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#856
missie1 said:
I would definitely want the option to decline the SO just in case the saturation isn’t what you love. I definitely wouldn’t not want to have huge non refundable amount for almost 20k. At least with boutique the 30% can be used towards something else if you decline the SO. I would cancel and go thru boutique if possible.
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You write that 30% can be used towards something else. Does that mean that you forfeit the 70%?
I know that if you place a SO through concierge, the item is returnable w/i 30 days, you get 100% of your money back and it goes back to the original payment method, e.g., credit card. So there's a huge advantage to ordering through concierge as opposed to the boutique.
 
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#857
Happyish said:
You write that 30% can be used towards something else. Does that mean that you forfeit the 70%?
I know that if you place a SO through concierge, the item is returnable w/i 30 days, you get 100% of your money back and it goes back to the original payment method, e.g., credit card. So there's a huge advantage to ordering through concierge as opposed to the boutique.
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I have only ever had to put 30% down at boutique for SO or reserve item. The balance is due when order comes in. I don’t order online as I really like my SA.
 
#858
missie1 said:
I would definitely want the option to decline the SO just in case the saturation isn’t what you love. I definitely wouldn’t not want to have huge non refundable amount for almost 20k. At least with boutique the 30% can be used towards something else if you decline the SO. I would cancel and go thru boutique if possible.
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Thanks for your input, @missie1! I'll reach out to my SA to see what the deal is with SOs placed through Neiman Marcus...

Edited to add: My SA told me that I can return for a refund, no problem :smile:
 
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#859
jenaywins said:
You know, I have not heard anything about SOs being declined, but it does seem subjective based on what everyone is posting here. I wonder if client history et al is being taken into consideration when being given information about SOs... My SA actually just reached out to me a few days ago asking if I would be interested in placing a specific combination that he knew I would like and had preapproved for me.

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My guess it’s client spending vs history, given the length of time to hear back as well as the final verdict I’ve received.

Also wondering if certain boutiques or SAs are able to get things pushed through faster or easier.
 
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#861
shyla14 said:
My SOs got approved! I am so excited! I know you guys can relate to the “high” of an SO approval. Lol!

In March of this year, I requested an alternating GMOP and YG 5 motif bracelet AND alternating Onyx and WG 5 motif bracelet.
Both got approved to my surprise! Woohoo! But was quoted 8 months though.
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Congratulations! Is this alternating with hammered gold motifs?
 
#863
shyla14 said:
My SOs got approved! I am so excited! I know you guys can relate to the “high” of an SO approval. Lol!

In March of this year, I requested an alternating GMOP and YG 5 motif bracelet AND alternating Onyx and WG 5 motif bracelet.
Both got approved to my surprise! Woohoo! But was quoted 8 months though.
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Congratulations these sound beautiful. Can’t wait to see them
 
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#868
shyla14 said:
It does not hurt to request, we might get lucky. I was quoted $5450 for the gmop.
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Thank you!

I am deciding between one of the options:
  1. 10 motif+5 motif GMOP.
  2. Magic GMOP pendant + alternating pave/GMOP 5 motif bracelet.
The price of 5 motif GMOP is not too high and I might go with option #1 since I prefer 10 motif over magic. However I don't have any magic pendants and it might be nice to try new style of necklace. I am still very confused!
 
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