What payment style did you use to sell your large diamond?

[autumngems]

I am selling a large diamond and am wondering what methods any of you may have used for payment when you sold yours?

I don't trust Paypal because people can do chargebacks.

Is it ok to ask for bank wire?

 

[heididdl]

Re: What payment style did you use to sell your large diamon

I have alot of experience with Paypal and it does protect the sellers. I have sold things for several thousands dollars with no worries. I think it would be fine to ask for wiretransfer. But also if I were buying a big diamond (which is why I passed on an ebay great pair of studs). I would want to be able to see them in person and have an independant appraisal. Unlike buying from on line vendors buying from an individual is a little bit awkward.

That being said. I buy gold for a living and I have two people that buy large stones all the time if you want their information please let me know. One is in NYC and the other is in Chicago this week but is out of NJ . both have liquid money and pay hi (I got a great offer on my studs from both) but ended up trading them up.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: What payment style did you use to sell your large diamon

I'd probably use an appraiser like Neil Beatty as the intermediary so he can confirm to the buyer that the stone is as represented on the report and he can hold the stone and send it once you have received the payment. As a buyer, I would feel better about it this way.

 

[autumngems]

Re: What payment style did you use to sell your large diamon

Heidi,
I would greatly appreciate it if you can reach me through loupetroop I have my 1.975 listed on there, you can email me the contacts you have.

 

[autumngems]

Re: What payment style did you use to sell your large diamon

Bump

 

[justginger]

Re: What payment style did you use to sell your large diamon

I'd probably use an appraiser like Neil Beatty as the intermediary so he can confirm to the buyer that the stone is as represented on the report and he can hold the stone and send it once you have received the payment. As a buyer, I would feel better about it this way.

I reckon this is the best way to go. I used Neil for the appraisal on my last large purchase and was very, very satisfied with his service - and the cost was extremely reasonable too.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Re: What payment style did you use to sell your large diamon

I am selling a large diamond and am wondering what methods any of you may have used for payment when you sold yours?

I don't trust Paypal because people can do chargebacks.

Is it ok to ask for bank wire?

that is the way they do it on the watch forums. 100% safe for the seller. one word of advise...be sure it is a "bank wire transfer" and not a deposit.