I think experiences vary and we can't say that there isn't a "magic number formula". For example my SA only asks about what bag I want when I hit a certain pre-spend number. Also it seems that in some Asian countries that number is given freely "If you spend this much you can get a bag." Let's try and support others who are asking about how much to spend, because that is the name of this thread after all.
Spend threshold for B/K/C
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Whenever I pick up a HSS or QB, I always buy other items so that my SA earns a commission from my visit. I don’t know if it counts towards my current year’s QB; I’ve never asked.
Hi. I purchased other items I was interested in when I picked up HSS. I didn’t go with the idea of purchasing other items but saw items I loved and bought them. I hope seasons H shoppers can chime in. I did notice my SA charged by bag first and then the other items. Also, my SA had no expectation of me shopping, asked if I was in a rush to just charge and go- I am the one that was inererested in various items- she had no expectation to sell me any other item.
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I think it probably works differently in different markets. For what it's worth I tend not to buy anything else when collecting my HSS unless something really catches my eye at the same appointment. My SAs are normally so busy we just have a short meeting to check the bag (specs and QC) and I rather let them go. I do browse after, because I always enjoy that. As I normally have to take the Eurostar or fly out of Paris with that item, I tend to keep things simple for customs. 
I will agree with the bolded but also have to add it is definitely something which would generally apply to only some regions and more likely the experience for clients who began shopping a long while back. Things have changed a lot and is the reason why this thread is so active. Hermes stores around the world certainly do not all subscribe to Liberté, égalité, fraternité.
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Your opinion has several good points. But, people may have different backgrounds (including income levels) and may ask the questions about the anticipated pre-spend amounts for different reasons (e.g., spending wisely; getting a bag from H vs. reseller route; etc.). For example, wealthy people wouldn't be bothered counting how much they have spent to get a bag. (They may have plenty QBs already anyway.) There are non-wealthy people -like me- who still want to experience H and get QBs from H directly. I think diversity should be encouraged and this thread is all about the pre-spend thresholds anyway. (So, what's the harm to ask questions related to pre-spend?)
PS. My earlier post on this thread, in which no one really responded, was to gather information to make an informed decision (e.g., pros and cons of getting a bag from Paris vs. New York, given the limited budget, etc.).
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+1 for the above
My SA will often order it from the website, especially if she knows that the item may not come in any time soon. That being said, she's also indicated that if I see an item that may "disappear" soon on the website - to just grab it (and then show her when I pick it up in-store). I do think certain SAs are very understanding in that they also don't want us to lose the opportunity to get a certain item - even if it could be at a perceived loss on commission for them.
But that's also just my experience.
This is good to know! If my SA sends me an email link to pay for something when I ask about an item on the website, does that mean she has the item in stock and is shipping from the store?
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She is shipping from a store. You won’t be able to tell until you get the item and see the receipt if it is your store or a charge send from another store. (Actually, I guess your FedEx shipping notification email will tell you which city the item is coming from too.)
Hopefully we all do this, such that prespend becomes a natural byproduct, as are offers
All SAs should be understanding like this. But, I almost never buy off the website directly bc I dislike it.
You mentioned that you are at a competitive store and stock can be limited. She might have the item in stock or she might be ordering off the website for you. I dont have to be in the store for mine to make the order and send a link, though I’ve heard the opposite from members here.
For stuff like homeware, I’m happy to prepay. If she is like my SA, she might have checked her stock first; the website; the warehouse; or, another store that will transfer. Mine has also organized for me to buy from another store (presumably bc a transfer cannot be made), though I don’t think I ever knew the specific details (it was a toile hat). My SA has never told me to buy off the website. He knows that i prefer to course all my local purchases through him, and I buy enough that I don’t actively counting prespend beyond a certain multiple.
ETA: just realized @acrowcounted basically said the same things with more brevity
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My SA asked me for my wishlist a month ago. Is that hinting towards a quota offer. I'm guessing I have a spend of 15k+ with bags and maybe 10k+ without bags within 4 visits? I have a ball park idea as to how much was spent, apologies for the estimate. Thanks! I'm not concerned about when I get it because every client and every store is different, but I would love it if you could share your experience with me
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