You Know You're Addicted to Hermes When

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audreylita said:
I go to the stores without my credit cards and they're able to look up the card numbers with no problem. Somehow I end up spending money without even taking out a piece of plastic!

Of course with Hermes' new rules, no card through the machine means no purchase.
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Oh dear! I guess my hubby's plan won't work then. Need to come up with a "just looking" plan.
 
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xiangxiang0731 said:
Yep, I didn't think this has happened before! Must be a new record!

In the last two visits, I was mainly looking at their home ware and home furnishing sections. I am brewing this big plan that if our country house purchase did go through, there will be furnished by some H goodies! I did ask for some sample of a wall paper, does that count? My store really hasn’t received many A/W scarves or shawls. During my last visit I really wanted to buy something so I wanted to buy the new cologne. But they ran out of 100ml! And I don’t do 200ml. So I didn’t buy anything!
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Well, this explains everything! I agree with Anfang though about mixed emotions when you walk away from a H store empty handed. Sometimes I'm stunned/dazed (like, what just happened?) and sometimes I'm relieved but also disappointed. I like shopping and all but I have never felt the excitement one gets before stepping foot in an H store. No other shops make me feel this way. I think we need to coin a term for this feeling - Hermesmania or maybe Hermesholic. I think those might actually be some tPFer names come to think of it!
 
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MYH said:
Well, this explains everything! I agree with Anfang though about mixed emotions when you walk away from a H store empty handed. Sometimes I'm stunned/dazed (like, what just happened?) and sometimes I'm relieved but also disappointed. I like shopping and all but I have never felt the excitement one gets before stepping foot in an H store. No other shops make me feel this way. I think we need to coin a term for this feeling - Hermesmania or maybe Hermesholic. I think those might actually be some tPFer names come to think of it!
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I would call it a Hermesgasm personally. :blushing:

So I got the call from my SA that a lovely little bracelet I have been coveting for some time has finally arrived in my size, of course now I am scared that I will be tempted to buy all the beautiful AW items in store too. Help! How to curb this H lust?!
 
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Nico_79 said:
I would call it a Hermesgasm personally. :blushing:

So I got the call from my SA that a lovely little bracelet I have been coveting for some time has finally arrived in my size, of course now I am scared that I will be tempted to buy all the beautiful AW items in store too. Help! How to curb this H lust?!
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Nico_79 - where did you find this little blushing happyface? It's so perfect for your Hermesgasm term!

Unless you are near a large H store, I think you might be safe from AW items. They have been so slow to trickle in so they probably won't have much stock and you won't be able to choose between multiple cws. I would just tell myself - I'm here for the bracelet only and cannot make any scarf decisions until I see more cws! I hope that helps.
 
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Nico_79 said:
I would call it a Hermesgasm personally. :blushing:

So I got the call from my SA that a lovely little bracelet I have been coveting for some time has finally arrived in my size, of course now I am scared that I will be tempted to buy all the beautiful AW items in store too. Help! How to curb this H lust?!
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Tell yourself that you are saving or waiting for another B or K.
I HATE shopping IRL, and only at H do I turn to mush. So many beautiful things that are calling my name! I rarely go in unless I know what I want via an email from my SA.
For me, at least, there is no such thing as "looking".
 
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MYH said:
Nico_79 - where did you find this little blushing happyface? It's so perfect for your Hermesgasm term!

Unless you are near a large H store, I think you might be safe from AW items. They have been so slow to trickle in so they probably won't have much stock and you won't be able to choose between multiple cws. I would just tell myself - I'm here for the bracelet only and cannot make any scarf decisions until I see more cws! I hope that helps.
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Thanks MYH, I'm a fan of using the forum smilies while on my computer. I don't think they show up if you're using the app unfortunately.

Good point. I will keep in mind there are more cws and I should wait to see them all before choosing. I truly hope common sense prevails on my visit next week.

