2022 Holiday Pendant

[cmadtmifyb0623]

Just an update on rumors about how to get a HP, etc. I texted my SA last week inquiring if he knew anything or had any news on the new HP this year. He said “I have no idea at this point but I will make sure you are on the list” and I responded no problem just let me know, thank you. He did not ask for a deposit and I did not mention it. Yesterday, 9/13, he texted me saying “Confirmed you are on my list for holiday pendant!” Again, he did not ask for a deposit and I did not bring it up either. My VCA spend is just over $20k. Not sure if there is any connection between the two, just simply stating for everyone’s curiosity on the pre-spend and “required” deposit rumors. No deposit so we’ll see what happens!

 

[JewelryLover101]

I'm so sad - I was told by my local boutique today that they are submitting names for the holiday pendant this week to Paris HQ. Given I've never purchased from their store, they cannot submit my name (even though I have extensive history at Neimans VCA). Since VCA left Neimans I no longer have an SA who can submit my name and doesn't seem like I'll be able to get the holiday pendant this year (unless I rush to my local boutique and buy something just to get my name in their system).

Sounds like you already got a lot of good advice here. But I don't understand the statement that they will be submitting names to Paris HQ? What? I really can't see Paris caring who gets the pendants within each local boutique. I would imagine that is left almost entirely to the boutique's discretion. And can you imagine the amount of unnecessary paperwork that would generate with each boutique submitting a list of who is getting the holiday pendant?? That sounds crazy to me! Sorry, I know that's not the point of your post, but something doesn't sound right about the statement they gave you.

 

[fashionelite]

Sounds like you already got a lot of good advice here. But I don't understand the statement that they will be submitting names to Paris HQ? What? I really can't see Paris caring who gets the pendants within each local boutique. I would imagine that is left almost entirely to the boutique's discretion. And can you imagine the amount of unnecessary paperwork that would generate with each boutique submitting a list of who is getting the holiday pendant?? That sounds crazy to me! Sorry, I know that's not the point of your post, but something doesn't sound right about the statement they gave you.

I think they’re submitting names so they can be allocated a number of pendants for at least each person interested. That way the HQ knows how much each store might need. I remember last year there were issues were some stores barely received 20 pendants in total.

 

[JewelryLover101]

I think they’re submitting names so they can be allocated a number of pendants for at least each person interested. That way the HQ knows how much each store might need. I remember last year there were issues were some stores barely received 20 pendants in total.

Could be, possibly, but then each store would submit as many names as possible in order to receive a higher allocation. I imagine that they have metrics pretty well figured out as to how to allocate pendants by this point.

 

[fashionelite]

Could be, possibly, but then each store would submit as many names as possible in order to receive a higher allocation. I imagine that they have metrics pretty well figured out as to how to allocate pendants by this point.

I’m sure they’ve been submitting names to hq each time. I know most luxury stores do this so they can get an estimate of who’s interested. I would assume any store that accepts preorders usually does this

 

[EpiFanatic]

More than likely, the names being submitted to Paris HQ are a justification for a specific allocation that for the most part won’t hit the sales floor as they will be offered to their known clients first. That doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t get more than that amount or that they won’t be able to offer it to walk ins.

My SA offers me some of the rare items they get, but she hasn’t even mentioned the HP but I’m sure she will reach out once it’s announced.

To be clear my comments are not about VCA customers but about some of the lines VCA gives it’s customers.

Just sayin’. Gimme a break (VCA). I don’t believe every store needs to put a name on a list to Paris. I bet each store just gets its allotment and they make the decision. Psht…. List to Paris… call me skeptical but that sounds like an excuse.

 

[waterlily112]

I feel like some SA's just love using this sales tactic more so than a new policy/practice that VCA trying to enforce global wise. Whenever I deal with the customer service rep or connected remotely with a SA from the boutique, none of them ever gave me the sense the scarcity of any pieces that I inquired them about. Sure, some pieces may be out of stock at the moment but they always reassured me that it's only temporarily and none have to do with me not having an impressive spending profile, and I've always gotten what I asked for plus some free gifts.

 

[JewelryLover101]

To be clear my comments are not about VCA customers but about some of the lines VCA gives it’s customers.

Just sayin’. Gimme a break (VCA). I don’t believe every store needs to put a name on a list to Paris. I bet each store just gets its allotment and they make the decision. Psht…. List to Paris… call me skeptical but that sounds like an excuse.

Exactly! No way is every boutique submitting their customer names to Paris. Another "scare" tactic by VCA as far as I'm concerned.

 

[kelsenia]

Exactly! No way is every boutique submitting their customer names to Paris. Another "scare" tactic by VCA as far as I'm concerned.

If anything, I would assume VCA corporate in each country/region would be dealing with this allocation. So maybe for Europe it is Paris.
The corporate entities likely track our spending anyways independent of the individual boutiques/SAs.

 

[Emily1830]

Someone on the FB group said their SA said $25k minimum spend within the year. Has anyone else’s SA told them this?

 

[innerpeace85]

Someone on the FB group said their SA said $25k minimum spend within the year. Has anyone else’s SA told them this?

Within the year? Are they kidding?

 

[DeryaHm]

To be clear my comments are not about VCA customers but about some of the lines VCA gives it’s customers.

Just sayin’. Gimme a break (VCA). I don’t believe every store needs to put a name on a list to Paris. I bet each store just gets its allotment and they make the decision. Psht…. List to Paris… call me skeptical but that sounds like an excuse.

I’ve never been interested in HP, but it does seem far fetched that they would do all this extreme for what sounds like a pretty affordable/entry price piece but idk

 

[EpiFanatic]

Within the year? Are they kidding?

I’m sure all the stories and “rules” and “requirements” are inconsistent. I wouldn’t believe there is any one rule that applies to all boutiques regardless of what they say.

 

[7777777]

Last year’s pendant was in demand and harder to access. But a few prior to that were readily available on the website and in my local store.

 

[waterlily112]

Last year’s pendant was in demand and harder to access. But a few prior to that were readily available on the website and in my local store.

I think mainly because it was pink. It sold out crazy fast in Asia (as any pink items would be) so I can see why some members from Asia expressed how difficult it was for them to get it. But in the US, myself (or my friend) didn't struggle much or at all to secure a piece weeks after the official release date, and without any pre-spend.