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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janganna said:
I’m slightly confused by your sharing. Since you (a) know this particular male SA; and (b) you have an impressive collection, you must have shopped with him beforehand and know the rigours of scoring a QB in Paris.
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I have meet him in my last trip in October and he offered me his card and said he can help when I'm in a paris again. If you read my post we have not asked for a QB actually i have not even mentioned a bag, I told him i want any bag in nata or craie, any bag in white anything. He said the store is empty and they have zero bags in any colours and kept saying oh i have 1 bag but its no where to be found. My collection is not all from paris i shop in FSH and used to shop in madison before covid. I have been collecting bags since 2016 and i dont only buy QB i actually like the other styles more.
 
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lilx8n6el said:
Help! Super rando, I’m literally at the airport on my way to Paris. I can’t make a leather appointment at hermesfaubourg.com and keep getting a blocked message. So has my husband, sister, best friend (in another state) and other friend. Am I doing something wrong? I never had a problem trying to get the lottery appointment when I was in Paris 2 years ago. I’ve done private browser, cleared my cache, restarted my phone, tried my work computer, work phone and wifi/no wifi. Help!View attachment 5962833
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You can only apply by using wifi in france that what i have been told at the store. They are trying to minimise the number of people applying from abroad.
 
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expatwife said:
Hello! I apologize if this question has already been asked. I used to be able to walk in to FSH, buy some items for a few thousand and be offered a bag. But the last few years, it's a flat no when I ask about a bag and no matter how many times I try to get an appointment via their online system, I just don't - either get a rejection or nothing at all.

So the question is: I travel to Paris for work twice a year. Is there any way to build a relationship with an SA? Can you recommend an SA who is willing to do it? Any Paris Hermes store will do. Please PM me if you can help. Thanks a lot!
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I completely identify with your post. I'm having the same experience. I just got back from Paris. I was also there in July with the same result. No appointment, no walk-in appointment offered. I have had SAs previously but when there is a change with the SA, there seems to be no way to get a replacement SA.

I think there is an unprecedented amount of demand at Hermes. Maybe the highest in its history. I think the desk just says no, no and no. Especially if there are other people around. I'm not sure how many people even get an appointment. I think there are a lot of hotel appointments, home store-arranged appointments, and established SA appointments versus lottery appointments. And the SAs in other departments have zero power to offer leather or expect you to spend big. And I mean big. I bought some shoes on my trip and that's what the SA told me. If I spent a lot, he could go to his manager. For me, I can't compete with that, I simply don't want or need that much stuff. I'm happy with a once-a-year jewelry purchase, maybe a scarf or two, and I love love love H shoes. I really only want one or two more bags.

I miss the old days, walking into George V, buying a few things, maybe getting a bag to go with them, and getting expert guidance from an SA. There are still some good SAs, I had a wonderful experience in jewelry at George V last summer. But the lottery has never worked for me on multiple trips. Walking in and asking for a cancellation feels awkward to me. I was fine lining up because that was the process. But asking for cancellation makes me feel like a desperate loser who didn't get picked for the basketball team. And that I'm wasting their time because I followed the process and I wasn't selected - I should just accept it and leave them alone.

Unless the economy changes, I don't think anything will change at Hermes in Paris. There is just too much money in the global economy. Everyone is there ready to spend spend spend. The odd person will get lucky, but reading through this thread, it isn't that many.

I wish you luck though and will send positive vibes!
 
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HavLab said:
I think there are a lot of hotel appointments, home store-arranged appointments, and established SA appointments versus lottery appointments.
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As far as I know, Hermes Paris no longer accepts appointment requests from hotels, and it has not done so since at least Spring 2022. It seems like Hermes is moving towards lottery, walk in, and regular clients by appt, with respect to bag acquisition. If one is interested in other non bag metiers, any SA can assist. I have been told that a home store arranged appt is a one time offer for special local clients (I have not experienced one myself). Post covid, I think it would be especially difficult to start a relationship with a Paris SA if one’s main goal is a QB. JMO
LovingTheOrange said:
Had an appointment at 3:30pm today! Will post the offers tomorrow along with my score
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Am so happy for you and cannot wait to see your latest treasure! Love your hair :smile:
 
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My friend was offered:
• b30 craie ghw
• b30 gold ghw - accepted
It’s her first quota bag so I was more excited for her than for myself! I remember the giddy feeling of my first score at fsh and seeing her reaction was priceless.

I was offered
• b25 black ostrich phw
• b30 chai + toile phw - accepted
I was told this edition is exclusive to France for the time being. My SA said they may or may not sell it in other regions in the future
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LovingTheOrange said:
My friend was offered:
• b30 craie ghw
• b30 gold ghw - accepted
It’s her first quota bag so I was more excited for her than for myself! I remember the giddy feeling of my first score at fsh and seeing her reaction was priceless.

I was offered
• b25 black ostrich phw
• b30 chai + toile phw - accepted
I was told this edition is exclusive to France for the time being. My SA said they may or may not sell it in other regions in the future
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How wonderful for your friends to get her first bag in Paris!

Congrats on your new B! Toile combos are among my favorites! Hope to see action shots if you are so inclined ! Am happy for you :)
 
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vab.attire said:
Hi guys, how many times do you guys apply appointment online until finally get one?
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lookabove said:
Tried at least 50 times. Still got none
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It is a random draw. You can apply a regression model in terms of the laws of probability, but in real-life numbers it doesn't matter much how many times you apply.
 
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LovingTheOrange said:
My friend was offered:
• b30 craie ghw
• b30 gold ghw - accepted
It’s her first quota bag so I was more excited for her than for myself! I remember the giddy feeling of my first score at fsh and seeing her reaction was priceless.

I was offered
• b25 black ostrich phw
• b30 chai + toile phw - accepted
I was told this edition is exclusive to France for the time being. My SA said they may or may not sell it in other regions in the future
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Congratulations to you both! Love, love, love the toile combo. I was offered mine in this exact location in the store as well. ☺️
 
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