Interesting story on eBay gem sales

[CaptAubrey]

http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/15233346.htm

Note the lengths the seller had to go to get defamatory feedback removed. Not the usual story around here.

 

[whatmeworry]

An emerald that was appraised for thousands of dollars ended up selling for $8.00

Doesn''t that sound odd?

 

[davidgelb]

Are you kidding me????? an $8 emerald???? If I paid $8 for an emerald, I would be surprised if what I actually received was even glass!! It would more likely be a plastic emerald!!! What a joke. Some people are very niave!

Now, if this guy actually represented it as a REAL AUTHENTIC diamond that appraised for thousands, then he is definately in the wrong....but the guy who bought it couldn''t actually have expected much for that price!!

-David

 

[CaptAubrey]

Date: 8/10/2006 1:27:55 PM
Author: whatmeworry
An emerald that was appraised for thousands of dollars ended up selling for $8.00

Doesn''t that sound odd?

It might have been a no reserve auction that blew up in his face. It happens. But I agree that does sound odd.

 

[Modified Brilliant]

The story is very odd.

Besides, smoky quartz is very inexpensive and very plentiful, so what led this person to believe that it wasn''t real?

www.metrojewelryappraisers.com

 

[denverappraiser]

Date: 8/10/2006 1:27:55 PM
Author: whatmeworry
An emerald that was appraised for thousands of dollars

My appraisal fees are considerably less than that. This must be one incredible appraisal on an $8 stone.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGA) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver