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Any new Leon Mege''''s Coming Soon?
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I do understand not wanting to question his price and all. I wonder if there is a specific answer to your question, or if it is the difficulty or whatever. Maybe it comes down to what Leon thinks it should be, who the
heck knows!
Maybe it is style of pave-I did notice that in some of his designs, but I didn''t think the mushroom pave was one of the higher priced ones. I do think that it won''t bother you quite as much once you get the darn
thing in your hand. This waiting business kinda messes with your head. Maybe after you get it, and you LOVE IT, you can call him and say, "Leon, I was just wondering, what makes this design so much more than
say (that) design. Then you won''t be a PITA but a satisfied customer with a question.
My guess is though, that once you see it, it won''t matter. Lord, I hope that is true for me!
heck knows!
Maybe it is style of pave-I did notice that in some of his designs, but I didn''t think the mushroom pave was one of the higher priced ones. I do think that it won''t bother you quite as much once you get the darn
thing in your hand. This waiting business kinda messes with your head. Maybe after you get it, and you LOVE IT, you can call him and say, "Leon, I was just wondering, what makes this design so much more than
say (that) design. Then you won''t be a PITA but a satisfied customer with a question.
My guess is though, that once you see it, it won''t matter. Lord, I hope that is true for me!
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Without a doubt. I primarily quote larger construction projects from tens of thousands to millions, but a few times a week I get a walk-in customer just wanting some parts. I just wag numbers at them based on what I think they''re willing to pay, what I feel like at that moment, and how little I want to deal with them. I suspect this is pretty much the same way Leon does it; he knows within a hundred or two what the stones and metal will cost him, can wag a number on labor in about a minute, and then just puts a good bit on top depending upon what he thinks you''re willing to pay, how big of a pain in the ass you''ll be, whether or not he''ll enjoy the project, his current mood, etc.Date: 5/31/2010 6:27:50 PM
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I suspect there is a large random aspect to Leon''s pricing
Maybe he is random in his pricing, maybe not. However I found his pricing very fair.
I requested a quote over email. We subsequently spoke. At
some point during the conversation I told him what my budget was. He responded
by saying well we don''t have to spend it all just because we have "x" amount.
I was really pleased by that. The work order ended up being about 1 k less than what I
was quoted at the beginning. He has been great to deal with.
I requested a quote over email. We subsequently spoke. At
some point during the conversation I told him what my budget was. He responded
by saying well we don''t have to spend it all just because we have "x" amount.
I was really pleased by that. The work order ended up being about 1 k less than what I
was quoted at the beginning. He has been great to deal with.
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I didn't find his quote unfair at all either and hopefully my post didn't imply that. I will also say that he was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had heard so many negative things about him that I wasn't initially going to even bother trying to deal with him, but it became apparent that he was the one that offered exactly what I wanted, so i submitted a request for quote.
I had the quote in about 10 minutes and called him within two minutes of receiving the quote to discuss and he was uncommonly nice, patient, and helpful on the phone. I called again I think twice - each phone call about 5 minutes - before finally placing my order and he was always extremely happy to help and very patient. I'll go back to him in a second for any future projects where a pre-made solution doesn't fit my needs. I'm getting more and more anxious about receiving the ring the closer it gets. I'm going to want to give it to the GF right away...
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The pricing is fair in the sense that he provides the highest quality out there and so can set his own prices where he wants! The quality warrants it and people are willing to pay what he asks.
But this is not the first time that people have talked about Leon''s pricing and there has been confusion about why person X paid mor than person Y, and in some cases the exact same ring is given a different quote to two different people, within a month of one another (I saw this once on PS).
I''m not saying there is anything wrong with how he prices things, but as a consumer I sort of like a little more transparency. Of course, he cannot post prices for all to see, since he works custom and everything depends on the particular project, size of stone etc. I think the only transparency you can get with Leon is to shop around and see what something comparable would cost elsewhere. But of course, who is comparable? I can only think of maybe two people.
So I guess you have to determine value based on what his work is worth *to you* and not based on what the fair market value is for the work, since that cannot be determined accurately.
But this is not the first time that people have talked about Leon''s pricing and there has been confusion about why person X paid mor than person Y, and in some cases the exact same ring is given a different quote to two different people, within a month of one another (I saw this once on PS).
I''m not saying there is anything wrong with how he prices things, but as a consumer I sort of like a little more transparency. Of course, he cannot post prices for all to see, since he works custom and everything depends on the particular project, size of stone etc. I think the only transparency you can get with Leon is to shop around and see what something comparable would cost elsewhere. But of course, who is comparable? I can only think of maybe two people.
So I guess you have to determine value based on what his work is worth *to you* and not based on what the fair market value is for the work, since that cannot be determined accurately.
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For me it also came down to comparing his price vs what I was gonna pay elsewhere. Before I decided to go custom, I was sorting through all the options on JA, GOG, 1910, and whatnot. And any that I liked were between $2000 to $6000. So for me, a $3100 ring was in my sweet spot, esp since it was going to be a custom Leon.
