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[missie1]

Selfishly, I hope not. I just paid the mark-up for a hammered WG 5-motif. I better get a store credit or something at least if they do end up adding it to their regular collection!

It depends on the timing of them releasing to the regular stock if they issue a credit. Several years later and your definitely not getting a credit

 

[lolakitten]

If on MTO preapproved list then yes once it’s back open you can order. If true SO then the 85k comes into play.

Has the MTO list changed at all?
I asked about earrings last week and my SA didn't even reply. It’s very unlike him, but I’m not impressed.
I’m in Canada…

 

[nicole0612]

Has the MTO list changed at all?
I asked about earrings last week and my SA didn't even reply. It’s very unlike him, but I’m not impressed.
I’m in Canada…

Recently in the USA, MTO came under the same purchase history requirements as SO. I’m not sure if it is the same in Canada and if this could account for his delayed reply.

 

[lolakitten]

Recently in the USA, MTO came under the same purchase history requirements as SO. I’m not sure if it is the same in Canada and if this could account for his delayed reply.

Well darn, I hope not. Or at least hopefully its temporary. 85k is steep for me just to be able to have a pair of gmop earrings.

 

[am2022]

Such an informative thread
For those that SO’ed rosegold Alhambra 10 motif

Any comparison between onyx vs GMOP 10 motif with rosegold ?
These are both still SO status right ?

TIA

 

[SDC2003]

Well darn, I hope not. Or at least hopefully its temporary. 85k is steep for me just to be able to have a pair of gmop earrings.

For me as well. I would love a twenty motif in gmop with rg. Ah well. I really wish vca would do more rg. Yg is not flattering on some skin tones like mine. I would love an onyx 10 motif also in rg.

 

[Jem131]

I apologize if this sounds like a dumb question but what’s the difference between an ‘independent’ store vs a ‘corporate’ store? I know VCA isn’t able to look up purchases between North America and Asia. Wasn’t sure about other countries.

An independent store is an area that sits within a major Dept store (like Neimans), whereas a corporate store is a standalone VCA boutique.
I honestly feel VCA corporate, where repairs, SOs and other specialty services are managed, should maintain a list of your purchases if they were purchased from either location.

 

[Jem131]

I think you should keep them. Worst case scenario you can always sell them away - I think they would be snatched in a blink of an eye. I like this version more than the tiger eye one - maybe due to the subtlety of the MOP and pink gold combo it does not look the same way. I decided to pass on the TE-MOP version precisely for the same reason (too young-looking, more for girls) but one feels very refreshing.
I advice to keep it and enjoy it. It's

Seems like a batch of SOs were just approved.

I’ve always wondered if anyone wanted to sell a SO piece but the authenticity was questioned because it’s SO and not a standard piece.

 

[Jem131]

My honest thoughts....
I think they are very pretty, but I also think they are very "cute & young" looking. It's the dangling butterfly that makes it look cute & young vs. the stud butterfly version. This is not a bad thing. There is no such thing as a bad jewelry design, it's more if this design is the look you want.

I see you are hesitating which is why I am sharing my thoughts...
I personally think you might tire of them after a while because cute may not really be your look. For me, cute is definitely not my look, and especially for jewelry, I prefer a more elegant look.

Jewelry is 100% preference, so yes, buy what you love. However, I think jewelry is also very tied to one's personal style and look.
If your take off the VCA logo on these earrings, I see these earrings as something from Claire's that a teenager would buy. For me, I would feel a bit childish wearing these. For a butterfly earring, I would choose the classic studs over these dangling one. That's just me.

Again though, it's 100% preference which is why there are infinite styles of jewelry. I would think about your look and if these earrings are really you.

Just my two cents for what it's worth. Hope this was helpful for something to think about it. Good luck in your decision.

I love the care and thoughtfulness of both your comments. If it were my friend, I’d want her to be madly in love with these earrings…not even slightly iffy.

 

[nicole0612]

Well darn, I hope not. Or at least hopefully its temporary. 85k is steep for me just to be able to have a pair of gmop earrings.

I do believe it is temporary, but who knows what the timeline is. Some regions may still allow MTO to all customers. I was just notified of this for the USA a couple of weeks ago (unsolicited I think GMOP will be added to the regular line eventually, unless you want WG/YG.

 

[nicole0612]

Such an informative thread
For those that SO’ed rosegold Alhambra 10 motif

Any comparison between onyx vs GMOP 10 motif with rosegold ?
These are both still SO status right ?

TIA

These are both still MTO (currently needs approval/pre spending for USA at least). @missie1 has both of these in a 5 motif! She has posted some photos that might help with the comparison.

 

[nicole0612]

An independent store is an area that sits within a major Dept store (like Neimans), whereas a corporate store is a standalone VCA boutique.
I honestly feel VCA corporate, where repairs, SOs and other specialty services are managed, should maintain a list of your purchases if they were purchased from either location.

I think independent stores are not the ones in department stores and also not the stand alone boutiques owned by VCA. They are owned privately.
I completely agree that VCA corporate should maintain a list of all pieces created at the very least, since they make them all. It makes no sense that they do not keep a record of items that were not sold in stand alone corporate boutiques. Perhaps the serial number/info is only recorded in the system when the item is sold, but that hardly makes sense. It seems a lot more logical to record the item into in a database when the item is made.

 

[Jem131]

Did you check the inside of your bangle to see the size? I would see if you can find pics of the inside of your bangle. I believe the receipt to be wrong. I really do not believe fashionphile is selling fakes, or making copies. They are the largest reseller globally and will send jewelry back that doesn't pass inspection. Do mistakes happen? Yes , of course! But to say they are making fakes is a BIG accusation. Did you call them on this?
I am not saying you are wrong or you are in any way presenting wrong info. Did you ever look inside the bangle and see an xs engraved there?
I personally only buy from the boutique, but would buy from someone I trusted. I know it is scary as you really never know. If I were you, I would not buy preloved at all.
@BigAkoya Yes, all bangles are stamped. Either XS, S, M , L or 15, 16,17 etc.

But suppose it’s not Fashionphile as a company but one or two bad apples switching out authentic pieces for fakes. Given rampant instances of fraud this would not surprise me in the least.

 

[Jem131]

I think independent stores are not the ones in department stores and also not the stand alone boutiques owned by VCA. They are owned privately.
I completely agree that VCA corporate should maintain a list of all pieces created at the very least, since they make them all. It makes no sense that they do not keep a record of items that were not sold in stand alone corporate boutiques. Perhaps the serial number/info is only recorded in the system when the item is sold, but that hardly makes sense. It seems a lot more logical to record the item into in a database when the item is made.

Let me clarify that the boutique that once sat within Neimans was considered a partner or franchise versus the standalone boutiques which are aligned to corporate. Any purchase made with the boutiques or online is tracked as part of your buying history (and counted toward the $85k purchased history required for SO), whereas what’s purchased with the partner/franchise is not. Sooo if an SO is desired in future, it’s best to stick with online or the standalone boutiques.

 

[missie1]

These are both still MTO (currently needs approval/pre spending for USA at least). @missie1 has both of these in a 5 motif! She has posted some photos that might help with the comparison.

Such an informative thread
For those that SO’ed rosegold Alhambra 10 motif

Any comparison between onyx vs GMOP 10 motif with rosegold ?
These are both still SO status right ?

TIA

Here are few pics that @nicole612 referenced. N