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.

 

[880]

Thank you for letting me know about the Paris no pre-spend! A quota bag would be amazing but I just requested for a Herbag and haven’t gotten one whereas a friend of mine spent under $1k, and got one. We both shopped at the same store and she only spoke with her SA one time in 6 months and got a bag with no relationship build. She’s very lucky and I’m happy for her but it makes me sad how varied pre-spend is in the US. I’m just concerned of reaching to the point like other people I’ve seen on here where they spent so much for no bags. Figured I might have a better chance of scoring a Herbag in Paris and getting some cute RTW that’s different style from what I see here.

If you do not get a lottery appt in Paris, it cannot hurt to approach the desk when no one is around and politely state that you do not want a BK but ask if a herbag would be possible. Or, if you are buying something else, it cannot hurt to ask the SA helping you if a herbag might be possible ( in case she has any sway with whomever is staffing the desk). If you do get an appt for a herbag, I would not recommend asking for a BK like some others have done, but everyone approachs things differently. I’m sorry you did not get one at your home store. Good luck

@OCMomof3 , it sounds like you followed your instincts and did the right thing to refuse. There beautiful bags that I refuse that are simply not right for me that would of course be perfect for someone else. When you see something that you must have, yoi will immediately know In my opinion, you might also think about which size and which style is right for you, as well as which color and hw.

 

[OCMomof3]

If you do not get a lottery appt in Paris, it cannot hurt to approach the desk when no one is around and politely state that you do not want a BK but ask if a herbag would be possible. Or, if you are buying something else, it cannot hurt to ask the SA helping you if a herbag might be possible ( in case she has any sway with whomever is staffing the desk). If you do get an appt for a herbag, I would not recommend asking for a BK like some others have done, but everyone approachs things differently. I’m sorry you did not get one at your home store. Good luck

@OCMomof3 , it sounds like you followed your instincts and did the right thing to refuse. There beautiful bags that I refuse that are simply not right for me that would of course be perfect for someone else. When you see something that you must have, yoi will immediately know In my opinion, you might also think about which size and which style is right for you, as well as which color and hw.

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback!

 

[shopinlovet]

If you do not get a lottery appt in Paris, it cannot hurt to approach the desk when no one is around and politely state that you do not want a BK but ask if a herbag would be possible. Or, if you are buying something else, it cannot hurt to ask the SA helping you if a herbag might be possible ( in case she has any sway with whomever is staffing the desk). If you do get an appt for a herbag, I would not recommend asking for a BK like some others have done, but everyone approachs things differently. I’m sorry you did not get one at your home store. Good luck

@OCMomof3 , it sounds like you followed your instincts and did the right thing to refuse. They’re beautiful bags that I refuse that are simply not right for me that would of course be perfect for someone else. When you see something that you must have, yoi will immediately know In my opinion, you might also think about which size and which style is right for you, as well as which color and hw.

Thanks for the advice! I’m really excited to see what RTW they have

 

[_gelato_]

Someone on FB posted that she was at FSH for the first time a few days ago, bought a belt and 2 pairs of Chrypes, then told the SA helping her that she couldn’t get a leather appt. SA emailed the next day offering an appt and also sent a bouquet of flowers to her hotel room.

 

[A.Ali]

Someone on FB posted that she was at FSH for the first time a few days ago, bought a belt and 2 pairs of Chrypes, then told the SA helping her that she couldn’t get a leather appt. SA emailed the next day offering an appt and also sent a bouquet of flowers to her hotel room.

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I find it very hard to believe her story Unless the belt she bought was a crocodile belt with a diamond buckle.

 

[justdennis84]

Someone on FB posted that she was at FSH for the first time a few days ago, bought a belt and 2 pairs of Chrypes, then told the SA helping her that she couldn’t get a leather appt. SA emailed the next day offering an appt and also sent a bouquet of flowers to her hotel room.

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If it’s too good to be true, it usually is

 

[momosingsing]

Hello TPFers, I wonder if you might know whether online purchases would be equivalent to spending in store on your account? I made purchases in the Paris stores before and had registered an account. I am now using the same email address to register an online account for online purchases. My question is whether the SAs in store would be able to view my online purchase history when they pull up my profile? This will probably determine whether I want to make the purchase in store or online (and just pick up in store). Thank you!

 

[GabrielleS]

Hello TPFers, I wonder if you might know whether online purchases would be equivalent to spending in store on your account? I made purchases in the Paris stores before and had registered an account. I am now using the same email address to register an online account for online purchases. My question is whether the SAs in store would be able to view my online purchase history when they pull up my profile? This will probably determine whether I want to make the purchase in store or online (and just pick up in store). Thank you!

Yes they can view your profile. It’s better to buy in store if you can but I had no issues with doing an online order. I had to do an extra step at the store to detaxe.

 

[880]

I find it very hard to believe her story Unless the belt she bought was a crocodile belt with a diamond buckle.

