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.

 

[carrie8]

yes , he was downstairs waiting for a guest and we chatted briefly.

I thought he was your SA

 

[Genepi]

Hello all! Wanted to stop by and give some updates. Previous posts had mentioned hotel concierges being able to secure handbag appts through their own contacts, and I had asked a few in the past and was told no, but I could have been asking the wrong hotels at that time lol. But I did have one tell me they can request an appointment but spots are often limited and not all requests are granted, and he had tried to request one for me through his intel but was not successful.

Anyway. I can confirm that Concierges at certain hotels did have the ability to try and secure appts outside of the online system. But as of recently, they are no longer able to do so due to the the rise in demand. I confirmed this amongst some hotels including the ones previously mentioned in this thread. I was in Paris just 2 weeks ago on an extended layover back from Asia so this seems to be the current situation. I know several people had reached out to hotel concierges so wanted to bring it up and see if anyone else had heard similar.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Hi,

I was in Paris just a couple of weeks ago and was able to secure an appointment through my hotel. I have also had several friends go in the last 2 months and secure appointments via hotel concierges. They are definitely still doing it but you need to schedule in advance (request several weeks in advance) and you will likely need to be considered a hotel VIP (i.e. staying in a suite for a 5 to 7 night stay, or if you have VIP status with Sofitel via owning Fairmont Quartershares or be Marriott Ambassador Status).

 

[lovehermesin]

INDEED!!! Hermes is just totally changing. In my local boutique in the US, I bought a fine jewelry ring and my SA said there was no available certificate and she will give it to me once she received it. It’s been 5 months and no fine jewelry certificate.

Then on the next day visit she said no orange shopping bag because they ran out. Then no receipt holder. WTH is this a luxury experience!!! I feel my SA is frustrated with the politics of Hermes.

 

[Martyp]

Hi Martyp,
Oh, I just noticed what I was asking hee hee.
so, SO means a special order bag already made at the store? and not a special order we as customers can specify what color and hardware?
Either way, a SO with multi colors would be dreamy even if it is not our own SO but someone else's which they did not end up purchasing.
I kept getting 'no' for an answer this year....compare to last year when I had special connection with SA...so, almost make me want to give up and get other brands... There is simply too few items available, even when I asked for a leather bracelet in LIME yesterday...the SA told me they only have 1 in that style (black)...how would a flagship store only have 1 leather bracelet in that popular style????? so low stock.


Is your friend's SO already made? or she could place a SO in that store? so curious

No I meant a Special Order, she could choose everything, size, leather, color, metal, etc...

 

[Muffasa3]

Hello

I would like to share my experience at FSH last week. I truly feel like some sort of special unicorn. It started with applying for an appointment the day before, however I did not receive a email confirming or denying the appointment request. My daughter and I had planned to go to FSH for fun anyway so I thought I would just ask while there about not receiving a response. Well I asked at the leather appointment area, the SA looked me up and said I’m sorry we were not able to fulfill your request But please enjoy looking at our other departments. We were about to walk away and she said wait let me check on something. She looked at her little computer/ iPhone in her hand and said if you are willing to wait an hour or so we can make an exception. I said of course so my daughter and I decided we would go to a nearby restaurant for lunch and come back. About a hour and a half I still had not received a call/ text. So I just walked by the SA who had offered the appointment just to kind of let her know we were still there. She said that I am so sorry this is taking so long but that people wait for months for an appointment and that I was very lucky. I said of course and how I appreciated even having one. So eventually we get the notification it was time. The SA was very sweet and listened to my request kelly 28 or Birkin 30 neutral colors, or a garden party. She came back with three boxes all garden party. She said she was so sorry no stock on B/K which I knew was not the case as lady behind us had just been offered gold 30 Birkin. I said that yes I would take the blue nuit garden party and then she said is there anything else I can help you with? Well I figured I will probably never get an appointment again so I asked about Birkin 35 she said she would go down and check. Twenty minutes later she returnEd saying she had a special offer for me,I assumed she was going to give me her card for next time. I was wrong she said I would like to offer you a special order, choosing any bag and designing it to my taste. I was completely stunned I had only bought one bag at FSH about eight years ago for history so thought that would never be a option for me. In addition to this we were dressed in jeans, tennis shoes and not a designer label on me. Next a gentleman joined us with a big box of leather options, colors, thread and hardware. This is where I bit it hard. I was so nervous. I think I was afraid they would realize they made a mistake in offering ME a SO! Since I was not at all prepared for this I choose a Birkin 30 Togo blue nuit verso gold interior with permabrass hardware. Small bags do not suit me so I am ok with the size I choose but I think I possibly failed in my leather choice and colors. I guess we will see. The SA said 1-11/2 years wait. I guess long story short is that it doesn’t really matter what you have or how much you spend. Hermes Paris is the great equalizer and I have more respect for the brand then ever.

