What do they get? Tickets to events and all? I remember my mom used to get polo tickets from Hermes back in the day and usually those were in other countries so they offered to get that covered too
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I follow some women on Instagram who are probably VIPs from what you’re describing. They get nice gifts on their birthdays (a small party with balloons, flowers, food) and are taken out to eat at nice restaurants. Meanwhile, I’m happy if I get a candle and chocolates
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They get private meals from Michelin star chefs (from what I was told) it’s like a one-on-one deal, that sort of thing. And I’m sure when they’re in the bigger stores they get the nicer, private suites with champagne and all the fillings.
When I used to buy a lot from LV (and I am not talking anywhere near high roller status but still considered a VIP for whatever reason), every time I was in Paris they would drive me into the flagship store from my hotel. I would get the whole 3rd floor suite to myself. Everything was hand chosen based on what I liked. Champagne, h’orderves and desssert galore, bouquets of flowers were all there just waiting for me (I could take if I wanted). I didn’t have to deal with the crowd downstairs- anything I wanted they would bring up. Then when we were done, they had a car waiting and would have the driver take my husband and I to dinner. Dinner was also on LV’s tab. I am thinking VCA might have something similar to that setup if not more glamorous.
Funny enough I have one of my daughter’s onyx pendant on a red Peppa Pig shirt (hope that still works).Can someone please share a picture of the yellow gold Vintage Alhambra pendant in onyx with a solid red top or just laying on something solid red. Curious how black on red looks
awwww your daughter is so adorable 
she is an awesome model
the onyx does pop beautifully on red
Thank you both
she is an awesome model
the onyx does pop beautifully on red
Thank you both
Sorry to hear that your regular SA left
Are you close to a VCA boutique? Maybe you should just go in for a browse and try to chat to one of the SAs who is working - see if anyone clicks with you because the replacement SA you got doesn’t seem responsive enough.
If you’re willing to pay in full for an item, I’m sure the SA could place an order for you - there might be some waiting time but that‘s understandable given stock shortages everywhere.
Alternatively, can you place an online order? You might not get the little extras that come with an in store experience but some people don’t care about that stuff.
Hope you manage to get your new creation soon!
Thanks for sharing! Needless to say, unless I win the lottery, I’ll never be at VIP spending level.
I‘m just happy to receive a coffee table book or a candle!
Has anyone here received a VCA jewellery tray? Care to share pictures?
It’s interesting and kind of funny to me because I’ve definitely had birthday parties with champagne, flowers, etc in the boutique, I’ve had the entire floor closed including the VIP room for my girlfriends and I, and I’ve had dinners etc offered. And let me tell you that I’m not what VCA would consider to be a VIP.
@jenaywins: You are a VIP!It’s interesting and kind of funny to me because I’ve definitely had birthday parties with champagne, flowers, etc in the boutique, I’ve had the entire floor closed including the VIP room for my girlfriends and I, and I’ve had dinners etc offered. And let me tell you that I’m not what VCA would consider to be a VIP.
You are for sure.It’s interesting and kind of funny to me because I’ve definitely had birthday parties with champagne, flowers, etc in the boutique, I’ve had the entire floor closed including the VIP room for my girlfriends and I, and I’ve had dinners etc offered. And let me tell you that I’m not what VCA would consider to be a VIP.
I think it also depends on the relationship with your SA. Till this year (I may have gone a little crazy this year, I won’t lie 
), I only ever bought 1 or 2 pieces from VCA (far far far away from being a VIP) but my bestie and I have always been treated pretty well at our store. Before the pandemic started we used to go in every Friday to try on bling, hang out with our amazing SA/friend and then go grab coffee at the local cafe with him or just hang in the store and have cappuccino. Felt zero pressure to buy. We were always showered with gifts of flowers, chocolates, coffee table books, candles on our birthdays, mother days, Christmas and got invited to every Mother’s Day party..our SA even threw us our own private breakfast party of 2 once. I was even able to plan a surprise birthday party for my bestie this year with the help of our amazing SA at the store. He set up one of the display windows with her name on it, flowers that the store had got for her, my gift etc.
Long story short, your experience may vary from store to store and it really all depends on your SA and the relationship you have with him or her. I won’t lie when I say I cried buckets when he left mid year to go to another city.
), I only ever bought 1 or 2 pieces from VCA (far far far away from being a VIP) but my bestie and I have always been treated pretty well at our store. Before the pandemic started we used to go in every Friday to try on bling, hang out with our amazing SA/friend and then go grab coffee at the local cafe with him or just hang in the store and have cappuccino. Felt zero pressure to buy. We were always showered with gifts of flowers, chocolates, coffee table books, candles on our birthdays, mother days, Christmas and got invited to every Mother’s Day party..our SA even threw us our own private breakfast party of 2 once. I was even able to plan a surprise birthday party for my bestie this year with the help of our amazing SA at the store. He set up one of the display windows with her name on it, flowers that the store had got for her, my gift etc.Long story short, your experience may vary from store to store and it really all depends on your SA and the relationship you have with him or her. I won’t lie when I say I cried buckets when he left mid year to go to another city.