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Too good to be true? Look what I found... |
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| P: 6/30/2009 4:04:16 PM | |
mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
I ran across an ad that advertized a size 6 ring with a 1/4 carat diamond. The problem is, when I looked at the picture, the diamond sure looked larger than 1/4 carat. I emailed the seller, and she said she thought it was 1/4 carat because it is a little over 1/4 inches across the top of the diamond.  Now, I'm not an expert, but I think that's at least a 1.5 carat diamond and probably larger. I asked her if she would meet me at a jewelry store so I could verify that it was a real diamond, and she said yes and I picked my trusted jeweler. She said no problem and agreed to meet me there tomorrow at noon. She wants $250. 
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:04:16 PM | |
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| P: 6/30/2009 4:06:16 PM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:04:16 PM Author:mommy-of-4-kids I ran across an ad that advertized a size 6 ring with a 1/4 carat diamond. The problem is, when I looked at the picture, the diamond sure looked larger than 1/4 carat. I emailed the seller, and she said she thought it was 1/4 carat because it is a little over 1/4 inches across the top of the diamond. Now, I'm not an expert, but I think that's at least a 1.5 carat diamond and probably larger. I asked her if she would meet me at a jewelry store so I could verify that it was a real diamond, and she said yes and I picked my trusted jeweler. She said no problem and agreed to meet me there tomorrow at noon. She wants $250. That is a lot larger than a .25, looks much bigger to me and I mean MUCH BIGGER! You will probably find if it is a real diamond the jeweller will tell you the size and the seller will realize the price should be much more. Did she say if the stone has a lab report such as GIA and the colour and clarity?  Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:06:16 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:09:23 PM | |
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,316 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
Ditto what Lorelei posted. Even if the seller has extremely skinner finger, that's a good sized diamond, well over 1.5 ct.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:09:23 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:11:24 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
She said that it is from her first marriage and that she's never had it appraised. She lists her town as a very affluent one. I thought for sure that it was a scam and was shocked that she said she would meet at the jeweler.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:11:24 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:14:11 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,316 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
Sounds like there's no lab cert (hence no idea about the clarity, cut, weight and other cutting measurements). It also appears she has no idea about its worth which I'm sure your jeweller will probably advise her on once the size is determined. While there, she will also be able to see the market price for something similar.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:14:11 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:17:13 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
Yeah, I thought that also. She must have a hunk of a rock from a subsequent marriage if she thinks this is 1/4 carat! I have to go there and get some rings sized, anyway, so if she decides not to sell it to me it won't be a wasted trip. :)
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:17:13 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM | |
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003 |
I would meet with her at Starbucks and just hand over the $250 in hopes that it's real! Why take the chance. . .if she finds out it's larger than 1/4 ct? Then you're out the possibility of having a massive rock!
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:19:56 PM | |
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006 |
Well Good Luck! Maybe it has bad memories and she'll still want to sell it when she finds out that it's bigger than 1/4 ct? WOW by her measurement system a 1ct diamond would be an inch across!
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:19:56 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:22:06 PM | |
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
Could it be *stolen*? Someone who has never owned a diamond might have funny ideas about size like that ...
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:22:06 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:25:20 PM | |
D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,441 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM I thought about this too! hey you could be gambling out $250 or hit the jackpot!Author: MC I would meet with her at Starbucks and just hand over the $250 in hopes that it's real! Why take the chance. . .if she finds out it's larger than 1/4 ct? Then you're out the possibility of having a massive rock! 
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:25:20 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:25:41 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
If it is stolen wouldn't they get more from a pawn shop?
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:25:41 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:27:09 PM | |
TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:25:20 PM Oh, I don't know...integrity maybe? You know...who you are when no one is looking and all that mumbo jumbo?
Author: D&T Date: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM I thought about this too! hey you could be gambling out $250 or hit the jackpot!Author: MC I would meet with her at Starbucks and just hand over the $250 in hopes that it's real! Why take the chance. . .if she finds out it's larger than 1/4 ct? Then you're out the possibility of having a massive rock! _______________________ |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:27:09 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:29:11 PM | |
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decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:25:41 PM Author: mommy-of-4-kids If it is stolen wouldn't they get more from a pawn shop? I think these days pawn shops have to keep records about where they get things. People might even have to show an id? Don't know for sure but get a funny feeling about this transaction. I wonder if its just to mug you for your $250 in cash? Seriously. People on craigslist & stuff these days are scary!
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:29:11 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:31:04 PM | |
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D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,441 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:27:09 PM aaahhh Schucks! TGAL- I know my evil twin was thinking this
Author: TravelingGal Date: 6/30/2009 4:25:20 PM Oh, I don't know...integrity maybe? You know...who you are when no one is looking and all that mumbo jumbo?Author: D&T Date: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM I thought about this too! hey you could be gambling out $250 or hit the jackpot!Author: MC I would meet with her at Starbucks and just hand over the $250 in hopes that it's real! Why take the chance. . .if she finds out it's larger than 1/4 ct? Then you're out the possibility of having a massive rock!
