B&M getting into the online business

[ceylonfan]

Mervis, a large semi-upscale B&M in DC is selling their diamonds online. Are their prices reasonable or on par with GOG, WF, SuperCert Etc.,...opinions please. What pitfalls should I watch out for? The two links compare 2 carat G VS2s.



http://www.mervisdiamond.com/inventory/diamonds/dia_results.php3?shape=ROUND&fromprice=&toprice=&fromsize=1.8&tosize=3&colord=D&colore=E&colorf=F&colorg=G&clare=VS2&order=order+by+size+asc


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/SearchResult.aspx?isStatic=false

 

[belle]

i glanced at the link for mervis and the one diamond i did click on had a new ags report, which is a good thing. if you want to get a good price comparison, use the ''pricescope your diamond'' search above. you can narrow the search by selecting ''in house'' diamonds.

 

[njc]

MissGotRocks bought her upgrade from Mervis... you may wish to check out her thread.

MissGotRocks Thread

 

[ceylonfan]

How does this rock look to you all? Opinions needed...


Carat Wt. 2.74 Color I Clarity VS2


Price $29,619.40

http://www.mervisdiamond.com/inventory/diamonds/cert_pup.php3?item_no=87724

How does it compare to this one

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?__fun_frm=i&pid=LD00294199&filter_id=0

 

[ceylonfan]

Is anyone online today? The Mervis Diamond scores a 2.8 on the HCA scale. While not great it could be worse.

 

[4themrs]

I have purchased a pair of earrings online, but the site that I bought them from have been on the web for over 10 years.
I woule be a little hesitant with a company that has not be on the web for a while especially of you do not live close enough to be able to visit the Brick and mortar in person if any problems arise.