I didn't send it in. I thought it was a little invasive.
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I didn't send it in. I thought it was a little invasive.
Even though I didn't receive one...yet...I completed it through the link kindly posted by lisawhit. It was quite intrusive but as I was discussing with a friend tonight, they really want to gauge customer loyalty and preferences in the global economic downturn.
I was very attuned to the questions on preference on purchasing from stand-alone to multi-brand stores - depending on the answers received, can impact the multi-brand stores.
Occasionally I like to peruse a certain online auction site to see if any interesting heritage pieces have popped up.
Today I was shocked by the number of fakes/replicas listed for VCA. It's truly awful.
There was a malachite and diamond 20 motif listed for such a low price that it was laughable. To any new members here who are searching for a deal...BEWARE. If you see a listing that is priced for $500 from a seller with zero feedback it is most certainly a fake (imported from China). Interesting how many of these pieces are listed for around $500.00.
You can't purchase a piece for this little and NO legit seller would ever offer a piece for this price.
Today I was shocked by the number of fakes/replicas listed for VCA. It's truly awful.
There was a malachite and diamond 20 motif listed for such a low price that it was laughable. To any new members here who are searching for a deal...BEWARE. If you see a listing that is priced for $500 from a seller with zero feedback it is most certainly a fake (imported from China). Interesting how many of these pieces are listed for around $500.00.
You can't purchase a piece for this little and NO legit seller would ever offer a piece for this price.
When I browse on there I always set the search results at $800 and above just to weed those out.
Great idea.
You will still find fakes at higher price points.
I'm sincerely annoyed that VCA doesn't more aggressively go after these auctions.
I couldn't agree more on both points. But eBay is hopeless too -- I've reported so many listings to no avail.
Agree completely - they are increasingly looking like EBay...I have been searching for SOs and hard-to-find pieces at well-regarded world-renowned jewelers/auction houses. Their VCA stock is very few and far between estate pieces. By and large these online sites with those low low prices are serious fakes. There are also expensive fakes out there as well.
I also look at auction sites just to see what was made in years gone by. I am terrified to buy at resale due to the proliferating fakes.
I found a 20 motif on 1st dibs - an alternating lapis and white coral in yg. It was pretty and something I had not seen before.
I found a 20 motif on 1st dibs - an alternating lapis and white coral in yg. It was pretty and something I had not seen before.
You might consider a magic onyx pendant instead. The vintage Alhambra is very petite and fairly short. I wonder if the Byzantine style pendant would be a good choice for a man? I think it would look great.
Oh good suggestion, thank you! I'll go check that out this weekend.
Heritage Auctions recently had a 20 motif turquoise sell for $40k including buyers premium. I almost fell off my chair!
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Wow! I can believe it though. I can see why someone with the financial means and desire for an authentic TQ 20 motif would pay that high a price for one. I wouldn't, but I understand. Who knows when VCA will ever make TQ Alhambra again?
Good point! This spring when I thought I was going to be hit really hard with taxes, I almost sold my 20 motif and bracelet for $25k. So glad I didn't need to.....my accountant pulled a rabbit out of his hat. 