[Jewelry making - Article 00280] - [Orchid] Buying diamonds online - Beware

[Sue Dorman]

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>>     Buying diamonds online must be the biggest leap of faith I could
>>     ever imagine. The ability to see the batch first and then work
>>     with the dealer on a better quality (which is just in the next
>>     drawer) as opposed to ordering, then receiving the pkg, then
>>     returning the goods if not up to your standard, then re-ordering.
>>     whew. 

    I have to put in an agreement and warning. I just got badly burned by
    a website. http://www.biznet1.com/gems

    I even checked with a stone dealer as to the honesty of this person.
    I did not get the stone pictured and described on the website, even
    tough you think you are buying a specific stone. I returned and
    received a refund SHORT $200.00. Supposedly for costs incurred. I
    also learned that if the payment goes through Paypal you have 45 days
    to file a complaint. He communicated with me up to the 45th day and
    then nothing. I was not aware of the time limit. I used my American
    Express card thinking I was protected but with Paypal their hands are
    tied.  So I got a $200 lesson. 

Sue Ann Dorman
P.O. Box 110201
Marina Del Rey, CA 90295
sueann AT earthlink.net
www.suedorman.com

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