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P: 7/18/2004 1:31:56 PM
kkeen15 Cut Rock Total Posts: 117 Last Post: 9/29/2004 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Through a B&M with colored stone experience, or an Internet vendor? It seems people on PS go both ways on this issue. But I'm confused, because the same people who recommend buying a high quality colored stone through a broker/B&M also have favorite Internet vendors. Why is this? I want the best quality that I can get with my budget. With this in mind, should I go through a broker/B&M like Wink, or should I purchase through a website? Are the prices comparable, i.e. will I get a similarly size/quality stone either way? Thanks for your help!!
Posted: 7/18/2004 1:31:56 PM

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P: 7/18/2004 2:08:28 PM
Diamondsbybree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 575 Last Post: 5/5/2005 Member Since: 6/24/2004	Check this site out: http://www.ajsgems.com/ Also, Wink is a very good place to buy from.
Posted: 7/18/2004 2:08:28 PM

P: 7/18/2004 2:52:34 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=11093 ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 7/18/2004 2:52:34 PM

P: 7/18/2004 10:21:16 PM
kkeen15 Cut Rock Total Posts: 117 Last Post: 9/29/2004 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Thanks for the links, guys. I actually have the PS "favorite gemstone vendor links" thread linked in my browser's favorites I have looked at many online vendors...I guess my main question is, when do you go through a broker, and when do you choose to buy through a website? And are prices and quality comparable?
Posted: 7/18/2004 10:21:16 PM

P: 7/19/2004 8:39:15 AM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	imho: If your looking for a fairly common stone in the few hundred to few thousand range the websites are fine but if your looking for a hard to find item or want the very top quality and are willing to pay for it then id get a broker working on it. Id pick diamondexpert and/or wink to do it or use mogok as a contact to the resources he has available. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 7/19/2004 8:39:15 AM

P: 7/19/2004 12:32:19 PM
yenbai Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 7/20/2004 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Does anyone have a broker list? Thank you
Posted: 7/19/2004 12:32:19 PM

P: 7/19/2004 1:01:22 PM
kkeen15 Cut Rock Total Posts: 117 Last Post: 9/29/2004 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Thanks strmndr. Its very helpful to me as I decide how I want to go about getting a pink spinel. I'll keep y'all posted when I actually make the purchase!
Posted: 7/19/2004 1:01:22 PM

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