Hi all, do SAs typically suggest you buy other items (higher priced categories, not twillies or bag charms) when picking up a QB?
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I recently asked a similar question and was told by most it’s not necessary to buy anything else.
Ah yes I recalled seeing this. Apologies for not being clearer. My question is more about whether SAs typically say, you can get the QB only if you buy xyz along with it today? (Maybe not explicit like that but strong hints?)
That has not been my experience. There has not been a time where my SA has insinuated i need to purchase when i pick up. She has asked if i wanted a twilly and then she has remembered i do not like anything on my bags (that was old me, now i have stuff hanging on them). That being said, I can recall on at least one occasion I purchased FJ after paying for the bag. It was not a push by my SA, I saw a necklace on my way out and I bought it.
From my experience, there is also no expectation in Paris but more experienced H shoppers can add to this.
Oh I see! Personally, no, but I’ve only really shopped H in New York or Paris. I think it depends on the store, for example, a friend of mine who goes to Capri every summer will walk in there and they’ll tell her exactly what she needs to buy to be offered a bag.
My understanding is they don’t make a b35 in box at this time so suggest confirming that with your SA. Even if available it would likely need to be ordered at podium specifically for you unless it is part of your normal store order. Many stores are ordering no or limited b35s now. I did have a specific bag ordered for me at podium recently and it took almost a year to arrive.
B35 in Box is in production, but is rare, and a push offer.
Do Mini Kelly's have a higher spend ratio compared to Birkins? When I speak to my SA about a mini kelly I feel like she makes it seems impossible so I was wondering why.. ty!
Thank you for your insight. I am just providing additional input here: My SA in the home store introduced black Box Birkin 35 (BBB35) to me in March this year, and strongly suggested that this BBB35 would be the perfect one for my style, etc. So, we agreed to prioritize this particular bag for this year. (This bag has been in my wish list for the whole year.) But, my SA told me earlier in November that my home store will no longer receive any box leather QBs this year. So, I received the Birkin 35 in gold/PHW/togo instead. When I got this, my SA and I were still in agreement that BBB35 will be my priority next year. (I really liked her response unless she is being manipulative; I don't think she is.)
Thank you. I am still confused sometimes why my SA so strongly recommended BBB35 for me when it is a push offer. The store and SM have no control over when it is a push offer, right? (My SA is a leather-specific SA, but how can she tell if I would get it realistically at all...? I am still unsure.) My SA, however, told me that more box leather bags will be delivered in my home store next year. Also, what is the realistic expectation one should have when the SA suggests/recommends a bag that is a push offer only....?
ETA: Staying on topic, I was gathering information how realistic the push offer is in relation to my potential pre-spend for next year. I was initially thinking of just getting the SO and move on and then potential routes of getting a BBB35 (e.g., via my SA vs. resellers) since I am not a high spender.
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Pretty sure not at FSH or at the stores I shop in Europe/ Asia anyway. Apparently some SAs do offer items to go with the bag such as matching Twillies, charms and bag organisers etc but it's not been my personal experience and clients report it's not done to push further purchases. I tend to have a couple of things already put aside and I checkout all at once for simplicity. These things are mostly just a pair of shoes, a dress and/or a shawl.
Push offers are not necessarily hard to get, and in the case of Box, because there is currently a companywide Box event, it is possible for your SA to anticipate delivery of Box bags (although for a 35 it might be more difficult). I am off topic now so will not elaborate.
Thank you. Yes, my SA mentioned exactly about the "Box event," such that my home store will get lots of bags in box leather next year (just not this year anymore).
For sure. Just very high in demand. Arguably the “hottest” bag amongst young people thanks to social media.
My SA hates them personally lol.
FWIW I just got my first mk at a 6:1 prespend ratio 🥲
My experience for my blue box bags have been 1:1. I have never had a Blue Box bag on my wishlist because I do not have a wishlist. Some of my blue box bags are more desirable than others, but I adore all of them. Here are some.
