Sharing a success story!
TLDR; I got a k25 at George V Tuesday last week.
I have been lurking this thread starting about a year ago when I got my first leather appt thru lottery. Around nov ‘21, we had 4 ppl try for leather appt and on the 4th and last day, my phone number scored an appt at the FSH store right when they open. By that day, I have already spent maybe 5-7k in small leather goods and shoes. We got seated in the general room with those leather desk tables with other people. the SA came and asked what I wanted, I muttered some words and she cut me off and said she had no B, K or C, mini lindy, Picotin 18. I was so disappointed ☹️ considering I was overly excited and barely slept the night b4 (mostly spent my time reading this thread lol). I walked away that day with a Halzan 31 in rose mexico and she came up with a Pegasus to match. Total time, less than an hour.
Almost a year later we are visiting paris again, much more people this time around. I didn’t have high hope in scoring a leather appt thru lottery, and didnt even bother trying the first day. We visited the George V store, and bought a few things we loved/needed (watch straps, orans, mini rivale). My husband went back got a leather appt for me! He actually didn’t tell me why we r going back to Hstore again at 3pm.
Anywho, we arrived, took them a few minutes to find the appt since it wasn’t thru the lottery route. Was asked to sit in the same type of leather table (I obviously didn’t have my hopes up from previous experience since bkc are offered in private rooms).
Q1) SA asked me what I wanted, I started with, r mini Kelly’s rare? She chuckled and confirmed. So I said I would like b/k in 25 in neutrals like grey, black or whites like crai. She replied gold okay? I said no gold (gosh i was so hesitant of this reply…).
Q2) then she grilled me on the leather type… I honestly didn’t care, but forced out chèvre or togo.
Q3) She followed up with what color hardware, I responded with gold.
Q4) She then asked what is my second choice. By this point I was feeling more disappointed… I said epsom? I was’t sure if she wanted me to go up in size or respond with diff color options, I was very nervous.
SA said she would go check on what they have. The whole conversation lasted maybe less than 5 mins, she was efficient with no small talk. SA came back with a box, and asked us to follow her to the elevator. There was another SA in elevator and she chatted with him while ignoring us (so awkward).
We came to a room and I’m perking up at this point. The SA also started warming up, she nonchalantly said we have exactly what you asked for… and started unboxing talk about the suspense. At this point, I don’t even know the color or size but the box looked huge so I thought it must be a b30 or k28. SA presented a k25/ retourne / ghw/ Togo. It was lovely and miniature in person! I loved it with excitement bursting out instantly. All the photos taken in the room with had my face looking like the Joker…
Afterwards, she answered a few noob questions from me, reminded me not to get it wet in London and use the raincoat provided. She then asked if there’s anything I wanted and suggested bag charms. At this point I was getting greedy, and asked for wallets, hoping for a to go of some sorts. Went downstairs, she showed me a rodeo ✅, and other charm, and a Kelly small wallet. I kindly replied that I don’t use wallets inside my bags, but would be interested in a Kelly to go… she didn’t check her phone for stock and brought us over to twillies. We checked out and dh said bye to the SA who helped him made an appt in hopes to get a business card lol.
IMO, it is very important to tell them well in advance (i made my appointment when I made my travel arrangements)
