| Do not Get Scammed by Wilmington DE Jewelry | | | | outdated, or there may have been a change in |
| Stores: Beware the Big Sale | | | | inventory. It could just as likely be that the sales |
| Do you know what to look for when you’re | | | | pieces aren’t worth the original price anyway |
| shopping for jewelry? Not knowing could cost you | | | | because of lesser quality or some other flaw. |
| hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Some | | | | Second, what is it on sale from? The FTC sets |
| jewelers will take advantage of the fact that | | | | specifications for discount basis–rules which |
| most of their customers don’t know what | | | | most reputable independent jewelers follow. Some |
| they’re looking at. Arm yourself with the right | | | | less scrupulous stores choose to ignore the |
| knowledge and no one will take advantage of you. | | | | regulations and hope to skirt around the law. |
| Let’s talk about sales. You’ve seen 50% | | | | There are stories of $100 pieces marked up to |
| or even 80% off sales on jewelry. Big mark | | | | $500 for a day and then marked 50% off. In that |
| downs seem like a great deal, and everyone | | | | case, you’re actually losing $250. |
| loves a deal. But is that great sale a great deal? | | | | Your best bet is to find a reputable jeweler that |
| There are several things to ask about any | | | | you can trust and know that you’re getting |
| potential sale that will help you determine if the | | | | great value from–a knowledgeable source. |
| sale items carry the same value. | | | | Look for an established jeweler, get |
| First, why is something on sale? There may be a | | | | recommendations and even do a little research |
| good reason. For example, the design could be | | | | using the Better Business Bureau. |