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.

 

[Maddie11]

I’m planning a trip to Paris either a week before Christmas or starting January 1st.

Is stock generally better before Christmas?

 

[stephbb9]

I’m planning a trip to Paris either a week before Christmas or starting January 1st.

Is stock generally better before Christmas?

Unfortunately it’s the worst time to hopefully get a QB. The stores are packed. I usually go every year and I could only get a Garden Party or nothing during that time.

 

[Maddie11]

Unfortunately it’s the worst time to hopefully get a QB. The stores are packed. I usually go every year and I could only get a Garden Party or nothing during that time.

Is the first week of January just as bad?

 

[Martyp]

I’m planning a trip to Paris either a week before Christmas or starting January 1st.

Is stock generally better before Christmas?

I got a Birkin and a Kelly in December, not the same year, but that was a few years ago. December used to have a lot of stock, not so sure this year. As for January, sometimes they say it's better because Xmas shopping frenzy is over and stock is back, and sometimes they say it's bad because all the stock is gone and it's too soon after...

 

[alll193a]

Is the first week of January just as bad?

In my opinion November/December is the best time they tend to have more stock. January is bad very low stocks after the holiday season and couture Fashion week start mid January.

At the end of the day they is no rule some peoples will get bags at that time, august. They always have stocks maybe they can sell less bags during that time. But when a SA told you no B/K it’s a lie.

 

[stephbb9]

I got a Birkin and a Kelly in December, not the same year, but that was a few years ago. December used to have a lot of stock, not so sure this year. As for January, sometimes they say it's better because Xmas shopping frenzy is over and stock is back, and sometimes they say it's bad because all the stock is gone and it's too soon after...

Exactly. Hard to predict!

 

[Martyp]

By the way, I made a small (1000€) purchase today at Sèvres and applied for an appointment. The trick didn't work again! So it's been 11 months, 40+ tries and no appointment (but a few non-QB purchased). I think I'm almost done and I might ask my SA for a direct appointment

 

[acrowcounted]

By the way, I made a small (1000€) purchase today at Sèvres and applied for an appointment. The trick didn't work again! So it's been 11 months, 40+ tries and no appointment (but a few non-QB purchased). I think I'm almost done and I might ask my SA for a direct appointment

If you are getting bags of any sort from a Paris store, I would assume they are registering an impromptu leather appointment granted on your profile which we’ve heard can make it less likely to receive a subsequent appointment through the online system (ie receiving an appointment of any kind may make you ineligible to receive another one for some time frame).

 

[Martyp]

If you are getting bags of any sort from a Paris store, I would assume they are registering an impromptu leather appointment granted on your profile which we’ve heard can make it less likely to receive a subsequent appointment through the online system (ie receiving an appointment of any kind may make you ineligible to receive another one for some time frame).

I had 1 at Sèvres (in January), the others at the Bordeaux store (May and July). I asked my SA and she told me it's not related and I could still win the lottery...

 

[SanazRiggio81]

Do you have to be in Paris in order to enter the lottery? Can I apply before I fly out to Paris? Or do they track your location when you apply?

 

[BagsofOC]

You can apply from anywhere. But if you get an appt when your not there, the chances of getting another appt is very slim.

 

[QuelleFromage]

By the way, I made a small (1000€) purchase today at Sèvres and applied for an appointment. The trick didn't work again! So it's been 11 months, 40+ tries and no appointment (but a few non-QB purchased). I think I'm almost done and I might ask my SA for a direct appointment

Just ask your SA for an appointment. They will show your profile to the Cuir department and use their influence. As a local you should have a good chance. Good luck!!

 

[The discerning collector]

Hello!
Can anyone share their recent Paris Hermes experience (lottery, QB, overall stock at stores). I’m headed next week and want to be prepared. It’s my first time to visit the Paris boutiques so I’m excited!
Thank you for any tips or advice!

 

[A1aGypsy]

Hello!
Can anyone share their recent Paris Hermes experience (lottery, QB, overall stock at stores). I’m headed next week and want to be prepared. It’s my first time to visit the Paris boutiques so I’m excited!
Thank you for any tips or advice!

Head back about ten pages and start reading. Everyone is sharing their experiences.

Best of luck with your trip and just don’t get your heart set on a bag. Enjoy Paris!

 

[Hautedistrict]

Hi,
Does FSH close on the 1 of jan ? I tried looking for the timing during the holidays but couldnt find any information on the website.