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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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mathomas08 said:
If I’m offered a bag in the US in the next month will it affect my chances of being offered one in France later this summer? I haven’t been offered a QB this year.
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Here's my experience: I got the very first QB (Birkin 30) from NYC in mid-November 2023. Then, I went to Paris in late January 2024. A day before my leather appointment, I just checked out the FSH store and bought a sweater. (Please note that it was really not pre-spend for me because I already had this leather appointment set up a few weeks ago; I just purchased this sweater to see if the SA can see my US profile.) The SA in FSH was not able to find my profile or anything. So, I created a new account in FSH. In the next day, I showed up for my leather appointment and got the second QB (Birkin 30) and a men's briefcase (Kelly Depeches 36).

So, to answer your question, and it's really based on my experience, FSH doesn't seem to be able to view US profiles as of January 2024. So, the answer is "no" to your question. I also asked 2 different SAs in FSH when I was in Paris, and they told me that they cannot see my US profile. [I am still struggling if my SA in NYC can see my Paris profile, though. :angel:]

Have you read the following thread? https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/global-hermes-profile.1065918/page-10. In theory, for example, it is possible to get 4 QBs in a year (e.g., 2 QBs from the US first, followed by 2 QBs in Paris). I think the latest posts (or any posts after the Covid-19 pandemic really) there may help you a bit, I hope? Hope you have a great time in Paris. :smile:
 
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sphere99 said:
Just a couple of data points, I go to Paris often (3-4 times per year) and have been trying for 3 or so years hard core to get an appt, both online and walk in, I go to the desk ask for cancellations, etc. The desk never even checks my profile, the poor people at the desk have people NON stop asking, I totally get it. In December, I finally won the lottery and I was taken to the leather appt floor (the one with desks) everyone around me had non QB's so I was worried, my SA came back and escorted me to a private room and offered me a B25 touch (passed) some other QB (exotic passed again) and then a B30 sellier which I was thrilled and accepted. She also let me get a TPM evelyne in rose confetti! She said she was new and couldn't give out her biz cards but was so nice. My only prespend in the prior 12 months was a kelly leather bracelet as I had bene focussing my spend on my home store.

I went back in April (last month) and bought some things (no luck on appts) and they told me to come back at 3 for cancellations (as always) so I did and they said wait 30 minutes then 15 minutes so I started just looking around and bought a small item and the SA was so nice she asked if I needed anything else, I said oh you can help in other depts (usually they cannot) she said sure! So she helped me with a pair of men's shoes and then I need to exchange a bracelet (bought wrong color) I asked if it was impossible to get an evelyne as my friend really wanted a 29, and then casually mentioned I am only spending more money because was hoping for a cancellation/ blah blah blah long story short she said hang on and left me when I cashed out, she came back and said hey follow me upstairs. I sat on a couch and told her what I wanted, she came back with my second choice (C24 in a beautiful neutral) and the evelyne for my friend. I was thrilled, she then gave me her what's app and said next visit she will try for my first choice so to reach out. I did reach out as I am going back in August and she said she would be there, I told her ill message her as we get closer to set a time! fingers crossed.
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Love this! Congrats!
 
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706MadisonAv said:
Here's my experience: I got the very first QB (Birkin 30) from NYC in mid-November 2023. Then, I went to Paris in late January 2024. A day before my leather appointment, I just checked out the FSH store and bought a sweater. (Please note that it was really not pre-spend for me because I already had this leather appointment set up a few weeks ago; I just purchased this sweater to see if the SA can see my US profile.) The SA in FSH was not able to find my profile or anything. So, I created a new account in FSH. In the next day, I showed up for my leather appointment and got the second QB (Birkin 30) and a men's briefcase (Kelly Depeches 36).

So, to answer your question, and it's really based on my experience, FSH doesn't seem to be able to view US profiles as of January 2024. So, the answer is "no" to your question. I also asked 2 different SAs in FSH when I was in Paris, and they told me that they cannot see my US profile. [I am still struggling if my SA in NYC can see my Paris profile, though. :angel:]

Have you read the following thread? https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/global-hermes-profile.1065918/page-10. In theory, for example, it is possible to get 4 QBs in a year (e.g., 2 QBs from the US first, followed by 2 QBs in Paris). I think the latest posts (or any posts after the Covid-19 pandemic really) there may help you a bit, I hope? Hope you have a great time in Paris. :smile:
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couple questions if you don't mind! 1. how did you get an appointment? 2. If you purchased a sweater in FSH, how did you not have a france profile? I can confirm though my SA in paris could NOT see my US history BUT my SA in Strasbourg france could see my US purchase history (they both showed me on their handhelds)
 
