Spend threshold for B/K/C

[lala_retro]

Not sure if this the correct thread for this question. Does H limit the number of duplicate items purchased? I was shopping at my local boutique a couple of weeks ago and purchased a coat, an impulse purchase but the coat was stunning. Anyhow, he was saying that many of their RTW sells out before hits the floor, which I knew. But he also did say that there was a client earlier in the day who purchased 2 of the same coat that purchased. I commented that if RTW is so sought after why isn’t there a limit on the number of duplicate items one can purchase. He smiled and rolled his eyes giving me look. Of course my thinking was this client is purchasing to fast track for a QB? ‍♀️

I don’t think there is a formal limit, but if you buy 10 of a very popular item and you do it multiple times you might get flagged as a reseller, and then there might be a ban on your account. But I think if you buy the same style of bracelet but in five different colors that doesn’t count as buying multiples.

 

[Hobbiezm]

Just curious- does anyone know prespend for a more rare bag- like Kelly picnic, alligator /Croco B/K, Hima or a B20?

I’m wondering should I hold out hope for the more rare bags or build on the base of what I’d like and wait patiently ( till I’m 100 ‍♀️)

TIA

 

[beyoncepadthai]

I was offered a C18 rose Sakura with only a .5:1 spend.

 

[banislandresident]

Has anyone recently been offered a QB with less than 1:1 spend in the US?

I just got offered the B25 of my dreams with 0.4:1 spend

 

[daisygal03]

I just got offered the B25 of my dreams with 0.4:1 spend

Wow, amazing! What was purchased for the 0.4 spend and which location if you don’t mind sharing?

 

[banislandresident]

Wow, amazing! What was purchased for the 0.4 spend and which location if you don’t mind sharing?

60% homeware
20% silks
20% shoes

and Houston

 

[waterlily112]

Just curious- does anyone know prespend for a more rare bag- like Kelly picnic, alligator /Croco B/K, Hima or a B20?

I’m wondering should I hold out hope for the more rare bags or build on the base of what I’d like and wait patiently ( till I’m 100 ‍♀️)

TIA

Not sure if it's the norm but my aunt got offered croc B25 recently but she typically spend at least $100k a year at H

 

[Hobbiezm]

Not sure if it's the norm but my aunt got offered croc B25 recently but she typically spend at least $100k a year at H

Thankyou @waterlily112 ! ok after what you shared I’ll have to temper my wishlist and also pray to the Hermes Gods.

 

[880]

And while I'm here I will add my unpopular opinion: Hermes SLG's are pretty boring other than the Constance and Bearn wallets, but they are crazy expensive. They cost more than the Evelyn and Picotin. I purchased the long silk-in because of the price but it's so blah.

+1. I prefer my dior accordion card case (which is compact but has tons of room) to the calvi
(runs away quickly )

I buy from resale (unusually well priced vintage, discontinued, or specialty) but my unpopular opinion is that if someone wants to buy a coveted QB for an inflated price, so be it. There’s certainly a market for it, and better someone do that then develop a ‘relationship’ only to unload a bunch of prespend items purchases they don’t really want.

I’m a solid boutique client; am not pestered for face time; and, I eventually get what I want, but there are limited edition bags that I might only be able to obtain at resale. Simply bc there are obviously always going to be clients in better standing or longer tenure (I don’t begrudge H for this)

 

[maryg1]

My point is, people tend to only blame H for their selling tactics, getting upset when SA tell them there is no bag available and then offer it to others. Yet other luxury brands are doing the exact same thing. Nothing new.

