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bbwmusic said:
Two questions:
1) when is the next promo?
2)what are your thoughts on the bangle?

Thanks, ladies!
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In my opinion, I'm not keen on the bangle. It looks cheap and hollow - sorry to those who have it and love it. It's for me. I've never been keen on bangle type bracelets and I think the snake chain is so much more elegant. However, what do you think of it?:smile1:
 
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baton said:
I've had my pandora bracelet since beginning of April and it's still rigid and stiff like a bangle. Granted that I don't wear it everyday (maybe once or twice a week) and I have been waiting for the bracelet to loosen up but it's still solid like a bangle.

I keep my bracelet half full of charms. I have 2 clips and keep the beads eventually distributed in each section.

How long did everyone's bracelet take to loosen up?
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About a month with daily wear.
 
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christielou said:
Does this bracelet look real or fake?
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I can't really tell on the picture but with a real Pandora the letters Pandora on the clasp is usually quite oxidised. The edge of the bracelet should also a stamp, as should the inside of the clasp, and should real S925 ALE. However, a lot of fakes have these markings too, but they don't normally have the stamp on the edge of the bracelet where the clasp is.
 
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clashbynight said:
That's a rubbish response from Pandora, just telling you to take it up with the store. Don't they care if a store is presenting the brand in a bad light?

As a rule I am really mixed on Pandora's customer service. I think the whole franchise set-up is a cop-out as it means that it's really hard to get either the store or Pandora itself to take responsibility for any mistakes: they put it on each other.It's annoying that when a piece of jewellery breaks you can't just get a replacement - the store personnel aren't trained to assess it, so you have to wait 4 weeks for it to be sent off to HQ. Ridiculous.

However, when I've had issues with my jewellery, in most cases Pandora have actually been quite good. I was once sold the wrong size bracelet and when I complained to the store, they just gave me a free bracelet in the correct size, without asking for the old one back. I also just had a bracelet break outside of warranty and I e-mailed and complained and they said to send it to their HQ and they'd replace it for free.
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You have been really lucky. It really depends on who replies on the Pandora website. I think generally they know we will buy regardless of complaints and if we stop buying, there are still millions more who are buying. It's a no win situation in most cases.
 
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Tabitha14 said:
I can't really tell on the picture but with a real Pandora the letters Pandora on the clasp is usually quite oxidised. The edge of the bracelet should also a stamp, as should the inside of the clasp, and should real S925 ALE. However, a lot of fakes have these markings too, but they don't normally have the stamp on the edge of the bracelet where the clasp is.
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Thanks for your reply. :smile1: It is too bad that I don't have more pictures. I'm curious as to whether or not, based on the picture, there are any telltale signs of a fake.
 
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christielou said:
Thanks for your reply. :smile1: It is too bad that I don't have more pictures. I'm curious as to whether or not, based on the picture, there are any telltale signs of a fake.
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Just by looking at it, it looks real but it does need a better inspection. For example if the word Pandora has little to no oxidization in it and it's a new bracelet, then it's fake. Where did you buy it from?
 
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Tabitha14 said:
Just by looking at it, it looks real but it does need a better inspection. For example if the word Pandora has little to no oxidization in it and it's a new bracelet, then it's fake. Where did you buy it from?
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Thanks again for your input and I apologize if this is not the right thread to be posting in. It is a local bracelet that I am considering purchasing however I am not the person who will be picking it up so I can't inspect it. The seller is a coworker of a friend. I buy and sell lululemon and MAC so I am well aware of counterfeit items. I am sure the individual wouldn't intentionally sell a fake but not everyone is aware of shady sellers out there! It could have even been purchased from the Pandora store but since a friend is doing a favor, I don't want to seem too crazy with her as the middleman. I may just gamble with this one and hope it's genuine. If it isn't, lesson learned. I can't wait to start filling one with beautiful charms! Great inspiration around here!
 
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The cheese and cookie part was funny! I am waiting for a promo too! I need couple charms, i will probably get three for a promo. I swear not to buy another bracelet, but i got two leather one, and the promo silver bracelet. I only put 5 charms on these 3 but it is additional 15 charms now. I do like it though.
 
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baton said:
I've had my pandora bracelet since beginning of April and it's still rigid and stiff like a bangle. Granted that I don't wear it everyday (maybe once or twice a week) and I have been waiting for the bracelet to loosen up but it's still solid like a bangle.

I keep my bracelet half full of charms. I have 2 clips and keep the beads eventually distributed in each section.

How long did everyone's bracelet take to loosen up?
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mine was loose even when I got it but my sister has had hers for over a year and its still very stiff... poor quality control for pandora I guess...
 
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christielou said:
Thanks again for your input and I apologize if this is not the right thread to be posting in. It is a local bracelet that I am considering purchasing however I am not the person who will be picking it up so I can't inspect it. The seller is a coworker of a friend. I buy and sell lululemon and MAC so I am well aware of counterfeit items. I am sure the individual wouldn't intentionally sell a fake but not everyone is aware of shady sellers out there! It could have even been purchased from the Pandora store but since a friend is doing a favor, I don't want to seem too crazy with her as the middleman. I may just gamble with this one and hope it's genuine. If it isn't, lesson learned. I can't wait to start filling one with beautiful charms! Great inspiration around here!
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You are allowed to post here. The other person just meant that you should not use this forum to sell items which you are not.:smile1:
 
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