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There are a staggering number of honest jewelers and gold buyers out there. But stories about obviously crooked people are what makes everyone say "see, these g
by SteveGerencser 12y ago
There are a staggering number of honest jewelers and gold buyers out there. But stories about obviously crooked people are what makes everyone say "see, these guys are ALL crooks". Just because he did this in his brother's store and it is his only experience, doesn't mean that all places are like that. And yes, I spent a decade working in a high jewelry store. If anyone did anything like this they would have met the front door so fast they wouldn't even realize they had been fired until they were in the parking lot.
- bcg1 12y agoThanks for pointing that out. I've bought and sold enough gold and silver to know that what you're saying is true. Also most of the customers I've seen are quite savvy, and know exactly what they're doing. Occasionally a frazzled soon-to-be-divorcee is in their ready to fire sell her ring, but not a majority from what I've seen. On the other hand I've been told "diamonds are forever" is an inside joke that means you better keep it forever because you'll never get back what you paid for it... is that true?
- brohee 12y agohttp://priceonomics.com/post/45768546804/diamonds-are-bullshit http://priceonomics.com/post/45768546804/diamonds-are-bullsh...
- nwatson 12y agoKind of like how most in the U.S. actually pay all their taxes as required without cheating, but we all hear about those few that cheat and so assume we're the only ones playing fairly.