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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jayne236 said:
I have an appointment with my SA who fortunately is a leather specialist in a couple of weeks- I am praying for a Kelly or Birkin as this is my first bag. On my last last visit he said to me the next time I visit we will get you your Kelly bag and I seen him taking notes and he asked me what I wanted. I am praying this is good sign but I dont think they can hold bags?
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My SA who is also a leather specialist at FSH doesn’t seems to be able to hold bags. I used to send her my Wishlist ahead of time but I realized that it all depends on the stock of the day you have your appointment. I therefore don’t bother sending her before and just tell her in person during my appointment
 
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jayne236 said:
I have an appointment with my SA who fortunately is a leather specialist in a couple of weeks- I am praying for a Kelly or Birkin as this is my first bag. On my last last visit he said to me the next time I visit we will get you your Kelly bag and I seen him taking notes and he asked me what I wanted. I am praying this is good sign but I dont think they can hold bags?
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Hermes always has bags in the store for the right customers.

Since your appt is a pre-arranged one and not a lottery appointment, do what you need to do for a higher chance of securing your BK. Don’t buy into the fairytale stories of how Paris boutiques can make your dream come true without much prespend. Yes it’s true that some ppl have gotten lucky BUT thats far and few in between.
 
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meomeo1010 said:
Thanks!

Thanks for your input! Would you think it’s better to ask for the mini Evelyne than ask for a QB? Is it possible to leave with 2 bags in 1 trip?
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I got an Evelyne and a Birkin in December without an appointment. I asked for the Evie first then my SA asked if I was looking for anything else and I was direct with her. She brought out an Evie then surprised me with the B separately. If you get a chance to interact privately with an SA ask for what you want.
 
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Thank you @janganna and @scndlslv - I am keeping my expectations in check. I have a good pre spend, I know many of the staff by name and they always recognise me when I come back, I shop with Hermes once a month and only buy what I want. I never buy what I don’t want including non quota bags. I am very patient with my quota and I never push it or ask. If it happens, it happens. I do believe in the Hermes magic as I strongly believe they keep notes of what you say or ask. I have been surprised a few times with limited edition non quota bags that I asked for previously but wasn’t in stock and on my next visit they brought it out without even asking and I was literally stunned how they knew or remember. I then realised they make notes very quickly as I noticed it when asked what Kelly or Birkin is my dream. Either way, I don’t have any expectations and if it happens then it’s great and if not then I just wait.
 
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scndlslv said:
I got an Evelyne and a Birkin in December without an appointment. I asked for the Evie first then my SA asked if I was looking for anything else and I was direct with her. She brought out an Evie then surprised me with the B separately. If you get a chance to interact privately with an SA ask for what you want.
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Wow a evelyne and Birkin with no appointment is the dream. You are so lucky!!!
 
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jayne236 said:
Thank you @janganna and @scndlslv - I am keeping my expectations in check. I have a good pre spend, I know many of the staff by name and they always recognise me when I come back, I shop with Hermes once a month and only buy what I want. I never buy what I don’t want including non quota bags. I am very patient with my quota and I never push it or ask. If it happens, it happens. I do believe in the Hermes magic as I strongly believe they keep notes of what you say or ask. I have been surprised a few times with limited edition non quota bags that I asked for previously but wasn’t in stock and on my next visit they brought it out without even asking and I was literally stunned how they knew or remember. I then realised they make notes very quickly as I noticed it when asked what Kelly or Birkin is my dream. Either way, I don’t have any expectations and if it happens then it’s great and if not then I just wait.
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I agree with everything but especially that bolded part. Patience, regular visits and buying only what suits you would certainly make for a long and enjoyable relationship.
Best wishes for Feb!
 
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scndlslv said:
I got an Evelyne and a Birkin in December without an appointment. I asked for the Evie first then my SA asked if I was looking for anything else and I was direct with her. She brought out an Evie then surprised me with the B separately. If you get a chance to interact privately with an SA ask for what you want.
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Good to know that it’s possible to get 2 bags! ☺️ thanks for sharing!
 
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meomeo1010 said:
Thanks!

Thanks for your input! Would you think it’s better to ask for the mini Evelyne than ask for a QB? Is it possible to leave with 2 bags in 1 trip?
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Not sure if it’s recent change or due to holiday season, I was told by my Paris SA that I can only purchase one bag per appointment. Since I was picking up my SO, I wasn’t able to ask for another bag while I was there.
Good luck. Hope you will be able leave w 2+ bags.
 
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NewBe said:
Not sure if it’s recent change or due to holiday season, I was told by my Paris SA that I can only purchase one bag per appointment. Since I was picking up my SO, I wasn’t able to ask for another bag while I was there.
Good luck. Hope you will be able leave w 2+ bags.
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I recently got 2 bags from FSH in one visit (B30 and Kelly Depeches 36).
 
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I think it really depends if you’re visiting regularly or not. The client - SA relationship and then some luck. So asking if you could get more than one bag. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It is up to the SA and Hermes what they decide on. 😊
 
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