How the Wealthy Rate Luxury Brands

The 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index Survey indicates that the wealthy rank these brands #1 in customer experience:

• Fractional Clubs:
  St. Regis Grand Residence Club (#1) and Ritz Carlton Club (#2)
  
  
• Alcoholic Beverages:
  Dom Perignon (#1 Champagne), Patron (#1 Tequila), Macallan (#1 Scotch), Far Niente (#1 Wine), Grey Goose (#1 Vodka), Bombay Sapphire (#1 Gin), Grand Marnier (#1 Cognac), 10 Cane (#1 Rum), Woodford Reserve (#1 Whiskey)
  
  
• Cruise Lines:
  Silversea (#1), Seabourn (#2), Lindland Expeditions (#3)
  
  
• Retailer:
  Bergdorf Goodman (#1), Nordstrom (#2), Barneys (#3)
  
  
• Audio:
  Bang and Olufsen (#1), Bose (#2), Bowers and Wilkins (#3)
  
  
• Fashion Brand:
  Gucci (#1), Louis Vuitton (#2), Faconable (#3)
  
  
• Automobile:
  Lexus (#1), Infiniti (#2), Acura (#3)
  
  
• Accounting Firms:
  PriceWaterhouseCoopers (#1), Deloitte & Touche (#2), Ernst & Young (#3)