Price mark ups in auction

[Jojo1]

I watched the Zambian emerald showcase just now in case the ring I purchased a few months ago went for less as a Star Buy, and I could get the price pledge.

Well, it went for MORE than what I paid for it, and the web price it was listed at yesterday. Hmmm

 

[Always complaining]

I watched the Zambian emerald showcase just now in case the ring I purchased a few months ago went for less as a Star Buy, and I could get the price pledge.

Well, it went for MORE than what I paid for it, and the web price it was listed at yesterday. Hmmm

The emerald looks nice. It’s not too dark. I see emeralds in jewellers that are almost black. Don’t like them at all. Don’t know where they’re sourced as jewellers never seem to have that info.

 

[AndyW]

I watched the Zambian emerald showcase just now in case the ring I purchased a few months ago went for less as a Star Buy, and I could get the price pledge.

Well, it went for MORE than what I paid for it, and the web price it was listed at yesterday. Hmmm

Yep. It comes to something when part of your price comparison checks must include the website of the live auction vendor...

Like TMWNN's note on the lonely, random Cherry Blossom Morganite in Gem Collector's Galilea hour, it's definitely a "See what we can get" rather than "This is our price". If you lock down all your online catalogue from discount codes, largely abandon "wheel" hours (except for Jeff's shifts) and make Price Pledges nigh on impossible to realise, this is what you are left with...

 

[Ant7t]

Yep. It comes to something when part of your price comparison checks must include the website of the live auction vendor...

Like TMWNN's note on the lonely, random Cherry Blossom Morganite in Gem Collector's Galilea hour, it's definitely a "See what we can get" rather than "This is our price". If you lock down all your online catalogue from discount codes, largely abandon "wheel" hours (except for Jeff's shifts) and make Price Pledges nigh on impossible to realise, this is what you are left with...

Shoot yourself in your own foot comes to mind. No favours to anyone, business wise or customer wise.

 

[Jojo1]

And here it is at a lower price after the auction. Disgusting Gemporia!!!! This is surely illegal in the UK to promote something at a higher price that it normally is?

 

[Marietta]

Yep. It comes to something when part of your price comparison checks must include the website of the live auction vendor...

Like TMWNN's note on the lonely, random Cherry Blossom Morganite in Gem Collector's Galilea hour, it's definitely a "See what we can get" rather than "This is our price". If you lock down all your online catalogue from discount codes, largely abandon "wheel" hours (except for Jeff's shifts) and make Price Pledges nigh on impossible to realise, this is what you are left with...

Jeff is the only presenter I watch now. He's the only one who has a genuine interest in, and knowledge of, the gemstones he's selling. He also has that rare quality of integrity, and works hard to get everything right. He should be the MD, though I don't think he'd want the job!

 

[Marietta]

The emerald looks nice. It’s not too dark. I see emeralds in jewellers that are almost black. Don’t like them at all. Don’t know where they’re sourced as jewellers never seem to have that info.

Well, in my experience of high street jewellers, they're quite prepared to charge extortionate prices for their jewellery but know absolutely nothing, or care less, about the origin of their gemstones, or anything about their quality, background, or any treatments they may have had. This is one of the reasons I was so impressed with Gemporia. At least, they knew where their gemstones came from! Talking about shysters, go no further than the high street.

 

[Marietta]

And here it is at a lower price after the auction. Disgusting Gemporia!!!! This is surely illegal in the UK to promote something at a higher price that it normally is?

You're learning fast Jojo!

 

[AndyW]

And here it is at a lower price after the auction. Disgusting Gemporia!!!! This is surely illegal in the UK to promote something at a higher price that it normally is?

Illegal? No. Shystering? Absolutely . Similar situation was reported to the UK ASA.

Post in thread '"House of Kimbie" - Ellis, really?' https://shoppingtelly.com/threads/house-of-kimbie-ellis-really.67478/post-1131570

 

[Jojo1]

Illegal? No. Shystering? Absolutely . Similar situation was reported to the UK ASA.

Post in thread '"House of Kimbie" - Ellis, really?' https://shoppingtelly.com/threads/house-of-kimbie-ellis-really.67478/post-1131570

I think consumer commission is the most appropriate, or relevant ombudsman. And if Ellis called this forum “Trolls” for pointing out significantly concerning sales practices that don’t appear anywhere else, then she doesn’t know the meaning of the term.

