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Specifically on items advertised in the new "Preloved PS Jewels" section.
I could certainly see it both ways.
I could certainly see it both ways.
Maisie|1320742861|3056688 said:If someone is selling something they are entitled to ask whatever sum they like. They may not sell it at that price, if its overpriced nobody will be interested. I think they will figure out pretty quickly that they need to amend the pricetag.
Should it be pointed out to them? I don't think so. Especially if they are well informed about diamonds and know what the full asking price would be.
makemepretty|1320749444|3056717 said:We're here to help each other. Resale of a used item at 10% off original price is ridiculous but I wasn't going to post that, I'm glad someone else did though so that a newbie doesn't get suckered. I honestly lost any respect I had for the seasoned pricescoper though. When I saw the ad on DB, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Owning something first does NOT make it worth more but it seemed that was their main selling point. I thought "shame on them". Here we're always telling someone not to over pay and they were in my eyes, price gouging.
makemepretty|1320749444|3056717 said:We're here to help each other. Resale of a used item at 10% off original price is ridiculous but I wasn't going to post that, I'm glad someone else did though so that a newbie doesn't get suckered. I honestly lost any respect I had for the seasoned pricescoper though. When I saw the ad on DB, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Owning something first does NOT make it worth more but it seemed that was their main selling point. I thought "shame on them". Here we're always telling someone not to over pay and they were in my eyes, price gouging.
diamondseeker2006|1320757627|3056753 said:Let's just say that sometimes I think exactly what others are saying but decide it is best not to say it! The idea that anyone thinks they could get close to retail for a used setting is a stretch, as one example. I would not make an offer on something like that unless it was my dream ring and the exact thing I had been looking for. But as someone already said, people always find out when they have anything priced too high; they will get lower offers or no offers.
I will say there was another post regarding selling a stone that I had to withhold my thoughts because it had already been done. Sometimes you really want to speak up not to make people feel bad, but more for others so they don't make the same mistake!!!!
I also kind of agree with this. I don't know that I'd say I had lost respect for her, but I do think it's priced ridiculously high. I don't often go in that section, I don't have any need for any new bling.Mayk|1320752733|3056733 said:makemepretty|1320749444|3056717 said:We're here to help each other. Resale of a used item at 10% off original price is ridiculous but I wasn't going to post that, I'm glad someone else did though so that a newbie doesn't get suckered. I honestly lost any respect I had for the seasoned pricescoper though. When I saw the ad on DB, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Owning something first does NOT make it worth more but it seemed that was their main selling point. I thought "shame on them". Here we're always telling someone not to over pay and they were in my eyes, price gouging.
What she said....
kelpie|1320762349|3056818 said:For what it's worth I believe the asking price is 10% off current prices which are probably close to double what they were when she bought it. But location is a factor too since diamonds cost way more is Aus and the duty has been paid.
That is not true. She IS asking more than she paid. She's asking 10% off the current price for that stone and she's had it for two years. Diamonds have gone up a lot more than 10% in two years!hawaiianorangetree|1320754370|3056741 said:makemepretty|1320749444|3056717 said:We're here to help each other. Resale of a used item at 10% off original price is ridiculous but I wasn't going to post that, I'm glad someone else did though so that a newbie doesn't get suckered. I honestly lost any respect I had for the seasoned pricescoper though. When I saw the ad on DB, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Owning something first does NOT make it worth more but it seemed that was their main selling point. I thought "shame on them". Here we're always telling someone not to over pay and they were in my eyes, price gouging.
Seriously?
She wasn't asking more than she paid for it, and she was VERY transparent about the pricing. How can I newbie get suckered when all the information is provided in black and white?
Skippy|1320763480|3056831 said:kelpie|1320762349|3056818 said:For what it's worth I believe the asking price is 10% off current prices which are probably close to double what they were when she bought it. But location is a factor too since diamonds cost way more is Aus and the duty has been paid.
I am wondering if the vendor DOES allow upgrades then would it be on the Original price the OP paid or the current Price?
eta: that makes sense Haven, maybe discussion should be allowed?
ame|1320763914|3056839 said:That is not true. She IS asking more than she paid. She's asking 10% off the current price for that stone and she's had it for two years. Diamonds have gone up a lot more than 10% in two years!hawaiianorangetree|1320754370|3056741 said:makemepretty|1320749444|3056717 said:We're here to help each other. Resale of a used item at 10% off original price is ridiculous but I wasn't going to post that, I'm glad someone else did though so that a newbie doesn't get suckered. I honestly lost any respect I had for the seasoned pricescoper though. When I saw the ad on DB, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Owning something first does NOT make it worth more but it seemed that was their main selling point. I thought "shame on them". Here we're always telling someone not to over pay and they were in my eyes, price gouging.
Seriously?
She wasn't asking more than she paid for it, and she was VERY transparent about the pricing. How can I newbie get suckered when all the information is provided in black and white?
Haven|1320764398|3056850 said:Re: Price
I actually think we should use the stone's current value, not what the owner originally paid, to determine a "fair" asking price on the secondhand market. It doesn't matter what she paid, IMO, it matters what the stone is valued at *right now* in the market. I may have inherited a stone at birth in 1980, and thus paid nothing for it, but if I want to sell it in 2011 I'm going to use the 2011 value to determine my asking price. (This is a separate issue than the 10% off instead of 30% off issue, of course.)
part gypsy|1320768026|3056915 said:I don't know why I thought this. I was looking at tvs at Craig's list, and someone was trying to sell a particular brand (used) tv for MORE than what is is currently selling for new. I almost felt like contacting the poster but didn't.