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decapr

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I’ve been a lurker for the last couple months and wanted your thoughts on something. About 2 months ago, I upgraded my set to a Scott Kay. We went to Charleston Alexander (where 16 years ago we bought the diamond) and found a SK set we liked. Unfortunately that set didn’t lay right on my hand so I got another SK set that did lay right. Well as we do, we tend to look more after we buy, and I went to another jewelry store and saw the SK set we first looked at and it was gorgeous and did lay right on my hand. Come to find out Charleston Alexander had the wrong W-ring paired with the E-ring. You’d think the SA would have noticed (esp since we commented on them not lining up). So 2 days later, I went back got the set we liked first with the correct matching band. They have a 7 day return policy. Here’s my question for you guys, they charged me $200 (they had to resize the ring and also mount/unmount my diamond) to make the change. I’m a little annoyed b/c I wouldn’t have made the $200 mistake if they had the rings correctly matched or the SA noticed that they weren’t the right match. Am I in the right or the wrong here? It’s really been bugging me. Also another thing is the SA told us that SK was only a few hundred more than a noname (Well that sure isn’t true). I know I should have done some research but my husband pounced b/c he knew if we left there that I’d talk myself out of it (and he was right!) it is gorgeous though …and I know you guys love pics but I’ve tried and can’t get my camera to focus! Thanks.
 
Wow, that''s frustrating. Did you talk to a manager and explain the situation? It would have been nice if they would have not charged you for the changes but in reality they did have to resize, which you would have probably had to pay for and do the work to change the stone. I still would try working my way up the ladder, maybe they would split the charges with you?
 
Date: 3/10/2006 7:59:50 AM
Author: mrssalvo
Wow, that''s frustrating. Did you talk to a manager and explain the situation? It would have been nice if they would have not charged you for the changes but in reality they did have to resize, which you would have probably had to pay for and do the work to change the stone. I still would try working my way up the ladder, maybe they would split the charges with you?
No I only talked to the sa at the time. I do understand they had to resize the rings but I really think they should have split the cost with me...since it was partially their fault (entirely really but I did buy the other set...) It''s only $100 at that point...I should just get over it!
 
The regular SA probably would not be able to negotiate a deal. Did you ask them? If you paid it, didn''t ask and just wanted them to offer then you can''t really be too upset. The time to negotiate if before you pay the $$. A manager or someone higher up is always better. If it were me, I''d probably let it go and chalk it up to a lesson learned
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