the PANDORA bracelet thread

[clashbynight]

A little report on the opening of the Oxford Street Flagship store, for those who are interested.

I arrived mid-morning, and obviously the Golden Tickets for the free gold charm were long gone. Apparently the first ladies in the queue arrived at 4pm yesterday!

There was still quite a long queue - the lovely ladies brought round cupcakes, macaroons and bottles of water to help things along. These, along with the bags of sweets that the promotional girls were giving out, made the time go fairly quickly although I still queued for about half-an-hour. Luckily it was on the non-sunny side of the street, it's very hot in London today.

Once inside the shop, it was still quite busy, and it took another ten minutes or so before I was served. No problem though - cakes and sparking drinks were freely available with a couple of comfy seats. They really did try to make things as easy as possible for such a busy day.

There were lots of sales assistants on duty and I was served by the new manager, a very pleasant chap poached from Arsenal's retail operation who did a great job for someone who's only worked for Pandora for two weeks (although he admitted that his very knowledgeable customers know more about the jewellery than he does at the moment! - get the impression that that'll change soon, he's very good).

Having selected the gold spacer that I wanted, it was off to the jewellery tower. You choose which drawer you want to open and get the prize that's inside. It could be anything from a £15 silver spacer to a piece of gold jewellery - while I was waiting to be served, someone was filmed with their prize and I assume that was a big winner.

My treat - well, the first drawer that I chose was empty (oops - empty drawers were supposed to be marked with a ribbon!) Second time lucky, and I was very pleased with my bangle, actually something that was next on my list to buy.

There was no hurry, you weren't rushed out of the shop at all, and I sat down for more macaroons and bubbles (non-alcoholic!) before leaving.

All-in-all a very very pleasant experience!

Thanks for this! I'm so jealous that you got to go! If I lived in London, I'd have been down there like a shot haha. How funny that the manager came from Arsenal - my boyfriend's favourite football team! I'll have to tell him that our two passions have overlapped

 

[dinamit]

Don't blame you, gonna rain tomorrow...

My gold spacers usually live on my oxidised necklace - I LOVE the black/gold contrast - but they look pretty good on the new bangle too.

This is great! I wish I was lucky enough to pick out a drawer with the new bangle (note recent rant about the look of my bangle a month in).

I just bought the bubble spacers and toyed between those and the smooth ones. Which ones are your favourite?

 

[dinamit]

A little report on the opening of the Oxford Street Flagship store, for those who are interested.

I arrived mid-morning, and obviously the Golden Tickets for the free gold charm were long gone. Apparently the first ladies in the queue arrived at 4pm yesterday!

There was still quite a long queue - the lovely ladies brought round cupcakes, macaroons and bottles of water to help things along. These, along with the bags of sweets that the promotional girls were giving out, made the time go fairly quickly although I still queued for about half-an-hour. Luckily it was on the non-sunny side of the street, it's very hot in London today.

Once inside the shop, it was still quite busy, and it took another ten minutes or so before I was served. No problem though - cakes and sparking drinks were freely available with a couple of comfy seats. They really did try to make things as easy as possible for such a busy day.

There were lots of sales assistants on duty and I was served by the new manager, a very pleasant chap poached from Arsenal's retail operation who did a great job for someone who's only worked for Pandora for two weeks (although he admitted that his very knowledgeable customers know more about the jewellery than he does at the moment! - get the impression that that'll change soon, he's very good).

Having selected the gold spacer that I wanted, it was off to the jewellery tower. You choose which drawer you want to open and get the prize that's inside. It could be anything from a £15 silver spacer to a piece of gold jewellery - while I was waiting to be served, someone was filmed with their prize and I assume that was a big winner.

My treat - well, the first drawer that I chose was empty (oops - empty drawers were supposed to be marked with a ribbon!) Second time lucky, and I was very pleased with my bangle, actually something that was next on my list to buy.

There was no hurry, you weren't rushed out of the shop at all, and I sat down for more macaroons and bubbles (non-alcoholic!) before leaving.

All-in-all a very very pleasant experience!

This all sounds lovely. Love macaroons, shame the bubbly wasnt alcoholic
I didn't know it was worth going regardless, for the jewelery tower...Was that just for today?

 

[dinamit]

45%

Impressive...

 

[dinamit]

Thanks for this! I'm so jealous that you got to go! If I lived in London, I'd have been down there like a shot haha. How funny that the manager came from Arsenal - my boyfriend's favourite football team! I'll have to tell him that our two passions have overlapped

Hi hi hi, we are another couple with the same overlapping passions

 

[ashleyroe]

Don't blame you, gonna rain tomorrow...

My gold spacers usually live on my oxidised necklace - I LOVE the black/gold contrast - but they look pretty good on the new bangle too.

That's pretty awesome. love it.

 

[Geddes]

Finally plucked up the courage to return my Birds and Branches charm. Ive been wearing the Pandora site out looking at what to replace it with and then i thought *why am i doing this*. Im really happy at where my bracelet is right now with the front complete and if i buy a charm and put it on the bracelet its going to start swishing around the side (which drives me nuts) and spoil the balance of the bracelet.
So i did the sensible thing and bought something it is now crying out for ................a safety chain. Ended up buying the Detailed Safety Chain and the attraction to that was that it is small, it screws on and stays put unlike the clip on ones so that was an easy decision thank god !

My mental health needs a rest from buying and sorting Pandora for a while but it wont stop me looking !

 

[Louliu71]

.....I really don't have a clue as it what I am doing, seems like its been ages since I've been on here. Thought I would be smart and multi quote but t clicked so many times I am confused and it said max limit is 8 quotes and i tried 15.....So a reply to all....


