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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mmvv22 said:
I don’t have anything to offer to you”
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mmvv22 said:
I don’t know if I’m first person who was granted a walk in and was not even offered a non quota bag.
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I heard this exact sentence 5 years ago in the Sevres store. From that day to today, an immense lack of self-confidence has remained with me on the h journey. I feel your disappointment very deeply.

I haven't received a qb offer yet. During this vacation, I spent 12,000 Euros in one week. But I didn't mind it much. Because I think that I will return in a few months and today's relationship might have a gain for that day. However, it may not.

Your greatest luck is owning a home store. Never give up on this journey.

Honestly, I have no thoughts about tax refund. Since I couldn't own a home store, Paris is my only chance. During this time, I tried to make upfront expenses and build relationships without expectations within my own budget. I visited the store countless times in 3 weeks.

From my 9-year h journey, what I learned about Paris is truly passion and patience. I hope that the qb of your dreams finds you right after you return home.
 
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Itsnotabagitsabirkin said:
Hi lovelies,
I had my appointment today at FSH (Saturday afternoon) and was worried it was a bad time and day for quota bags. Thanks to everyone who reassured me. I was worried the SA assigned to me was going to immediately shut me down and say no B or K before giving me a chance. Luckily, my SA was very friendly and we had a great chat before the SA went to find a bag. I asked for a B or K smaller than 30 (already have). I wanted to be able to use it at night time too. I asked for noir or a pop of colour. I was offered blue. It was beautiful but I knew I didnt love it. So I was honest and told the SA that I didnt love the colour. Im so glad I was honest with the SA and myself because then I asked if there was orange… here it is 😍
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congratulations on your beautiful bag!! Do you mind sharing if you had pre-spend please?
 
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Sharing my story as everyone’s experiences have always been so helpful to me. I was in Paris this week and stopped by Sevres and asked about cancellations. Right away I could tell he would say no. I enjoyed my time admiring the displays in the store and went on with my day.

The next day I stopped by FSH around 3:45pm and saw a lady at the leather desk that looked quite friendly so I approached her and explained that it was my last day tomorrow and I wanted to see if there were any cancellations. She said, no but you can come back in an hour. That gave me a little bit of hope!

I browsed the other departments and came back around an hour later. She recognized me and asked me what I’m looking for. I told her I’m looking for a crossbody like a mini Evelyn or a bolide. She asked “no Iconic right” and I said no (I have a lovely SA in London already)- I just wanted a little souvenir from FSH. I felt so lucky to score a walkin appointment!

I waited maybe 30 min for the leather SA and chatted with a nice gentleman on his honeymoon also waiting for an appointment (his wife was browsing).
The SA led me to the area where non QB are offered. My leather SA wasn’t very friendly, but she asked me what I was looking for. She came with one style that wasn’t to my taste and I shared my preference again and she came back with two mini Evelyn’s for me. I tried to make some small talk with her but she was either tired or she just wasn’t interested in chatting with me. Regardless was very thankful to her for her offers!

I took one home and was very happy to leave with a good story and some savings from purchasing in Paris vs back home.
 
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chanel_hermes_lover said:
Sharing my story as everyone’s experiences have always been so helpful to me. I was in Paris this week and stopped by Sevres and asked about cancellations. Right away I could tell he would say no. I enjoyed my time admiring the displays in the store and went on with my day.

The next day I stopped by FSH around 3:45pm and saw a lady at the leather desk that looked quite friendly so I approached her and explained that it was my last day tomorrow and I wanted to see if there were any cancellations. She said, no but you can come back in an hour. That gave me a little bit of hope!

I browsed the other departments and came back around an hour later. She recognized me and asked me what I’m looking for. I told her I’m looking for a crossbody like a mini Evelyn or a bolide. She asked “no Iconic right” and I said no (I have a lovely SA in London already)- I just wanted a little souvenir from FSH. I felt so lucky to score a walkin appointment!

I waited maybe 30 min for the leather SA and chatted with a nice gentleman on his honeymoon also waiting for an appointment (his wife was browsing).
The SA led me to the area where non QB are offered. My leather SA wasn’t very friendly, but she asked me what I was looking for. She came with one style that wasn’t to my taste and I shared my preference again and she came back with two mini Evelyn’s for me. I tried to make some small talk with her but she was either tired or she just wasn’t interested in chatting with me. Regardless was very thankful to her for her offers!

I took one home and was very happy to leave with a good story and some savings from purchasing in Paris vs back home.
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Congratulations 🍷🍷🍷🍷
 
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I’m heading to Paris in a few weeks during the Olympics. Was in Paris last year and was able to get a b30 at Sevres. Made an appt with my SA already so hoping to score a k25 or k28. Hoping stock is decent despite the Olympics. Also, does anyone know if there will be any limited edition Olympics scarves or other accessories?
 
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chubstersmom said:
I’m heading to Paris in a few weeks during the Olympics. Was in Paris last year and was able to get a b30 at Sevres. Made an appt with my SA already so hoping to score a k25 or k28. Hoping stock is decent despite the Olympics. Also, does anyone know if there will be any limited edition Olympics scarves or other accessories?
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Hello,

I have been shopping at both stores for about 4 weeks. I haven't seen any products specific to the Olympics yet.
 
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Hi
Going to Paris right after the Paralympics- 10-14 September. Any ideas about the stock of bags especially B/k? Was there in late may with my sister. Even though we got 2 lottery appointments left empty handed!
undecided if I want to try again( I am by myself this time)
Thanks!!
 
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Bagbag@ said:
Hi
Going to Paris right after the Paralympics- 10-14 September. Any ideas about the stock of bags especially B/k? Was there in late may with my sister. Even though we got 2 lottery appointments left empty handed!
undecided if I want to try again( I am by myself this time)
Thanks!!
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You got nothing to lose! Manage your expectations and go for it. FWIW, I was able to get a Kelly Danse in September. Good luck!
 
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I think it's a reasonable assumption that there is almost always a little something available, but whether it's what you ask for or available for you to purchase is another part of the equation.

Wishing all the folks headed to the Olympics coming up and afterward good wishes for their country's athletes and success in the H Olympics as well! May you jump through the 5 Olympic rings (hoops????) and end up with your wish! :flowers:
 
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I was able to get a few WhatsApp contacts on my trip to Paris last week, at least one at each store. Eventually I selected an SA that I really clicked with and I purchased a B.

They told me that when I come back to Paris to just message a few weeks before that I'm coming. And I don't have to do the lottery.

They are actually going to be away right before I travel there next time, and I'll be seeing them right when they return, so does anyone know how wishlists and appointments work? I can message them about the appointment before they go out, but do I send my wishlist then too? Or it's likely to be gone in that time and better to see what's available once I'm there? I was thinking if it were a normal schedule, I could message about the appointment and my wishlist and they would hold something for me?

Thank you!
 
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