Successful Tanzanite Purchasing on the Internet

By Agus Rahman


Accordingly... you've been looking to purchase a quality tanzanite on the internet and you need several assist determining what characteristics you should be looking for in a quality gem. This article is intended as a resource to assist guide you through a successful tanzanite purchase by avoiding numerous of the regular pitfalls that certain consumers become entangled. These pitfalls might commonly leave a sour taste in your mouth and make you a little head-shy regarding buying tanzanite online.

I am aware that a lot of of our pleased tanzanite customers have had bad previous tanzanite purchasing experiences, and certain, in my opinion, were downright awful. The common themes in their communications integrate:

Didn't really "know" the seller as good as I have to have...

Color in hand was significantly different than the image shown online...

Didn't read the "fine print"...

Wanted to return the tanzanite additionally, the seller charged a hefty re-stocking fee...

Didn't understand the importance of clarity, tone, hue and saturation before making my tanzanite purchase...

Additionally, the list goes on and on... If you have not been through an experience like this, either you're a really web-savvy consumer or you have just been plain lucky. Many tanzanite consumers have thrown a lot of their hard-earned dollars into gems that are of significantly less value than the money they have spent. This is unfortunate for them and quite disappointing to the "good guys" within the gemstone industry.

How several times have you wanted to know that you're making the correct assessment of a potential tanzanite that you intend to purchase online? I have been asked this question frequently and I am amazed that a massive percentage of consumers simply do not do the necessary homework before making a buying decision. Certainly not due to the lack of credible resources that are obtainable to the consumer, quite a few people simply allow the "want" of an immediate purchase get ahead of their good judgment.

Let's start having a generic list of things to consider in the process of making a tanzanite purchase. The "generic list" includes such products as the "5 W's, " namely, Who, What, Where, Why, When. If your inquiry protects numerous or even all of these questions, you have made a good begin in obtaining the necessary information you need in making a wise purchasing decision on your next tanzanite.

Who you are considering doing business with and where they are located can inform you significantly concerning a tanzanite retailer. Is the tanzanite retailer headquartered domestically or are they a foreign company with an online presence? This fact is frequently known/disclosed at the time you make payment, but not always. The whole foreign vs. domestic issue is one other discussion overall, but you need to decide in your own personal mind what you're most comfortable with. Some foreign companies use a domestic mail drop to ship their tanzanites. On the surface, they appear to be a domestic company, which would willingly submit to FTC rules and regulations, many of which protect you as the consumer, though certain foreign companies couldn't care less related to these guidelines. Therefore, it never hurts to ask the question. This will help you to avoid the smoke-and-mirrors game that several foreign sellers implement in their marketing strategy. I know of one company, in particular, marketing gemstones that has quite a few concurrent reincarnations, as I like to call them, on the internet at the same time. They have many web sites, all with different looks, and sell essentially from the same inventory. While this type of masked marketing is not in and of itself "bad" nor "dishonest, " it certain makes it difficult to get the answer to these primary couple of questions and creates confusion for a lot of tanzanite clients. Who am I considering doing business with and where are they located? You might want to cat around on google a bit to find obtainable information and maybe even get some references. Testimonials and referrals represent a major part of our business and we willingly share our customer references/experiences on our site to make our reputation "real" for would-be customers. Good stuff! So, understanding who you are related to to do business with and where they are located provides you having a foundation of encounter from which to proceed in the process of obtaining your first/next tanzanite.

The What question can be answered by simply taking a look at the on the whole quality range of tanzanites the retailer is offering on their site. Does the tanzanite retailer carry low-grade tanzanites, high-grade, or a broad range of quality? This should speak volumes to you. There are several merchants that simply take the lower grades of tanzanite for a cheap price and show out the best of these grades as top-quality gems. When you view the pictures of these gems, you could think you are looking at "AAA" color, relative to other tanzanites listed, when in actual fact you might still looking at run-of-the-mill tanzanites that might be slotted a bit higher in the color range than the others. And yes, there are a lot of these types of stones available for around $300/ct by a growing number of vendors. The statements concerning the quality of this material are generally exaggerated and also the pictures on these gems might not even be near to representing the genuine item. Caveat Emptor, which is a Latin phrase definition: "Buyer Beware! " Good advice for us all. Other considerations regarding What incorporate a thorough understanding of the retailer's "fine print. "

The Why question is really self-explanatory.... for the reason that you want to own a quality tanzanite. Right? In addition, you probably want to endeavor to understand why the company, whose tanzanite you are viewing, is in the tanzanite business. What I mean by this is... other than the obvious reason, to sell a product for a profit, do they feel to have got a good business interest in tanzanite or does the seller only offer it as one other line of gemstones on their site. Your interests would be best served by shopping with a retailer that has a good stake and huge general emphasis in tanzanite. This will provide you with your best chance at viewing a nice collection of stones from which to choose and competitive pricing. Additionally, I recommend that you purchase from sellers that are more than pleased to work with you on a custom order. If they are hesitant to do this, it might mean that they are providing their tanzanite from other merchants (vs. a tanzanite sightholder or supplier) and don't want to mess with an order like yours because they simply can't turn around a custom order quickly. It is after that possible for you to find yourself purchasing a stone which is just close to what you really desire. Why settle for something "close" when you are delivering ready to drop a chunk of hard-earned change on a tanzanite?

And finally, the When question deals with such inquiries as: When will my order ship and by what method (carrier)? Are there any extra fees when shipping gemstones? When do you restock your tanzanite inventory? When is the best time of year to purchase? You get the idea. By asking these types of questions, you get to know your retailer better and may pave the way for a long-term, successful relationship with your tanzanite dealer.

In summary, it is essential that you have got a good understanding of the company from which you wish to make a gemstone purchase AND their quality and price are in keeping with your overall expectations. In our company's knowledge, we have found it amazing how significantly repeat business we have done with our cherished clients throughout the years by simply bringing answers to these basic questions.

Hopefully, you will make many wise tanzanite purchases in the days, months and years to come. Tanzanite is a truly incredible gemstone, however , you owe it to yourself to get the facts INITIAL before adding a wonderful tanzanite to your collection. I encourage you to put this "purchasing model" in area to avoid the usual pitfalls and disappointments of making incorrect purchasing decisions on your next tanzanite purchase.

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