It doesn't hurt to ask though. I live in Osaka right now, and my birthday is in September. I visit home (NY) 2x a year, and last July when I was back I went into a Sephora and told them since I'm living overseas and am a member, I won't be back in time for my birthday-the girl was super nice and said that it was no problem, and gave me my gift two months early! I'd say just ask, it's worth a shot.