Kelly & Birkin Bait: Is the term the Hermès community uses to describe the items purchased in order to create a purchase history with Hermes (which proves brand loyalty) and brings you further to scoring a Kelly or Birkin.
Are you dreaming of owning a Birkin or Kelly bag? Well, who isn’t? The journey to getting one of these coveted bags is different for everyone and timelines can vary. But there are some things that you can do to help the process. One of these things is to get “Bait”. It’s a little trick to build a better relationship with your sales associate and prove your loyalty. This can help put you in their favor secretly or top of mind for when a bag next comes in. Plus, we all know that Sales Associates earn a commission, so by purchasing different items from Hermès that give them a bigger commission, you can set yourself apart from other clients and place yourself top of mind. Here are the items that can help you become your SA’s favorite…
Disclaimer: In all seriousness, this is not set in stone and we don’t recommend buying items that you don’t love, if you want a Kelly or Birkin immediately, there are some incredible second-hand, vintage, and sometimes brand-new choices on Fashionphile that vigorously authenticate every piece and will give you tons of joy. Go To Fashionphile here.
Homewear – A lot of people don’t know that Homewear is a category that gives your SA a bigger commission because it’s harder to sell, people often go into Hermès for accessories, so buying a set of dishes or an ashtray can set you apart.
Ready To Wear – Clothing is also another section that many Hermès customers tend to overlook, maybe because Hermès doesn’t make as many trendy pieces as its competitors. Picking up a few items every season will for sure put you on the fast track.
Fine Jewelry (Not Fashion Jewelry) – Fine Jewelry is a Hermès Sales Associate’s gold mine and we’re not talking about those click-clack H bracelets. The equestrian, Chaînes d’ancre, and Wonders jewelry collections are the ones that will make your SA’s heart sing.
Diamonds – Anything with diamonds at Hermès is ranked highest in commission for your Sales Associate. In Watches or Jewelry, you will achieve the most success from your Kelly or Birkin Bait trials with this one material included.
