Is this just me? ebay suspicion!

Since about 2001 I think

He is, inne?

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Caveat emptor

Phil

 

WTF would buy a diamond off Ebay?!

 

Someone who thinks they're getting a really good diamond cheaply. Like a
gullible person f'instance.

 

Are you serious about this?...

I may be in need of a diamond to sick in a ring Im designing, and if you can
get them at a decent price, Id like a chat....

Remove the canned pig from the email address to reply...

 

You want to learn about diamond grading - colour, clarity, inclusions etc.
before looking for a bargain. What size and cut do you want?

 

The thing about diamonds is that their production and distribution is
rather controlled by the World Diamond Council and places like De
Beers. They keep the price high by carefully moderating the amount of
the product that is available.

This is why you don't get 'cheap' diamonds, unless it's from QVC and
is 'genuine diamonique' or 'geniune diamonté.'

 

dwb wrote

I dunno I expect the same sort of sad prat like My Baby dated who spent
3 grand to buy cheap diamonds and got exactly what he paid for.

I am seriously considering investing a grand in a few cheap but nice
stones and trying it.

 

Spike wrote

Absolutely. Although I should point out that you can walk into the same
shops and buy the same discount wholesale stones for the same price as
me.[1]

Hatton Garden and similar sell stones, they sell to any **** who has the
money. If you want to cut out the middle man and save a fortune then go
straight to them.

If you are buying even a moderately expensive stone they will also offer
free help and advice.

You don't have to get ripped off unless you want to be.


[1] Once you have the stone talk to me about getting a seriously nice
ring/setting made for it, then I'll take your money.

 

If he can't I *certainly* can

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Indeed. I'd go further. They are delighted to meet and deal with the
public, and they go out of their way to match stones and actually exercise
their expertise, instead of merely sparring with others in the trade. We
had Mrs Rosbif's engagement ring made by a friend, who told us the
specifications to ask for in Hatton Garden. The bloke there couldn't have
been more helpful, and we came away with stones [a sapphire and 2 diamonds]
which had the goldsmithing friend mighty impressed, by both the quality of
the jewels and the price paid. Be prepared to give it your time and
attention, and allow them to guide you. Remember, they have devoted their
lives to the love and study of gemstones, and if you show interest in their
passion you will be rewarded, and you will learn. The same goes for most
things in life, I suppose.

 

This sounds similar to McDonalds staff.

 

Or they'll trap you like a wedding guest.

True.

 

Jeez, I never thought there would be so many jewellers here!