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Scoop

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Has anyone purchased from the internet, and if so, were you able to negotiate on the listed price?

Thanks!!
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scarecrow

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I torn between buying on line or from a B&M, and was wondering the same thing. Anyone have any advice?
 

69gm

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many of the internet sites already offer their diamonds with a minimal markup. they will, however, be willing to give you some sort of discount for wire transfers vs. credit card purchases.

of course it never hurts to ask them either!
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greengator

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Most online vendors here are operating on such a slim margin so I think you should make a judgement on whether you are paying a fair price or not.

I would start with Rapaport report and will be extremley happy if I can buy an ideal stone for a 10% discount off the price list.

One place I went to, nice ice, offers most their inventory at a very reasonable price (10% off rapaport). You can't go wrong with them.

If you are lucky, you could find a B&M place who doesn't sell diamond based on the cut, but rather on a flat discount base. So you have the best of both worlds, a competitive price and convenient local service.
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tim_bay_area

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even if they wont negotiate to a lower price, you are not paying sales tax, which in itself is a nice discount
 

69gm

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good point tim! that definitely needs to be factored into the equation. figure out your "out-the-door" price to see how they stack up.
 

Mara

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Also if your budget is tight, alot of the online vendors will work with you (if they are worth their salt anyway!)...so don't throw a stone out of the running if it is just slightly out of your range..you may be able to negotiate something.

Good luck!
 
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