Opinions on this Craigs List asscher?

[beaujolais]

Can you look at this asscher for me?

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/jwl/746395489.html

I know the pictures are small, though, sorry. I''m thinking of looking at it and seeing if I can get the price down. Just for a fun, not expensive extra.

I sent an e-mail to them and asked for the stats. They said they would bring the papers when I go to look at it. I would have preferred it they sent the stats first.

Thanks.

 

[honey22]

I know I always assume the worst but it seems a tad dodgy that they can''t give you a few simple stats off the cert, unless you actually go and see the stone. If they were serious and honest about it, I would have thought they would be happy to disclose as much info that they can before you spend your time going to see it?

 

[beaujolais]

Thanks, Honey. I think they are just figuring they will "let me see the papers when I get there". I think lots of people who are not much into this don''t quite see the use for the numbers on it.

 

[mercoledi]

Well if the cert is IGI I don''t know how much that will help. It looks to be a bright-drop asscher with fab spread, decent symmetry, but is also either filthy or has a large table; it has a glassy look to it. Would they let you put down a deposit while you have it appraised?

Really with fancys, if your eyes like it, that''s most of what you need to know. See if you can visit some Daniel K asschers before seeing it so you have some perspective.

Good luck!

 

[neatfreak]

The IGI certificate doesn't really mean anything...so that coupled with the not great "glassy" looking pictures would cause me to pass quickly. Pricey for even for a used stone that could be a few clarity and color grades lower than they advertise!

If you really want to pursue it I second the independent appraiser prior to purchase.