We complain about H because we are in the Purse Forum. The other brand I buy don’t need prespending, the real problem with them is product availability. I’m not into jewelry and I don’t like Rolex watches, if I were into it I would probably complain as well. Better I not get into fine jewelry and watches otherwise I have to sell a kidney

 

[waterlily112]

We complain about H because we are in the Purse Forum. The other brand I buy don’t need prespending, the real problem with them is product availability. I’m not into jewelry and I don’t like Rolex watches, if I were into it I would probably complain as well. Better I not get into fine jewelry and watches otherwise I have to sell a kidney

I don't think it's just a Purse Forum thing though. I hear people complain about H on social media and in real life too because 'it's just a bag'. Chanel is getting there with the whole exclusivity thing too. I guess my unpopular opinion then would be, why complain about something that's to be expected? H is not the brand that's known for instant gratification, especially when it comes to leather goods. If you want to shop for something that's readily available and doesn't require pre-spend, there are always YSL & LV. But are you going to get the same quality of leather handbags from these brands? Probably not. At the end of the day, go for what you think is worth your effort and money. If the whole H journey seems ridiculous to you, just move on and focus on the brands that you love (and love you back).

 

[Build-a-B-K-collection]

I’m aware my comment isn’t about Hermes but I just wanted to mention that it isn’t only Hermes who requires some form of pre spend with a crazy resale market.

Watches have waiting lists - Rolex, AP, PP etc won’t sell a new customer a coveted watch. The customer requires a relationship. A family member was specifically told to build a small profile to get the watch they wanted.

Range Rover are asking clients to sign a disclaimer that if they sell within 6 months they will need to pay a forfeit fee. This is word of mouth and I haven’t seen this document myself. (UK info).

I have first hand experience of Rolls Royce refusing to sell a car to a customer which was built to their specification because they knew the client was reselling and making a profit.

My point is that it is not only Hermes who have this style of selling, lack of available goods, prespend, waiting lists, resellers making profits etc it is happening in many luxury areas. There is money to be made and people are taking advantage of it.

 

[880]

I’m aware my comment isn’t about Hermes but I just wanted to mention that it isn’t only Hermes who requires some form of pre spend with a crazy resale market.

Watches have waiting lists - Rolex, AP, PP etc won’t sell a new customer a coveted watch. The customer requires a relationship. A family member was specifically told to build a small profile to get the watch they wanted.

Range Rover are asking clients to sign a disclaimer that if they sell within 6 months they will need to pay a forfeit fee. This is word of mouth and I haven’t seenccommodate th this document myself. (UK info).

I have first hand experience of Rolls Royce refusing to sell a car to a customer which was built to their specification because they knew the client was reselling and making a profit.

My point is that it is not only Hermes who have this style of selling, lack of available goods, prespend, waiting lists, resellers making profits etc it is happening in many luxury areas. There is money to be made and people are taking advantage of it.

+1000, exactly

H is a business; it’s new sales model seems to reserve scarce QB to the best, high spending, or longest tenured clients of the house. There are certain clients that H is going to want to accommodate first. That’s just how retail works especially post Covid.

 

[jenayb]

Range Rover are asking clients to sign a disclaimer that if they sell within 6 months they will need to pay a forfeit fee. This is word of mouth and I haven’t seen this document myself. (UK info).

Yep. I have seen and signed this document firsthand in the past - it's definitely a real thing.

 

[fabdiva]

I don't think of it as the "Hermes Game" or "H Journey." Buy what you love and it'll happen. I think a lot of people going for quota bags are overthinking it. I don't think you have to spend a ton of money to get a bag. I think it depends on inventory and the SA.

For example, a colleague and friend of mine has been waiting for a quota bag for 2 years for his wife. Whereas I got 2 quota bags in less than 7 months. We shop at the same store. He has a different SA than me. My SA told me his SA has a lot of clients, so its harder to get a bag for all her clients, especially with inventory so limited.

My SA also told me there is no "pre spend." Do I believe him? Yes. I think for him, he doesn't look at how much I spend. Trust me, I shop but by no means a big spender. I'm not buying pillows, blankets, household items, and fine jewelry. I buy the occasional pair of shoes. He always tells me, "I never want to sell you anything you don't love." Maybe other SAs offer bags based on how much is spent to differentiate between clients?