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Negotiating with a Local (Non-chain) Jeweler
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:14 pm
What percentage can I expect to receive off "sticker price"? 20%? Surely even OT ballers don't pay sticker......
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Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:15 pm to CustomDeluxe
OT ballers buy jewelry via wholesale
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:15 pm to CustomDeluxe
call ramsey's. diamond expert
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:16 pm to CustomDeluxe
Yes, they haggle. Bring cash.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:16 pm to Rouge
My importer is out of the country until after the holidays, alas I must mingle amongst commoners.
This post was edited on 12/15/15 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:17 pm to CustomDeluxe
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20%?
that's a whole hell of a lot off. Was thinking more like 5%
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:17 pm to CustomDeluxe
When I bought my wife's engagement ring, it was around 10% off and no tax if I paid in cash (another 8.75%)
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:19 pm to TheAlmightySmash
Historically jewelers have the highest percentage markup among retailers.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:20 pm to CustomDeluxe
Doris at Anton's is terrible. Just an FYI. If you go there and get her, request someone else.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:20 pm to CustomDeluxe
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Negotiating with a Local (Non-chain) Jeweler
i mean
because there's no room for negotiation in a product that typically has 90% margin.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:21 pm to CAD703X
I'm looking for a percentage Amazon boy. I understand the margins involved.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:22 pm to CustomDeluxe
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Historically jewelers have the highest percentage markup among retailers.
Makes sense considering De Beers basically controls the world's diamond market. 5 grand for a diamond that 3 children died to find? I'm buying every time.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:22 pm to Spasweezy
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Doris at Anton's is terrible
Which positions did you perform?
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:22 pm to CustomDeluxe
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I'm looking for a percentage Amazon boy. I understand the margins involved.
percentage you will get screwed = 100%
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:23 pm to TheAlmightySmash
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5 grand for a fairy tale about a dried up piece of carbon that 3 children died to find?
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:26 pm to CAD703X
Then enlighten me on your method Obi Wan
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:27 pm to CustomDeluxe
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20%?
if you're really lucky/willing to walk away
Once I saw that perfect diamond for my bride I just knew I had to have it.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:27 pm to CAD703X
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5 grand for a fairy tale
I agree the whole concept is moronic, but how else is your wife gonna flaunt her husband's OT wealth?
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:27 pm to CustomDeluxe
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Then enlighten me on your method Obi Wan
i married a woman who doesn't buy into the made-up idea that ugly pieces of carbon buried in africa have value.
instead we spend money on vacations and houses and food that can actually be enjoyed.
can you truly 'enjoy' a diamond
prior to a slick marketing campaign in the 1940s, the idea of a diamond on every bride's finger didn't exist.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 2:31 pm to CustomDeluxe
You should come to Carter Jewelers in Jackson. The guy is always having a fire, flood, or some event that results in the lowest prices ever offered.
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