Lovely bracelets all, glad those that went to Oxford st enjoyed it, bangle, um I was going to swap my pixie for this and sell all my free bracelets.......but now I'm not sure.

Ditto to everyone that says Pandora has left them insane, I have jumped on that band wagon tooooooooooooooo.

This is me today, tomorrow who knows! Just pleased I am sensible enough not to have a craving for gold!

 

[Louliu71]

Finally plucked up the courage to return my Birds and Branches charm. Ive been wearing the Pandora site out looking at what to replace it with and then i thought *why am i doing this*. Im really happy at where my bracelet is right now with the front complete and if i buy a charm and put it on the bracelet its going to start swishing around the side (which drives me nuts) and spoil the balance of the bracelet.
So i did the sensible thing and bought something it is now crying out for ................a safety chain. Ended up buying the Detailed Safety Chain and the attraction to that was that it is small, it screws on and stays put unlike the clip on ones so that was an easy decision thank god !

My mental health needs a rest from buying and sorting Pandora for a while but it wont stop me looking !

On the road to recovery......glad to hear it.

Pics please as I need a safety chain

 

[dinamit]

Finally plucked up the courage to return my Birds and Branches charm. Ive been wearing the Pandora site out looking at what to replace it with and then i thought *why am i doing this*. Im really happy at where my bracelet is right now with the front complete and if i buy a charm and put it on the bracelet its going to start swishing around the side (which drives me nuts) and spoil the balance of the bracelet.
So i did the sensible thing and bought something it is now crying out for ................a safety chain. Ended up buying the Detailed Safety Chain and the attraction to that was that it is small, it screws on and stays put unlike the clip on ones so that was an easy decision thank god !

My mental health needs a rest from buying and sorting Pandora for a while but it wont stop me looking !

I think I understand...I feel saturated myself. It's all consuming this Pandora stuff. Not to mention bank balance destroying...You buy something but then inevitably want something to go with it etc. Who ever said they willgo with a charm a month was very sensible. I have definitely had my September spend as I got the oxy bracelet, gold spacers, some clips and a charm! Well, that's probably two months full! Definitely on a look but don't touch ban now.

Will you get a replacement oxy bracelet or will you let thatone go? Would love to see your bracelet with the chain.

 

[dinamit]

.....I really don't have a clue as it what I am doing, seems like its been ages since I've been on here. Thought I would be smart and multi quote but t clicked so many times I am confused and it said max limit is 8 quotes and i tried 15.....So a reply to all....


Lovely bracelets all, glad those that went to Oxford st enjoyed it, bangle, um I was going to swap my pixie for this and sell all my free bracelets.......but now I'm not sure.

Ditto to everyone that says Pandora has left them insane, I have jumped on that band wagon tooooooooooooooo.

This is me today, tomorrow who knows! Just pleased I am sensible enough not to have a craving for gold!

Wow almost a complete bracelet! Looks great . Love how you arranged your black leather too. So how many freebie bracelets did you end up with?

 

[Louliu71]

Wow almost a complete bracelet! Looks great . Love how you arranged your black leather too. So how many freebie bracelets did you end up with?

Thank you

I have a problem, I have a problem, I have a problem..........ashamed to say 3

I must not go within 50ft of a pandora store, I must not visit a site that peddles pandora, I must seek urgent psychiatric care immediately!



I sold a few things on evilbay and got a refund from the gas and electric as had been overpaying for years it seems.

Beans on toast the rest of the month I guess.

 

[Geddes]

On the road to recovery......glad to hear it.

Pics please as I need a safety chain

I hope so ! Cant post image now until Sunday.

I think I understand...I feel saturated myself. It's all consuming this Pandora stuff. Not to mention bank balance destroying...You buy something but then inevitably want something to go with it etc. Who ever said they willgo with a charm a month was very sensible. I have definitely had my September spend as I got the oxy bracelet, gold spacers, some clips and a charm! Well, that's probably two months full! Definitely on a look but don't touch ban now.

Will you get a replacement oxy bracelet or will you let thatone go? Would love to see your bracelet with the chain.

I think now the front of mine is complete it makes it easier to take a break ( even though i have asked my Pandora to get me a Hedgehog as i darent walk down to the new one in Oxford Street. If i am going to fill the sides (which isnt my plan at the mo) its all together a different ball or charm game asi would have to fill both sides at the same time and i cant even think about that one !

The oxy one went back today and i think i will leave it for now. I was really dissapointed that the clasp was faulty ( although so far, over the phone, they are saying it wasnt) as i really really liked it and i liked the fact that it wasnt stiff like the newer ones but hey ho !
I think i made the sensible choice in the safety chain as what i do have now with just the front done, amounts to over £500 worth of bracelet, i know that isnt as much as some have spent but still a lot of money to slide off your wrist.
I like the one i chose as it doesnt interfer with the look or look like i have charms sitting weirdly at the back of it. Still you will see on Sunday when i post an image !

 

[Louliu71]

I think I understand...I feel saturated myself. It's all consuming this Pandora stuff. Not to mention bank balance destroying...You buy something but then inevitably want something to go with it etc. Who ever said they willgo with a charm a month was very sensible. I have definitely had my September spend as I got the oxy bracelet, gold spacers, some clips and a charm! Well, that's probably two months full! Definitely on a look but don't touch ban now.

Will you get a replacement oxy bracelet or will you let thatone go? Would love to see your bracelet with the chain.

Um, hands up that was me that said one a month.......seems such a long time ago I 'lied' about that.

 

[Geddes]

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Lovely bracelets all, glad those that went to Oxford st enjoyed it, bangle, um I was going to swap my pixie for this and sell all my free bracelets.......but now I'm not sure.

I love my Pixie Fairy - Dont do it