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Where's your refund when you buy a fake Tiffany? |
26th July 2009, 23:22 |
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SCROLL DOWN FOR PICTURES. I’m going to show you what Fake versus Real looks like.
I won an auction for a Tiffany bracelet. But before I even bid, I emailed the seller, asking her if this was authentic, even though in the auction details, she stated that it was.
I know there are A LOT of fakes on eBay, but with 100% feedback from 65 people, I thought they were legitimate.
I was wrong.
Anyone who’s bought/received Tiffany ’s jewelry from Tiffany’s website KNOWS what to expect in the mail. A heavy polishing cloth/carrying case, a turquoise box, and an authentic piece.
I knew IMMEDIATELY when I opened the box that I had been duped. The lime green box had Tiffany & Co. smudged on top. The polishing cloth/carrying case was hollow inside and made of some hardened material. Again, the logo was printed and smudged. To make it worse, the bracelet didn’t even say Tiffany & Co.
I contacted the seller, and she denied it was a fake. Owning several rings and bracelets, I know what Tiffany jewelry is supposed to look like. She refused a refund, and I was out $80.00!!!
Apparently this seller bought a fake box (lime green!)and cleaning cloth/carrying case off of eBay - and was passing off a fake bracelet as authentic.
I contacted PayPal - they asked that I return the package to her so that my refund was processed. I did exactly that, and added delivery confirmation to “cover myself”. She then tells PayPal the package was empty, and no ring was shipped back. I contacted eBay, and thought they would cancel the auction, absolving me from responsibility. I was wrong again. I had already paid and received the bracelet so I was basically stuck with a fake bracelet and nothing else.
I was out $80.00 PLUS $4.00 to ship the item back. The seller received the bracelet & my money.
Be sure to read all of the fine print of a auction. She stated at the bottom of the auction that the buyer had to pay for shipping it back!! I buy something I think is authentic, and when I find out it’s not, I’m out the return shipping charges!!!
As Buyer, you must protect yourself.
While there are some people selling their Tiffany & Co. jewelry, be careful. You could end up with a fake peice like I did, and have to pay to ship it back, and STILL not get refunded.
I’m going to show you what real Tiffany & Co. looks like versus a fake. If this is helpful to you, please mark “yes”.
First box is real - second box is fake
Close-up of fake. Notice the string & how large the logo is.
Real. See how the string & logo are smaller?
Real. Inside the polishing cloth/carrying case. It’s made like this so you can leave your jewelry inside to polish.
Fake.
Hope this helps you. Ask the seller to send you a picture of the inside of the polishing cloth-you’ll know immediately!
If you’re a dedicated follower of tiffany jewelry like me. Don’t miss the tiffany jewelry shop on line including pendants, necklace, earrings, bracelets, etc.
If You are in the United Kindom, You Can alos Visit: www.TiffanyWorld.co.uk to choose Tiffany jewellery with high quality.
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Diamonds by the Yard for Tiffany & Co. |
20th July 2009, 00:18 |
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Elsa Peretti excites the fashion world by combining two of her iconic signatures— the revolutionary Diamonds by the Yard® and sterling silver for Tiffany UK . The designer’s decision to expand her seminal creation provides everyone passionate about Peretti and style with an accessible new option.
Renowned for sculpting silver into stylish designs of lustrous simplicity, Elsa Peretti now utilizes the precious metal in a new fashion statement. As she puts it, “My dream for silver has finally come true.” With her affinity for the sleek and sensuous, she neatly translates silver into fine shimmering chains with bezel-set stones, the classic elements of Diamonds by the Yard® that forever changed the role of diamonds in fashion.
The collection’s seamless necklaces in varied lengths, long sprinkle necklaces with exquisite stones scattered at random intervals, drop earrings and bracelets gleam with a cool elegance and dazzle brilliantly in the summer sun. Their sheer beauty layers with ease, making a statement without adding weight. One exquisite strand or many, Diamonds by the Yard® lights up summer and beyond with the dazzling effects of a great modern design.
Diamonds by the Yard® in sterling silver by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
including Tiffany Bracelets, necklace and earings
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TIFFANY & CO. and TIFFANY are trademarks of Tiffany and Company.
ELSA PERETTI and DIAMONDS BY THE YARD are trademarks of Elsa Peretti.
The Elsa Peretti® Diamonds by the Yard® collection in sterling silver starts at $395 and is available at select Tiffany & Co. locations worldwide.
