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Originally Posted by Bodecia  Hi, and sorry but I do not agree with trying both strands and sending one back, unless ofcourse you decide to keep both. It seems unfair to both sellers. Just not cricket.  I do realise it is an honest attempt at finding the strand or type of strand that suits you but I think research is the answer rather than, to my mind at least, in using both seller's good will. I do not believe this is why there is a return and a 100 percent guarantee on products and fail to see why a seller should wear the brunt of the staff's time, resouces, expertise etc and then that the company should have to do all the trusting.
If is is a matter of quality it is quite a different manner and one should be able to return less than advertising goods. But this is not the case as I see it. For the most part I am a consumer but I have also been on the other end and fair is fair.
Caitlin so old fashioned look (vintage) or modern, not try both and just bugger the seller. I don't see that as fair at all. I am sure Caitln would agree or think she would. Same generation, same or similiar values. Sorry about the language but the ideas that have been put forward smack of using up a seller's good will. I realise most people under 30 or so may not agree but ..... I still think I am right. I haven't even looked at the names with the other view points, no need too. We all look at these things differently.
If I was under 30 or around 30ish I would go for the Akoyas. Now I would go for the Freshadamas. If you are buying knew that is. I am a bargain hunter and sometimes really win out. Overtimes I lose badly. Way it goes. Only thing I gamble on is Pearls
Bodecia - say it like I feel it at the moment. |
Well, I can only speak for my own experience with Pearl Paradise (I never exchanged anything with The Pearl Outlet), but they always seem to be very understanding about the special circumstances of buying over the Internet. Because you cannot see the pearls in real life, as you can in a bricks-and-mortar store, sometimes exchanges and even returns are necessary. I have ordered multiple strands from PP, often Mia sends several for approval, obviously this involves some back-and-forth.
Of course I agree that some research can help narrow one's choices. It also can save money, since the customer usually pays for shipping. But, as far as time is concerned, naturally, even in a bricks-and-mortar store, not every inquiry results in a sale. But, hopefully, it might in the future. Pearl Paradise, for example, has wonderful customer service - I think they know they have a fantastic product, and so if it doesn't result in a sale this time, it likely will next time.
Yes, I should have separated the two comments, I agree with Caitlin's assessment re vintage/modern and Jerin's comment re trying both. I do not know what Caitlin's opinion is re the latter.
I think it's really sad that an attempt to provide suggestions to someone results in people's values being judged.
Incidentally, both necklaces are Freshwater.
Perle