VigeeLeBrun said:
Tell yourself that you are saving or waiting for another B or K.
I HATE shopping IRL, and only at H do I turn to mush. So many beautiful things that are calling my name! I rarely go in unless I know what I want via an email from my SA.
For me, at least, there is no such thing as "looking".
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VigeeLeBrun, thank you for your advice and I'm going to try to repeat the mantra of "save for your B, save for you B..."! I try to avoid shopping as much as possible too because I know my willpower is horrible. I don't "look" either, if I see something I like I end up buying it. Maybe I should go stare at the orange hill in my closet and add up how much it costs to make myself feel guilty? :laugh:
 
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MYH said:
Well, this explains everything! I agree with Anfang though about mixed emotions when you walk away from a H store empty handed. Sometimes I'm stunned/dazed (like, what just happened?) and sometimes I'm relieved but also disappointed. I like shopping and all but I have never felt the excitement one gets before stepping foot in an H store. No other shops make me feel this way. I think we need to coin a term for this feeling - Hermesmania or maybe Hermesholic. I think those might actually be some tPFer names come to think of it!
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I call people like us Hermes junkies! It's an addition! It's that love hate relationship!
 
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xiangxiang0731 said:
I call people like us Hermes junkies! It's an addition! It's that love hate relationship!
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I just started buying H stuff. I am concerned this affliction will become a chronic lifetime condition. How long have you guys been devotees? I'd like some data points to understand how long I'm going to be a junkie. So far, I haven't done too much bank account damage since I've held off on buying bags and other SLG. But I feel my willpower fading slowly on that front as well. It might be a little too tempting around bonus time (if you KWIM)?
 
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MYH said:
I just started buying H stuff. I am concerned this affliction will become a chronic lifetime condition. How long have you guys been devotees? I'd like some data points to understand how long I'm going to be a junkie. So far, I haven't done too much bank account damage since I've held off on buying bags and other SLG. But I feel my willpower fading slowly on that front as well. It might be a little too tempting around bonus time (if you KWIM)?
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I'm afraid this WILL be chronic, no exceptions! Many fellow TPFers have been collecting H for decades with no signs of slowing down. Watch out for your money tree! Need to water it right now!
 
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xiangxiang0731 said:
I'm afraid this WILL be chronic, no exceptions! Many fellow TPFers have been collecting H for decades with no signs of slowing down. Watch out for your money tree! Need to water it right now!
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xiangxiang, you are so right in every aspect ~ the H addiction doesn't slow down and the money tree definitely needs watering daily! I started just a few years ago and it's only gotten worse with time. I am happy though, I could be addicted to VCA, too.
 
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xiangxiang0731 said:
I'm afraid this WILL be chronic, no exceptions! Many fellow TPFers have been collecting H for decades with no signs of slowing down. Watch out for your money tree! Need to water it right now!
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Sounds like I will be needing a money forest. Aaghhhhh! Well, thank goodness I stumbled on H in my late 30's. It seems that lots of people are starting in their early 20's and that is daaaaangerous! I consider that an extra 15 years I was able to save up reserves for my H addiction. :D
 
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VigeeLeBrun said:
xiangxiang, you are so right in every aspect ~ the H addiction doesn't slow down and the money tree definitely needs watering daily! I started just a few years ago and it's only gotten worse with time. I am happy though, I could be addicted to VCA, too.
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Oh dear Vigee....I have a slight VCA addiction too. Although, I am pretty content right now because I just picked up a piece I had been coveting and am only lukewarm on the rest of the offerings right now. BUT...they could always come out with a new design that sings to me! Danger...danger...:panic:
 
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MYH said:
Oh dear Vigee....I have a slight VCA addiction too. Although, I am pretty content right now because I just picked up a piece I had been coveting and am only lukewarm on the rest of the offerings right now. BUT...they could always come out with a new design that sings to me! Danger...danger...:panic:
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Haha, I KNEW it! :hugs:
 
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