How Do Sales Associates at Hermès Really Feel About a Customer Buying Hermès Items While Traveling or on Vacation?

Dear PurseBop:

I travel frequently for business and go on vacation at least twice a year. I am loyal to my SA in my home store but when I travel I love to shop and if I find something I like buy also. How does this affect my relationship with my SA at Hermès and how do they really feel about making purchases outside one’s home store?

Dear Frequent Traveler and Shopper:

It is always a good idea to be loyal to your Sales Associate at your  Hermès home store. Nevertheless, most SA’s understand the allure of shopping while traveling and are not upset by your purchases abroad, particularly if they are not large purchases.

A few things to keep in mind when shopping during your trips. Try to focus on buying items that are unavailable at your home store. If you have tried to secure a belt, particular scarf, or pair of shoes but they repeatedly are out of stock in your store, consider buying these abroad if available.

Also, avoid large expenditures while abroad unless it will lead to an offer of a bag in that store. Saving your large purchases for your home store solidifies your relationship with your SA and improves your profile.

Since the accounts are now linked between Paris and the U.S. and possibly other locations, it is best to always be honest with your SA at your home store. They will be happy you were able to purchase items unavailable at home. Remember, they can now see if you were offered and accepted a bag in Paris so it is always best to be honest with them if you expect to be receiving a bag offer in the near future.

Good luck and happy traveling and shopping.

Read:

How To Build a Successful and Gratifying Relationship With Hermès

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