strmrdr
Super_Ideal_Rock
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True but legal standards do a few things:Date: 5/24/2008 2:17:36 PM
Author: JohnQuixote
''We already have standards. Unfortunately, you can''t legislate morality.''
- Patti Geolat
its kewl, its a good quote and true as far as it goes but where are the checks and balances in todays system?Date: 5/24/2008 2:54:33 PM
Author: JohnQuixote
I was just waxing idealistic Strm.
(and bumping the thread)
well said I would use the clapping smiley is the situation wasnt so sad. So will use this one...Date: 5/24/2008 3:05:30 PM
Author: JohnP.
There are no balances and it drives quality-minded sellers crazy. It drives good appraisers crazy. It drives people trying to teach others about diamond-shopping crazy and results in consumer confusion, frustration or, worse, it shuts their motivation down entirely.
Amen.Date: 5/24/2008 3:05:30 PM
Author: JohnQuixote
There are no balances and it drives quality-minded sellers crazy. It drives good appraisers crazy. It drives people trying to teach others about diamond-shopping crazy and results in consumer confusion, frustration or, worse, it shuts their motivation down entirely.
Snap answer:Date: 5/24/2008 5:29:44 PM
Author: strmrdr
Wink since we have had this exact converasation for years now have you came up with a better solution to help protect consumers?
I havent other than gov standards and laws at the state and federal levels.
Date: 5/24/2008 8:01:56 PM
Author: strmrdr
Wink,
agree about the laws not being inforced.
disagree about not looking out for everyone.
I guess I will keep tilting at windmills with Garry and John and Jon and you can join in on some of the advertures too.