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If you are looking to get the best deal for your money, it is best to buy online from a diamond wholesaler or broker! But then that is one criteria.
If price matters, jewelry and department stores are not for you.
If value is the key factor, a seller with low overheads will be able to give a better price.
If service is paramount, keep away from the Internet.
High level of customer interaction and lure of special discounts ‘just for you’ is the magic that draws many to retailers. Of these, specialty jewelry and department stores will display high quality merchandise and great service but since these are expensive matters, you will pay for them. A discount store on the other hand, everything is at a discount: the service, the merchandise, the operating costs and therefore the price too.
Diamonds as you can see are everywhere! You decide which one is right for you.
Selling On The Internet
The Internet is a seller with a different kind of store. It simply provides you all the options and you decide what it is you want for the money you are willing to spend. The best aspects of traditional retailing are all there:
- Product information
- Convenience of shopping at any time
- Product selection based on unlimited physical space
- Resource for comparative data
- Great prices due to low operating costs
The handicap of not being able to actually hold your diamond in your hands and trying it on, among other acts of buying, is also bridged by guarantees and customer-friendly return policies offered by Internet shops.
Diamonds On The Web
While selling on the Internet has its distinct advantages and the traditional retailer cannot hope to compete effectively in terms of the selection, service and prices offered on-line, the purchaser must take care to select his seller with knowledge. Some pointers to keep in mind:
- Find out source of diamonds; if the site or seller acquires diamonds from legitimate brokers and wholesalers, you are sure to get a better price based on lower operating expenses.
- Only accept diamonds with a certificate from an established gemological laboratory.
- Ask for separate cost for diamonds and settings so you know what you are paying for each.
- The seller must be willing to take back his product and agree to return the entire amount paid during making the purchase.
- Ensure the diamond belongs to the seller and is not part of an industry database.
- Avoid scams and deals that look too good to be true.
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