2018 - 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ALHAMBRA

[Coconuts40]

@swisshera, it makes you feel like an SA is lying to you, when in fact they might be limited in what they can or cannot say. I still cannot understand how they can smile in my face and still try to convince me otherwise. And for VCA to differentiate between "serfs" and VVIP is such a turnoff

How many of us have had that "Pretty Woman" moment...

I completely agree, it is too elusive. My SA today had no clue they were even offering anything for the 50th Anniversary. He is really good to me in other ways so I stay at this boutique, but otherwise he is useless if trying to get any intel.

 

[Hobbiezm]

@swisshera, it makes you feel like an SA is lying to you, when in fact they might be limited in what they can or cannot say. I still cannot understand how they can smile in my face and still try to convince me otherwise. And for VCA to differentiate between "serfs" and VVIP is such a turnoff

How many of us have had that "Pretty Woman" moment...

“You guys work on commission right ?!?? Big mistake - HUGE- gotta run now “ [emoji57] I live for moments like that .. I sometimes like to dress down like a scrub and see what treatment I’ll get just to know where to purchase.

Thankfully I have had some great SAs who have become friends as well


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[HADASSA]

I know right, it just got so difficult to have a general world purchase record available because asia pacific, europe, and USA seem to have different systems that limit the stores from seeing the whole entire purchase history from VCA. Oh well, we will see

UK was able to access my USA purchases but not purchases made elsewhere [emoji20]

I completely agree, it is too elusive. My SA today had no clue they were even offering anything for the 50th Anniversary. He is really good to me in other ways so I stay at this boutique, but otherwise he is useless if trying to get any intel.

If your SA says he doesn’t know of ANYTHING being offered for the 50th, hmmmm....

“You guys work on commission right ?!?? Big mistake - HUGE- gotta run now “ [emoji57] I live for moments like that .. I sometimes like to dress down like a scrub and see what treatment I’ll get just to know where to purchase.

Thankfully I have had some great SAs who have become friends as well


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Thankfully you have encountered some great SAs but I would appreciate some honesty that they know but just can’t share. I think I would respect them more...even if it’s to tell me that I am NOT as good a client to be offered an LE.

 

[swisshera]

UK was able to access my USA purchases but not purchases made elsewhere [emoji20]



If your SA says he doesn’t know of ANYTHING being offered for the 50th, hmmmm....



Thankfully you have encountered some great SAs but I would appreciate some honesty that they know but just can’t share. I think I would respect them more...

I don't know if it is better not to know about something and not being offered, or know about something and know that something existed and I can't get it. I was collecting Turquoise a few years ago and only was missing a bracelet to complete the set - and the NYC store said they have a few of them, but they are "reserved". Apparently if you don't purchase a zipper or a complication watch, no one will talk to you, including not being able to sell you a $5xxx bracelet.

So I don't know which one is worse. I think not knowing might make me feel better in that sense. But I do agree you really need to run into a really great SA who knows what you are looking for and will always think about you, miles and miles away.

 

[Rami00]

“You guys work on commission right ?!?? Big mistake - HUGE- gotta run now “ [emoji57] I live for moments like that .. I sometimes like to dress down like a scrub and see what treatment I’ll get just to know where to purchase.

Thankfully I have had some great SAs who have become friends as well


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Funny you say that. I am not dressed all fancy to go browse over the weekends. The SAs I have, treated me really well on those days and in return they have me as a loyal client.

 

[HADASSA]

@swisshera, totally agree with this, “Apparently if you don’t purchase a zipper or a complication watch, no one will talk to you, including not being able to sell you a $5xxx bracelet.” [emoji1360]

I think I would want to know the truth, no matter how much it hurts , so I can move on - either from the SA/Store (who can’t consider me enough) or from VCA entirely.

 

[swisshera]

@swisshera, totally agree with this, “Apparently if you don’t purchase a zipper or a complication watch, no one will talk to you, including not being able to sell you a $5xxx bracelet.” [emoji1360]

I think I would want to know the truth, no matter how much it hurts , so I can move on - either from the SA/Store (who can’t consider me enough) or from VCA entirely.

True. True, just like the 50th Anniversary I almost walked away buying a ring instead. Sometimes not having complete information really doesn't help. I feel like making purchases like this, you really need to love it (say if you don't know what is coming and just buy whatever), then something you really want comes in but you already planned that purchase that you otherwise wouldn't have made. I have been waiting since last year and just not knowing what is coming made me anxious and I don't know if it is good or bad that I bought the Onyx with white gold set back then. Anyhow, I hope no one is suffering from this situation like I do.

