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Martin Flyer Setting..cannot use..what do I do with it? |
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| P: 5/7/2007 12:02:51 PM | |
The_Running_Realtor Rough Rock Total Posts: 27 Last Post: 6/23/2007 Member Since: 5/7/2007 |
Hello everyone! I have a Martin Flyer Platinum Setting that I bought from a well known local retailer here in Atlanta in 2003 but the engagement broke off before I could even give the setting to the girl. Now, 4 years later, I am about to ask my girlfriend of 3.5 years to marry me but I am fairly certain that she will not want this setting as it was originally intended for someone else, which I totally understand. It has basically been sitting in the ring box in a drawer with no stone ever set into it and still has the tag on it. It appraised when I bought it for $3695. It was listed at $2995 but I paid a little less because I bought a large stone for it. When the engagement broke off the store was willing to take the stone back for a refund but not the setting. I have attempted to sell it on ebay but don't want to give it away. I have been told that platinum is actually worth a little more so I would think this setting would be worth at least....at least $1900-$2000 even though I paid more than that 4 years ago. Here is the setting description: Ring Size: 6 (Can be Resized to Fit Most Any Finger.) Contains: Two Natural Princess Cut Diamonds.
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| Posted: 5/7/2007 12:02:51 PM | |
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| P: 5/7/2007 12:06:09 PM | |
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,550 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006 |
Wow, that's a lot for a setting (the original price I mean). Have you tried Craigslist.com? Make it clear that you're not a vendor selling this setting. There are a lot of shady vendors trying to pass of sub-standard jewelry on CL. |
| Posted: 5/7/2007 12:06:09 PM | |
| P: 5/7/2007 12:07:47 PM | |
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,477 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007 |
If I were you I would contact Pearlmans. They have a large section of consigned settings and other jewelry and I've heard that they only take a 15% commission. Short of that, no I don't think many retailers would take it in as a trade, but it's always worth an ask. You'd have more luck if you try to deal with a dealer that sells MF, as they might actually be willing to take it and resell it. As a last resort I would try craigslist or ebay. Congrats and best of luck!
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| Posted: 5/7/2007 12:07:47 PM | |
| P: 5/7/2007 12:21:51 PM | |
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006 |
Ditto, call Bill Pearlman and pearlmansjewelers. He is really friendly to work with and takes pieces to consign. I consigned some rings with him and he took 15% of the sale, which I think is fair. Since this ring is designer and platinum, you should be able to sell it. However, I'm not sure about getting $1900 for it...but Bill will figure out a good price to list it for.
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| Posted: 5/7/2007 12:21:51 PM | |
| P: 5/7/2007 1:09:51 PM | |
dfb Rough Rock Total Posts: 70 Last Post: 5/8/2008 Member Since: 3/11/2007 |
I would try again with Solomon Brothers - try to set up an appt with Howard Solomon (one of the brothers) to look at new settings - take all the paper work with you along with the setting - I bet he would be willing to work something out with you in terms of trade in - especially if it is like new and never had a stone set - dont work with one of the commission sales people - they would not be interested - but Howard as an owner can do whatever he wants - and at least you would not get the line 'I would love to help you but our policy....' - since he sets the policy - I have to believe they could do something - especially if you are starting over on a stone as well - he would not want to lose a sale over what accounts to no money lost on his side to work with you on that original setting
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| Posted: 5/7/2007 1:09:51 PM | |
| P: 5/7/2007 3:03:24 PM | |
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,966 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000 |
Once you have established the center diamond for the new engagement I would try to trade in the mounting toward the mounting you select for the new relationship. The side princess cuts in the old ring are very nice stones so maybe you could use them in a new design. If you want to just trade out, then a retailer who wants your business should have no real problem in making something happen. You must face the fact that you will not get a full cost, retail trade up for a retail trade-in. These are different type events and a loss is built into purchasing a specific mounting. You were very lucky on getting out of the diamond from the first engagement in a reasonably whole way. Best of luck. David S. Atlas |
| Posted: 5/7/2007 3:03:24 PM | |
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