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What's the possiblity of a B&M to match a On-line Vendor Price???

P: 8/17/2004 10:33:20 PM
valdo650 Rough Rock Total Posts: 78 Last Post: 9/25/2004 Member Since: 6/1/2004	Hey Everyone, I stopped by Ganem Jewelers in Phoenix, Az to check out some precision set settings in person. I got a price quote from GOG a couple of weeks ago about a single row pave setting that precision set has along with the matching wedding band. The settings looks wonderful in person and I checked the price tag on the setting. Ganem was slightly more expensive ($175) than GOG. Ganem seems to have a good reputation in Phoenix and I was treated well over there. Do you think I could Ganem about GOG's price quote and see if they would match the price?
Posted: 8/17/2004 10:33:20 PM

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P: 8/17/2004 11:22:46 PM
wonka27 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 628 Last Post: 9/13/2007 Member Since: 6/22/2004	The worse they can say is no
Posted: 8/17/2004 11:22:46 PM

P: 8/17/2004 11:41:10 PM
Superidealist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 655 Last Post: 8/23/2006 Member Since: 9/10/2003	Before you do ask, though, you might consider how much it is worth to you to work with a local jeweler with a good reputation who treats you well. D Riley
Posted: 8/17/2004 11:41:10 PM

P: 8/18/2004 12:45:27 AM
yowahking Cut Rock Total Posts: 317 Last Post: 11/13/2004 Member Since: 8/16/2004	You can always ask to match price. There are a few things to consider. One, an online place is having it set in INdia or China for 26cents per hour labor. I know because I go there and see these buyers there. I also know Ganem (George) and while their prices can be beat, they will stand behind what they do if a diamond falls out and it happens with pave. If you send a ring back to online stores, they often only have some crappy guy on the side try to fix it because it is not going back to India. There are lots of good pave setters in PHX. There are also lots who will pave set because they need the money, but should be making curly fries at Jack in the Box. Scott Scott Bohall Owner, Treasures Custom Jewelers President Arizona Jewelers Association
Posted: 8/18/2004 12:45:27 AM

P: 8/18/2004 9:39:55 AM
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,614 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004	Valdo650, Its often kind of a complicated deal that includes things like warranties, upgrade privileges, financing and other elements that arent immediately obvious. Theres a lot to be said for having a jeweler with whom you have established a relationship and where you can then feel comfortable shopping in the future. This is true both online and at storefronts. Part of what youre shopping for are these intangible elements. GOG is a first rate store and its almost certain that youll be happy if you end up buying from them. They have legions of happy customers. The same is true of Ganem. The nature of the offer is slightly different and its up to you decide if you prefer the services being offered by Ganem or GOG. If the price is only a few % different, I wouldnt let the money be the final deciding issue but, in direct answer to your question, yes it is possible that they will match the prices. Ask em. Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Posted: 8/18/2004 9:39:55 AM

P: 8/18/2004 10:05:19 AM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	---------------- On 8/18/2004 12:45:27 AM yowahking wrote: There are a few things to consider. One, an online place is having it set in INdia or China for 26cents per hour labor. I know because I go there and see these buyers there. . Scott---------------- O.K. this is yet another post bashing on-line vendors. Where are you getting your information? It simply is not true.
Posted: 8/18/2004 10:05:19 AM

P: 8/18/2004 10:05:38 AM
KittenKat Cut Rock Total Posts: 454 Last Post: 7/11/2009 Member Since: 3/22/2004	One, an online place is having it set in INdia or China for 26cents per hour labor. I know because I go there and see these buyers there..... If you send a ring back to online stores, they often only have some crappy guy on the side try to fix it because it is not going back to India. Scott, That is a very unfair generalization about online stores. Take a look at the testimonials from the masses here who have purchased through online stores. Your statement is pretty offensive - most online stores are NOT bad. Same thing is true of local B&Ms. I have my local jeweler - whom I adore. But for the big stuff, I love that I have a ton of different places to find what I want. I am certainly not one to settle. ;-) We consumers just like to have many options - and I personally would not hesitate in a second to purchase a diamond through any of the PScope vendors.
Posted: 8/18/2004 10:05:38 AM

P: 8/18/2004 10:08:46 AM
wonka27 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 628 Last Post: 9/13/2007 Member Since: 6/22/2004	---------------- On 8/18/2004 12:45:27 AM yowahking wrote: You can always ask to match price. There are a few things to consider. One, an online place is having it set in INdia or China for 26cents per hour labor. I know because I go there and see these buyers there. I also know Ganem (George) and while their prices can be beat, they will stand behind what they do if a diamond falls out and it happens with pave. If you send a ring back to online stores, they often only have some crappy guy on the side try to fix it because it is not going back to India. There are lots of good pave setters in PHX. There are also lots who will pave set because they need the money, but should be making curly fries at Jack in the Box. Scott---------------- That is a pretty harsh generalization to make about online stores. The folks here on pricescope are top notch and they are "online stores".
Posted: 8/18/2004 10:08:46 AM

P: 8/18/2004 10:10:01 AM
kevinng Cut Rock Total Posts: 398 Last Post: 3/1/2008 Member Since: 6/10/2004	Actually, I don't understand what is Scott talking about. What India and China? I mean... I don't understand what he is trying to say. You mean online vendors go to India and China to buy their diamonds? If they can find good diamonds there, why not? I don't get his point.
Posted: 8/18/2004 10:10:01 AM

P: 8/18/2004 2:01:49 PM
wanderlost Cut Rock Total Posts: 124 Last Post: 9/15/2004 Member Since: 11/3/2003	Maybe the angst against Online Vendors is more a reflection of him than of the vendors here...... might want to check out the following links: No Website (at all!) No Listing in the Phonebook (or the Yellowpages) Fortunately though, it seems if you are persistant enough, you can find them & see they have a good record.
Posted: 8/18/2004 2:01:49 PM

P: 8/18/2004 3:45:33 PM
Brian Knox Cut Rock Total Posts: 337 Last Post: 2/5/2005 Member Since: 3/26/2004	Sorry for being a little off topic, but... How are the curly fries at Jack in the Box ? We don't have that franchise in Minneapolis. Brian Knox
Posted: 8/18/2004 3:45:33 PM

P: 8/18/2004 4:21:19 PM
Josh@JA Cut Rock Total Posts: 366 Last Post: 2/18/2008 Member Since: 9/11/2003	valdo650, $175 doesn't seem like a lot to sacrifice to earn your business. So I would assume that they would do that for you and invest the chance of making you a future customer. If so, than that's a wise investment. So just as wonka27 said "the worse they can say is no". However, don't rule out online vendors that are advertised right here on pricescope. Just as kittenkat said, there are many testimonials regarding positive purchasing experiences with each of us. Ultimately, the most important thing is for you to buy from the company that meets your over all needs and makes you happy. Good luck.... _______________ Josh www.JamesAllen.com
Posted: 8/18/2004 4:21:19 PM

P: 8/18/2004 8:30:22 PM
Superidealist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 655 Last Post: 8/23/2006 Member Since: 9/10/2003	wanderlost wrote: No Website (at all!) Website D Riley
Posted: 8/18/2004 8:30:22 PM

P: 8/18/2004 8:46:49 PM
wanderlost Cut Rock Total Posts: 124 Last Post: 9/15/2004 Member Since: 11/3/2003	I stand corrected on the website.... they might want to get that listed with Google & Yahoo (which is free).... tough to get business from the net your site doesn't appear in web searches. I must say their design gallery has some nice eye candy (though another thread should be started for this...)
Posted: 8/18/2004 8:46:49 PM

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