is it ok to bargain with the jeweler, ask for a lower price of a loose diamond?
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bargaining?
Started by chris11, Nov 11 2006 10:15 PM
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Posted 12 November 2006 - 05:42 AM
Sure. You won't always get it but it never hurts to ask. Some jewelers set their prices very high with the expectation that they will have a 'sale' or otherwise need to offer a discount before anything actually changes hands. Others will set their prices at what they really expect to get and won't budge an inch. Either way, they won't be offended if you ask for a better price.
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Posted 12 November 2006 - 08:07 AM
Definitely. Doesn't hurt to ask.
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Posted 13 November 2006 - 03:46 PM
NO NO NO- As a matter of fact, I think you should offer to pay 10% addiditonal for the privelidge.
OK- just had to lighten it up a wee bit.
What are you looking at Chris?
OK- just had to lighten it up a wee bit.
What are you looking at Chris?
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:48 AM
Always my friend.
...and not just where jewelry is concerned. It is THE standard way when buying an automobile, a home, a stereo, anything where a lot of money is concerned. I always push for a deal even where the price is listed as 'firm.' You never know and even if they don't negotiate you may get a little something extra to make you feel you are getting a deal.
We always offer 'trinkets' ... free items of this or that. For years we have given bottles of GOOD champagne with a set crystal flutes when someone buys an engagement ring. Just part of the service, sir.
...and not just where jewelry is concerned. It is THE standard way when buying an automobile, a home, a stereo, anything where a lot of money is concerned. I always push for a deal even where the price is listed as 'firm.' You never know and even if they don't negotiate you may get a little something extra to make you feel you are getting a deal.
We always offer 'trinkets' ... free items of this or that. For years we have given bottles of GOOD champagne with a set crystal flutes when someone buys an engagement ring. Just part of the service, sir.
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 11:59 AM
I think you have to at least ask if there's room to work on the price. I did and was able to save a little.
If you don't ask, you'll probably always wonder if you paid too much. Or maybe it's just me who's that way.
If you don't ask, you'll probably always wonder if you paid too much. Or maybe it's just me who's that way.
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 12:05 PM
I always ask for a better price! Even at my "usual" jeweler, which is at the mall, I negotiate a lower price. I know that their markup is high and they know that I know so I guess it all works out.
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 12:15 PM
chris11
To answer your question, on loose diamonds usually the online stores work on a low profit margin. You can ask for a bargain but most of the time it won't work. But on jewelry pieces the margin is bigger there the jewelers will try to work something out.
To answer your question, on loose diamonds usually the online stores work on a low profit margin. You can ask for a bargain but most of the time it won't work. But on jewelry pieces the margin is bigger there the jewelers will try to work something out.
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:04 PM
Sometimes antique jewelry has more "wiggle" room as far as price goes.
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