Abrasha schrieb:
> 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" :)
In Germany we call it also "mit Zirtonen gehandelt" that is meant: dealed
with lemons, if a business was bad. :-)
>> 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.
Shure, however, they have due to theis bigger turnover, better conditions
with
the wholesalers.
>> 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/
Bähh You can´t compare these with real "companies in good standing".
> 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
> ?!?
He might get a comparison of price and quality.
> --
> Abrasha
> http://www.abrasha.com
Welcome :-)
Mit freundlichem Gruß,
Heinrich Butschal
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