kbean
Rough_Rock
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Re: First time clueless buyer - Spend my money for me please
Thanks, and it's funny you say that about the appraisers, as my mind was in the same exact place. But to be perfectly honest, I thought the same thing about the David and Neil guy mentioned here. I was wondering if they are all kinda linked to one another and the supporting vendors or forum favorites here, if you know that I mean. I also completely agree about other local vendors will want to put down your purchase and steer toward returning it and buying from someone they are affiliated with.
What I think is best to do is either
A.) Just forget about getting it appraised by a third party
-OR-
B.) Take it to an appraisal and only show them the actual ring and say nothing about where it came from. (This is what I planned to do from the beginning). And that's why I ruled out shipping it directly to an appraiser as they will obviously know where it came from plus have all the paperwork on it. That seems pointless to me, unless I could somehow 100% trust them, which I can't.
It's unfortunate that I don't seem to have a solid means of verifying the value of the purchase.
Also, I want to say that everyone has been extremely helpful, I'm not sure why there is a little bit of bickering. I understood exactly what Neil and flyingpig were saying, and don't think it was anything against what Gypsy was saying. Seems she might be a touch sensitive? But Gypsy is clearly very knowledgeable and very helpful. I could right away she was one of the top guru's here and to listen closely to what she sad, and in the end I chose the setup she picked, and I really appreciate that.
Oh and thanks so much Molly for the appraisal info, I'll check out that one in Manhasset.
Gypsy|1460685155|4019498 said:Perfect. She will.love.it. Good job on ring size sleuthing.Niel|1460645477|4019231 said:kbean|1460644901|4019224 said:Update:
I purchased the first stone and the first ring in Gypsy's last suggestion, from WF. The total came to $8070.00, plus coupon code welcome25 ( -$25.00) plus (3% wire discount of$241.35) Came to a total of $7803.65.
I was ready to go with Niel's suggestion last night, but the tax brought it to over $6900.00.
So in the end I felt the WF setup for $900 more was worth it, especially knowing almost $600 wasn't going to go to tax.
To be specific:
The diamond is AGS-104084813002, 1.026 ct, H, ACA Hearts and arrows Super Ideal Round Cut: $6795.00
The ring: Platinum Legato Sleek Line: $1275.00
I hope she loves it!
THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THE AMAZING HELP. YOU LADIES/GUYS ARE THE BEST!
Great choice! What size? She's going to love it!!
Most appraisers out there suck. Listen to Molly. I would.use David or Neil. You don't want to cheap out on the appraisal. Also many appraisers are financially linked to retail vendors so they will scare you and talk down about your purchase (esp. online ones) in order to get you to return and buy from them. Shady.
Thanks, and it's funny you say that about the appraisers, as my mind was in the same exact place. But to be perfectly honest, I thought the same thing about the David and Neil guy mentioned here. I was wondering if they are all kinda linked to one another and the supporting vendors or forum favorites here, if you know that I mean. I also completely agree about other local vendors will want to put down your purchase and steer toward returning it and buying from someone they are affiliated with.
What I think is best to do is either
A.) Just forget about getting it appraised by a third party
-OR-
B.) Take it to an appraisal and only show them the actual ring and say nothing about where it came from. (This is what I planned to do from the beginning). And that's why I ruled out shipping it directly to an appraiser as they will obviously know where it came from plus have all the paperwork on it. That seems pointless to me, unless I could somehow 100% trust them, which I can't.
It's unfortunate that I don't seem to have a solid means of verifying the value of the purchase.
Also, I want to say that everyone has been extremely helpful, I'm not sure why there is a little bit of bickering. I understood exactly what Neil and flyingpig were saying, and don't think it was anything against what Gypsy was saying. Seems she might be a touch sensitive? But Gypsy is clearly very knowledgeable and very helpful. I could right away she was one of the top guru's here and to listen closely to what she sad, and in the end I chose the setup she picked, and I really appreciate that.
Oh and thanks so much Molly for the appraisal info, I'll check out that one in Manhasset.