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Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:02 PM

How often do you buy jewelry on eBay that is not as described?

For me, 5 times so far. I have gotten 3 fake Tiffany items, then a Tiffany bracelet missing 3 links [that were shown clearly in the photo] and just now a Tiffany silver bracelet that is 2 sizes larger than described and does not fit.

The 3 fakes I paid to mail back - I was a newbie and just wanted the darn things out of my posession.

The bracelet with missing links I've asked for a partial refund after getting repair prices from Tiffany.

Does this happen often?

And does the buyer really have to pay shipping when it is seller error ["or something"]?

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Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

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Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:02 PM

How often do you buy jewelry on eBay that is not as described?

For me, 5 times so far. I have gotten 3 fake Tiffany items, then a Tiffany bracelet missing 3 links [that were shown clearly in the photo] and just now a Tiffany silver bracelet that is 2 sizes larger than described and does not fit.

The 3 fakes I paid to mail back - I was a newbie and just wanted the darn things out of my posession.

The bracelet with missing links I've asked for a partial refund after getting repair prices from Tiffany.

Does this happen often?

And does the buyer really have to pay shipping when it is seller error ["or something"]?

You haven't voted yet in this poll -- use the form below to cast a vote.

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Aug 15, 2012 04:43 AM

by jaye7406 (18

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:06 PM

Of all the pieces, how many were Tiffany & Co? All of them? Not a surprise since 98% of the Tiffany & Co sterling jewelry sold on ebay is FAKE.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:12 PM

Op, you like Tiffany! I do too..I dont see any negative feedbacks left for fake Tiffany pieces? Ive sold estate Tiffany here a few years ago..I would be afraid to do it now..too many fakes..and even though Tiff sued Ebay for allowing fakes on here..it continues.

DEE

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:18 PM

Dee, did you see the stamp on the Tiffany Bracelet? Made in Mexico 925? I see that some T&Co pieces were made there, but does the stamp look right to you?

bonjourami (1824

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:21 PM

Let me take a look, though I swore I wouldnt get involved in anymore Tiff authenticity questions..I dont seem to be very good at it anymore..LOL..

DEE

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 02:24 PM

Yikes..I agree that Tiff stamp is wonky.Not saying its fake..just not the stamp you normally see on high quality Tiff pieces.

DEE

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 03:17 PM

Four out of eight Tiffany pieces were fake - that's part of how I learned what to look for. All the sellers were very happy to take back the jewelry and said they had no idea the jewelry was not real. I see the most horrible fakes on eBay that people are having bidding wars over. sigh.

I bought two kind of expensive items and both were genuine, so that's a plus - & both came with certified gemologists' reports with appraisals. I think it's mostly in the lower end silver where all the deception is - one seller has 1400 "authentic Tiffany" items for sale!

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 03:20 PM

One thing is - with the older jewelry the stamps can be strange. I know for a fact that my Mother's engagement ring [from the 70's] is Tiffany and the stamp is messy looking.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 03:27 PM

Yes I believe that..we had an old bracelet on here not to long ago with a really bad stamp..I thought for sure it was fake..I was wrong.

DEE

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 05:26 PM

One more thing...as far as not seeing negative feedback on Tiffany fakes. I am assuming either the buyer thinks the fake is real...or the issue is settled between the parties and as a result the buyer does not leave a negative comment.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 06:04 PM

If it was an honest mistake on the sellers part..I agree with that too.

DEE

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 25, 2012 07:41 PM

One tip about Tiffany - stay away from the new stuff. Don't buy anything with the rhodium plating and you'll eliminate 90% or better of the fakes. If it's bare sterling that can tarnish, chances are it's real. The Chinese fake factories won't spend the money to make a copy out of real sterling, and I've never seen a copy made from silverplate. That doesn't mean they aren't out there, but at least you've made your odds better.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 26, 2012 05:13 AM

I've had several things that were slightly magnetic [sterling isn't] and one, that when I polished it, the silver came off and there was copper colored metal right under the surface. That piece looked totally authentic; signature & weight.

Some of the fakes I got were vintage [retired]. But I agree -never buy new! I also feel more comfotable if it's got a date or initials engraved on it with the Tiffany font and looks a little beat up. Of course not everyone wants the "used look", but I love it.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 26, 2012 07:16 PM

Wow you must be a really nice person buying tiffanys for $1,200 and still leaving people positive feedback for fast shipping even though what they sold you was fake. If you are going to pay $1,200 for I would just buy it from Tiffany and Company stores.

I buy and sell here on ebay I have a perfect track record so far and like to make my customers happy.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 27, 2012 05:14 AM

The two more expensive Tiffany's I bought came with an independent gemologists appraisal. They were then authenticated here locally and given a GIA appraisal once I recieved them. Both pieces appraised much higher than the sales price.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Jul 27, 2012 05:23 AM

to: selling now-

do you realize that your post is actually slander against two very fine eBay sellers?

I've asked that your comment be removed.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Aug 1, 2012 11:35 AM

I've received things that were SNAD, but only because they were misdescribed (dunno if it was ignorance or deliberate). I've been fortunate to not get any fakes.

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Aug 11, 2012 08:02 PM

I myself have recieve a LOT of fake sterling silver items from ebay. I relisted and sold two bangles that were clearly marked alpaca and I made a point of saying "I purchased these on ebay as sterling silver. I am selling them for what they really are, Alpaca". Sold the two of them for $3.75 and the buyer had the nerve to complain about the size of one of them and gave me my one and only neutral feedback. I responded with "I accurately measure and weigh all my items". Which I do. So much for me being honest huh?

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Aug 11, 2012 08:03 PM

I myself have recieve a LOT of fake sterling silver items from ebay. I relisted and sold two bangles that were clearly marked alpaca and I made a point of saying "I purchased these on ebay as sterling silver. I am selling them for what they really are, Alpaca". Sold the two of them for $3.75 and the buyer had the nerve to complain about the size of one of them and gave me my one and only neutral feedback. I responded with "I accurately measure and weigh all my items". Which I do. So much for me being honest huh?

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Re: Jewelry not as described? a common occurrence?

Aug 12, 2012 09:26 AM

On your 67.78 purchase. I thought all tiffany links were soldered and you can never tell where the soldered part is. I see unsoldered links in this bracelet. Can anyone clarify this for me.

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funky link?

Aug 15, 2012 04:40 AM

I think I see what you mean - a link that has a line on it?

I have the bracelet in front of me right now and I can't see the line. It may have been a reflection.

I also looked at the shape of the clasp and where the "925" is stamped on it. I liked the patina of long use and the engraving that is consistant with Tiffany style.

When I get a piece I weigh it and research the weight online. In this case I compared it to another identical bracelet I have. When I received the breacelet it looked and felt genuine, but it's fun to really check out things out close up.

I use a gram scale [about $12] and a jewelers loupe [about $3].

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Re: funky line on link?

Aug 15, 2012 04:43 AM

Aug 15, 2012 4:40 AM

Mudder, I think I see what you mean.

I have the bracelet in front of me right now and I can't see the lines. It may have been a reflection.

I also looked at the shape of the clasp and where the "925" is stamped on it. I liked the patina of long use and the engraving that is consistant with Tiffany style.

When I get a piece I weigh it and research the weight online. In this case I compared it to another identical bracelet I have. When I received the breacelet it looked and felt genuine, but it's fun to really check out things out close up.

I use a gram scale [about $12] and a jewelers loupe [about $3].