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Neil Beaty - highly recommended

P: 8/27/2007 11:02:03 AM
elmo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,142 Last Post: 10/19/2009 Member Since: 6/18/2003	Because Neil has done a couple of evaluations for me that I was quite pleased with, I thought it was time I said something nice here. Of course he does a good, detailed report and is thorough...that's expected by the demanding Pricescope audience. He helped reinforce some things that I was seeing myself (e.g. fancy shape cut quality), and pointed out some issues in one case that I wasn't aware of. One aspect of his work that made Neil stand out though was not only his willingness to spend time with me on the phone discussing results in great detail, but also the clarity of his advice - as effective and helpful as if I'd been sitting in the office with him. Also, his after-the-sale support has been good - I've needed to follow up more than once on some details that weren't part of my original requests, and he's stepped up and been quite helpful on this. I think I remember being guilty of a little good-natured hazing when Neil first arrived here. However, I realized fairly quickly that I'd probably end up asking for his help at some point - over the last few years I think I've learned more from his posts than from any single contributor to the group. His years of bench experience are particularly relevant, and he gives consumers here very thorough, very detailed technical responses to their questions. He's demonstrated a strong commitment to consumer education and to the Pricescope community. Finally, and I don't see folks emphasizing this as much as I think they should, I think it's very cool that he's decided to make the additional commitment to become an AGS Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, in addition to his GG and NAJA credentials. The AGS holds high standards and it's not easy getting the title...doing so helps set Neil apart. He's also shown here that he takes the "independent" part of this seriously by saying what he thinks even when it's not quite the AGS party line. Two thumbs up, and thanks.
Posted: 8/27/2007 11:02:03 AM

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P: 8/27/2007 1:23:10 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Who? oh that Denver dude. Just kidding, glad you had a great experience. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 8/27/2007 1:23:10 PM

P: 8/27/2007 3:39:56 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Yeah, that Neil's a good doober. Smart, classy, cultured, good-looking, considerate, kind, compassionate... Is that enough for 20 bucks Neil? Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 8/27/2007 3:39:56 PM

P: 8/27/2007 4:23:24 PM
Modified Brilliant Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,148 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2005	Hey Richard...that describes US exactly Oh, yeah...Neil too Jeff Averbook, G.G. www.metrojewelryappraisers.com Jeff Averbook, G.G. Graduate Gemologist since 1986. Member NAJA. Life Member AIN.
Posted: 8/27/2007 4:23:24 PM

P: 8/27/2007 5:01:41 PM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	Date: 8/27/2007 3:39:56 PM Author: Richard Sherwood Yeah, that Neil's a good doober. Smart, classy, cultured, good-looking, considerate, kind, compassionate... Is that enough for 20 bucks Neil? That is the most literal interpretation of "appraising the appraiser" I've seen. Nice post elmo - thank you for the thorough report. I'd second your vote of confidence for Neil any day, as I would for Messers Sherwood and Averbook too. John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 8/27/2007 5:01:41 PM

P: 8/27/2007 9:18:58 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Date: 8/27/2007 4:23:24 PM Author: Modified Brilliant Hey Richard...that describes US exactly Oh, yeah...Neil too Jeff Averbook, G.G. www.metrojewelryappraisers.com And then there's Jeff. Smart...and, uh...not ugly...and, uh...nice, I hear... Heh heh heh. Send me 20 bucks Jeff. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 8/27/2007 9:18:58 PM

P: 8/28/2007 8:20:43 AM
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,614 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004	Elmo, Thanks for the nice thoughts. Im glad I could write some things that you found useful. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to seeing what you find next. Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA Professional Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Posted: 8/28/2007 8:20:43 AM

P: 8/28/2007 5:32:45 PM
elmo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,142 Last Post: 10/19/2009 Member Since: 6/18/2003	Given the high level of expertise of the regulars like Neil, Richard, Jeff, (and adding) Marty and Dave, in a way it's like the killer stones that have become the norm around here...all too rare in the real world. Something specific I forgot to mention was that Neil's turnaround time was excellent on both occasions...time is money as they say, and until making a decision final I hate keeping someone's stone any longer than necessary.
Posted: 8/28/2007 5:32:45 PM

P: 8/28/2007 8:45:17 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Neil has been EXTREMELY helpful to me on this board. And always takes the time and care to answer questions thoughtfuly and concisely. And from my interactions with him off PS I've found him to be a man of integrity who takes the motto in his sig line to heart. Thank you Neil.
Posted: 8/28/2007 8:45:17 PM

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