VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!
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Does anyone know if there'll be an increase in the UK? I'm trying to decide whether to pull the tigger on a bracelet.Thanks
If you were already planning on buying the bracelet and have the money, I’d say lock it in and get it now. Don’t risk it.
I asked my SA today and she said it is on 11 May worldwide. about 3 % increase
Frustrating - hard to keep up with these increases !
I normally ignore it because I am willing to 'buy' the time and the freedom to choose to pull the trigger on my own pace rather than hurrying up and end up with buyer's remorse. When you think about the 3%, I think skipping the clothes or some other items just might make up for that increase.
For me, it’s the principle. I hemmed and hawed about getting a bracelet and then there was a price increase. Granted, it was only $200 more (I say “only” because in the grand scheme of things, when paying several thousand, it’s not a huge jump) but it annoys me to no end that I waited too long and have to pay more, for no reason other than they increased the price. It’s not due to a change in stone or more material. It just annoys me.
Like you said, they just increase the price for no reason therefore the value of the piece lies in only the joy we get when we wear them. At this point, we can think about what other joy we can get from life and then make priority. If VCA brings the most joy in life now and it is on your top list then get it right away.
They annoy everyone I guess
Maybe my experience has taught me that it is not worth the time and energy to be so caught up in their price increase. I got to know VCA in 2010 and I just bought one item from them because I put my financial resources into long trips and one year life experience overseas. I knew that they increase their price every year and also got the information from this forum that there won't be turquoise pieces in Alhambra anymore. I just let it be knowing that I needed to put studies and overseas experience first. Now looking back, I am happy I made that choice which was more important to me at the time because that life experience has changed me in a profound way beyond my imagination. For this reason, I don't blame myself for not adding their pieces earlier.
Agree- annoying. And now with so little inventory it’s impossible to get ahead of this game
I love VCA but it’s hard to keep track of all the changes sometimes. Sigh.
It is SUPER annoying (don’t get me wrong), but at least it’s not a grotesque 20% increase that Chanel does semi-regularly. I feel like 3% is somewhat reasonable.
Like you said, they just increase the price for no reason therefore the value of the piece lies in only the joy we get when we wear them. At this point, we can think about what other joy we can get from life and then make priority. If VCA brings the most joy in life now and it is on your top list then get it right away.
They annoy everyone I guess
Oh, I completely agree and it doesn’t make me so annoyed that look back in deep regret. It’s more of a frustration, worthy of an eye roll and a big sigh
That was what aggravated me the last time. One of the reasons that I didn’t buy the MOP bracelet that I wanted was because the store didn’t have any in stock and didn’t know when they’d get any in. They barely had anything, honestly. But, the SA (who I ended up not liking at all, for other reasons) told me that I could lock in the price by paying in full...and just wait. That was not ok with me; I wasn’t interested in paying nearly $4K with nothing to show for it for however long. What if they got a few bracelets but none appealed to me? Then I would’ve continued to wait, out 4K...at least it was gaining a little interest in the meantime. I thought it was ridiculous.
Chanel has lost their minds. 20% increase while quality decreases. Insane. I’ve basically sworn off Chanel because of this.
Um, you don't like your SA for a good reason, I only heard that 30% deposit to lock down the piece is common practice. Never heard of paying in full for unavailable items.Oh, I completely agree and it doesn’t make me so annoyed that look back in deep regret. It’s more of a frustration, worthy of an eye roll and a big sigh
That was what aggravated me the last time. One of the reasons that I didn’t buy the MOP bracelet that I wanted was because the store didn’t have any in stock and didn’t know when they’d get any in. They barely had anything, honestly. But, the SA (who I ended up not liking at all, for other reasons) told me that I could lock in the price by paying in full...and just wait. That was not ok with me; I wasn’t interested in paying nearly $4K with nothing to show for it for however long. What if they got a few bracelets but none appealed to me? Then I would’ve continued to wait, out 4K...at least it was gaining a little interest in the meantime. I thought it was ridiculous.
Chanel has lost their minds. 20% increase while quality decreases. Insane. I’ve basically sworn off Chanel because of this.