Asking the right questions to your jeweller.

Oh the bad news doesnt stop flowing for the financial markets turmoil. It took its toll in India too with ICICI bank sending out SMSes to its customers saying everything is fine with the bank. Our FM and prime minister frequently assuring the nation. For an average Joe on the street it does create some uncomfort in his/her mind, no matter how resilient we might claim our economy is. Couple that with the festive season around who wouldnt like a deal.

Below we have compiled a list of readings from our previous posts to help you ask the right questions when you go shopping for gold this diwali.

1) In your zeal to get a good deal do not bargain for Non-Hallmarked jewellery and low making charges. Ask for hallmark jewellery.
What is Hallmark Jewellery?

2) Making charges continues to be "THE" criteria for making a purchase. Infact it should be one of the criterias to look for.
Low making charges could be a trap. Learn how to evaluate it here.

3) Does your jeweller use local terms to explain attributes of diamonds and gold?
Jewellery SHoppers: beware of these 5 pitfalls on Ebay India
5 more things you should know when shopping for jewellery


4) Are you over looking buy back policies?
DOnt let it be the last and least criteria

5) Buying gold from Bank?
It could be your trusted bank but is it offering you value?

Bonus:
Looking for actual deals through multi-purpose jewellery.
Sensible Jewellery


A little above half an hour spent here will go a long way in getting the right bargain this diwali. Don't they say: You are known by the question you ask and not the answers you give.

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