GIA Diamonds: What are you going to pay!!

[bluethunder]

Let''s say you have been shopping around for a certain GIA diamond and you finally find that stone that has everything you want. You already know what the stone is going for on the internet but you have to ask the seller what''s the asking price. Of course with calculator in one hand and a RAP sheet in the other a price is given. My question is this...

If you have the ideal stone you want in front of you how close to the RAP price are you willing to pay and still respect yourself in the morning?...10% below, 20% below, ect.

 

[Rank Amateur]

From what I understand the CUT dictates whether you buy near Rap or way way under. You need to understand cut quality and market forces in addition to possessing the Rap sheet.

Sometimes consumers think they have one on the dealer when they posses the Rap sheet, but those are high asking prices and the savvy dealer can use this against the unwitting consumer.

 

[diamondsman]

There is an easier way!
Find the stone you like , then go on the web and see who is offering similar/same stone for the least $ amount and purchase it from that vendor.

good luck

 

[reds]

By high asking price on the rap sheet, I thought that the span was average and lowest price. Are you saying that the prices on the averge chart are still high asking prices?Thanks for your response.

 

[Hest88]

"Hm. I can actually get a stone with nearly the exact same specs from another store at $______; any way you can match or come close to that price?"

 

[JC]

I would recommend that you do some research. Check a few places out on the web and see who can offer the best price along with the best customer service. You have options, just see who provides the best options possible. I sure that you'll make the right decision in the end.

Good Luck!

 

[Mara]

Is the stone part of a virtual inventory? Many times vendors will 'call in' a stone that is virtually available to many vendors (even online ones). If you can find this same stone online and have an online vendor purchase it for you...then you can get the same 'ideal stone' you are wanting and at an online price.

Otherwise...pay what you feel comfortable with. Only you know what you will be happy with the next morning. Don't get taken for a ride though. There are beautiful stones online and with virtual inventory that will be well cut AND not have a steep markup if you want to go that route.

Best of luck!