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JLPJ
09-16-2005, 08:56 AM
This would seem to go against human nature so much that I have to ask.

Recently caught a new ad for one of the 'exchange' style stores, where they claim that the winner of an "Extreme Makeover" TV show turned down a free diamond ring (valued apparently at over $10k) in favor of buying a $3k ring from the store who runs the ad.

Coming at this thing cold, my gut instantly calls BS.

Does anyone know or have any background on this thing? Is my gut wrong?

Are these folks for real--giving up a $10k+ freebie to make a purchase of $3k?

You can see this thing by going to the following link and scrolling to the bottom:

http://jewelryexchange.com/testimonials.asp
Gregory Diamond
09-16-2005, 09:40 AM
I'll take the free ring :)


Greg
kristin
09-16-2005, 10:29 AM
I think the Jewelry Exchange must be paying them some advertising $, or they took her brain out on Extreme Makeover.
He said he went to Jewelry Exchange because their great prices and values how can paying $3k be a better value than a free ring?
Quinn
09-16-2005, 07:26 PM
My bet is that they discounted a diamond big time in order to get the people to say this. It just goes against human nature. Red flag time. There are many extremly naive people out there who may believe this.
Bearman
10-19-2005, 09:52 AM
This would seem to go against human nature so much that I have to ask.

Recently caught a new ad for one of the 'exchange' style stores, where they claim that the winner of an "Extreme Makeover" TV show turned down a free diamond ring (valued apparently at over $10k) in favor of buying a $3k ring from the store who runs the ad.

Coming at this thing cold, my gut instantly calls BS.

Does anyone know or have any background on this thing? Is my gut wrong?

Are these folks for real--giving up a $10k+ freebie to make a purchase of $3k?

You can see this thing by going to the following link and scrolling to the bottom:

http://jewelryexchange.com/testimonials.asp





They also sell 1ctw diamond earrings for $399, guarantied to appraise for double.
panachegems
10-31-2005, 03:06 PM
Just remember that Wisdom always comes at a hefty cost but, Stupid is always free.
AC ;)