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[Ar]

#913

I was in the Las Vegas store last week and they swore they didn't know what the LV exclusive would be and that they wouldn't have it until May. Were they tellin' me a story, Margaret???

When I walked in, there were 6-8 corporate-looking people wearing black suits standing around talking. I was the only customer in the store. One (just ONE) came over and introduced herself to me. She said her name was Patricia, and she's director of education for Estee Lauder. They were all from corporate headquarters visiting the store. So I took the opportunity to complain about the warehouse sales, the lack of “bling” on the solids, and the repetitive themes. I suggested they listen to their customers to find out what kinds of solids they should make. Patricia said she started collecting several years ago herself and would take my comments back to headquarters. We had a nice conversation. She was very pleasant and professional. She asked me if I'd be willing to showcase my collection for new collectors – I guess she organizes those events. Even if nothing comes of our discussion, and I don't expect miracles, I felt good about being in the right place at the right time for once!!!

I broke down and bought the Las Vegas sign. They are close to running out of them. They still have a lot of the pink cadillac. They also had Jewels to Boot and the flower cart exclusives. At the CCS at the Premium Outlets, I got the fish that sits on the coral reef. CCS had LOTS of solids, including the pagoda and one Bustier that I almost bought but when I looked at it I discovered a flaw.

I was in LV for one day, then headed to Death Valley, where it snowed and rained – a real rarity. Had a great time climbing to the tops of sand dunes to take photos. It was COLD! I was glad to come home to Florida.
Ar

[Joni]

#22584

Ar,
Iam glad you expressed your opinion about the warehouse sales as well as your
other concerns.
Do you happen to know if the peacock and hummingbird are in? The last time I
called the Las Vegas store they hadn't gotten them in yet. They still have Jewels to Boot? That's one I never bought….
Thanks,
Joni

[KK]

#22585

WOW!
Ar,
Good job. <img src='style_emoticons//biggrin.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’biggrin.gif’ />
You lived to tell the tale. The EL Men in Black <img src='style_emoticons//ph34r.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’ph34r.gif’ /> <img src='style_emoticons//ph34r.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’ph34r.gif’ /> <img src='style_emoticons//ph34r.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’ph34r.gif’ />
Please give me a link to your photos <img src='style_emoticons//laugh.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’laugh.gif’ />

[VEGAS LADY]

#22586

HI AR,….. <img src='style_emoticons//smile.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’smile.gif’ />

WELL DONE TO YOU FOR PUTTING ALL OUR CONCERNS ABOUT THE SOLIDS FORWARD.

DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE EL REPS TELLING YOU A STORY.. <!–emo&<_<img src='style_emoticons//dry.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’dry.gif’ /> PERHAPS AT THAT TIME THEY DID NOT KNOW.

PERHAPS THE CORPORATE MEN IN BLACK TOLD THEM AFTER YOU HAD LEFT….
WHO KNOWS….. <img src='style_emoticons//ph34r.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’ph34r.gif’ /> IF NOBODY POSTS ANYMORE INFO I WILL RING VEGAS MYSELF AND FIND OUT.

Regards Margaret…..

[VEGAS LADY]

#22587

JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE TO VEGAS………THE NEW SOLID WILL BE IN ON FRIDAY……. OR SO I WAS TOLD.

ANY CHANGE OF INFO AND I WILL POST LATER WHEN I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY OWN REP.

Margaret….. <img src='style_emoticons//smile.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’smile.gif’ />

[klassicguy1]

#22588

Ar – Thanks for the report. I would love to have seen the “corporate coats” there…too funny <img src='style_emoticons//laugh.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’laugh.gif’ /> Good for you for saying something. I continue to be amazed at the number of good solids hitting Ebay with no boxes, etc. but full of perfume with labels, especially the Jay Strongwater ones. And the number of empty compacts is astounding…..all from the warehouse sales or other outlet sources. What other explanation can there be? <img src='style_emoticons//mad.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’mad.gif’ />

Woody

[Ar]

#22589

Update: I called Keith Orr tonight, the “beauty advisor” I spoke to when I was in the LV store. He said they were notified about the Little White Chapel two days after my visit. It's a real chapel in Vegas. I received the color photocopy from him today. Looks cute, white with gold trim, red rhinestones on the roof and a heart sign attached next to it. $250. It will ship to me on Monday. They will also be getting another exclusive solid; he doesn't know what, but he thinks it will come out in June (weird timing).

