VCA - October 2020 (New Releases)

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#257
tensgrl said:
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.
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16000 usd looks about right when compared to grey mop price. I was told 13300 in the U.K. which is 400 pounds more than grey mop piece.
 
#258
HADASSA said:
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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I totally agree. First they have a price increase so people have to try and make last minute purchases, and then they have pre-launch prices at the same time for pieces that will be out a week later at a higher price?! I did buy before the increase since I wanted something for the holidays anyway, but I couldn't do that and buy pieces not even released yet at the same time! (However, they likely don't care very much about lowly customers like me, either! :lol: )
 
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#259
DS2006 said:
I totally agree. First they have a price increase so people have to try and make last minute purchases, and then they have pre-launch prices at the same time for pieces that will be out a week later at a higher price?! I did buy before the increase since I wanted something for the holidays anyway, but I couldn't do that and buy pieces not even released yet at the same time! (However, they likely don't care very much about lowly customers like me, either! :lol: )
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I was going to address this (see bolded in your post) in the TURQUOISE THREAD but I didn't want to step on any corns. But this business of a LUXURY HOUSE "offering" us something like we are waiting on crumbs from the Master's Table is really not a nice feeling. I want to keep this thread ON TOPIC before my post gets removed.

I am totally against this practice of VCA introducing NEW PIECES pre-price increase and then tacking on the higher price in time for the launch. It is NOT the first time they have done this :tdown:
 
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HADASSA said:
I was going to address this (see bolded in your post) in the TURQUOISE THREAD but I didn't want to step on any corns. But this business of a LUXURY HOUSE "offering" us something like we are waiting on crumbs from the Master's Table is really not a nice feeling. I want to keep this thread ON TOPIC before my post gets removed.

I am totally against this practice of VCA introducing NEW PIECES pre-price increase and then tacking on the higher price in time for the launch. It is NOT the first time they have done this :tdown:
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It works making people panic buying and putting deposits down. Am I against it?? Totally! But the only one that can stop this is the customer not succumbing to this. But they always are. It is not crazy the one that eats the cake. Blame it on weak , fomo customers :)
 
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#262
HADASSA said:
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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Yes they asked me for FULL deposit. I told them kindly to FO.
 
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I don't think anyone is worried about the quantity of pieces of the new launch since these are permanent collection pieces. VCA offered them at a lower price for a week or two at before they were released and some people wanted to take advantage of that. It was just ridiculous timing to introduce a new line right when they were increasing prices and offering a lower price for such a brief period of time. I certainly prefer the lower prices, but I had major items on my wishlist that I wanted to buy before the increase and couldn't also buy items from the new release at the same time.
 
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DS2006 said:
I don't think anyone is worried about the quantity of pieces of the new launch since these are permanent collection pieces. VCA offered them at a lower price for a week or two at before they were released and some people wanted to take advantage of that. It was just ridiculous timing to introduce a new line right when they were increasing prices and offering a lower price for such a brief period of time. I certainly prefer the lower prices, but I had major items on my wishlist that I wanted to buy before the increase and couldn't also buy items from the new release at the same time.
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See it and try it on before you buy and choose what you want or pay blindly for what you are given to save meager couple of hundred..... i choose the latter... I'm not even sure if I would want to add any of the new pieces to my collection. But luxury brands like to condition their customers as we already established and VCA is no different.
 
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#265
Alena21 said:
For the people worried that only a few pieces are released of the new launch. Don't worry! It will be slowly trickling in like the blue agate. No need to hurry and put deposits down. It is part of the regular line. If it is out of stock it will come back in stock. Don't panic and take your time.
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DS2006 said:
I don't think anyone is worried about the quantity of pieces of the new launch since these are permanent collection pieces. VCA offered them at a lower price for a week or two at before they were released and some people wanted to take advantage of that. It was just ridiculous timing to introduce a new line right when they were increasing prices and offering a lower price for such a brief period of time. I certainly prefer the lower prices, but I had major items on my wishlist that I wanted to buy before the increase and couldn't also buy items from the new release at the same time.
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I agree - no need to rush out. A new batch will be released ever so often. Guess who is laughing all the way to the bank?? Or worst yet, if our SAs think we are worthy enough to be "offered?" :mad:
 
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Alena21 said:
See it and try it on before you buy and choose what you want or pay blindly for what you are given to save meager couple of hundred..... i choose the latter... I'm not even sure if I would want to add any of the new pieces to my collection. But luxury brands like to condition their customers as we already established and VCA is no different.
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I have to pay for everything I buy and have it sent to me before I see it and try it on (other than things I have tried on in the past), since I'd have to fly to go to a boutique. Fortunately they allow exchanges from the boutique and returns from the online site. I still have current items that are higher priority for me, so I am not likely to be buying from the new releases anytime soon.
 
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#269
oranGetRee said:
I guess I am not worthy enough! Lol
My SA hasn’t updated me anything about the holiday pendant or anything from the new releases. I guess they would be taking care of their high spenders first and working down the list. :lol:
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Get a new SA - even if you are purchasing a SWEET ALHAMBRA, he/she ought to make you feel important. KNOW YOUR WORTH...LOVE YOURSELF :love::hugs:
 
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