 

[historymystery]

I watched the Zambian emerald showcase just now in case the ring I purchased a few months ago went for less as a Star Buy, and I could get the price pledge.

Well, it went for MORE than what I paid for it, and the web price it was listed at yesterday. Hmmm

I'm not a huge fan of emeralds but I do like Zambian ones. I bought a half-carat ring with accent diamonds from Gems way back when and it's always been one of my favourite rings.

 

[AndyW]

I'm not a huge fan of emeralds but I do like Zambian ones. I bought a half-carat ring with accent diamonds from Gems way back when and it's always been one of my favourite rings.

Me too. I have a classic portrait (Jeff sometimes calls it "Duchess") design from The Outlet. I love the way it almost can't make up its mind if it's green or blue. It somehow seems to flex between the two, right before your eyes.

 

[AndyW]

Honest question - Is it me or is this actually genuinely expensive? (Heated, included or SI, 2.87g 9K gold)

I've had a look around (searching for: blue sapphire 9k gold cluster ring). Is the "Ceylon" origin worth that price for small, not very blue, heated and included stones?

 

[Jojo1]

Honest question - Is it me or is this actually genuinely expensive? (Heated, included or SI, 2.87g 9K gold)

I've had a look around (searching for: blue sapphire 9k gold cluster ring). Is the "Ceylon" origin worth that price for small, not very blue, heated and included stones?

It gives you more info than Australian TV Shopping. Its a good price compared to what you get for £499 in Australia for the same- see band ring. The similar design on right is £700. Majority of sapphires are treated with heat. It improves yield from cutting the stone as well as colour.

 

[Jojo1]

So peeved with my cracked emerald pendant. Ripped the security tag off before noticing. How do they accept this from the factory in India? I have oiled it after taking the pics, but it’s still worthless

 

[TheManWithNoName]

Honest question - Is it me or is this actually genuinely expensive? (Heated, included or SI, 2.87g 9K gold)

I've had a look around (searching for: blue sapphire 9k gold cluster ring). Is the "Ceylon" origin worth that price for small, not very blue, heated and included stones?

I'm kind of on the fence with this one. I think I'd want to see it 'in the flesh' to give an honest opinion.

If the stones are well cut, not windowed and fairly blue 'in the flesh', then for heat-only stones, it wouldn't be too bad a price in my opinion.

However, I've always found Gemporia's Ceylon Sapphires a bit hit-and-miss. Some look good quality stones - other looks wishy-washy and/or windowed. If this ring fit that description, then no, I wouldn't pay anywhere near that.

Despite all of Gemporia's faults, I've always found their Sapphires prices to be considerably lower than other retailers. You'll be lucky to find diffused / Beryllium heated sapphires for the price of Gemporia's untreated and heat treated Sapphires. Even Gem Select's prices can't compete with Gem Collector's Sapphire prices.

To be honest, for all the hype, I don't think the Ceylon Sapphires are the best that Gemporia sell anyway. The untreated Nigerian and Madagascan Sapphires that they has a few years ago were really good quality, and REALLY well priced too. Because they were untreated, some had a green to blue colour shift too.

The heated Aussie Blue sapphires are a bit too over-saturated in my opinion - almost blackish-blue in colour.

The Ceylon and Burmese can be a bit too light in colour (plus the Burmese are REALLY included).

 

[Ant7t]

So peeved with my cracked emerald pendant. Ripped the security tag off before noticing. How do they accept this from the factory in India? I have oiled it after taking the pics, but it’s still worthless

Not making light of it, but that's a bl00dy nuisance. Whenever I buy either pendants, chains or necklaces, I rarely take the tags off. I do the rings, coz I wear rings, but less so the others. Can't you still complain and / or ask for compensation (or replacement), as it wasn't your fault?

 

[TheManWithNoName]

So peeved with my cracked emerald pendant. Ripped the security tag off before noticing. How do they accept this from the factory in India? I have oiled it after taking the pics, but it’s still worthless

The tags only apply if you change your mind.

If you've taken the tag off but its defective, and you're still within your 6 months warranty, you can send it back.