Price Negotiation

[SteveNagacho]

Do places like Tiffany, Cartier and De Beers offer price negotiation on what they initially quote you? I found a beautiful ring but is right at the max of my budget prior to tax. I do not want to ship it tax free out of state either.

Thanks.

 

[yssie]

Do places like Tiffany, Cartier and De Beers offer price negotiation on what they initially quote you? I found a beautiful ring but is right at the max of my budget prior to tax. I do not want to ship it tax free out of state either.

Thanks.

I rather suspect that depends on the value of the item in question - I imagine they'll wiggle a little on an 80k transaction, not so much w/ an 8k ring

 

[Andelain]

I've had some luck with offering the asking price 'Out the door', In other words, they knock off whatever the percent of the sales tax is.

 

[TakingthePlunge]

I see no harm in asking. If they say no they say no. If they say yes, you save money. Diamonds are an item that is very much a case of its worth what someone will pay. If its been sitting ahile and they want to move inventory they may just take the deal. Even rich people dont like to pay full price so dont let a fancy name stand in your way.

 

[antelope1]

I have no experience with the retailers that you mention above, but I do know that they have the highest margins due to branding. Either they will not discount to protect the perceived value of the brand, or they will discount because they can afford to and keep a healthy margin.

Also, I would ask discreetly. I wouldn't do by banging my fist on the counter and shouting, ya know?!