Or she was a VVIP and high net worth client from a major flagship or Maison outside of Paris

(I’m probably just being jealous bc I cannot get chypres in my size in the combo I want at my home store

ETA: an average buyer of shoes and a belt having this reaction of an offered leather appt and flowers would be super unlikely, as to be almost impossible.

The flowers sent to the room suggests VIP client services dept, or some levels above the leather appt desk, as the average SA would not have the authority to provide either. I doubt the leather desk would have the time or wherewithal to coordinate a delivery of flowers.
IMO

 

[Hermes Zen]

Someone on FB posted that she was at FSH for the first time a few days ago, bought a belt and 2 pairs of Chrypes, then told the SA helping her that she couldn’t get a leather appt. SA emailed the next day offering an appt and also sent a bouquet of flowers to her hotel room.

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I’ve skipped a chuck from this thread and because of this I’m soooo confused as to who we are talking about. Appreciate you letting me know which post# to go back to to read forward. TIA!! I’m intrigued!

 

[Genie27]

I’ve skipped a chuck from this thread and because of this I’m soooo confused as to who we are talking about. Appreciate you letting me know which post# to go back to to read forward. TIA!! I’m intrigued!

@_gelato_ was referring to an unnamed person on Facebook who was relating their (unnamed person’s) FSH experience.

Hope this helps.

 

[NYCGIRLY]

@fwdstyling on IG just shared her experience as walk in at FSH.

Why does it work for some and not others My third time there and I never have any luck.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Someone on FB posted that she was at FSH for the first time a few days ago, bought a belt and 2 pairs of Chrypes, then told the SA helping her that she couldn’t get a leather appt. SA emailed the next day offering an appt and also sent a bouquet of flowers to her hotel room.

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I'm just going to say, H sends better flowers than this, with H ribbon ...

 

[shopinlovet]

Or she was a VVIP and high net worth client from a major flagship or Maison outside of Paris

(I’m probably just being jealous bc I cannot get chypres in my size in the combo I want at my home store

ETA: an average buyer of shoes and a belt having this reaction of an offered leather appt and flowers would be super unlikely, as to be almost impossible.

The flowers sent to the room suggests VIP client services dept, or some levels above the leather appt desk, as the average SA would not have the authority to provide either. I doubt the leather desk would have the time or wherewithal to coordinate a delivery of flowers.
IMO

Agree! From the comments and post, it sounds like she has built a strong relationship with the SA for awhile and spends a lot each visit.

 

[manifestingmydestiny]

+1 to this! I reserve my 1 QB a year allotment at my home store for bag that I don't think could possibly get anywhere else. As I only have one QB request it is uncertain if my request will actually come through. The catch is pre-spend which I will talk about more below.


The European system is quite different. The wish-list makes it entirely possible to get a bag without any prespend. For non QB in both Europe and US you can get these bags from the website if you are willing to stalk the sites. It is my personal opinion that outside Europe, stores and SAs use the allotment of high demand items and non-QBs to keep new shoppers happy on their "journey".

It is a very different situation to getting QB or even other high demand items outside of Europe. I often hear people praise Hermes for not raising prices like Channel and Dior. Well Hermes did have a hefty price increase this year but the real hike has been in the prespend requirement to get QB which is at 5:1 in many places. If you spend 50K before being offered your QB I think this simultaneously accomplishes three objectives 1) makes it less likely that the client will flip the bag and 2) may discourage resellers in the long-term as there will be no profit margin and 3) increases the bottom line profits via sales in non-leather goods due to the pre-spend. This strategy may not alienate the customer base as much as Channel and LV's aggressive price increases.

I recently heard a u-tuber discussing/bemoaning the 34-45K price tag for a mini Kelly on the resale market when the bag only cost between 7 and 9K This u-tuber only buys resale but commented on how she would immediately flip the bag if she got an in store offer. Well if you spent 50K to get the bag you are deeply invested in the brand and unlikely to resell it. This strategy is likely what has lead to the recent trend of "quitting Hermes" as people want a quota bag with 1:1 spending and for the most part I think that is not realistic.

In my opinion shopping in Paris is very attractive for many reasons outside of the QB lottery. First if you are a lover of the brand then there are many items that you can pick-up in Paris that are not available at your home stores- Petit H as an example. Ready to wear- selection is outstanding in Paris vs. most North America locations. Accessories (hats & gloves) and Equestrian supplies have unprecedented inventory in Paris. Substantial savings- if you spend 15K or more then Paris is highly attractive for the cost savings- even better if you combine it with a business trip (no airfare/hotel costs). Add-in a few days in Paris and it is a favourite destination of mine.

For those making the pilgrimage to Paris in the hopes to score a coveted QB via the lottery- I think this will continue to make Paris a destination, but most will fail. In my opinion this is truly an exceptional event as I think relationships, not necessarily prespend are becoming important in Paris as well.

What is the ”wish list”? Please excuse me if this is a silly question. Genuinely don‘t know.