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#211
S'Mom said:
Foo......the next time you go into an Hermes store, it might be a good idea to ask for a male SA. I say this with all due respect so don't fry me....I'm not sexist at all. Just practical. I know for myself, for instance, I'm always a little more comfy with a woman SA...we usually "get" our lingo, moods, etc.

For example, I think if I'd been your SA on that fateful day, I would have not known what a "breast wallet" was (although I'd have to assume it wouldn't go in your pants) while a man might have gotten it immediately. KWIM? Plus, he might have been able to show you some other luscious Hermes items that might have whetted your appetite......cuff links, braces, ties.....Hermes ties are quite reasonable and lovely and a man wearing braces is very sexy, IMO....;)

....not to get off the subject or anything.....
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Thanks. This isn't bad advice, but the second SA I dealt with (the one whom I spent most of my time with) knew exactly what a breast wallet is. There are essentially two sorts of wallet, as carried by Hermes or anyone else: breast and billfold. It's only the first SA and some people on the internet who seem confused by the term.
 
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#212
IcarusD remarked that he may some day have a daughter. I am skeptical. He would first need to find a woman whose love for him could compete with his love for himself, which I believe will be a difficult quest. I have rarely had the pleasure of reading posts by someone so intent on convincing his readers (we wealth-marrying, biologically-driven marketing victims) of his erudition and status. On the other hand, ID's incredibly well-chosen screen name suggests some self-awareness, so there may be hope that the impression he has left here is inaccurate. Now let's go back to shallow obsessing, shall we? My biological clock says it's time. And I have to go check in with my Sugar Daddy.
 
#213
Mindi B said:
IcarusD remarked that he may some day have a daughter. I am skeptical. He would first need to find a woman whose love for him could compete with his love for himself, which I believe will be a difficult quest. I have rarely had the pleasure of reading posts by someone so intent on convincing his readers (we wealth-marrying, biologically-driven marketing victims) of his erudition and status. On the other hand, ID's incredibly well-chosen screen name suggests some self-awareness, so there may be hope that the impression he has left here is inaccurate. Now let's go back to shallow obsessing, shall we? My biological clock says it's time. And I have to go check in with my Sugar Daddy.
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Hmmm...having seen you irl, I can confirm your well adorned trophy wife stature :p
 
#215
mafoofan said:
Okay, first of all, I guarantee you I have no desire to "join the Hermes club," by way of an inexpensive purchase or otherwise.

Second, don't be ridiculous. "Pebble-grain" is a standard term to describe leather with a grain that's . . . pebbled. Different makers and brands might have different names for the leather they offer, but that doesn't change the fact that some of those leathers will be pebble-grained and others won't. It really shouldn't be up to the consumer to memorize all the different proprietary names of things. If I ask for "red" leather, a sales associate should not look at me in total befuddlement because I didn't say "Rouge". If there are multiple red leathers, she should discuss them with me. If you walk into John Lobb and ask for a black double-monk, they won't brush you out the door because you didn't name the specific models that are black with two straps. Incidentally, the SA at Hermes knew exactly what I meant by pebble-grain and used the term herself--it was one of the few points that didn't add confusion to the conversation.

I understand that knowing model names and proprietary terms specific to a brand can help you communicate better when making a purchase, but it shouldn't be required, particularly when one is flexible. The whole point is that I didn't want an exact Pantone-coded color--I asked for any and all greens that were dark. That's pretty damned broad.