 

[HADASSA]

@swisshera, I think your SA who told you to wait is a rare gem.

I think if you love the onyx/WG, then there is nothing to worry about, except that those funds could have been put into what you REALLY WANT (Lapis) [emoji6]

As another member and I were discussing, we just prefer to make more informed choices. And by that I mean knowing at least what’s coming so that we can plan our purchases accordingly.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

True. True, just like the 50th Anniversary I almost walked away buying a ring instead. Sometimes not having complete information really doesn't help. I feel like making purchases like this, you really need to love it (say if you don't know what is coming and just buy whatever), then something you really want comes in but you already planned that purchase that you otherwise wouldn't have made. I have been waiting since last year and just not knowing what is coming made me anxious and I don't know if it is good or bad that I bought the Onyx with white gold set back then. Anyhow, I hope no one is suffering from this situation like I do.

I wish that there was more open disclosure.
Especially when anticipating such a special purchase. These are expensive items and most customers would like to make good choices and not experience buyers remorse later on.
I truly believe that VCA is trying to make these surprises special for their clients, allowing multiple opportunities to discover something new.
Unfortunately, while well intentioned it feels misguided during these uncertain times when customers are becoming more selective about their purchases and this secrecy (or selective disclosure of information) is leading to a degree of boredom and even resentment.

 

[sbelle]

...even if it’s to tell me that I am NOT as good a client to be offered an LE.

I am with you! I would rather know too.

But none of it really bothers me. I realize in the grand scheme of things I am not big spender, so I am really ok with hearing that certain things are being offered to the big spenders. I think it makes sense for VCA to reward those spending the most .

But, the difference for me is that my SA has told me before --in a very nice way-- when certain things are for the big spender high jewelry collectors. I appreciate her honesty.

 

[HADASSA]

I wish that there was more open disclosure.
Especially when anticipating such a special purchase. These are expensive items and most customers would like to make good choices and not experience buyers remorse later on.
I truly believe that VCA is trying to make these surprises special for their clients, allowing multiple opportunities to discover something new.
Unfortunately, while well intentioned it feels misguided during these uncertain times when customers are becoming more selective about their purchases and this secrecy (or selective disclosure of information) is leading to a degree of boredom and even resentment.

THIS !!!!! I thought I was the only one feeling this way, to be honest. And while I can afford to purchase, I am realistic about my current lifestyle. I have pave pieces that now sit in my safe...unworn...

I am with you! I would rather know too.

But none of it really bothers me. I realize in the grand scheme of things I am not big spender, so I am really ok with hearing that certain things are being offered to the big spenders. I think it makes sense for VCA to reward those spending the most .

But, the difference for me is that my SA has told me before --in a very nice way-- when certain things are for the big spender high jewelry collectors. I appreciate her honesty.

This is what I am speaking about - the honesty of the SA. I don't like to be deluded into thinking that my purchases are worth something, when "in the grand scheme of things," they really are not

 

[HADASSA]

I completely agree, it is too elusive. My SA today had no clue they were even offering anything for the 50th Anniversary. He is really good to me in other ways so I stay at this boutique, but otherwise he is useless if trying to get any intel.

Coconuts, I can understand why you stay with your SA despite him not knowing much about new offerings.

My NM DSA whom I have recommended to quite a few TPFers, despite not knowing as much detail as the SAs from the Stand Alone boutiques, has been (and still is) really great to work with. No airs and just straight up honest [emoji1360]

NM is just last to know and get anything but I will continue to purchase from them because I am treated differently [emoji2]

 

[cece1]

Coconuts, I can understand why you stay with your SA despite him not knowing much about new offerings.

My NM DSA whom I have recommended to quite a few TPFers, despite not knowing as much detail as the SAs from the Stand Alone boutiques, has been (and still is) really great to work with. No airs and just straight up honest [emoji1360]

NM is just last to know and get anything but I will continue to purchase from them because I am treated differently [emoji2]

Is your NM in Southern California? I'm looking for an SA. Thanks!

 

[HADASSA]

Is your NM in Southern California? I'm looking for an SA. Thanks!

Will PM you his info [emoji1362]

 

[sjunky13]

Hi guys! I have purposely stayed away ! LOL. I have missed you all! I did not want to be enabled, but now I am! I want to get the grey MOP and diamond bracelet. I know it would not be daily wear. My concern is that I am afraid it will flash green on me. I skipped the Holiday pendant because of this.
If it flashed pink and purples, I would love!

Does anyone have grey mop that does not flash green? I also adore the earrings!