My SA also told me to keep all of my certificates for any work done or cleaning. Luckily all of my VCA was bought by me originally, but I did wonder how that would affect me if I bought second-hand. It does deter me from buying preloved.
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I have never considered buying second hand from an unknown source, but I did recently buy a VCA item from a good friend who gave me the CoA and the original NM receipt. I had her ask her VCA NYC SA if I would have problems if I needed any kind of service on it. She said as long as I had the receipt and CoA (plus I have a document transferring ownership) that I should have no problem. I am going to use this SA myself, so hopefully I won't have problems. I buy every piece of jewelry with my daughters in mind, so there HAS to be service for inherited second hand pieces. I would not buy another piece if I thought VCA would not size bracelets or clean things for them.
I recently had a necklace and bracelet that I purchased second hand worked on at VCA boutique in NYC without paperwork and they didn't give me a hard time. They checked to make sure serial numbers matched and that was it.
There is already a significant mark up for designer pieces vs the actual cost of labor and material. I don't think second hand market will hurt these brands as there will always be people who will pay premium price.
There is already a significant mark up for designer pieces vs the actual cost of labor and material. I don't think second hand market will hurt these brands as there will always be people who will pay premium price.
I guess everyone can really walk away with a very different experience at the boutique(s).
I was not given complimentary services by a boutique recently because I did not buy from that particular boutique. And yes, my piece was bought at a VCA store, I am the original and only owner, and I bought it less than 3 months ago. But ... I bought it to celebrate DH’s birthday
... I did offer to share with him! 
I was not given complimentary services by a boutique recently because I did not buy from that particular boutique. And yes, my piece was bought at a VCA store, I am the original and only owner, and I bought it less than 3 months ago. But ... I bought it to celebrate DH’s birthday
... I did offer to share with him! I guess everyone can really walk away with a very different experience at the boutique(s).
I was not given complimentary services by a boutique recently because I did not buy from that particular boutique. And yes, my piece was bought at a VCA store, I am the original and only owner, and I bought it less than 3 months ago. But ... I bought it to celebrate DH’s birthday
Wouldn’t you be in their system regardless of where you bought the item?
Supply and demand will always dictate.
From what I understand VCA doesn’t have record of what is purchased at NM. But I think VCA will service it if you can show you bought it from NM. Just my theory. Never tested it.
I just had a pair of earrings serviced that are under my mother’s purchase record (but she has a different last name and our accounts are not linked in any way). I think it may depend on the location and whether one is a previously established customer or not.
Has VCA ever made the vintage Alhambra in yellow gold with alternating diamonds and mother of pearl before? I tried to look on the website and the closest I can find is this, but I prefer the white mother of pearl look
Or would this require a special order request
Thanks in advance
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/e...7gq00-vintage-alhambra-bracelet-5-motifs.html
Or would this require a special order request
Thanks in advance
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/e...7gq00-vintage-alhambra-bracelet-5-motifs.html
Has anyone tried the VCA perfumes? My SA from Birks let me choose one with my purchase and I selected neroli amara based on the perfume she sprayed on the card. I haven’t opened the box to try the perfume yet but it did smell like a citrusy floral on the card I smelled.
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No, but I’ve been dying to try the Vanilla Orchidee perfume!
I smelled the vanilla and it was intoxicating! I debated between this, California reverie and the vanilla for a long time.
I wear the Rouge Rose daily, and I’d like to try the Gardenia next.
I've worn First for many many years. It's an all-time classic and you only need a tiny little drop/spray of the parfum.