Anyway, I just received an e-mail from the SA and it looks like I am on the cusp of gaining entry to the highly exclusive 'H' club you speak of. Will there be any sacrificing of goats or other small animals at the subterranean induction ceremony in Paris?
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OMG, love it "sacrificing of goats or other small animals," you'd almost think that sometimes :roflmfao:
 
#217
Mindi B said:
IcarusD remarked that he may some day have a daughter. I am skeptical. He would first need to find a woman whose love for him could compete with his love for himself, which I believe will be a difficult quest. I have rarely had the pleasure of reading posts by someone so intent on convincing his readers (we wealth-marrying, biologically-driven marketing victims) of his erudition and status. On the other hand, ID's incredibly well-chosen screen name suggests some self-awareness, so there may be hope that the impression he has left here is inaccurate. Now let's go back to shallow obsessing, shall we? My biological clock says it's time. And I have to go check in with my Sugar Daddy.
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This is made of total win, Mindi. :love:
 
#218
cakeymakeybakey said:
You could always refer to it by the other accepted nomenclature, "secretary" or "passenger" wallet.
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allanrvj said:
Breast pocket wallet, perhaps?
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Why would he do that when "breast wallet" is the most common name for the thing? :throwup:

Clearly the SA should be working at Sears or Aldo, since she neither knows her product nor how to communicate. She's not qualified to sell expensive bags of animal skin. Which I'm sure is very demanding in and of itself.
 
#221
unjung said:
Why would he do that when "breast wallet" is the most common name for the thing? :throwup:

Clearly the SA should be working at Sears or Aldo, since she neither knows her product nor how to communicate. She's not qualified to sell expensive bags of animal skin. Which I'm sure is very demanding in and of itself.
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DEUS EX MACHINA said:
Outside of SF it is not. You forum guys need to talk to some real life people a little more.
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Hopefully, we'll broaden your horizons a little. :cool:
 
#223
Balto Bag Lady said:
Of course I know what scotch grain is. I wore scotch grain loafers before your parents were born. What I was saying is, perhaps "the foo" in all of his foof will receive the breast wallet of his dreams. Don't worry for Mr. Foo, for he shall have his perfect wallet. I hope he is able to show us on the PF when he gets it. We love reveals here, guys.
Oh, and look what I just found, a helpful little website:
http://www.stockick.com/news/Hermes-bag-literacy-information
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:lolots: Balto Bag Lady, you just made my day :p
 
#224
DEUS EX MACHINA said:
Outside of SF it is not. You forum guys need to talk to some real life people a little more.
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cakeymakeybakey said:
Hopefully, we'll broaden your horizons a little. :cool:
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So your standard for what something is properly called is whatever the average, ignorant person thinks it's called? It's called a breast wallet. The fact that you two (and others) apparently don't know that doesn't mean it isn't. The fact that there is a second name that can be applied to it also doesn't mean it's not a breast wallet.

Perhaps the members of this forum should open their minds to the possibility that they don't know everything there is to know about wallets. That really shouldn't shock you or hurt your pride, but it sure seems to.
 
#225
mafoofan said:
Okay, first of all, I guarantee you I have no desire to "join the Hermes club," by way of an inexpensive purchase or otherwise.

Second, don't be ridiculous. "Pebble-grain" is a standard term to describe leather with a grain that's . . . pebbled. Different makers and brands might have different names for the leather they offer, but that doesn't change the fact that some of those leathers will be pebble-grained and others won't. It really shouldn't be up to the consumer to memorize all the different proprietary names of things. If I ask for "red" leather, a sales associate should not look at me in total befuddlement because I didn't say "Rouge". If there are multiple red leathers, she should discuss them with me. If you walk into John Lobb and ask for a black double-monk, they won't brush you out the door because you didn't name the specific models that are black with two straps. Incidentally, the SA at Hermes knew exactly what I meant by pebble-grain and used the term herself--it was one of the few points that didn't add confusion to the conversation.

I understand that knowing model names and proprietary terms specific to a brand can help you communicate better when making a purchase, but it shouldn't be required, particularly when one is flexible. The whole point is that I didn't want an exact Pantone-coded color--I asked for any and all greens that were dark. That's pretty damned broad.

Anyway, I just received an e-mail from the SA and it looks like I am on the cusp of gaining entry to the highly exclusive 'H' club you speak of. Will there be any sacrificing of goats or other small animals at the subterranean induction ceremony in Paris?
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Who is talking here? :rofl:
Breast wallet? Sorry have to laugh again. :lolots:
 
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