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Will do for sure. Looks a bit more casual than the kelly messenger and the rectangular size has more room inside (vs the triangular shape of the kelly that narrows toward the top. It's also a whole lot easier to open with the zipper closure and it's nice to have the front pocket. I plan to use this bag more daily and am not going to worry about it as much as the kelly messenger so I will be able to report on how it handles scratches, etc. it also has small metal feet on the bottom which is very nice
 
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travelguy2500 said:
Will do for sure. Looks a bit more casual than the kelly messenger and the rectangular size has more room inside (vs the triangular shape of the kelly that narrows toward the top. It's also a whole lot easier to open with the zipper closure and it's nice to have the front pocket. I plan to use this bag more daily and am not going to worry about it as much as the kelly messenger so I will be able to report on how it handles scratches, etc. it also has small metal feet on the bottom which is very nice
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Great to hear! My SA in Madison keeps delaying the offer for me intentionally, so I am also actively searching for the reseller route as you suggested. (Thanks for your DM responses!)
 
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justdennis84 said:
This is literally what my SA told me on ordering them for the boutique. No more details unfortunately.
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I overheard that someone got a B40 offered but declined in NYC. Please see: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/share-your-recent-bag-offers-thread.1057915/post-35905210. This also made me realize how my SA is a complete liar and manipulative. My real question is if all SAs at H are trained like this to play the game with the clients.

My only hope for now is to find a honest SA that I can trust and shop w/... Is it possible though?
 
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WhiteBus said:
I hope you have also challenged your SA face to face with this accusation.
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Not likely at all that I have challenged my SA. (1) I was invited for an Hermazing event by my SA, and (2) my SA also gave me a special gift for Chinese new year (which is a limited edition/quantity that H corporate produces). So, the assumption that I may have challenged my SA is highly unlikely.

PS. You said, "I hope..." - I would never challenge my SA about this. I would just move on and find a better SA in the future.
 
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pegase_h said:
I overheard that someone got a B40 offered but declined in NYC. Please see: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/share-your-recent-bag-offers-thread.1057915/post-35905210. This also made me realize how my SA is a complete liar and manipulative. My real question is if all SAs at H are trained like this to play the game with the clients.

My only hope for now is to find a honest SA that I can trust and shop w/... Is it possible though?
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To answer your first question: it's seeming more and more likely. :sad:
To answer your second question: it's seeming more and more unlikely. :sad:
 
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pegase_h said:
I overheard that someone got a B40 offered but declined in NYC. Please see: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/share-your-recent-bag-offers-thread.1057915/post-35905210. This also made me realize how my SA is a complete liar and manipulative. My real question is if all SAs at H are trained like this to play the game with the clients.

My only hope for now is to find a honest SA that I can trust and shop w/... Is it possible though?
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Yes. All SAs at H are like that. Fact of Hermes life. So, it will be the same whoever you move on to.
 
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pegase_h said:
Questions for guys: [Q1] When you guys have a men's bag [non-quota bags only] in mind, how quickly do you get it from your SA?

I shop at the Madison store in NYC, and I have been asking my SA for a Maxi Kelly bag (size of 42 cm; black and palladium) since it came out in September last year. My SA said I could get it around Thanksgiving, and then changed the words to "by the end of year," and it is now unpredictable. I don't understand why my SA doesn't keep the words. To clear up my mind, I plan not to shop with the SA until the bag is offered. I am still curious if this is usual for guys looking for men's bags.

I got a Lindy 26 (black/gold hardware) as a walk-in in Greenwich, CT without any history at all. I also got an offer for Kelly Depeches 38 (navy) [this is a briefcase] as a walk-in in CT but I declined it due to its color and it doesn't come with a strap. Given this, I thought non-quota bags can be easier if I have a good relationship with the SA (or even if I have no relationship at all).

[Q2] Also, for those who have Maxi Kelly, is it competitive to get it? (My SA used to say repeatedly that mens' bags are not competitive and they are usually availability-based.. How am I missing my chance if I visited the store almost every [other] week?)

I am now leaning towards to change an SA/store and/or take a break once I get the bag, but I hope to hear some of experiences from guys who shop at H regularly. Thank you!
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Hi there, I was there in Nov and was offered the bag (Kelly Maxis) and declined it. I think it varies from SA to SA. They also look at your purchase history
 
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jargon459 said:
Hi there, I was there in Nov and was offered the bag (Kelly Maxis) and declined it. I think it varies from SA to SA. They also look at your purchase history
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Thank you. I already spent 30K+ (before taxes) with my current SA alone and I wouldn't consider that my purchase history is a problem. Right now, my SA offered Maxi Kelly in a color that I don't want. So, I am patiently waiting at the moment. Thank you for your response! :)
 
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