Paris trip for Hermes

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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.
 
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LaurenHermesLover said:
Hello! :flowers: I am a long time lurker on this thread and now a first time contributor (and tourist to Paris)! Before I share my story, I just want to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this forum as it really helped me navigate the Paris H stores! I’m super grateful!

My fiancé surprised me with a ten day trip to Paris and we were there last week. I originally wanted to go for our honeymoon next year, but with the Olympics happening, we had to change plans. Therefore I was super excited to go this year at holiday time instead! Yay for mulled wine and Christmas lights!

We applied every day with both our passports but neither of us ever got a lottery appointment. I went to all three stores and asked for walk in appointments but no luck. I dressed up and brought my B25, dressed down with an Evelyne, was always super nice, spoke a little French, went when it rained, went when it was sunny, no luck. We saw people getting turned down left and right. I also made sure to only approach when no one was at the leather desk. I then tried to make purchases to see if that helped. I bought cashmere scarves, silks, purse charms, still no luck.

However, when DFH (dear future husband lol) went up to the leather desk, ignoring all the tips I gave him by asking with tons of people around, he scored me a walk in appointment!! :eek: I have no idea how he did it. It was so effortless. I remember someone saying that H favors men so maybe that was it? I didn’t ask for a quota bag since I just got my B25 in October and it was out of budget for this surprise trip, but happily walked away with a mini Halzan in Rose Jaipur!

On the last day of our trip DFH took me to Sèvres because I love Petit H and wanted to buy some gifts for my mom. Well, he did it again, got me another walk in appointment! I picked up a mini Evelyne in Barenia F to give my mom for Christmas! It doesn’t count as over budget if it’s not for me, right? :graucho:

Although I didn’t win the lottery, I definitely hit the jackpot with DFH scoring me two appointments! It was so much fun and I feel double blessed to have experienced H in Paris! Here is my H haul (definitely over budget :facepalm:):

(1) Mini Halzan (Rose Jaipur)
(1) Mini Evelyne (Barenia Faubourg)
(1) Pegasus (Sesame)
(1) Rodeo (Menthe/Vert Fizz/Etoupe)
(1) Hippo (Gold)
(2) Petit H Butterfly
(2) Petit H Owl
(1) Petit H Origami Horse
(1) Cashmere Clic Clac Scarf (Camel)
(1) Cashmere H Scarf (Marine/Bleu)
(1) Mille Et Un Lapins Twilly
(1) La Patisserie Francaise Charm Twilly

Thanks for letting me share! I love being part of this community with you all! :love:View attachment 5912130View attachment 5912132View attachment 5912131
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Lovely purchases! The Petit h owls are too cute! Congratulations!
 
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gi201 said:
He has only been there of a year, he is an SA for leather. But the way he carries himself gives him a certain presence there. I’ve heard they like him there, I believe he will be there for a while, hope he gave you his contact info.
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He certainly made a good impression on me, so I’m sure he does on those who work there, too! He didn’t share contact details, I asked his name but didn’t press any further.
 
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Babskidoodles said:
Hello everyone! I am based in Los Angeles, and am about to board a plane to Paris soon so I was trying to apply for a leather appointment and I was blocked from accessing the website. It says “Make sure you’re connected to a local WIFI network”. Does this mean now we have to be in Paris to secure an appointment? I was in Paris back in October, but didn’t apply for an appointment until I arrived in EU since I landed in Germany first. Not sure if this is a new thing?View attachment 5912571
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Sending you good wishes!
 
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scndlslv said:
Today I went to FSH to pick up the shawl I purchased online. As soon as I entered, a young man asked if I needed assistance. I told him I was there to pick up an online order, do a return and repurchase for the vat refund. He said that he was a dedicated SA for online orders and that you no longer have to do a return as they can easily process the VAT now. The store was busy but he seated me at a table by the entrance while he retrieved my item.

I then asked him if I needed an appointment for an Evelyne. He said yes but that I could ask for a cancellation. He took me to the leather desk and I told them what I was looking for. The leather SA said he’d see what he could do but couldn’t promise anything. I waited about an hour and he beckoned me over and said a leather SA was available.

