Tan''s stores

[Upgradable]

From following discussions here, I''m understanding that these three ebay stores are all owned by the vendor know as Tan: vvs1gem, GemBuriOnline, and OdysseyGem.

Can anyone tell me what is the difference in their inventory, policies, or recommendations?

 

[platinumrock]

I''ve only had experience with Gemburionline, and it''s been positive so far. I love the fact that you can see a video of the stone close up and he shipped my stone the next day. Even though it was Registered Mail, it arrived within a week and a half.

So far, the stone matches the description and video.

I have no doubt I''ll be buying from him again.

 

[T L]

Date: 4/15/2010 5:54:17 PM
Author:Upgradable
From following discussions here, I''m understanding that these three ebay stores are all owned by the vendor know as Tan: vvs1gem, GemBuriOnline, and OdysseyGem.


Can anyone tell me what is the difference in their inventory, policies, or recommendations?

Think of it as buying from the same store. He will combine purchases, and do anything from one store to another. I think some ebay sellers have to open multiple stores because ebay punishes them if they make too much money with one store. Don''t quote me on that, but I think I heard that at one time.

 

[Indylady]

I wonder if his inventory might also be somewhat separated by price range. They all have auctions starting at $9. However, if you look specifically at heated rubies, Odyssey Gem starts at $66, Gemburi $75, and VVS1 at $760. That being said, I haven't seen a "trend" for any other gemstones. He has quite a few under $200 rubies, so I wondered why they weren't at VVS1. It could be coincidental.

 

[T L]

Date: 4/15/2010 9:50:02 PM
Author: IndyLady
I wonder if his inventory might also be somewhat separated by price range. They all have auctions starting at $9. However, if you look specifically at heated rubies, Odyssey Gem starts at $66, Gemburi $75, and VVS1 at $760. That being send, I haven't seen a 'trend' for any other gemstones. He has quite a few under $200 rubies, so I wondered why they weren't at VVS1. It could be coincidental.

Indy,
I think you're reading too much into it.

I see no discernable difference in the quality of stones at any of his stores, but feel free to ask him about it.

 

[Indylady]

I think there isn''t much of a difference between Gemburi and Odysseygem, but I do think that VVS1 has the greatest proportion of higher priced gems.

 

[T L]

Date: 4/15/2010 10:25:05 PM
Author: IndyLady
I think there isn''t much of a difference between Gemburi and Odysseygem, but I do think that VVS1 has the greatest proportion of higher priced gems.

Could be, I also know that it has the smallest selection out of the three stores, so you may be correct.

 

[SB621]

I just made my first purchase from vvs1gem. I''m hoping the stone will be nice. we will see.