Bagaholicboy Muses #158 – How I Got My Goyard: A True-Life Account
About a month ago, I posted an entry on the Goyard Saint Louis, pointing out that while it is not available in Singapore, you could still order it direct from the Goyard boutique in London. A reader of mine (we’ll call her V.G. for now) promptly emailed them and today is the proud owner of her very own Goyard Saint Louis PM in Burgundy. And she didn’t even have to leave Singapore to get it.
This is her true story.
It was fuss-free and pleasant right from the first email, with prompt replies from the London boutique all the time. After I’d decided on the colour and size they sent me a CC authorisation form which I then filled and signed. Next I scanned the form, my ID and CC and emailed the whole lot to them.
I had to pay GST which is unavoidable when shipped via major courier. The GST amount was around SGD86 with a handling fee of SGD10, which I paid via cheque to the DHL’s delivery guy when he dropped off my order. The bag cost GBP459.57 sans tax while the shipping was another GBP85 which I paid direct to Goyard.
I did feel the pinch when I had to pay those extras, but since Goyard is not available in Singapore and I am unlikely to go to Paris or London this year, I really didn’t mind in the end.
Once my order was confirmed I received a tracking number from Goyard and within a week DHL had delivered the bag to my doorstep. They wrapped it in layers of yellow paper, which was then put into a bubble envelope. It was than wrapped in another layer of yellow paper and put inside a Goyard carrier before finally being put into a DHL envelope.
I would definitely buy from them next time I have a ‘craving’ for anything Goyard.
Thanks again V.G. for sharing your account with us. And for those who are wondering how much she paid in all, it was around SGD1335 based on today’s exchange rate.
Image: Goyard
Thanks BB for posting up my experience to share with your readers!
I’m just happy that everything went so smoothly for you. Congrats again!
congrats VG! i must start saving and do the same!
Congrats VG!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
I am seriously considering an order. I am in Sydney though. The St Louis is a fabulous choice. It’s the bag I want, still deciding on personalization, I’d like stripes and my initials.
I will let Bagaholicboy know of my purchase experience.
That’s not bad actually… the full amount that you’ve totalled…. beats paying for flight & hotel…
this color is fab! cheaper than getting it from hk!
I was told that HK used to sell the PM for HKD7100 and GM for HKD8490. US is selling the PM at USD940 now. So I expect the prices to be around the same if Goyard does come to Singapore eventually?
Someone just emailed me to tell me that a shop at Adelphi is selling it at SGD1600+, and another one selling the black, orange and red St Louis PM at SGD1650 in forum.
hi BB,
i wonder if i get two bags, would they put it in one box and charge me with the shipping fee just once?
Beautiful story. I can’t imagine the same here. What’s the price in euro? Please.
Not sure Eric. You could email Goyard Paris for that info.
Saint Louis PM is EUR485 (without tax) now.
Thank u for the answer
VG & Boy
Frankly, I have not touched & feel a Goyard before! *sobz* but pls do share with us how it’s like.. say compare with a LV? Since they’re both sort of luggage makers in the first place..
Also, does the color “fade away” after numerous years later like those monogram? *curious*
is there a “like” option here? haha. i LIKE this post. so if the craving really calls for it, then do it!
Hi! I got my Goyard the same way. I’m in the US but I’m from Texas and Goyard doesn’t have a boutique/distributor here. I simply called Goyard in San Francisco and asked the price and availability of a black St. Louis PM. They had it and so I ordered it.
The SA emailed me the CC authorization form and I simply had to sign and scan it along with my card and ID. After just a few days, my bag had arrived. The bag was $940 plus $20 shipping = $960. There was no tax since they had no branch here in Texas. I’m very happy with Goyard’s service, but most especially the bag. It’s so soft and light and so far it still looks brand new up to today.
Any one got the passport holder and knows the price in EUR?
Hi, does anyone knows the Euro price for Goyard St Louis (GM)?
Hi all, I just got my Goyard St. Louis PM the same way thanks to BB’s post! The SA was fast in his replies, I filled in the CC form and he immediately processed it. I got it in 2 weeks time! Great experience with Goyard.
If anyone wanna know, it cost me £540.00 minus 17.5% VAT (£459.57) for the bag and £45.00 for shipping. It’s a steal considering the shipping cost less than the tax. I’m now a proud owner of this bag.
Cool! Now that’s great news indeed! Now how about emailing me snapshot of your new Goyard bag?
Thanks Bagaholicboy for posting this entry regarding the Goyard Saint Louis. It was a big help on my part since i don’t have any idea before on how to order via email/online.
I just received my First Goyard – St.Louis PM and I Love it!
Congrats! Now about you send me a snapshot of your new bag for Mailbag?
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SuRe! send me your email add. Thanks!
You can send the snapshots to bagaholicboy at gmail dot com!
Sent! Tnx!
It’s up! Thanks again Jessah!
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Hi BB, I just chanced upon your website today! Gosh I was in Paris 3 weeks ago and saw a lot of ladies carrying this bag (I had not heard of Goyard then) and I kicked myself for not checking this out while I was there!
Now I have to wait for a while before I can go back to Paris again cos I spent my moola on a LV bag and wallet while I was there, as well as lots of shopping! It was not really pleasant dealing with the French sales persons if you do not speak their language cos they really snubbed you if you tell them you cannot understand French!
Now that I know more about the Goyard St Louis, I may order one by email like you mentioned in your post.
I did the same thing but I emailed Goyard Paris. I only paid less than 1,100 for the entire thing (bag and shipment) for my St. Louis PM.