2022 Holiday Pendant

[jenaps]

That’s good to know. Perhaps it’s boutique specific. I shop at the nyc flagship and was advised that the spend is $250k to be offered this necklace. Who knows? If they don’t want my money, I’ll spend it elsewhere.

I have a friend with half that spend at 5th and she got it today.

 

[vcatime81]

Has anyone seen the new holiday pendant come up for sale on eBay or another site?

 

[snnysmm]

If you were to layer the holiday pendant with another necklace, which VCA piece would you layer it with?

I was thinking the sweet Alhambra pave or the small Frivole pave. They’re so, so different and I don’t know if Frivole and Alhambra layer well together.

 

[Mimi520]

Has anyone seen the new holiday pendant come up for sale on eBay or another site?

Dearluxe has it for preorder and shop withcrystal

 

[sunshineshiney]

If you were to layer the holiday pendant with another necklace, which VCA piece would you layer it with?

I was thinking the sweet Alhambra pave or the small Frivole pave. They’re so, so different and I don’t know if Frivole and Alhambra layer well together.

Different styles can be layered together for a unique look!

Layering it with the Pavè Vintage Alhambra in WG would be so dreamy!!

 

[sunshineshiney]

Dearluxe has it for preorder and shop withcrystal

 

[cindy05]

I have a friend with half that spend at 5th and she got it today.

Are you referring to the hp or the turquoise butterfly necklace? I was referring to the butterfly necklace.

 

[Stardust Andromeda]

Here are my 2 cents on the HP this year.

Personally, I could take it or leave it and nothing is worth all this stress. I would have loved to have seen it at least but I did not get a chance to view one.

Fast forward to this year, the reason why they are using the statement of “Corporate/Head Office is approving who gets the HP pendant this year” is to placate us. But it seems to have done the opposite. If your boutique happens to have a # of high spend clients (> $x,xxx,xxx spend per year), the priority will be given to them.

A couple of people DM’ed me on IG to tell me their SAs either gave them the cold shoulder or downright scolded them for shopping at other boutiques. The SA who scolded them even warned them that they would not get gifts and be offered the pendant because they wouldn’t be seen as loyal. I was shocked when I heard this.

From my personal experience of collecting VCA, I find loyalty to certain boutique/SA overrated and counterproductive. I work with SAs from different boutiques while I am on holiday and usually if one boutique/SA cannot find me something, SAs from other boutiques have no problem finding me what I want to buy. Boutiques have their favourites - my wallet has its favourites too ...

For me, chasing is fun only if I manage to secure. Otherwise, I will have to deal with shopping disappointment in addition to daily stress ... now that would not be good! I didn't chase this year as I am still waiting for a few friends who are seeing it in person to tell me how they feel.

For those who manage to buy it - enjoy in good health!! For those who didn't, other lovely things will come.

 

[fashionelite]

Has anyone seen the new holiday pendant come up for sale on eBay or another site?

I’ve seen people on the fb group say their SA allocated them a pendant and they may sell it if they don’t like it… it’s such bs. People are going to stores and buying things they don’t want just to resell them

 

[fice16]

I’ve seen people on the fb group say their SA allocated them a pendant and they may sell it if they don’t like it… it’s such bs. People are going to stores and buying things they don’t want just to resell them

I declined to buy this year’s HP because I think my SA can offer it to make another customer happy, plus I don’t want to go through the trouble of reselling for a profit of 1-2k usd.

 

[junngch]

I think this is just a broad excuse they can tell people because they offer to their favorite clients first and they only have a few to offer.

I totally agreed with you it's just an excuse and I am clearly not one of their favorite clients. Understood I am not a big spender or VIP but I have been a loyal customer who doesn't want to play games.

I really wonder if VCA is moving into a different marketing strategy (akin to Hermes). These tactics put me off the brand or any brand that does this. While I understand the need to curb the resellers, unfortunately that will always be an issue but in the meantime they will alienate many clients, loyal and potential ones. Thankfully I was not madly in love with this year’s pendant but I would like to be able to purchase them in future years if the stone appeals to me. This should be open to all clients (it’s a 4k piece, not 80k for heaven’s sake). I get that some pieces like turquoise and rock crystal can be reserved for higher tier clients, but to do this for the HP is quite annoying. I adore VCA but lately with the pandemic and stock shortages it has put me off from buying more as it’s impossible to try on things without first “putting down a deposit.” If anyone has more insight into what corporate is thinking, I’d love to hear more. Curious what you all think of this.

I asked my SA where does this change comes from. She said the corporate was not happy to see last year's HP was sold 2 or 3 times higher in the 2nd market while a lot of loyal customers didn't get a chance to buy it. Therefore the corporate wants to make sure their loyal customers get a chance being offered the HP before it's available to the public. She also mentioned it's similar to Hermes that only loyal customers are rewarded with quota bag so yes, VCA is moving into similar direction as Hermes. What made me frustrated is that I am not sure what's their definition of loyal customer. Apparently I am not a loyal customer to them as she is not sure if I will be approved by Paris. However, I am 100% I would have been rewarded with a Hermes quota bag with more than 50K pre-spend. A holiday pendant is NOT a Kelly or Birkin bag. If that's the game VCA wants to play, I am out.

 

[snnysmm]

I’ve seen people on the fb group say their SA allocated them a pendant and they may sell it if they don’t like it… it’s such bs. People are going to stores and buying things they don’t want just to resell them

I don’t understand why people buy VCA pieces for the sole purpose of reselling. It is so easy to trace it back to you b/c of the serial numbers and couldn’t VCA can blacklist you for future purchases?

 

[jenaps]

Are you referring to the hp or the turquoise butterfly necklace? I was referring to the butterfly necklace.

Ahh the hp!

 

[sunshineshiney]

I don’t understand why people buy VCA pieces for the sole purpose of reselling. It is so easy to trace it back to you b/c of the serial numbers and couldn’t VCA can blacklist you for future purchases?

This is exactly why I would NEVER buy anything just to sell it - especially VCA!
If someone who did not buy directly from VCA were to service an item, they would immediately know when looking it up by serial number.

My DH gifted one item to me a couple years ago. It does not show under my personal purchase history, even though my SA knew it was a gift to me when he made the purchase with her.
I asked my SA recently if she could add that piece to my history or link the profiles? I was told it is not possible but they are aware I am the owner of that specific item.
I was not pleased with this answer, but after reading your question I believe they have strict protocol due to resellers.

 

[kimber418]

I don’t understand why people buy VCA pieces for the sole purpose of reselling. It is so easy to trace it back to you b/c of the serial numbers and couldn’t VCA can blacklist you for future purchases?

I wish they would and this would stop.