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:31:04 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:33:22 PM | |
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TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:29:11 PM True Deco. I can't imagine someone not knowing that ring was bigger than 1/4 carat. It would unnerve me enough to bypass the transaction/meeting entirely. But I'm hugely cynical.
Author: decodelighted Date: 6/30/2009 4:25:41 PM Author: mommy-of-4-kids If it is stolen wouldn't they get more from a pawn shop? I think these days pawn shops have to keep records about where they get things. People might even have to show an id? Don't know for sure but get a funny feeling about this transaction. I wonder if its just to mug you for your $250 in cash? Seriously. People on craigslist & stuff these days are scary! _______________________ |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:33:22 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:35:31 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
The jeweler is in a highy visable and busy shopping area. I don't know how they could mug me in a jewelry store. There is a uniformed security guard inside the store, too. ???????????
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:35:31 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:36:12 PM | |
Ara Ann Ideal Rock Total Posts: 579 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
Did she say if it's a solitaire? The pic is blurry, but it almost looks like a smaller center diamond, with some kind of ring guard or wrap around it...could be why the surface size is larger, but the main stone could be a .25.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:36:12 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:39:28 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
She didn't specifically say it was a solitare but she said the diamond is a little more that 1/4 inch across the top.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:39:28 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:39:43 PM | |
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MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:27:09 PM Oh, you're no fun! lolAuthor: TravelingGal Date: 6/30/2009 4:25:20 PM Oh, I don't know...integrity maybe? You know...who you are when no one is looking and all that mumbo jumbo?Author: D&T Date: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM I thought about this too! hey you could be gambling out $250 or hit the jackpot!Author: MC I would meet with her at Starbucks and just hand over the $250 in hopes that it's real! Why take the chance. . .if she finds out it's larger than 1/4 ct? Then you're out the possibility of having a massive rock!
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:39:43 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:43:21 PM | |
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TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:39:43 PM I know, lol. I'm a big believer in karma though...I believe if she went in there with the idea that she was going to get away with something, most likely things would not turn out in her favor.Author: MC Date: 6/30/2009 4:27:09 PM Oh, you're no fun! lolAuthor: TravelingGal Date: 6/30/2009 4:25:20 PM Oh, I don't know...integrity maybe? You know...who you are when no one is looking and all that mumbo jumbo?Author: D&T Date: 6/30/2009 4:19:36 PM I thought about this too! hey you could be gambling out $250 or hit the jackpot!Author: MC I would meet with her at Starbucks and just hand over the $250 in hopes that it's real! Why take the chance. . .if she finds out it's larger than 1/4 ct? Then you're out the possibility of having a massive rock! Will be interesting to see how this turns out. _______________________ |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:43:21 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:44:14 PM | |
radiantquest Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,298 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2008 |
i would go ahead with it. she might even still sell it to you for $250 because that is what was agreed upon and she just wants to be rid of it. let us know what happens
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:44:14 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:48:52 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
If I wanted to get away with something, I wouldn't have specifically told her that I didn't think her ring was 1/4 carat. I explained that since she is a size 6 finger and that the diamond covers a such a large portion of her finger, that it is a larger diamond. She said she didn't know how to guess carat sizes and that was her only reply. I told her I was interested if it is a real diamond and she said that as long as I can find a jewelry store who will verify the stone for free, she would meet me. But, I've been upfront with her from my initial inquiry that I thought she was wrong on the size.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:48:52 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:50:29 PM | |
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TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:48:52 PM Is that the only pic? Because it may not be a solitaire, as someone mentioned.Author: mommy-of-4-kids If I wanted to get away with something, I wouldn't have specifically told her that I didn't think her ring was 1/4 carat. I explained that since she is a size 6 finger and that the diamond covers a such a large portion of her finger, that it is a larger diamond. She said she didn't know how to guess carat sizes and that was her only reply. I told her I was interested if it is a real diamond and she said that as long as I can find a jewelry store who will verify the stone for free, she would meet me. But, I've been upfront with her from my initial inquiry that I thought she was wrong on the size. And just to be clear, I didn't think it sounded like you wanted to get away with anything at all. 
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:50:29 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:50:59 PM | |
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decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
Look, I'm pretty cautious. I lock the doors when I'm sitting in the car to help ward off "carjacking". Which my DH thinks is hilarious. Can you take someone with you to the meetup ... OR let the jeweler know someone is coming to meet you and then call the jeweler for a sneak peek review of the person before you go there yourself? If its a specific time & not a well-traveled store, an accomplice could mug you while you're heading toward the store. Like I said -- I'm paranoid. But I'm sure those Craigslist masseurs didn't expect to get attacked either. ** shiver **
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:50:59 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:51:14 PM | |
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D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,441 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:48:52 PM well at least you tried to educate her in the size wise, so you're honest, Do come back with your result though. Interesting to see.
