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#946
candeyige said:
Hi Chromemilou. Sorry I forgot to give an update here. Thank you for the reminder:smile:

Yes, I received the bracelet last Thursday. Long story short, my SA helped sending the bracelet to the workshop for "cleaning". She suggested not changing stones directly ($240 per motif :oh:). The bracelet stayed in the workshop for 2-3 weeks, and magic happened, lol. The "fogginess" was gone! I did not ask more details how they cleaned it. But when I checked the stone, it was like new now :lol:
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Oh wow! That's a fantastic result. Thanks so much for getting back to me! :) When you decided to place this SO, did you have any concerns that you wouldn't be happy with the outcome? Did your SA say it was a final sale order (so not even a store credit if you're unhappy)? I only ask b/c I feel like there is a lot of variation in GMOP unlike onyx for example. Txs!
 
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#948
chromemilou said:
Oh wow! That's a fantastic result. Thanks so much for getting back to me! :smile: When you decided to place this SO, did you have any concerns that you wouldn't be happy with the outcome? Did your SA say it was a final sale order (so not even a store credit if you're unhappy)? I only ask b/c I feel like there is a lot of variation in GMOP unlike onyx for example. Txs!
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I did not ask anything. It was actually an impulsive purchase. The bracelet was ordered by a client with another SA. Later the client changed her mind. When my SA told me this, I immediately grabbed it. Some paperwork was done before they could sell the bracelet to me.

Btw, according to my SA, someone could place a SO and pay 30% premium ahead. Later if they change their mind, they can get the money back. Hope the info helps:) But please double check with your SA on this :lol:
 
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#949
candeyige said:
I did not ask anything. It was actually an impulsive purchase. The bracelet was ordered by a client with another SA. Later the client changed her mind. When my SA told me this, I immediately grabbed it. Some paperwork was done before they could sell the bracelet to me.

Btw, according to my SA, someone could place a SO and pay 30% premium ahead. Later if they change their mind, they can get the money back. Hope the info helps:smile: But please double check with your SA on this :lol:
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Oh wow! What great timing for you. Thanks so much for the info. :)
 
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#950
All of my recent SO requests got approved - Blue Agate earrings and Guilloche RG 10 motif and 5 motif bracelet. All of them are 30% markup.
Below are prices in USD for reference:
Guilloche RG 10 motif necklace - $13900
Guilloche RG 5 motif bracelet - $6950
Blue Agate vintage Alhambra earrings - $5650
I was told that if I don’t like the pieces I can get a full refund, not sure if this is boutique or client specific.
 
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#951
8seventeen19 said:
I am still waiting for a SO approval from almost 4 months ago. Crazy that all other SO requests I've done were approved or denied within a couple of days. Seems the SO I purchased at the same time from the pre-approved book will be in before the decision.
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Oh wow, ok thanks!
I guess I should stop watching for it every day haha
 
#952
I ordered through a stand-alone and was told I had to pay in full once it was approved, not 30%
But another item that was in the pre approved list I only had to pay 30% deposit…. So…. I’m not sure what the policy or criteria is. I’m in Canada though, not sure if that makes a difference.
 
#953
FYI. I talked to my SA today and she told me they aren't taking any new SO requests for the rest of the year because Paris is so backed up. They are trying to get regular stock out the door, and there have been so many SOs. I have no idea about SO requests that have already been submitted. I'm assuming those will be addressed but nothing new can be submitted. I had another idea, but I'll just wait until next year. I've got enough eating up my wallet for now.
 
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#954
EpiFanatic said:
FYI. I talked to my SA today and she told me they aren't taking any new SO requests for the rest of the year because Paris is so backed up. They are trying to get regular stock out the door, and there have been so many SOs. I have no idea about SO requests that have already been submitted. I'm assuming those will be addressed but nothing new can be submitted. I had another idea, but I'll just wait until next year. I've got enough eating up my wallet for now.
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I have heard this as well. :yes:
 
#955
EpiFanatic said:
FYI. I talked to my SA today and she told me they aren't taking any new SO requests for the rest of the year because Paris is so backed up. They are trying to get regular stock out the door, and there have been so many SOs. I have no idea about SO requests that have already been submitted. I'm assuming those will be addressed but nothing new can be submitted. I had another idea, but I'll just wait until next year. I've got enough eating up my wallet for now.
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I went in expecting that, which is fine really, I don’t mind waiting, but he offered to put in the request, so I said sure let’s try.
If they say no, that’s ok, I have more than a enough on my WL to keep me occupied for the year, but if they do approve it, bonus!
 
#956
EpiFanatic said:
FYI. I talked to my SA today and she told me they aren't taking any new SO requests for the rest of the year because Paris is so backed up. They are trying to get regular stock out the door, and there have been so many SOs. I have no idea about SO requests that have already been submitted. I'm assuming those will be addressed but nothing new can be submitted. I had another idea, but I'll just wait until next year. I've got enough eating up my wallet for now.
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I heard this from my SA as well. My SA told me that they would open up SO option again once their inventory improves.
 
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