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.

 

[fashionpl]

Here are the two beauties that traveled home with me from FSH. B25 in Etoupe Togo and Picotin Lock 18 in Parchemin Ostrich. I bought the Pegase for my Kelly but I think it also looks great with my new Birkin. Had such a great visit with our awesome SA and always a great time in Paris. We also went to Sevres and had a cappuccino in the cafe. While there I tested out the online appointment system for those who are getting blocked. If you're having issues, remember to get off private mode. Hope this helps.

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[NightCat1313]

Ladies (and gents) - heading to Paris for a few days, wish me luck with the appointment system or a walk in... I messaged with an SA I met last summer but she's not there this week, and she didn't really respond when I subtly mentioned I would love a leather appointment, so looks like I'll be playing the lottery again!

 

[Limelightlane]

Hi I want to access the appointment page before I go to Paris and it says I’m blocked. I am currently in the US, do you have to physically be in Paris for the page to work? I tried my iPad and iPhone during business hours and keep getting blocked.

 

[Ursikazala]

Hi I want to access the appointment page before I go to Paris and it says I’m blocked. I am currently in the US, do you have to physically be in Paris for the page to work? I tried my iPad and iPhone during business hours and keep getting blocked.

They say it works only if you apply from French wifi.

 

[C4l3B]

They say it works only if you apply from French wifi.

Yes I just read the registration site. There is some changes for methodology of registration. It states connect to local WiFi.. it could mean WiFi at the store

 

[lvstratus]

My registration from a wifi in Europe went through. I tried a few moments ago.
As mentioned before, you don't need to be in France to apply.

 

[NightCat1313]

Has anyone recently had success from a US wifi?

 

[Midge Maisel]

I'm wondering if a VPN would do the trick for those outside Europe.

 

[Dreaming of H]

I'm wondering if a VPN would do the trick for those outside Europe.

 

[Limelightlane]

I’ll try a VPN, seems ridiculous as I could be in France in 9 hours, why are they blocking the site. lol

 

[Milena_6]

I’ll try a VPN, seems ridiculous as I could be in France in 9 hours, why are they blocking the site. lol

Wow, you are able to get to France from the US within 9 hours incl. booking a flight, packing, getting to the airport, check in etc.? Not to mention that there must be an immediate flight available. I found it already difficult to get there from somewhere in Europe, esp. for a morning slot.

 

[CherryBomb2305]

Wow, you are able to get to France from the US within 9 hours incl. booking a flight, packing, getting to the airport, check in etc.? Not to mention that there must be an immediate flight available. I found it already difficult to get there from somewhere in Europe, esp. for a morning slot.

True !
Esp. if you get the early spot at 10.30AM !
I have 1h flight 3h train from Paris and have to take the one at 6.00 AM to be there on time!
Impossible if you are not in EU to do that !

Not to mention that once in the airport/train station there is still subway or taxi to take to get to H!
You are not landing directly at leather desk 🤭

 

[Poodleli84]

Question for those with a Paris SA who they book leather appointments with, do you only contact them before your Paris trip to book the appointment and shop for other items during the appointment? or would you also contact them to place orders for you during the year? (I have an address in Paris so delivering items isn’t too hard)
Not sure if I’m bothering my SA by requesting items to be ordered - or if it’s frowned upon to only contact them when an appointment is required? Any advice/ opinions would be appreciated!

 

[QuelleFromage]

Wow, you are able to get to France from the US within 9 hours incl. booking a flight, packing, getting to the airport, check in etc.? Not to mention that there must be an immediate flight available. I found it already difficult to get there from somewhere in Europe, esp. for a morning slot.

True !
Esp. if you get the early spot at 10.30AM !
I have 1h flight 3h train from Paris and have to take the one at 6.00 AM to be there on time!
Impossible if you are not in EU to do that !

Not to mention that once in the airport/train station there is still subway or taxi to take to get to H!
You are not landing directly at leather desk 🤭

100% doable from many places including the US if not flying scheduled air.

It's perfectly doable on a commercial flight from North Africa and a few other places, as well as of course the UK and the European continent outside the EU. Orly is a quick run into the city.

But as noted before, as of a month ago the Hermès appt system was certainly not blocking UK wifi sans VPN

 

[shiningb3b3]

What are the chances of a first timer in Paris boutique being able to walk in, find an SA and hit it off and maybe get a leather appt? Assuming no purchase history in any French or European boutiques every”?