Author: mommy-of-4-kids If I wanted to get away with something, I wouldn't have specifically told her that I didn't think her ring was 1/4 carat. I explained that since she is a size 6 finger and that the diamond covers a such a large portion of her finger, that it is a larger diamond. She said she didn't know how to guess carat sizes and that was her only reply. I told her I was interested if it is a real diamond and she said that as long as I can find a jewelry store who will verify the stone for free, she would meet me. But, I've been upfront with her from my initial inquiry that I thought she was wrong on the size.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:51:14 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:55:28 PM | |
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TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,315 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:50:59 PM I'm with you Deco. Say she gets there and the ring is obviously not as represented. The woman goes on her merry way as does the OP. She gets followed out of the store because they know she has 250 bucks of cash on her and then she gets attacked. Author: decodelighted Look, I'm pretty cautious. I lock the doors when I'm sitting in the car to help ward off 'carjacking'. Which my DH thinks is hilarious. Can you take someone with you to the meetup ... OR let the jeweler know someone is coming to meet you and then call the jeweler for a sneak peek review of the person before you go there yourself? If its a specific time & not a well-traveled store, an accomplice could mug you while you're heading toward the store. Like I said -- I'm paranoid. But I'm sure those Craigslist masseurs didn't expect to get attacked either. ** shiver **  I also keep my car doors locked when I am sitting in it. I should note here that I am from Los Angeles and Deco lives in NYC, so that might have something to do it!! _______________________ |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:55:28 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 4:59:13 PM | |
isaku5 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,281 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:50:59 PM I like this idea! Frankly, I'd be curious enough about it to find out especially since you add that it's in an affluent area and the store has an armed guard. Author: decodelighted Look, I'm pretty cautious. I lock the doors when I'm sitting in the car to help ward off 'carjacking'. Which my DH thinks is hilarious. Can you take someone with you to the meetup ... OR let the jeweler know someone is coming to meet you and then call the jeweler for a sneak peek review of the person before you go there yourself? If its a specific time & not a well-traveled store, an accomplice could mug you while you're heading toward the store. Like I said -- I'm paranoid. But I'm sure those Craigslist masseurs didn't expect to get attacked either. ** shiver ** Please keep us posted. 
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 4:59:13 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 5:02:13 PM | |
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Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:48:52 PM Author: mommy-of-4-kids If I wanted to get away with something, I wouldn't have specifically told her that I didn't think her ring was 1/4 carat. I explained that since she is a size 6 finger and that the diamond covers a such a large portion of her finger, that it is a larger diamond. She said she didn't know how to guess carat sizes and that was her only reply. I told her I was interested if it is a real diamond and she said that as long as I can find a jewelry store who will verify the stone for free, she would meet me. But, I've been upfront with her from my initial inquiry that I thought she was wrong on the size. It sounds like she has no idea of diamond sizes. I would proceed with extreme caution also I would not go unaccompanied. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 5:02:13 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 5:03:04 PM | |
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mommy-of-4-kids Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 6/1/2009 |
I emailed her again and asked for another photo of the ring. I stated again that I believe her ring is more than 1/4 carat, based on the photo. I asked if she will want more than $250 if we confirm that the stone is larger. I'll let you know what she says.
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 5:03:04 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 5:26:35 PM | |
Diamond*Dana Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,168 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2006 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:36:12 PM I was thinking the same thing. Author: Ara Ann Did she say if it's a solitaire? The pic is blurry, but it almost looks like a smaller center diamond, with some kind of ring guard or wrap around it...could be why the surface size is larger, but the main stone could be a .25. Good luck to you! Hopefully you will get a really huge rock at a great price! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  |
| Posted: 6/30/2009 5:26:35 PM | |
| P: 6/30/2009 6:57:09 PM | |
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004 |
Date: 6/30/2009 4:55:28 PM TGAuthor: TravelingGal Date: 6/30/2009 4:50:59 PM I'm with you Deco. Say she gets there and the ring is obviously not as represented. The woman goes on her merry way as does the OP. She gets followed out of the store because they know she has 250 bucks of cash on her and then she gets attacked. Author: decodelighted Look, I'm pretty cautious. I lock the doors when I'm sitting in the car to help ward off 'carjacking'. Which my DH thinks is hilarious. Can you take someone with you to the meetup ... OR let the jeweler know someone is coming to meet you and then call the jeweler for a sneak peek review of the person before you go there yourself? If its a specific time & not a well-traveled store, an accomplice could mug you while you're heading toward the store. Like I said -- I'm paranoid. But I'm sure those Craigslist masseurs didn't expect to get attacked either. ** shiver ** I also keep my car doors locked when I am sitting in it. I should note here that I am from Los Angeles and Deco lives in NYC, so that might have something to do it!! how's your tai kwan do? maybe you can be her bodyguard when M of 4 go to pick up the ring. 
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| Posted: 6/30/2009 6:57:09 PM | |
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