Help: Seller advertised as 18k but it tests as 10K - how much of a discount should I ask for?

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Return and leave a negative review with a photo. EBay policy says seller pays shipping if item not as described. Does “tests as” 18k let the seller get away with making you pay return shipping?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I’m very curious that if I return it if she would list it as 10 K and for the same price. I’m not sure what I’m going to do right now. It’s just kind of frustrating. I have looked online for something similar and cannot find anything.

Can you return it and get say your sister/ mum/ best friend to buy it at the new relisted 10 K price
If its ment to be its ment to be

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I know!!

Wouldn't the jewler who converted it now it wasn't 18 k ?

 

[Mreader]

Wouldn't the jewler who converted it now it wasn't 18 k ?

Good point I don’t know perhaps she didn’t inquire? Or maybe she does the work on her own. No idea.

 

[Mreader]

Update I had replied telling her I would think it over and then she replied saying she felt really bad about the situation and did offer $50 so I think I am going to go with it bc I think it’s going to be tough to find a comparable piece.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Update I had replied telling her I would think it over and then she replied saying she felt really bad about the situation and did offer $50 so I think I am going to go with it bc I think it’s going to be tough to find a comparable piece.

You love that piece
I think you would regret it if you let it go
When we know we over payed for stuff it takes a wee while to get over it especially seeing all the great deals lots of peeps on here seem to manage

Just make sure you wear it and love it and get your money's worth from it

 

[bright&shiny]

What a page turner - and all in one day. @Mreader - it's beautiful and I'm glad you were able to work something out. @Paisley2628 what a detective you are! And, a happy ending - a great way to end my evening PS session

 

[Paisley2628]

One thing that I noticed-
Looking at the back of the crescent- the outer "outline" is a different color gold than the inner crescent.
Could it be possible that they are two different metal purities? If the scratch test was only performed on the "outline" section of the back, that could be 10K, whereas the brighter colored gold of the crescent may be 18k?

 

[Mreader]

One thing that I noticed-
Looking at the back of the crescent- the outer "outline" is a different color gold than the inner crescent.
Could it be possible that they are two different metal purities? If the scratch test was only performed on the "outline" section of the back, that could be 10K, whereas the brighter colored gold of the crescent may be 18k?

I don’t know where they did the scratch. It’s a rose gold and not a yellow gold on the outside. So I suppose it’s possible it’s two different ones? I don’t know.

 

[Paisley2628]

The crescent is very pretty and unique. I've not run across one like that before. And it has already been converted to a pendant for you - If you purchased a pin and had to convert it yourself that would be $

It is also good to have an at home scratch test kit- They are very helpful and easy to use. It has saved me many trips to the jewelers to get items tested.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353198745180?hash=item523c49265c:g:2k0AAOSwvodfbjtW

 

[Paisley2628]

You've probably run across this:

 

[Mreader]

You've probably run across this:

yes I have seen that and was tempted haha but I already bought an exquisite snake but yes I adore that brooch.

 

[Mreader]

The crescent is very pretty and unique. I've not run across one like that before. And it has already been converted to a pendant for you - If you purchased a pin and had to convert it yourself that would be $

It is also good to have an at home scratch test kit- They are very helpful and easy to use. It has saved me many trips to the jewelers to get items tested.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353198745180?hash=item523c49265c:g:2k0AAOSwvodfbjtW

Thank you! I will definitely order this.

 

[RosieApple]

I purchased an antique celestial crescent moon pendant that was advertised as 18 karat gold. This is an eBay seller. I went to two different shops to have it tested and they both said it tested as 10k. This is using acid testing. I took it to two shops because I was pretty surprised when I heard the 10K verdict from the first and just wanted to be 100% sure.

Anyway I really like the pendant and would keep it if the seller offers a credit. I’m wondering how much I should ask for? Assuming they’re willing to do it. The piece weighs 5 1/2 g. I paid $575.

Also this is a also cautionary tale to do your due diligence. This is a seller with 100% feedback and her main inventory is antique and vintage items.

Here’s a picture:

The seller has done the correct thing in offering you a refund. Fine jewelry eBay sellers can often experience eBay ‘money back guarantee scams’, where buyers lie to sellers after receiving the jewelry, claiming the item was mis sold i.e the diamonds are fake or the gold isn’t real etc all with the sole purpose of requesting partial refunds to get the item cheaper. They pray on eBay sellers being worried about losing their 100% feedback, so they comply with the scam. To counter this scam, now many eBay fine jewelry sellers will only offer full refunds upon return of the item.

I think the pendent is lovely - if you can get enjoyment out of wearing it keep it, but if it makes you unhappy return it. xx

 

[Mreader]

The seller has done the correct thing in offering you a refund. Fine jewelry eBay sellers can often experience eBay ‘money back guarantee scams’, where buyers lie to sellers after receiving the jewelry, claiming the item was mis sold i.e the diamonds are fake or the gold isn’t real etc all with the sole purpose of requesting partial refunds to get the item cheaper. They pray on eBay sellers being worried about losing their 100% feedback, so they comply with the scam. To counter this scam, now many eBay fine jewelry sellers will only offer full refunds upon return of the item.

I think the pendent is lovely - if you can get enjoyment out of wearing it keep it, but if it makes you unhappy return it. xx

I didn't think of that possible scam. That is too bad. In this case her margins were next to nothing which was confirmed by Paisley's awesome sleuthing. She gave me a small credit and I did keep it. I loved it to much to send it back.