Sunday, November 30, 2008

Learn to Purchase Quality Jewelry Online Without Being Scammed

By Megge Enots

If you are about to take the leap and order a piece of jewelry online, the very first thing you must do is confirm that your online store of choice is who they say they are. To do this, simply visit your search engine of choice and enter their name. Take a quick look at what comes up. Do you see a lot of negative complaints? Do they have a poor rating with the Better Business Bureau? If so, you may want to think twice. Sometimes all make look good on the surface but something inside just says you need to be wary. Above all else, trust that inner voice and move on. There are far too many jewelry sites out there to risk being scammed.

To make sure that you are buying your jewelry as safely as possible when you are looking at an online vendor, there are a few things that you want to look for.

Return policy Are they willing to take things back, and for how long? Beware of "re-stocking fees" which can come with a hefty price tag. For the most part, reputable sites will offer 30 day return policy, and if a site has no policy posted, you will want to give that vendor a pass.

As humans, one of the most important documents you will ever receive is a birth certificate. This document proves who you are and who your parents are. It is a statement of fact from a doctor that states when, where and to whom you were born. Well, the same is true with gems and jewelry. Before purchasing any jewelry, double check to ensure that with it, you will receive a certificate of authenticity that verifies the specific features of your jewelry.

Secure transactions When you pay for your jewelry, are you going through a secure page? Secure ordering will give you a real level of additional safety when it comes to putting your credit card number online. Whenever you put your credit card numbers down anywhere, look to make sure that the web address reads "https" rather than "http."

If the jewelry item you are purchasing is an extremely expensive item then you might consider taking advantage of the insured shipping option. While most packages do arrive at their destinations safely, there are a few that don't quite make it. This is not a necessity however it will help you sleep well at night.

Ordering jewelry on the internet is fast, easy and very convenient. If you follow the rules above, you can be assured of having a rewarding experience without any risk. - 16651

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