They didn't have the hummingbird or peacock, definitely had the boot.

Yes, I was excited to see the “suits” and glad I got to express my 2 cents. Patricia seemed to know about solidperfume.com when I mentioned it, so maybe someone at EL is actually reading our postings.

KK, hopefully I'll have some photos posted soon. First I have to load some software on my computer. Thanks for asking.

Ar

[KK]

#22590

Hey Ar,
Another one coming out in June…..just in time for Father's Day. <img src='style_emoticons//ohmy.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’ohmy.gif’ /> <img src='style_emoticons//laugh.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’laugh.gif’ /> <img src='style_emoticons//laugh.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’laugh.gif’ />

[samantha]

#22591

QUOTE(Ar @ Mar 14 2006, 03:43 AM)

I was in the Las Vegas store last week and they swore they didn't know what the LV exclusive would be and that they wouldn't have it until May. Were they tellin' me a story, Margaret???

When I walked in, there were 6-8 corporate-looking people wearing black suits standing around talking. I was the only customer in the store. One (just ONE) came over and introduced herself to me. She said her name was Patricia, and she's director of education for Estee Lauder. They were all from corporate headquarters visiting the store. So I took the opportunity to complain about the warehouse sales, the lack of “bling” on the solids, and the repetitive themes.  I suggested they listen to their customers to find out what kinds of solids they should make. Patricia said she started collecting several years ago herself and would take my comments back to headquarters. We had a nice conversation. She was very pleasant and professional.  She asked me if I'd be willing to showcase my collection for new collectors –  I guess she organizes those events. Even if nothing comes of our discussion, and I don't expect miracles, I felt good about being in the right place at the right time for once!!! 

I broke down and bought the Las Vegas sign. They are close to running out of them. They still have a lot of the pink cadillac. They also had Jewels to Boot and the flower cart exclusives. At the CCS at the Premium Outlets, I got the fish that sits on the coral reef. CCS had LOTS of solids, including the pagoda and one Bustier that I almost bought but when I looked at it I discovered a flaw.

I was in LV for one day, then headed to Death Valley, where it snowed and rained – a real rarity. Had a great time climbing to the tops of sand dunes to take photos. It was COLD! I was glad to come home to Florida.
Ar

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[VEGAS LADY]

#22592

Hi Ar….. <img src='style_emoticons//smile.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’smile.gif’ />

Thanks for the update, <img src='style_emoticons//laugh.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’laugh.gif’ /> I do hope that the wedding chapel is like the one we were married at, it sounds great and I can't wait for the pic's.

Thanks once again…….. Margaret

[samantha]

#22593

Hi AR,

Wonderful to know there's still stock of Radiant Fish. I have been trying to get my hands on the same. Could you please help me with the contacts of the CCS at Premium Outlets.

Appreciate your help.
Many thanks
Samantha
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[2cute4u2]

#22594

QUOTE(VEGAS LADY @ Mar 13 2006, 01:12 PM)

JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE TO VEGAS………THE NEW SOLID WILL BE IN ON FRIDAY……. OR SO I WAS TOLD.

ANY CHANGE OF INFO AND I WILL POST LATER WHEN I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY OWN REP.

Margaret….. <img src='style_emoticons//smile.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’smile.gif’ />

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I will be in Vegas this weekend so I will post about the solid when I return.

[Joni]

#22595

Thanks Ar for the update. Hopefully the LV store will be getting the hummingbird and peacock soon. Will be looking forward to your photos soon.
Thanks, Joni <img src='style_emoticons//smile.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’smile.gif’ />

[jardanel]

#22596

I have just added the photocopy of the Little white wedding chapel to the gallery

[VEGAS LADY]

#22597

THANKS FOR THE PIC JARDANEL, ITS LOOKING GOOD….. <img src='style_emoticons//wub.gif’ border=’0′ style=’vertical-align:middle’ alt=’wub.gif’ />

Regards…..Margaret

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