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.

 

[Lucky_Stars1]

I am in Paris now, it only worked for me on wifi once we arrived in the city. I tried on the cellular network as soon as we landed at CDG and it gave the same blocked message. Hth!

 

[loveneutral]

Hello. Does anybody know if you can purchase more than one bag(except QB) in Paris? If you buy other bags, does that affect the chance to get QB? I hear some countries in Europe don’t allow people to buy many bags in 3 months.

 

[thebirkinqueen]

you need to be on fFrench network, I just tried it, if I use hotel wifi it let me, but if I turned off wifi that's what exactly shows.

Seems to be working in other parts of the EU for me, but you need to be on a local wifi

 

[periogirl28]

Hello. Does anybody know if you can purchase more than one bag(except QB) in Paris? If you buy other bags, does that affect the chance to get QB? I hear some countries in Europe don’t allow people to buy many bags in 3 months.

Apparently some have reported that once they got any bag, that was the limit for the next 3-6 months. For known regular clients I know there is a different bag quota, as confirmed by a friend's purchases and verbally by my own SA recently. I personally have never maxed it out so this is not my own personal experience.

 

[tinkerbell68]

Hello. Does anybody know if you can purchase more than one bag(except QB) in Paris? If you buy other bags, does that affect the chance to get QB? I hear some countries in Europe don’t allow people to buy many bags in 3 months.

In 2021, I purchased a B25 at FSH and then a 24/24 at Sevres two weeks later but the SA explicitly said I could not buy another B/K though I had not asked for one.

 

[kim az]

This seems to be a prevailing problem experienced by many many people right now. I don’t know how to fix it but rest assured that it’s not just you. (Though I guess that means that if you can find a solution, the competition for a lotto slot will be much lower than normal…)

I got blocked last summer, and I called and they were able to correct the problem within a couple of hours. Good luck!

 

[A.Ali]

Hello. Does anybody know if you can purchase more than one bag(except QB) in Paris? If you buy other bags, does that affect the chance to get QB? I hear some countries in Europe don’t allow people to buy many bags in 3 months.

Based on my personal experience, I have found that purchasing more than two bags during a single visit (including one quota bag and one non-quota bag) did not negatively impact my future quota bag offers. However, I believe that this may vary depending on several factors such as the amount of pre-spend one has and the availability of stock at the time.

 

[loveneutral]

Apparently some have reported that once they got any bag, that was the limit for the next 3-6 months. For known regular clients I know there is a different bag quota, as confirmed by a friend's purchases and verbally by my own SA recently. I personally have never maxed it out so this is not my own personal experience.

I am in Paris now and I was offered Roulis which I love. But I want to keep trying for QB also so checked with the SA who offered me Roulis and she said it wouldn’t affect my making a leather appointment. But now I’m worried.

 

[CherryBomb2305]

Apparently some have reported that once they got any bag, that was the limit for the next 3-6 months. For known regular clients I know there is a different bag quota, as confirmed by a friend's purchases and verbally by my own SA recently. I personally have never maxed it out so this is not my own personal experience.

I got 2 QB + 1 non QB in the course of 3 months and I am not a VIP at all I think there is no proper rule and as many answers as SAs and experiences

 

[periogirl28]

I got 2 QB + 1 non QB in the course of 3 months and I am not a VIP at all I think there is no proper rule and as many answers as SAs and experiences

Ok let me just put this here then. My SA has told me at each visit to try to accept 1 QB AND 2 non-QBs, Constances are not quota in FSH, they seem to only count B/ K and Kelly variations. A preferred general maximum is 2 QBs and 4 non-QBs a year. Previous offers do not affect future offers. I tend not to find that many bags in the exact specs I want to add to my collection, so DH and I have never maxed out anyone's quotas at any visit, to post only our personal experience. Sometimes I place an SO instead. Currently cannot say if this is calculated per calendar year or by half year. I am sorry to use the term "QB" but it's generally understood here now.

 

[periogirl28]

I am in Paris now and I was offered Roulis which I love. But I want to keep trying for QB also so checked with the SA who offered me Roulis and she said it wouldn’t affect my making a leather appointment. But now I’m worried.

It certainly might not affect you making another leather appointment but I would ask if they would still offer you a QB if you accepted this Roulis. I think it's always best to clarify with your own SA, in person, on the spot. The only way I can help anyone here is by simply asking my SA questions politely and if they are kind enough and able to, they have always given me direct answers. It's always worked for me and it's been a long while.

 

[ShihTzuBirkin]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know what happens if you don’t receive “confirm your appointment request “ email? Or Why am I not receiving it?

 

[Meta]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know what happens if you don’t receive “confirm your appointment request “ email? Or Why am I not receiving it?

This was just asked and answered few pages back:

I have applied 4 times. I didn’t get a rejection email. No follow up email. Just confirmed my email address and then nothing. Does anyone else have this experience? Did you receive a rejection email?

no more rejection mail. After applying for a leather appointment, you'll get a mail to confirm your e-mail and that is it. You'll only get a confirmation if you're scheduled for an appointment.

 

[Twinkle.84]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know what happens if you don’t receive “confirm your appointment request “ email? Or Why am I not receiving it?

This might be due to to many attempts or your browser. If you’ve tried more than once you might be blocked. Try another browser after 4 pm and close the other tabs. If you’re still having difficulties try to contact their helpdesk.

 

[880]

Based on my personal experience, I have found that purchasing more than two bags during a single visit (including one quota bag and one non-quota bag) did not negatively impact my future quota bag offers. However, I believe that this may vary depending on several factors such as the amount of pre-spend one has and the availability of stock at the time.

This is my experience as well, but I only shop in Paris by twice yearly appointment, with one FSH SA. I have never maxxed out my offers (I reject more than I accept). Everyone’s experience will vary and I agree with @periogirl28 to go by what your SA tells you directly.

ETA: I have never applied for lottery. I have read that people who obtain a non QB as a walk in, find themselves barred from a QB on a subsequent lottery appt.