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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.
I agree, I was just clarifying what I meant by an independent store. We have a few members who use one as their home store, it would be good to confirm if purchases there are automatically on record at the VCA standalone boutique database etc.
 
I agree, I was just clarifying what I meant by an independent store. We have a few members who use one as their home store, it would be good to confirm if purchases there are automatically on record at the VCA standalone boutique database etc.
I bought my first piece at Short Hills ; my others were from Nyc flagship & they did not have my history in their computer files.
 
It feels like many want what they can't have. Turquoise in lucky butterfly form looks nice because it's not completely flat like it's in clover form.

I bet that if vca discontinued chalcedony, suddenly everyone would want chalcedony. It's a very strange concept to value a type of stone base on availablity and the strategy of a brand.

I think people need to purchase items base on the looks that they want and the skin tone because one stone might look nice on cool skin tone might not look good on warm tone. Consumers need to make a piece of jewelry personal rather than make how much perceived status one can get personal by chasing after the so-called rare pieces.

Turquoise might change colour overtime if not taken care of. It's not the most carefree stone.

Credits to the marketing team that select a few types of stones to make it 'rare' from the brand to the consumers.

I remember when they weren’t making malachite. While the demand wasn’t quite as strong as for turquoise, yes, people were going crazy for it.

I remember the change and what people didn't like about the new one was the strong bezel on the larger flower.

One of us may have even likened the new version as reminiscent of Jar Jar Binks :giggle:
I bought my first piece at Short Hills ; my others were from Nyc flagship & they did not have my history in their computer files.

The Short Hills boutique is actually owned by London Jewelers. I didn’t know that until a recent conversation I had with the owner, because they’re expanding in the Short Hills Mall.

Still waiting for my SOs, but have decided we will probably request a two motif earring next…
 
You can switch SAs at any time. I don't know of any SAs at the boutique at Wynn in Vegas, but if you would like an absolutely wonderful SA in the South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa, California) boutique that you can build a relationship with I can personally recommend Christina. She's absolutely amazing - very kind, is incredibly passionate about jewelry but not pushy at all, & responds timely to any texts / calls! Having her as an SA feels like shopping with one of your best friends. If you would like her contact info, let me know. :flowers:
I had the pleasure of meeting her. She does respond to texts promptly and is kind and polite, also not pushy. I’d recommend her too.
 
I agree, I was just clarifying what I meant by an independent store. We have a few members who use one as their home store, it would be good to confirm if purchases there are automatically on record at the VCA standalone boutique database etc.
Hi yes, my point exactly, that of the 3 ways to purchase that it’s #3 that doesn’t count toward total VCA purchases.
1. Online
2. Stand-alone boutique
3. Partner/Franchise
Items purchased at 1&2 not only count toward the $85k for SO. There are also other perks when purchasing directly VCA (rather than partner) of which your SA will make you aware.
Friends, like some PF members, had purchases maintained in both separate databases but it’s less of an issue as we now only have the standalone boutique. The Neiman’s VCA boutique is gone.
 
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Hi yes, my point exactly, that of the 3 ways to purchase that it’s #3 that doesn’t count toward total VCA purchases.
1. Online
2. Stand-alone boutique
3. Partner/Franchise
Items purchased at 1&2 not only count toward the $85k for SO. There are also other perks when purchasing directly VCA (rather than partner) of which your SA will make you aware.
Friends, like some PF members, had purchases maintained in both separate databases but it’s less of an issue as we now only have the standalone boutique. The Neiman’s VCA boutique is gone.
Yes, it is a shame. Though I do shop remotely through a SA at a stand alone boutique, I much prefer the service at NM, and I have heard glowing reviews from those members who shop at independent stores. There are trade offs for all purchasing decisions certainly. To stay true to the topic of this thread, purchasing through the same SA at a stand alone boutique is certainly the best way to be approved for SOs, as well as to have the first chance to purchase limited items, but sometimes it is not the most enjoyable way to shop, depending on that specific boutique/SA.
 
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