[Jewelry making - Article 00810] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry buyers agent?

[The Doctor]

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>     Without being prejudiced, I would suggest that the role of jewelry
>     buying agent would best be served by a person who is semi or fully
>     retired from the industry. And yet, how many older jewelers would
>     be partial to becoming "consumer advocates" ? It borders on
>     becoming a professional whistleblower ! 

    This morning, an awful scenario popped into my mind. A nearly
    retired local jeweler not far from me is the kind of guy who is known
    for giving little, old ladies a pittance for their old diamonds (I
    actually heard him brag about buying a 2ct+ diamond from a
    fixed-income widow for $200 just before Christmas last year). The
    scenario involves this guy (or someone like him) setting up a
    business as one of these theoretical "jewelry buyers' agents." I
    mentally cringe as he holds out his hand for the kickback he'll
    require before advising his client to buy from me, regardless of the
    quality or value of my goods. In other words, if I don't grease his
    palm, I don't make the sale. *shudder* 

    If the world's most prominent gemological laboratory can get away
    with accepting bribes for diamond grading considerations for years
    and years, I can easily imagine the above scenario...and I don't like
    it. No, not at all. 

James S. Duncan, G.G.
James in SoFL
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