Long story short, I got an Evelyne and a B30. I really think them looking up my profile and previous purchases in France helped and showed that I’m a consistent shopper even though my last B was in 2019. Also it was a rainy day. 🤣🤷🏾‍♀️
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When I was previously at FSH I was offered a new bag style in etoupe, but turned it down. I decided to take another look at it because I feel I rejected too quickly but I couldn't remember the name of it. So, I went back to FSH on Friday. I waited in line at the Leather Desk and witnessed the appointment folks tell everyone there were no cancellations or appointments available.

When it was my turn, I told the young lady, don't worry I'm not looking for a cancellation. She laughed and thanked me. I explained to her that I was there a few days before and was offered a bag but I wanted to confirm the name and spelling of it. I told her what I thought it was called and she was very surprised. She told me the correct name and said she wasn't aware it was already in stock and being sold. I explained that it was beautiful but I wasn't sure it suits me because it's a shoulder bag.

She then offered me a leather appointment on the spot. Needless to say I was beyond shocked. Within five minutes, I had an SA escort me upstairs to a quiet area. I told him the bag I wanted to see. He reconfirmed the spelling and pronounciation then went off to check stock.

He came back with the bag in black and blue de prusse. I asked him if I was still eligible to purchase it since I just bought the Evelyne and B30. He told me this bag isn't limited and that I could buy it. I thought about it but decided my first impression was correct. After I turned it down, he then asked if I was interested in anything else. I said I just got two bags and I understand I'm only allowed 1 QB per 6 months. He told me exceptions can be made and I was thissssss close to asking for another B but decided against it.

This was a wild trip as everyone seemed super accommodating even at George V where I almost scored another appointment on my birthday, but had another engagement so I passed.
 
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Thanks so much for your response and confirming that I haven't done anything wrong and this is the norm...
Frustrating! Global Blue is just sooooo greedy!

janganna said:
I’ve had the same issue for all my H shopping in Paris for the past few years as H uses Global Blue. Global Blue takes the liberty to convert the refund back to the home currency as per the address on the tax invoice. I paid in EUR via my EUR account but due to Global Blue’s conversion to the address on my invoice, I lost ~€EUR370 i.e. approx 8-9% off the amount that was due to me for my Nov 2023 trip. Really frustrating.

On the other hand. Planet which is used by Le Bon Marche (where I get my C, D & L), refunds back in EUR.
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scndlslv said:
When I was previously at FSH I was offered a new bag style in etoupe, but turned it down. I decided to take another look at it because I feel I rejected too quickly but I couldn't remember the name of it. So, I went back to FSH on Friday. I waited in line at the Leather Desk and witnessed the appointment folks tell everyone there were no cancellations or appointments available.

When it was my turn, I told the young lady, don't worry I'm not looking for a cancellation. She laughed and thanked me. I explained to her that I was there a few days before and was offered a bag but I wanted to confirm the name and spelling of it. I told her what I thought it was called and she was very surprised. She told me the correct name and said she wasn't aware it was already in stock and being sold. I explained that it was beautiful but I wasn't sure it suits me because it's a shoulder bag.

She then offered me a leather appointment on the spot. Needless to say I was beyond shocked. Within five minutes, I had an SA escort me upstairs to a quiet area. I told him the bag I wanted to see. He reconfirmed the spelling and pronounciation then went off to check stock.

He came back with the bag in black and blue de prusse. I asked him if I was still eligible to purchase it since I just bought the Evelyne and B30. He told me this bag isn't limited and that I could buy it. I thought about it but decided my first impression was correct. After I turned it down, he then asked if I was interested in anything else. I said I just got two bags and I understand I'm only allowed 1 QB per 6 months. He told me exceptions can be made and I was thissssss close to asking for another B but decided against it.

This was a wild trip as everyone seemed super accommodating even at George V where I almost scored another appointment on my birthday, but had another engagement so I passed.
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So what was the new bag style you were looking for?
 
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