negotiating price?

[mangie]

I am shopping for a .5ct total weight pair of princess cut earrings. Thanks to this site, I''ve gotten it narrowed down to earrings at Mondera, Abazias, or DiamondSafe. My question is whether I have any negotiating power on the price or if these venues are like any other retailer and won''t really budge on price for "staple" items like half-carat earrings. Would I appear foolish if I try to talk down the price? Is it a waste of my time and breath to mess with trying to bring the price down any? I''d like any advise that could be offered (as well as which of the three might be my best bet for such a purchase).

Thanks so much for all this information you''ve provided!

Angie

 

[denverappraiser]

mangie,

here is a thread about just this topic.

Neil Beaty GG ISA
Independent Appraisals in Denver