Self Promoting

[Iceman]

I need to get some things straight here.

Since I own a place that sells diamonds to the public, I can not post that a customer with a question should buy from me or I have no problem getting under any of the prices or even getting the same diamond from lists that are posted. Right or Wrong ?

But yet a consumer can post and comment the same to move customers to deals and websites ? Ive seen this a lot with just consumers, whats right ?

Would it have been to my best interest to have signed in as a consumer ?

Or does a vendor email the customer this information?

This is the best forum for jewelry I dont want to get kicked off of this one also

 

[solange]

I am one of the consumers who recommended a particular vendor because of the great experience I had with them. They gave me no incentive to do so except for great service, a stone to my liking that appriaised well and at a price below what I told them my budget was.
If you have customers who want to do the same for you, citing their experience with you, would you object to having them do so? I looked for several months until I found what I wanted and gave the name of the vendor who did the job for me. Others have had great experiences with other vendors who have done I great job for them and have posted names and links. I see nothing wrong with this. This is a diamond information site and private consumers should be able to recommend sources.
I did actually buy the ring I spoke of and it is posted under Show Me the Ring. I do not think I did anything wrong by posting my sucessful experience with a very reputable vendor.

 

[Hest88]

Ice, I would just give your advice as an expert but don't specifically say, "I can get you that" or "Buy from me." I suspect that if you sound trustworthy and willing to help just out of the goodness of your heart you'll attract customers.

 

[aljdewey]

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On 5/11/2004 9:50:29 AM Iceman wrote:





I need to get some things straight here.

Since I own a place that sells diamonds to the public, I can not post that a customer with a question should buy from me or I have no problem getting under any of the prices or even getting the same diamond from lists that are posted. Right or Wrong ?

But yet a consumer can post and comment the same to move customers to deals and websites ? Ive seen this a lot with just consumers, whats right ?

Would it have been to my best interest to have signed in as a consumer ?

Or does a vendor email the customer this information?

This is the best forum for jewelry I dont want to get kicked off of this one also

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Corey, the key here is in the word "self". SELF-promotion is not allowed.....because customers don't want to feel the "vulture" effect (akin to the used car salesman thing).

What customers ARE looking for when they come here is input/feedback from people who either know about diamonds and don't have a vested interest in sharing that information, or they are looking to get "real" feedback on vendors.

For example, I bought my e-ring from Whiteflash. I had a great experience with them, and I'm happy to give particulars if asked. I don't benefit in any way from doing it other than to pass along help as was done for me when I came here dazed and confused.

One of the vendors who has become quite popular here did so completely without self-promotion. They simply posted "non-leading" helpful information when possible. One day, I decided to check out their website....found that site carried most of the "technical" details we cut freaks really want. A customer came on looking for a specific set of parameters on a stone, and Vendor A was the only vendor who had anything close. I mentioned that, and this person bought from Vendor A...had a great experience. Increasingly, people found value in the info provided on this vendor's website and business has grown.

Bottom line: Answer questions if you can help in a non-leading way, and let your satisfied customers be your biggest asset.

 

[WinkHPD]

RE: Bottom line: Answer questions if you can help in a non-leading way, and let your satisfied customers be your biggest asset.
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Great comment. As a new member here I am having to go through that "eternity" period when most people do not yet know me that I went through on another place. Fortunately this is being short circuited by the fact that so many of my friends are also here now.

Personally, I think that the method that you gave is much better than self promotion any way, as comments from a third party are a much more powerful incentive than anything one could say about himself.

Wink

 

[pqcollectibles]

I don't think either Ice or Wink have a thing to worry about. Both have reputations that preceed them!!

I still want your Hummer, IceMan!!

 

[sylvesterii]

Don't worry wink, lots of people know you here, there is plenty of good feedback here in the backlog.

 

[WinkHPD]

Thanks! I am still learning my way around, I did not even know where the testimonials could be found.

I do know that I like the atmosphere here!

Wink

 

[Shay37]

Wink, great having you here to be helpful and funny. Welcome.

Shay