Heinrich Butschal wrote:
> papa smurf schrieb:
>> 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.
> This won't help. Especially if You are not a diamond expert you can't
fix the
> quality and the worth of the diamond by yourself.
>> 2. I worry that I'm getting scammed.
>> 3. I wonder if I truly am getting the best deal.
> If You will buy cheap the risk is higher that You will get a banana.
In the US it's called a "lemon" :)
> So it is
> better to buy in a store witch is well known and
I do not agree. Buying from a "store" is always more expensive, since
you will have to pay part of their overhead, i.e. rent, insurance, etc.
> eg. a company of good
> standing. They won't cheat You.
I beg to differ. Some of the biggest swindles have been perpetrated by
"companies in good standing".
http://www.2bangkok.com/2bangkok/Scams/sapp10.shtml
http://www.gemsny.com/guide/top-10-dirty-tricks-in-jewelry-business/
And, ... remember Enron (albeit not a jewelry company)
>> 4. I'm 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!
>
> Look here for diamanonds wich are second hand ans so far not too
expensive.
> http://www.schmuck-boerse.com/index-edelstein-diamant-2.htm
Dude, the guy posting is most likely from the US. Do you really think
it is useful to offer him a place to buy a stone from Germany, when he
has just told you that he is not comfortable buying anything he can't see
?!?
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Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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