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benjinito said:
How did you get a leather appointment set up ahead of time without a French profile? 😮
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I just made a friend who works in Hermes of Paris, and that's how it happened to me. I also realized that getting a QB is much easier in FSH than in my home store in the US (i.e., Madison Maison in NYC). In Madison Maison, my SA told me that I probably get 1 QB later this year; so, I assumed that she plans to offer me only 1 QB this year. Because I am not a high spender, I may have to prioritize one of the Madison Maison and FSH stores eventually.

sphere99 said:
2. If you purchased a sweater in FSH, how did you not have a france profile? I can confirm though my SA in paris could NOT see my US history BUT my SA in Strasbourg france could see my US purchase history (they both showed me on their handhelds)
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When I purchased a sweater, the SA in FSH looked up my name, phone number, etc. and could not find my profile at all. So, I had to create my French profile on her phone. I put the same name, email, phone, and address in the FSH store, which are identical to my US profile. I am sure that they can merge my US and French profiles, but will they? :angel:

Beachbunny_chanel said:
Maybe her SA from the US arranged it ...?
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I did not tell my SA anything about my shopping in Paris. I still need to find out if my SA knows that I shopped in Paris. I also need to find out what to do with my SA/home store.
 
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Can anyone help guide me how I can make an appointment at an Hermes store in Paris? I am visiting next month and would love to get my hands on a non-QB (GP and Picotin).
I am in Paris for 4 days so not sure if any takes walk ins. In the past, I shopped from Hermes across NA(Chicago/Vancouver)/ EU(Ams/Athens) 🙏
 
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Pd84 said:
Can anyone help guide me how I can make an appointment at an Hermes store in Paris? I am visiting next month and would love to get my hands on a non-QB (GP and Picotin).
I am in Paris for 4 days so not sure if any takes walk ins. In the past, I shopped from Hermes across NA(Chicago/Vancouver)/ EU(Ams/Athens) 🙏
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You need to apply for a lottery appt online when you’re in Paris. https://rendezvousparis.hermes.com/client/register
 
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Pd84 said:
Can anyone help guide me how I can make an appointment at an Hermes store in Paris? I am visiting next month and would love to get my hands on a non-QB (GP and Picotin).
I am in Paris for 4 days so not sure if any takes walk ins. In the past, I shopped from Hermes across NA(Chicago/Vancouver)/ EU(Ams/Athens) 🙏
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You can apply for leather appointment, but since you want a non QB you can try a walk in. Just come to leather desk and nicely tell that you would love to purchase a GP or Picotin and ask if you need appointment to purchase those bags. Most likely they will give you a walk in appointment but you will be offered only non quota bags that you asked. Try all 3 stores. Buying non quota bags is really easy in Paris. It all depends if they have it in stock or not
 
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shadesofpink said:
Halzan is vert vertigo. Bolide is vert jade!
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omg, so good to know that these colors are still out there! Vert Jade is my absolute favorite!! 😍
periogirl28 said:
I don't think not speaking French puts anyone at a any disadvantage shopping at Hermes. In all these years my SAs have not quite realised that my DH actually speaks it quite well and I can understand some. Many other factors contribute to a successful shopping trip/ relationship. 👍🏼
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I plan on going for a milestone birthday next year. Do you think that it would be advantageous for me to take my Parisian friend with me?
 
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GreenBirkinLover said:
omg, so good to know that these colors are still out there! Vert Jade is my absolute favorite!! 😍

I plan on going for a milestone birthday next year. Do you think that it would be advantageous for me to take my Parisian friend with me?
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I'll be very honest and say my SAs have expressed that unless it's a significant other or family, they would rather not have too many other clients at the same appointment. I think this decision is really up to you and how you think it might affect your friend as a translator and if she/ he is also an Hermes client. Ultimately I do not think speaking French is all that crucial, we are all capable of establishing relationships across languages and cultures. 😄
 
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i applied for two weeks straight and even as a male, cannot get an appointment at any Paris location, even walk ins. At FSH asking for cancellation or providing specific information about the man bag that I want, they automatically say appointment this appointment that, even for men’s bag.

Honestly, maybe it’s my appearance / origin, but I feel like FSH is not too keen on Asians asking for any bag or walk ins. I have purchased from them a year ago and even last week, but doesn’t seem to help any. I think the men are the most helpful and actually seem nice when they tell you no lol
 
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