When I first spoke with him, I basically told him that I wanted the center stone and setting to come out to about 8000 to 8500 with a super crazy max of 10,000 if necessary. So he had Perry find some diamonds for me under 6k, settled on a beautiful diamond for 5100, and discussed setting possibilities of around 3k. So in some ways, it was fuzzy but in other ways in the zone. And he never once tried to push me past 8100
When I first spoke with him, I basically told him that I wanted the center stone and setting to come out to about 8000 to 8500 with a super crazy max of 10,000 if necessary. So he had Perry find some diamonds for me under 6k, settled on a beautiful diamond for 5100, and discussed setting possibilities of around 3k. So in some ways, it was fuzzy but in other ways in the zone. And he never once tried to push me past 8100
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I''m getting excited for some of you!! I think next week is your week right Wintotty? Shadowplay? Sorry if I forgot anybody, I didn''t want to go thru the whole thread again since we covered sooo many topics here. Hey, but anything to help us with the w a i t. Today is 3 weeks since I signed the work order. I''m sure the jewelry show & memorial day aren''t helping, but still, 3 weeks down! School will be done Fri, I''m off next week (except for 2 meetings), then summer school the following 3 weeks. So SOMEWHERE in there , I hope to have a ring. YEA!
But meanwhile, Wintotty, I read your post in another thread about the tapered frenchies, and girl I have to tell you, and Debbie, your sets are 9.9 on the Richter Scale
Leon is great at matching stones for his rings but these were specially cut to be part of a set. My husband and I both marveled at the stones, the precision was incredible!! I can''t wait to see them in your rings!
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Oh no, Shadowplay! I am so sorry! Hopefully, it will be easy to work out for you! Good wishes being sent your way!
Does anyone know how Leon let''s you know your ring is ready? Does he tell you the day he ships? I am really trying hard not to bug, but I am having a really hard time with the not
knowing!
The 8th is 6 weeks (next tuesday), but if he adds a week for the spacer, that bumps it to the 15th. I am trying to wait till the 8th to call.
So, do you think it is EXACTLY 6 weeks, or plus a couple days? I am dying here.
Does anyone know how Leon let''s you know your ring is ready? Does he tell you the day he ships? I am really trying hard not to bug, but I am having a really hard time with the not
knowing!
The 8th is 6 weeks (next tuesday), but if he adds a week for the spacer, that bumps it to the 15th. I am trying to wait till the 8th to call.
So, do you think it is EXACTLY 6 weeks, or plus a couple days? I am dying here.
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Things are going quote smashingly, so I''m sure we''ll be fine. Thank you very much for thinking of me, though!
I wish I could answer your questions. I sent Rachael an e-mail this morning saying that I noticed my payment had cleared from my bank and that I was double checking to make sure we were still on schedule for delivery next week. I''ll let you all know what I find out
.Hopefully your ring ships on the 8th... or at least by Thursday so you can have it by the weekend!
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Well, he quoted me 4.5-6 weeks and today is 6weeks for me. But he told me because of the Memorial Day and Gem show this week, mine will be done next week. I don't know when in next week. When I asked Rachael about the delivery date previously, she told me it's on schedule but she can't tell me the estimated week or date of completion.....just it's on schedule. So if you want to know more detail, you should talk to Leon directly.
I'm running out of my patience at this point and can't wait to have it hopefully next week and hope they won't ship the ring on Friday that'll make me wait until the Monday after!!
I had a dream yesterday of receiving the ring and when I opened the little box I found the ugly ring inside!! It was bulky and big and it just didn't look right
I'm sure it won't happen with Leon, but it was horrifying until I woke up and realized it was a dream
I'm running out of my patience at this point and can't wait to have it hopefully next week and hope they won't ship the ring on Friday that'll make me wait until the Monday after!!
I had a dream yesterday of receiving the ring and when I opened the little box I found the ugly ring inside!! It was bulky and big and it just didn't look right
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Oh no, Wintotty! I was hoping that you would check in. I tried to call this morning and no one answers! I kind of got the same response from Rachael when I called about my final payment. That is such a bummer! I am
bummed for you and for me! I suppose that means I am going to be delayed as well. I really wanted to have my ring by the 15th. Hopefully, yours will go out Monday. Are you going to call and talk to Leon and get
a firmer date?
I have had a few nightmares myself. I guess that is to be expected since I can hardly think of anything else. I am having a hard time just getting normal things done.
Talk about a nightmare, just when you think you are getting close to the end of the wait, it gets extended! GRRRRRR,,,,
bummed for you and for me! I suppose that means I am going to be delayed as well. I really wanted to have my ring by the 15th. Hopefully, yours will go out Monday. Are you going to call and talk to Leon and get
a firmer date?
I have had a few nightmares myself. I guess that is to be expected since I can hardly think of anything else. I am having a hard time just getting normal things done.
Talk about a nightmare, just when you think you are getting close to the end of the wait, it gets extended! GRRRRRR,,,,
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With me, Rachael informed me when the ring was done and I had to wire transfer the balance. Only after the wire transfer was through, Rachael arranged shipment and informed me of the tracking numbers.
Just hang on there luv, its worth it! You would be sooooooooo pleased when the ring & spacer arrived! Just One More Week!
Yikes the PS 2.0 is not up yet and I do not want to lose all that pics if I did it now!!
ETA: My took 8 weeks with another week of shipment! And I survived!
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