 

[carrie8]

Hello

I would like to share my experience at FSH last week. I truly feel like some sort of special unicorn. It started with applying for an appointment the day before, however I did not receive a email confirming or denying the appointment request. My daughter and I had planned to go to FSH for fun anyway so I thought I would just ask while there about not receiving a response. Well I asked at the leather appointment area, the SA looked me up and said I’m sorry we were not able to fulfill your request But please enjoy looking at our other departments. We were about to walk away and she said wait let me check on something. She looked at her little computer/ iPhone in her hand and said if you are willing to wait an hour or so we can make an exception. I said of course so my daughter and I decided we would go to a nearby restaurant for lunch and come back. About a hour and a half I still had not received a call/ text. So I just walked by the SA who had offered the appointment just to kind of let her know we were still there. She said that I am so sorry this is taking so long but that people wait for months for an appointment and that I was very lucky. I said of course and how I appreciated even having one. So eventually we get the notification it was time. The SA was very sweet and listened to my request kelly 28 or Birkin 30 neutral colors, or a garden party. She came back with three boxes all garden party. She said she was so sorry no stock on B/K which I knew was not the case as lady behind us had just been offered gold 30 Birkin. I said that yes I would take the blue nuit garden party and then she said is there anything else I can help you with? Well I figured I will probably never get an appointment again so I asked about Birkin 35 she said she would go down and check. Twenty minutes later she returnEd saying she had a special offer for me,I assumed she was going to give me her card for next time. I was wrong she said I would like to offer you a special order, choosing any bag and designing it to my taste. I was completely stunned I had only bought one bag at FSH about eight years ago for history so thought that would never be a option for me. In addition to this we were dressed in jeans, tennis shoes and not a designer label on me. Next a gentleman joined us with a big box of leather options, colors, thread and hardware. This is where I bit it hard. I was so nervous. I think I was afraid they would realize they made a mistake in offering ME a SO! Since I was not at all prepared for this I choose a Birkin 30 Togo blue nuit verso gold interior with permabrass hardware. Small bags do not suit me so I am ok with the size I choose but I think I possibly failed in my leather choice and colors. I guess we will see. The SA said 1-11/2 years wait. I guess long story short is that it doesn’t really matter what you have or how much you spend. Hermes Paris is the great equalizer and I have more respect for the brand then ever.

Congrats! And you chose good

 

[Hobbiezm]

Hello

I would like to share my experience at FSH last week. I truly feel like some sort of special unicorn. It started with applying for an appointment the day before, however I did not receive a email confirming or denying the appointment request. My daughter and I had planned to go to FSH for fun anyway so I thought I would just ask while there about not receiving a response. Well I asked at the leather appointment area, the SA looked me up and said I’m sorry we were not able to fulfill your request But please enjoy looking at our other departments. We were about to walk away and she said wait let me check on something. She looked at her little computer/ iPhone in her hand and said if you are willing to wait an hour or so we can make an exception. I said of course so my daughter and I decided we would go to a nearby restaurant for lunch and come back. About a hour and a half I still had not received a call/ text. So I just walked by the SA who had offered the appointment just to kind of let her know we were still there. She said that I am so sorry this is taking so long but that people wait for months for an appointment and that I was very lucky. I said of course and how I appreciated even having one. So eventually we get the notification it was time. The SA was very sweet and listened to my request kelly 28 or Birkin 30 neutral colors, or a garden party. She came back with three boxes all garden party. She said she was so sorry no stock on B/K which I knew was not the case as lady behind us had just been offered gold 30 Birkin. I said that yes I would take the blue nuit garden party and then she said is there anything else I can help you with? Well I figured I will probably never get an appointment again so I asked about Birkin 35 she said she would go down and check. Twenty minutes later she returnEd saying she had a special offer for me,I assumed she was going to give me her card for next time. I was wrong she said I would like to offer you a special order, choosing any bag and designing it to my taste. I was completely stunned I had only bought one bag at FSH about eight years ago for history so thought that would never be a option for me. In addition to this we were dressed in jeans, tennis shoes and not a designer label on me. Next a gentleman joined us with a big box of leather options, colors, thread and hardware. This is where I bit it hard. I was so nervous. I think I was afraid they would realize they made a mistake in offering ME a SO! Since I was not at all prepared for this I choose a Birkin 30 Togo blue nuit verso gold interior with permabrass hardware. Small bags do not suit me so I am ok with the size I choose but I think I possibly failed in my leather choice and colors. I guess we will see. The SA said 1-11/2 years wait. I guess long story short is that it doesn’t really matter what you have or how much you spend. Hermes Paris is the great equalizer and I have more respect for the brand then ever.

