3 . BE MEMORABLE
Because you are competing with other high-valued clients that they could offer the bag to , you need to make a mark and be memorable . If you are serious in buying a bag , then you better be serious about becoming best friends with your SA . Don ’ t feel shy to call or text them frequently , and when in store , it ’ s always nice to get to know one another on a personal level . Make sure to always be super friendly and take their advice . And remember , SAs work on commission and I ’ m sure they don ’ t mind making money , so frequent shopping with your SA is also a good way to get on their nice list !
4 . BE READY TO SPEND MONEY ON OTHER HERMÈS PRODUCTS
Buying various items from ready-to-wear , fine jewellery and home décor is very important , because only buying leather goods may not get you that Birkin . Though this point can be quite controversial — many don ’ t see the value in having to spend money to receive a bag — it is unfortunately quite an important step as it does help your portfolio . Buying these smaller items are in the desirable categories for your SA as they receive high commission on them . This includes ready-to-wear , blankets like the Avoine , mugs , and fine jewellery ( gold jewellery , not costume jewellery ). You may have heard of the 1:1 ratio where your total spend influences what you ’ re offered . So the more you spend , the more exclusive pieces you will be offered . Items like the Birkin 25 or mini-Kellys are very sought after and , therefore , you may only be offered them if you ’ re a frequent shopper . Though for more common sizes — such as a 30 — a good rule of thumb is you will need to spend 80 % of the bag ' s price tag exclusively on the aforementioned categories for you to score a bag quickly .
5 . TRY TO AVOID ONLINE HERMÈS
The online spend does help boost your Hermès Portfolio , however , building a relationship with your SA is vital , so purchasing in store is important . Try to keep that exclusive relationship with your SA .
6 . SHOW YOUR PASSION FOR THE BRAND
Show genuine interest in the fashion house . This doesn ’ t mean just discussing the Birkin and Kelly but also discussing the other leather goods or the accessories . It is also good to discuss the items you want to add to your collection such as a scarf , jewellery , or home goods . This helps make you more presentable and showcase that you are interested in the brand as a whole . Knowing your brand and having a rich history will impact how your SA sees you . This means it ’ s good to learn the basics such as popular colors , leathers , sizes , and the actual history of Hermès .
7 . DRESS THE PART
Wearing your other Hermès items can help boost your appearance . Hermès doesn ’ t want just anyone wearing their brand , therefore , making sure you come presentable and look the part can be helpful . At Hermès , showing off what you own is a plus !
8 . KEEP YOUR WISH LIST UPDATED
Not only does this help your SA know what other items you are seeking , but it also helps you stay in contact with your SA . It is important that your SA knows that you ’ re not just looking for a Birkin bag but you ’ re also open to other Hermès bags , ready-towear , and home goods . This is also a great way for your SA to get to know you better and get to know your style .
9 . BE OPEN TO CHOICES
Being open to what is offered is key to scoring a Birkin fast . Walking in and requesting a Himalayan Birkin or any exotic Birkins for that matter isn ’ t going to happen . So keep an open mind and make sure to tell your SA you ’ re interested in a variety of colors , leathers , and sizes . Remember , though , to not be too open as Hermès SAs also want this moment to be special and don ’ t want to offer whatever they have . Try and narrow down a range of colors such as neutrals , blues , pinks , etc . It is important to keep in mind that the more particular you are , the harder it will be to find .
10 . KNOW WHAT YOU ’ RE ASKING FOR
As previously stated , walking into a store and requesting an exotic Birkin isn ’ t going to happen . The same goes for requesting the sought-out Birkin 25 or even mini-Kelly . With Hermès , exclusivity is very important and , therefore , they cannot just offer you their most desirable selection . Hence , if you really just want a Birkin , start by asking for less desirable sizes such as the Birkin 35 or 40 . These bags have also been much easier to score with little to no pre-spending and may be available at your boutique .
WANT ANOTHER WAY TO SCORE A BIRKIN ?
The preowned market is a great way to get a Birkin right away , without having to have a history with Hermès . This is why clients choose to skip the whole profile-building game at Hermès and prefer to spend an extra premium price to get their dream bag on the preowned market / consignment . Here at Luxe du Jour , we have a huge selection of Hermès Bags including many exotic leathers . Since we have locations around the world , we have access to a wide range of Birkins in all sizes , colors , leathers , and exotics . This is why we are able to score Birkins such as the Himalayan Birkin for our clients .
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