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how much $$ does a sarin, ogi, helium machine cost? (as of 2009)

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haagen_dazs

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how much $$ does a sarin, ogi, helium machine cost? (as of 2009)


The Sarin produces grading reports for different manufacturers.
If the diamond has a GIA grading report, would it be courteous or rude to ask a vendor (who has a Sarin) to run grading reports on a diamond using AGS and GIA standards?
Just for comparions sake since AGS0 =/= GIA Excellent (not always).

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The basic Sarin and OGI machines cost about US$5000. However, I believe software is extra - at least when we bought our OGI machine the "Firetrace" software was extra.

The Helium scanner from memory is significantly more expensive - between EUR10-15k from memory.

The AGS software is also extra - $1200, but it seems you no longer have to pay a yearly licence fee which was $500.

In my opinion, the ASET camera, which is only $1000 or so is much better for analysing cut than all these expensive machines.
 

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how long does it take to run a Sarin report on a diamond?
 

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Date: 9/23/2009 11:40:27 PM
Author: haagen_dazs
how long does it take to run a Sarin report on a diamond?
30 seconds or so on the high end $20k sarin machine.
The $5k model is pretty useless.
 

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Date: 9/24/2009 12:06:35 AM
Author: strmrdr
Date: 9/23/2009 11:40:27 PM

Author: haagen_dazs

how long does it take to run a Sarin report on a diamond?

30 seconds or so on the high end $20k sarin machine.

The $5k model is pretty useless.

oh ?

is it still able to produce the numbers for the Sarin Report?
What is the reason for it being less useful than the more expensive machine?
 

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Date: 9/24/2009 12:19:28 AM
Author: haagen_dazs
Date: 9/24/2009 12:06:35 AM

Author: strmrdr

Date: 9/23/2009 11:40:27 PM


Author: haagen_dazs


how long does it take to run a Sarin report on a diamond?


30 seconds or so on the high end $20k sarin machine.


The $5k model is pretty useless.


oh ?


is it still able to produce the numbers for the Sarin Report?

What is the reason for it being less useful than the more expensive machine?
yes you can get the full report i believe.
less accurate and slower
 
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