Congrats dear and what an amazing treat! The SO sounds delightful ❤️

 

[boomersmom]

Well another day, another rejection for me. Lol but I am enjoying Paris thoroughly! Hopefully I can get an appointment whilst here but if not, oh well!

 

[eagle1002us]

Thank you! I went without any expectations and came out with dream specs.

Do tell how your dreams came true?

 

[Mrs.Hermess]

Do tell how your dreams came true?

Ofcourse. I had started writing post on how it came to be, but was having connectivity issues.

I was able to secure an appointment and DH and I arrived at the store early to look around, after checking in. There were a lot of ladies with exotic Birkins and Kellys inside. They appeared to be regulars. There were some visibly upset women who were not able to secure online appointments complaining.

I had only passed by previously and had no shopping history in Paris and no profile.
I was met by a very attentive and friendly SA and asked what I was interested in. We exchanged pleasantries and having limited time, and not wanting to waste her time or mine, I told her I was interested in leather goods. She understood but wanted to know if I wished to see any other items and I expressed interested in rtw.
I was looking for a specific twilliane which they did not have. I inquired about another time and SA found it in my size and suggested another very cute casual dress. When I tried them on she suggested that my husband join me in the firing room - which dense of me— waived off as unnecessary since I didnt Need his assistance to try on two simple dresses.

After trying in the dresses I came out of the firing room with the dresses ready to pay (thinking we were done as she had not shown me Any leather).
She suggested I return to the fitting room with my husband again— this time my denseness wearing off. We went back into the fitting room and she asked for my bag preferences, my dream bag specs, and 1 or 2 other options. She wanted leather, color and style and after writing it down told us to wait inside fitting room. She did not mention low inventory or low stock, she was matter of fact. Less than 5-10 min she returned with my 1st option and 2 other non quota bags SA informed me I could take 2 bags (1 quota). I rejected the other bags as I have them.
When we went to pay, it was the first time she asked if either of us had a profile at the store. She created my profile at the register and we paid- she also suggested that the bag be delivered to our hotel, which we happily accepted.
the two dresses I purchased were casual and not expensive. Based on my observations, during our visit, several women were very happy to check out — with large orange boxes.
It was a truly wonderful shopping experience and we were treated by friendly staff in the entire store.

 

[mcpro]

here is my story,

I met an SA a couple years ago, and we have sometime exchange of email etc,, during the pandemic. Long story short I told her that finally I'm coming to Paris with these dates and so....Dropped off my luggage and freshen up a little bit and went straight to FSH, plan to say HI to my SA and look around,I'm just wearing Jeans and OZ mule.

I asked the Lady by the door if my SA is working, and I was told to sit and wait, my eyes got big looking at the bags on display, all that you can imagine was out there .. felt like I'm in Disneyland ....

Finally my SA came we hugs, chatted a little bit , I started looking at the scarves, twillies, grabbed the twillies that I want, she showed me the new collections.. asked about shoes, oran etc.... stocks are quite low in shoes so there's nothing to buy that much.

