I think all we can possibly do at this point is to educate any potential buyers so they can make more informed purchases.
Sadly this problem occurs in many different avenues, not only jewellery and handbags.
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I think all we can possibly do at this point is to educate any potential buyers so they can make more informed purchases.
Sadly this problem occurs in many different avenues, not only jewellery and handbags.
I only feel safe buying my VCA from the boutiques now. Any where else and I have that feeling in the back of my mind "what if it's not authentic" I'd rather fewer pieces of jewellery but have the peace of mind knowing they are authentic and free of the corrupt world of fakes and forgeries.
@PennyD2911 could you print off pictures of each ring as close to actual size as possible & cut out then tape to your finger whilst wearing your bracelet, to give you an idea which one you prefer? Bit of a UK reference, but I was brought up on Blue Peter, lol!
Aren't these out of date though?
On a side note, I received an email from evilbay with a listing for a pair of magic WG pave earrings for £350 (or dollars, can't remember which). There was some sort of feedback on it to say was that sort of email hitting the right target so went on line and filled in the survey to say it most certainly wasn't okay to be sending me emails of clearly fake VCA goods. The upshot seems to have been that I am getting even more emails of fake listings! I give up!
Excellent idea Jules, but I had to decide this morning so my SA could place the order. I didn’t won’t to delay any longer because the wait will be 5 months. I decided to stay with the YG.
Thanks for the suggestion![emoji846]
For those of us that have benefited from the tax laws of buying VCA from a place that does not have a brick and mortar store in your state...those days are gone....Supreme Court just passed 5-4 that taxes will be collected nationwide.
Where is the “UNLIKE” button for this bad news?
Thank you for making us aware [emoji1374]
In light of this, i feel the need to make a decision on a purchase that I have been considering. And if I decide “yes” then to purchase ASAP.
I have the following Alhambra pieces (all white gold) in my collection:
Magic diamond pave long necklace
Vintage mop
16 magic mop, gmop, chalcedony
What do u think about adding the white gold diamond pave frivole earrings?
Currently I wear diamond studs everyday, either my smaller or larger pair.
I cannot seem to wear bracelets or rings consistently as they tend to bother me in some way, and thus I am an earring & necklace ga
Always some thing to propel us into purchasing - if not a price increase, this time “taxes across the board.”
I wonder what will happen to states with a 0% tax???
I think you should get the Pavé Frivole WG EARRINGS [emoji1360]
There are states in the US who do not impose a State Withholding Tax on wages but EVERY state collects State and Local Sales Tax.
I barely got in “under the wire” on my Perlee Diamond Clover Ring!
My SA ordered it yesterday. I need to research and find out when this SC decision becomes effective. This will affect a lot of online retailers, like Etsy vendors for example. The loop hole for the no sales tax sales was not having a brick/mortar presence in each state.
Oregon does not have a sales tax, however I do not believe they have store which sells VCA.
Forgive me for being ignorant on American Politics - we have the Westminster System of gov't.
So, this is at a FEDERAL level - meaning countrywide? But EACH STATE has their own governance as well? Can they opt out of these taxes if they wish?
I was told Delaware has 0% SALES TAX. How would it impact States like these, I wonder?