice as I go see them often but they both confirmed that they are not the Bag-SA, so, they are not able to help even though 1 of them ask for cancellation on behalf of me when the store did not seem busy at 1 afternoon. So, long term relationship is not as easily attained in the Paris stores,,,,unlike North American stores which I used to go visit the same SA every time I go to the store and established a great rapport when she put something aside for me when it comes in and I have to grab it within a day (or else she gets into trouble with her manager hee hee)....so, the system is very different here in Paris.. appointments are hard to come by but the frequent visits to the store seemed to only enable me to chat with SLG/RTW SAs instead of bag SA..Now, I do know that sometimes, the bag SA do help at SLG department too, as I got a more mature lady as an SA 1 day and I just saw her offering bag to another couple when I was lining up...but those BAG SA do not seem to be in the SLG/walk-in-department often...so, it is not easy to establish any rapport with SA who have access to bags. :sad:
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p.s. On a another note, I overheard a gentleman (lining up in front of me at the front door of George V) asking for an appointment as he got over 8 rejections. He even offered to show the lady greeter the emails. but she simply said 'Sorry sir, we have no control of that, you have to continue using the online registration'.. so, seems like not all customers with many rejections get to have an appointment when they ask for it with proof of cancelations either... So, I did not end up asking for appointments even though I got over 12 cancellations LOL.
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my SA is not a leather SA. He managed to book me an appointment and offered me a bag. All I ever bought from him is a KP. I consider myself extremely lucky, but if you build rapport with them, I think they will be able to help
 
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corgimama said:
I was told I could only get one bag (any style) per appointment but perhaps it’s because of the timing ( I was there during end of Nov) and the lack of bags☹.
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I was there December 5th and I really think it depends on your SA. I brought a friend to my appt, and right away without asking my SA said I could get maximum 2 bags as I had an appt and only 1 bag for my friend. However after 2 hours she let my friend buy a 2nd bag. Obviously all 4 bags were not b/k/c
 
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gtravels said:
Did you get anything? :smile: Which location did you get and did you select no preference?
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Selected no preference, got Fsh. 11:30 am opening appt which I was really hoping for assuming more stock than end of day. Our SA was really nice although we were not looking for any b/k/c and she seemed relieved hearing that. We gave her our list of many bags including new 2021 bags that we were interested in. We got a roulis, picotin 18,
Herbag & della cavalleria.
 
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kulu808 said:
Selected no preference, got Fsh. 11:30 am opening appt which I was really hoping for assuming more stock than end of day. Our SA was really nice although we were not looking for any b/k/c and she seemed relieved hearing that. We gave her our list of many bags including new 2021 bags that we were interested in. We got a roulis, picotin 18,
Herbag & della cavalleria.
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That’s amazing! Congrats! We just left Paris yesterday. Tried everyday for a week and walked in to FSH every morning to ask for cancellations. No luck :(
 
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The best think is just to walk in ether early morning or late afternoon. They were not happy in the beginning but then they were quite friendly and helpful. However, I saw some people been declined in front of me.

Btw. (hope this has not been discussed extensively - I am new in this section) where to book an appointment on their website for NY? Cannot find :amazed:
 
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To all still trying to score an appointment, I wish you all the luck. I understand the frustration and anxiety you all are feeling.

I was in FSH this week and my SA said that stocks are unusually low this month. December is normally a great month but not this year’s. I think H had transferred their stocks to countries who have opened up (due to Covid) not anticipating that France will also open up. Because of this, they are now faced with limited stocks. I know they try to limit 1 bag per client regardless whether its BK or non-quota bag. I didn’t get a BK but left with a KP and a lindy. I think she would have offered me a BK but I prioritized asking for a mini Kelly as an evening bag, thus her opting for the KP offer.

So to summarize, yes, I believe stocks are low. I think SAs will be stricter as to who they choose to offer BKs to. Do I think it’s impossible? Nah. I think it’s still up to the SA. After all, it’s H. They can bend the rules if they want to. I’m sure some of the VVIP clients can confirm this. Hope this will help others who are in Paris right now.
 
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lady_85 said:
To all still trying to score an appointment, I wish you all the luck. I understand the frustration and anxiety you all are feeling.

I was in FSH this week and my SA said that stocks are unusually low this month. December is normally a great month but not this year’s. I think H had transferred their stocks to countries who have opened up (due to Covid) not anticipating that France will also open up. Because of this, they are now faced with limited stocks. I know they try to limit 1 bag per client regardless whether its BK or non-quota bag. I didn’t get a BK but left with a KP and a lindy. I think she would have offered me a BK but I prioritized asking for a mini Kelly as an evening bag, thus her opting for the KP offer.

So to summarize, yes, I believe stocks are low. I think SAs will be stricter as to who they choose to offer BKs to. Do I think it’s impossible? Nah. I think it’s still up to the SA. After all, it’s H. They can bend the rules if they want to. I’m sure some of the VVIP clients can confirm this. Hope this will help others who are in Paris right now.
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Congratulations on KP. May i ask what colour you got and is it considered a quota bag?
 
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lady_85 said:
To all still trying to score an appointment, I wish you all the luck. I understand the frustration and anxiety you all are feeling.

I was in FSH this week and my SA said that stocks are unusually low this month. December is normally a great month but not this year’s. I think H had transferred their stocks to countries who have opened up (due to Covid) not anticipating that France will also open up. Because of this, they are now faced with limited stocks. I know they try to limit 1 bag per client regardless whether its BK or non-quota bag. I didn’t get a BK but left with a KP and a lindy. I think she would have offered me a BK but I prioritized asking for a mini Kelly as an evening bag, thus her opting for the KP offer.

So to summarize, yes, I believe stocks are low. I think SAs will be stricter as to who they choose to offer BKs to. Do I think it’s impossible? Nah. I think it’s still up to the SA. After all, it’s H. They can bend the rules if they want to. I’m sure some of the VVIP clients can confirm this. Hope this will help others who are in Paris right now.
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congratulations on ur Kp. It’s on the top of my wishlist. Did u have to prespend before being offered one? Thanks dear
 
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