I told my SA I think that's it for today.. mostly on my wishlist, and ready to pay.. Then.... she popped the question, So, what bag are you looking for????? In my mind like WWWHHAAATTT???? .... wait.. wait....I'm not even ready yet ... but my dream is B25 I told her , she said what color? to be honest I didn't even remember what colors I told her, and I only want a gold hardware, then she looked on her phone and starting to tell me the colors that is available in gold hardware.. and she also said If no Birkin do you like K25?? I said YES of course... same specs, only gold hardware.........

SA asked me which one do you really like B25 or K25?? I said B25 is my dream..... then she went downstairs..... my Heart started to beat so fast I can feel it in my throat ... I wasn't offer a drink as I remember..

After a long wait, SA came in with a smile and got all the items that I'm going to buy that was on the chair beside me and said, please follow me.....

There's a box sitting inside the private room and said , I got your first choice of color, I started jumping up and down , and reveal B25 gold hardware , togo leather.

I was so happy and thanked her , It was my one of the best experience ever.....


sorry for the bad picture I was so happy ,I even forgot to take picture

 

[Ruedubac]

Hello

I would like to share my experience at FSH last week. I truly feel like some sort of special unicorn. It started with applying for an appointment the day before, however I did not receive a email confirming or denying the appointment request. My daughter and I had planned to go to FSH for fun anyway so I thought I would just ask while there about not receiving a response. Well I asked at the leather appointment area, the SA looked me up and said I’m sorry we were not able to fulfill your request But please enjoy looking at our other departments. We were about to walk away and she said wait let me check on something. She looked at her little computer/ iPhone in her hand and said if you are willing to wait an hour or so we can make an exception. I said of course so my daughter and I decided we would go to a nearby restaurant for lunch and come back. About a hour and a half I still had not received a call/ text. So I just walked by the SA who had offered the appointment just to kind of let her know we were still there. She said that I am so sorry this is taking so long but that people wait for months for an appointment and that I was very lucky. I said of course and how I appreciated even having one. So eventually we get the notification it was time. The SA was very sweet and listened to my request kelly 28 or Birkin 30 neutral colors, or a garden party. She came back with three boxes all garden party. She said she was so sorry no stock on B/K which I knew was not the case as lady behind us had just been offered gold 30 Birkin. I said that yes I would take the blue nuit garden party and then she said is there anything else I can help you with? Well I figured I will probably never get an appointment again so I asked about Birkin 35 she said she would go down and check. Twenty minutes later she returnEd saying she had a special offer for me,I assumed she was going to give me her card for next time. I was wrong she said I would like to offer you a special order, choosing any bag and designing it to my taste. I was completely stunned I had only bought one bag at FSH about eight years ago for history so thought that would never be a option for me. In addition to this we were dressed in jeans, tennis shoes and not a designer label on me. Next a gentleman joined us with a big box of leather options, colors, thread and hardware. This is where I bit it hard. I was so nervous. I think I was afraid they would realize they made a mistake in offering ME a SO! Since I was not at all prepared for this I choose a Birkin 30 Togo blue nuit verso gold interior with permabrass hardware. Small bags do not suit me so I am ok with the size I choose but I think I possibly failed in my leather choice and colors. I guess we will see. The SA said 1-11/2 years wait. I guess long story short is that it doesn’t really matter what you have or how much you spend. Hermes Paris is the great equalizer and I have more respect for the brand then ever.

Congratulations
I am wondering, apart from Verso, was there other options like 2 colors on the outside? e.g. front and back panel 1 color, other color on the sides?
You will be so happy when you get the call when your new baby is ready for pick up.

 

[missBV]

Hi everyone, I know this has been answered quite a few times but I would like to know the latest situation in Paris. As of May 2022, does Hermes still accept cash from tourists from other countries? If they do, what's the maximum I can pay in cash? thanks so much!

 

[Martyp]

Hi everyone, I know this has been answered quite a few times but I would like to know the latest situation in Paris. As of May 2022, does Hermes still accept cash from tourists from other countries? If they do, what's the maximum I can pay in cash? thanks so much!

If you're not a French citizen, they should allow cash payment up to 15.000$.

 

[missBV]

If you're not a French citizen, they should allow cash payment up to 15.000$.

Thank you so much for your reply! That helps!