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| P: 6/21/2003 12:20:25 PM | |
Scoop Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 7/22/2003 Member Since: 6/18/2003 |
Has anyone purchased from the internet, and if so, were you able to negotiate on the listed price? Thanks!! 
Scoop |
| Posted: 6/21/2003 12:20:25 PM | |
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| P: 6/21/2003 10:50:52 PM | |
scarecrow Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 6/21/2003 Member Since: 6/18/2003 |
I torn between buying on line or from a B&M, and was wondering the same thing. Anyone have any advice?
scarecrow |
| Posted: 6/21/2003 10:50:52 PM | |
| P: 6/22/2003 2:38:35 AM | |
69gm Cut Rock Total Posts: 287 Last Post: 11/18/2004 Member Since: 4/28/2003 |
many of the internet sites already offer their diamonds with a minimal markup. they will, however, be willing to give you some sort of discount for wire transfers vs. credit card purchases. of course it never hurts to ask them either! 
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| Posted: 6/22/2003 2:38:35 AM | |
| P: 6/22/2003 12:12:36 PM | |
greengator Rough Rock Total Posts: 23 Last Post: 8/1/2003 Member Since: 1/14/2003 |
Most online vendors here are operating on such a slim margin so I think you should make a judgement on whether you are paying a fair price or not. I would start with Rapaport report and will be extremley happy if I can buy an ideal stone for a 10% discount off the price list. One place I went to, nice ice, offers most their inventory at a very reasonable price (10% off rapaport). You can't go wrong with them. If you are lucky, you could find a B&M place who doesn't sell diamond based on the cut, but rather on a flat discount base. So you have the best of both worlds, a competitive price and convenient local service. -- Larry |
| Posted: 6/22/2003 12:12:36 PM | |
| P: 6/22/2003 4:00:40 PM | |
tim_bay_area Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 8/6/2003 Member Since: 6/17/2003 |
even if they wont negotiate to a lower price, you are not paying sales tax, which in itself is a nice discount
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| Posted: 6/22/2003 4:00:40 PM | |
| P: 6/23/2003 6:46:06 AM | |
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69gm Cut Rock Total Posts: 287 Last Post: 11/18/2004 Member Since: 4/28/2003 |
good point tim! that definitely needs to be factored into the equation. figure out your "out-the-door" price to see how they stack up.
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| Posted: 6/23/2003 6:46:06 AM | |
| P: 6/23/2003 3:14:34 PM | |
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,912 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002 |
Also if your budget is tight, alot of the online vendors will work with you (if they are worth their salt anyway!)...so don't throw a stone out of the running if it is just slightly out of your range..you may be able to negotiate something. Good luck! ________________________________ |
| Posted: 6/23/2003 3:14:34 PM | |
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