Dear PurseBop: More of Your Special Order Questions Answered: Part 2

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Fall is in full swing with Paris Fashion Week, kids returning to school, and special orders being offered in certain locations. Interestingly, we have also heard that Hermès is suspending the offer of Special Orders in some locations. This is being reported only in some regions. We can speculate that this could be due to a difficulty in fulfilling the volume of outstanding orders. We will report back as we receive more information.

Meantime, Dear PurseBop answers more questions surrounding the elusive opportunity to create a horseshoe stamp bag at Hermès.

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Dear PurseBop: What Areas of the Bag Am I Able to Customize in a Special Order?

Building a Special Order Hermès bag is a honor and a privilege that requires pre-planning, research, and assistance from your SA. Read Dear PurseBop’s detailed explanation here of everything you need to know to create a one-of-a-kind quota bag that you will adore for a lifetime.

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Dear PurseBop: What Happens if I Reject My Special Order Because I Do Not Like My Choices?

It is a very common emotion to feel like you made the wrong color, style, size, or hardware choice after your Special Order is placed by your SA.

It is such an honor to be chosen to create a horseshoe bag. The number of selections to be made can be overwhelming. Trust the process, and with your SA’s help, you will likely be happy with the outcome. But if not, there are options. Click here to read Dear PurseBop’s detailed response.

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Dear PurseBop: Does Your Hermès Pre-Spend Reset After You Accept Your Special Order?

A client’s pre-spend in between quota bag offers and their total profile history is a bit unclear due to differences in how each boutique is operated by the Managing Director. Dear PurseBop has all the information you need to determine how to navigate the Hermès pre-spend in your home boutique here.

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Dear PurseBop: What Happens if Your Special Order Arrives But You Already Received Two Quotas This Year?

There is a possibility that your Special Order placed either the year before or early this year arrives in the 4th quarter of the present year. If you have received 2 quota bags that year what happens to your Special Order? Dear PurseBop breaks down all the possibilities here that you need to know.

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Dear PurseBop: Why Did I Get Offered a Hermès Special Order That I Did Not Create?

There are several possibilities that could have occurred to result in an offer of a Special Order you did not create. Dear PurseBop explains all the possibilities here.

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Dear PurseBop: Does Hermès Ever Abandon a Special Order?

Although very rare, it is possible for Hermès to abandon or reject a Special Order submitted on behalf of a client. Dear PurseBop outlines all the possibilities and solutions here if this should happen.

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Dear PurseBop: Do I Have To Spend to Keep Building My Profile While Waiting for My Special Order?

This is a very common question asked by our community members. Should I keep spending at Hermès while waiting for my Special Order to arrive. Dear PurseBop explores this valid question and breaks down all the information you need to know right here.

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Dear PurseBop: Should I Place My Initials on my Special Order Bag?

Being offered the opportunity to create a horseshoe bag at Hermès is one of the highlights of many people’s Hermès experience. It is customized to your specifications and taste.

Placing initials on your Special Order bag personalizes it even more. However, Dear PurseBop offers some scenarios to consider here before making the final decision.

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Dear PurseBop: Can a Hermès Special Order Be Shipped To Another Country or Picked Up in Paris?

Shipping quota bags to clients is not a practice normally done at Hermès boutiques. During the Pandemic many exceptions were made due to the unusual circumstances. Dear PurseBop has all the answers here with respect to getting a Special Order bag shipped once it arrives.