VCA - October 2020 (New Releases)

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The closest VCA to me is in a NM, and my SA there just informed me that these pieces are only launching in VCA boutiques on 10/1, and she’s not sure when the NM stores will be getting them if at all. Has anyone else heard this?

I’m wondering because she told me the same thing when new pieces were launched earlier this year on 6/1... I wanted the grey MOP RG vintage pendant and she told me only the flagship in NY got those pieces on 6/1, and that the release to the other VCA and NM boutiques was delayed until the end of July. At that time NM had filed for bankruptcy and was open by appts only, so I figured it was COVID-related and didn’t think much of it. But now NM is fully open and she’s giving me the same story with the 10/1 pieces, so I’m starting to wonder...
 
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When I was on the phone last week with the e-boutique concierge, I asked her whether the WG pave and onyx earrings were also available. She said not until Oct. 1 and that they were about $16,000. I then asked if they would be subject to the price increase and she said no, that the price she gave me was the price they would be.
 
The closest VCA to me is in a NM, and my SA there just informed me that these pieces are only launching in VCA boutiques on 10/1, and she’s not sure when the NM stores will be getting them if at all. Has anyone else heard this?

I’m wondering because she told me the same thing when new pieces were launched earlier this year on 6/1... I wanted the grey MOP RG vintage pendant and she told me only the flagship in NY got those pieces on 6/1, and that the release to the other VCA and NM boutiques was delayed until the end of July. At that time NM had filed for bankruptcy and was open by appts only, so I figured it was COVID-related and didn’t think much of it. But now NM is fully open and she’s giving me the same story with the 10/1 pieces, so I’m starting to wonder...

I have heard the same - and I think the Chapter 11 filing is working against them badly. I feel sorry for ALL their SAs with the Holidays approaching :sad:
 
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When I was on the phone last week with the e-boutique concierge, I asked her whether the WG pave and onyx earrings were also available. She said not until Oct. 1 and that they were about $16,000. I then asked if they would be subject to the price increase and she said no, that the price she gave me was the price they would be.

This makes sense to me. I didn't really believe they had one price pre-release and a higher price on the day they are actually released since it is after the price increase. I think some SAs gave incorrect information....but we shall see when Oct 1 comes!

(I was totally wrong on this. Those earrings would be close to $16k with the price increase. See my next post below.)
 
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What did not make sense to me is that they publish the prices for pieces coming out in 10/1, but have a price increase on 9/24 and then subject these new pieces to the price increase! ‍♀ What do you think? And did your SA allow you to secure the price? NM was not allowed to do that.
The GMOP is $5,900. Just left deposit yesterday.
 
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The closest VCA to me is in a NM, and my SA there just informed me that these pieces are only launching in VCA boutiques on 10/1, and she’s not sure when the NM stores will be getting them if at all. Has anyone else heard this?

I’m wondering because she told me the same thing when new pieces were launched earlier this year on 6/1... I wanted the grey MOP RG vintage pendant and she told me only the flagship in NY got those pieces on 6/1, and that the release to the other VCA and NM boutiques was delayed until the end of July. At that time NM had filed for bankruptcy and was open by appts only, so I figured it was COVID-related and didn’t think much of it. But now NM is fully open and she’s giving me the same story with the 10/1 pieces, so I’m starting to wonder...
The boutique in Miami Florida only received 3. Just saw them yesterday. Price is $5,900
 
When I was on the phone last week with the e-boutique concierge, I asked her whether the WG pave and onyx earrings were also available. She said not until Oct. 1 and that they were about $16,000. I then asked if they would be subject to the price increase and she said no, that the price she gave me was the price they would be.
This makes sense to me. I didn't really believe they had one price pre-release and a higher price on the day they are actually released since it is after the price increase. I think some SAs gave incorrect information....but we shall see when Oct 1 comes!

Some prices do seem like they may increase though. For example the previously quoted price for the blue agate 20 seems in line with the old prices doesn’t it?
 
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Some prices do seem like they may increase though. For example the previously quoted price for the blue agate 20 seems in line with the old prices doesn’t it?

You are totally right. My post was wishful thinking only!!!:crybaby:

10 motif carnelian is now $8500 and 20 is $17,000

10 motif blue agate is now $8800, so 20 should be $17,600 (price given for pre-release was $16,800)
 
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There is a button for "aNgree" :lol:

Now it's not fair to advertise PRE-LAUNCH prices, only to have VCA increase the prices on the very said pieces which are not yet available :confused1:
Did SAs require a FULL DEPOSIT to lock in the price on these new pieces? Remember the purchasing power is always in the hands of the consumer.
 
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