Van Cleef - VCA price increase thread *please include location*

[Amarino]

I’ve been contemplating a 10 motif MOP or blue agate and wonder if now is the time. But I keep not being able to decide whether I should just “go big” and get a 20 in MOP ‍♀️

I have a 10 guilloche necklace and a 20 MOP. Personally, I prefer the 20 MOP it's just spectacular. I also have the 5 guilloche bracelet. Combination of the 10 necklace with 5 bracelet is pretty but not quite whouuu for me.

The question that you should be asking yourself is what is it you really want? Is it a 10 or 20 motif? If 20 motif is what you really want then I’d save up and buy that. Don’t buy the 10 in the MOP or blue agate because of price increase unless you’re unsure of the size.
Have you tried a 10 or 20 in those stones or in any just for size comparison to give you an idea of the look you want?

I have a 10 guilloche necklace and a 20 MOP. Personally, I prefer the 20 MOP it's just spectacular. I also have the 5 guilloche bracelet. Combination of 10 necklace with 5 bracelet is pretty but not spectacular for me.
Ask yourself what look you want to have? Which your heart really wants? Hoping to have helped you.Good luck.

 

[Swanky]

Hi! People subscribe to this thread, so let’s please stick closely to topic, only discussing price increase news. Please always post your country when adding updates.

 

[Genie006]

My SM has confirmed no price increase for VCA in Malaysia this April.

Hello, could you share/pm your SA contact with me?

 

[periogirl28]

Hello, could you share/pm your SA contact with me?

Would you be able to visit in person, everyone at VCA is absolutely welcoming and will give you a high level of service at the store. I am sorry to say my SA no longer takes clients as she is now at back office. I recommend going in and hopefully you will find the perfect SA for you, to connect with. Best wishes!

 

[glitzgal97]

I’m in the US and was told no increase on Alhambra except for all diamond 16 motif necklace

 

[nicole0612]

I’m in the US and was told no increase on Alhambra except for all diamond 16 motif necklace

Awww that one has been on my wish list, but I already have a hard time justifying the price and can't quite get myself to buy it! I guess this will make the decision easier at least.

 

[TankerToad]

Awww that one has been on my wish list, but I already have a hard time justifying the price and can't quite get myself to buy it! I guess this will make the decision easier at least.

Same!!

 

[Yodabest]

I was at VCA earlier checking out a 5 motif and was told there would be an increase on May 11th. I didn’t think to ask which pieces specifically, though it was implied that the 5 motif would be included.

 

[south-of-france]

I was at VCA earlier checking out a 5 motif and was told there would be an increase on May 11th. I didn’t think to ask which pieces specifically, though it was implied that the 5 motif would be included.

Which country?

 

[Yodabest]

Which country?

Sorry, forgot to specify! USA

 

[sparklehop]

Sorry, forgot to specify! USA

Did they make it sound like an across the board increase? I feel like I’ve heard 2 things now

 

[lucky7355]

A friend of mine wondered if it could be that they are catching the rest of the world up to the US? It’s sucked for us all along. Lol.

My husband talked to someone higher up in the company at one point. The price increases are because the parent company, Richemont, didn’t buy gold during Covid, so now all of their companies are having ridiculous price increases so customers can pay for their mistake now that gold is trading above $2k/oz. Panerai is doing the same thing with increasing the price of their gold watches multiple times in a short time span.

Increasing the price 10% three times a year must have been more tolerable to their market analysis than just a one time 30%+ increase. I’m not sure about the US increases versus other areas globally but if they determine the US market will tolerate price increases more and not reduce sales we will get dinged for it.

 

[south-of-france]

Is Switzerland also affected this time?

 

[Yodabest]

Did they make it sound like an across the board increase? I feel like I’ve heard 2 things now

I was looking at a 5 motif and that’s when he mentioned the price increase on May 11th.

He said anywhere from 3.5-7% but didn’t say what was included, I only assume the 5 motif because that’s what I was looking at when he brought it up.

 

[TankerToad]

My husband talked to someone higher up in the company at one point. The price increases are because the parent company, Richemont, didn’t buy gold during Covid, so now all of their companies are having ridiculous price increases so customers can pay for their mistake now that gold is trading above $2k/oz. Panerai is doing the same thing with increasing the price of their gold watches multiple times in a short time span.

Increasing the price 10% three times a year must have been more tolerable to their market analysis than just a one time 30%+ increase. I’m not sure about the US increases versus other areas globally but if they determine the US market will tolerate price increases more and not reduce sales we will get dinged for it.

Very disappointing