William Black wrote:
> "papa smurf" <DSOldham@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:eoon54l8pnu732976crek2tkj92co2ppt1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I am in the market for loose diamonds. I have been to several stores
>> in my area, but recently decided to look at how diamonds are selling
>> on E-Bay. From what auctions I have found, diamonds sell considerably
>> less on E-Bay. I am interested in purchasing diamonds on E-Bay;
>> however, my dilemma is the following:
>> 1. I feel uncomfortable making such an expensive purchase over a wire
>> without seeing my product first.
>> 2. I worry that I=92m getting scammed.
>> 3. I wonder if I truly am getting the best deal.
>> 4. I=92m not sure what probing questions to ask for my protection.
>> Can anyone offer good suggestions as to how I can protect myself while
>> making such a large purchase? I would also love to hear from folks
>> who have actually purchased diamonds on e-bay. I appreciate your
>> advice and time!
>
> Diamonds without a certificate of origin these days may be 'blood
diamonds'.
Very small chance. Besides, even if the stone comes with a
"certificate" stating that it is not a "conflict diamond" (That is the
correct term. You seem to get your knowledge from Hollywood), it is no
guarantee, that it is actually a conflict free diamond.
>
> Pass them through an international border (by post or in your pocket)
you
> stand a chance of getting them impounded.
What makes you think he wants to "pass then through an international
border" (are there any other borders?). Most likely he wants to buy a
stone that has already been im****ted.
>
> These days the diamond investment market is plunging like a stone. It's
an
> artificial market that has a very limited lifetime now that everyone has
> realised that it's a cartel cheating them.
There is no cheating. However deBeers is very upfront about the fact,
that they control diamond prices very strictly and successfully.
I strongly suggest you inform yourself a bit more about the diamond
trade, it's history and it's complexities
>
> Buy rubies, you can't fake them or manufacture them.
Oh yes you can. This has been done quite successfully. People get
cheated in Thailand on a daily basis. Even professional jewelry buyers.
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Abrasha
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