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Hi ladies,

This is probably a long shot but I am travelling to Tokyo in about two weeks' time and would like to purchase an alhambra bracelet. I have tried to book an appointment on the website, but strangely there are no dates available for July. Can I ask for your advice in getting in contact with an SA? I heard that stock levels are really low now and would like to reserve a piece before I visit. Thank you so much!
 
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parlepasse said:
Hi ladies,

This is probably a long shot but I am travelling to Tokyo in about two weeks' time and would like to purchase an alhambra bracelet. I have tried to book an appointment on the website, but strangely there are no dates available for July. Can I ask for your advice in getting in contact with an SA? I heard that stock levels are really low now and would like to reserve a piece before I visit. Thank you so much!
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I visited Osaka in the first week of April and like you was repeatedly trying to get an appointment - the appointments only opened up in the last week of the previous month or so. It was very close to the start of the new month. I made 2 bookings at 2 different boutiques and only 1 boutique actually contacted me though.

Also, whilst I saw many ladies here say stocks weren't very good in Tokyo, they had good stocks of 5 motifs, pendants and even VA white MOP earrings in 2 Osaka stores. Perhaps there's less tourists in the Kansai region.

Hope this helps!
 
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rikkuex said:
I visited Osaka in the first week of April and like you was repeatedly trying to get an appointment - the appointments only opened up in the last week of the previous month or so. It was very close to the start of the new month. I made 2 bookings at 2 different boutiques and only 1 boutique actually contacted me though.

Also, whilst I saw many ladies here say stocks weren't very good in Tokyo, they had good stocks of 5 motifs, pendants and even VA white MOP earrings in 2 Osaka stores. Perhaps there's less tourists in the Kansai region.

Hope this helps!
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Thank you so much! This is really helpful, I'll try my luck at an appointment again next week. Hope you are happy with your purchases in Osaka!:)
 
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parlepasse said:
Thank you so much! This is really helpful, I'll try my luck at an appointment again next week. Hope you are happy with your purchases in Osaka!:smile:
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No problem! It was a bit strange that appts opened so late so I wanted to reassure you it seems normal for Japan :) Hope you manage to find what you want as well! (what is it, if I may ask?)

And thank you - I was super lucky to get a RG sweet 6 motif bracelet in Osaka :) Apparently it arrived the morning of my appointment date / the date I arrived in the city - it had been OOS in all Osaka boutiques the week before. It's definitely fate and a good thing I requested for an appointment (and they actually responded), because I actually visited the other boutique in the city before I went to the one which reserved it for me (that boutique was like 5min walking from my hotel and along the way) and in the system it said none in stock in the entire country!
 
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rikkuex said:
No problem! It was a bit strange that appts opened so late so I wanted to reassure you it seems normal for Japan :smile: Hope you manage to find what you want as well! (what is it, if I may ask?)

And thank you - I was super lucky to get a RG sweet 6 motif bracelet in Osaka :smile: Apparently it arrived the morning of my appointment date / the date I arrived in the city - it had been OOS in all Osaka boutiques the week before. It's definitely fate and a good thing I requested for an appointment (and they actually responded), because I actually visited the other boutique in the city before I went to the one which reserved it for me (that boutique was like 5min walking from my hotel and along the way) and in the system it said none in stock in the entire country!
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Thank you so much I was really anxious earlier today:) I am deciding between a 5-motif alhambra bracelet in blue agate or the lucky spring bracelet (I know many have commented on how it looks a bit too cute but I think I will get so much wear out of it during the spring/summer months), my heart is torn.

Congratulations on your RG sweet 6-motif bracelet:) I hope it brings you plenty of luck and happiness - and certainly so because it really seems like the stars aligned for you!
 
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parlepasse said:
Thank you so much I was really anxious earlier today:smile: I am deciding between a 5-motif alhambra bracelet in blue agate or the lucky spring bracelet (I know many have commented on how it looks a bit too cute but I think I will get so much wear out of it during the spring/summer months), my heart is torn.

Congratulations on your RG sweet 6-motif bracelet:smile: I hope it brings you plenty of luck and happiness - and certainly so because it really seems like the stars aligned for you!
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Hi! I was in Tokyo last month. I visited VCA (Ginza outlet) to get the 5 motif Alhambra. They have a lot of stocks, many different type of 5 motif for me to choose from!! I tried on the lucky spring bracelet as well.

Hope this help! :)
 
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buti said:
Hi! I was in Tokyo last month. I visited VCA (Ginza outlet) to get the 5 motif Alhambra. They have a lot of stocks, many different type of 5 motif for me to choose from!! I tried on the lucky spring bracelet as well.

Hope this help! :smile:
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Thank you:) Fingers crossed that the stock situation will be the same when I visit! If you don't mind me asking, how did you like the 5 motif Alhambra versus the lucky spring bracelet?
 
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