✪Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) is a U.S. jewelry and silverware company founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City in 1837 as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium."
The store initially sold a wide variety of stationery items, and operated as Tiffany, Young and Ellis in lower Manhattan. The name was shortened to Tiffany & Co in 1853 when Charles Tiffany took control, and the firm's emphasis on jewelry was established. Tiffany & Co. has since opened stores in major cities all over the world. At some point, it was acquired by Philadelphia-based investment company Bankers Securities Corporation.
As part of its branding, the company is strongly associated with its Tiffany Blue color, which is a registered trademark.
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http://www.tiffany-jewelry.eu/
Diamonds in Sterling Silver By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
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Tiffany's Protection of Coral Jewelry |
15th July 2009, 19:11 |
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Tiffany & Co Wide Heart Link Necklace
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(NBC)-- You won't see coral jewelry on the shelves at any Tiffany Jewelry store.
The store doesn't stock the rare jewel. They call it "too precious to wear" and are encouraging other jewelers to do the same.
The reasoning behind the ban is the effect humans are having on coral reefs. The president of Tiffany Co Foundation, Fernanda Kellogg traveled to see top coral scientists and talk about the impact people are having on the reefs when they break it up and sell it for profit.
Scientists say reefs are more important to the sea, than rain forests are to land.
Miami coral scientist, Andrew Baker, says when people remove coral from the reefs, they are taking a living thing from the water.
He says,
"the job of building a reef ecosystem is that is produces a habitat that all other species depend on."
Kellogg says they look for the design of coral in other materials. Kellog says, "I think what the alternative is, is beautiful design in other materials. The wonderful sea coral design in silver and gold sprinkled with diamonds. How bad can that be?"
Scientists say, it's not just the jewelry that is dangerous to seas life, but also decorative coral.
Baker says,
"the removal of corals from jewelry or decor, this is not a critical part of our existence. And it's one of those activities that really represents a luxury.
So is a heavyweight like Tiffany's influencing the jewelry industry with its ban on coral?
Kellogg says she hopes other places will take notice.
"The ripple effect is beginning. We're a long way from being where we need to be."
Recently the White House and Congress received a letter from 100 scientists and 44 groups asking for much greater protection of reefs.
An international ban on trading certain corals will be proposed later this year. |
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Jewellery Trends In Different Countries And Cultures |
10th June 2009, 19:52 |
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Fake Tiffany On EBAY - How to get your money back |
8th June 2009, 00:41 |
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Sadly, a large percentage of Tiffany jewelry sold on eBay is counterfiet. And, unless you have experience purchase authentic Tiffany jewelery from thier stores or their official website, it can be easy to be fooled into believing the auction item is authentic. If you fell victim to one of these sellers you CAN get your money back.
Here's how....
- As soon as you suspect that your item may be fake, take one of the following steps:
a) Go to Tiffanys dot com and check your item against the photos of the authentic piece.
b) Look at the piece under a magnifying glass. If the item has links, carefully examine all of the links. They should be soldered closed. Look at all of the engraving. You're looking for misspellings and small dots in the engraving. Small dots are a sign of lazer copying. Tiffany does not use lazer engraving. They engrave by hand or by machine.
c)Send me the auction number so I can review it and offer my opinion.
d) Take the item to your nearest Tiffany & Co. store if there's one within driving distance. Tiffany & Co. employees are not allowed to authenticate jewelry but they will tell you if they believe it to be fake.
e) Take the item to a reputable, experienced high-end jeweler who has experience with estate pieces. They may be able to render a good opinion.
- Once you're satisfied that you've purchased a fake, email the seller. At this point, I prefer to take the approach that it was an honest mistake. Assume that the seller didn't know he/she was selling fake merchandise. This usually has a better success at getting a quick refund from the seller. Being accusatory puts the seller on the defensive and reduces your chances of a speedy refund. Tell the seller that you will be shipping the item(s) back to him/her and expect a full refund, including the shipping fees. Let him know that you will forward a delivery confirmation as soon as you have one. Be sure that you're shipping to the correct address.
- If you receive an unfavorable response from the seller or if you don't receive a timely response, immediately contact eBay's resolution center to report this auction as a fake: http://resolutioncenter.ebay.com/
- IMMEDIATELY log on to your PayPal account. Click the Resolution Center link at he top of the page to open a dispute. In that dispute, state that the merchandise is counterfeit and that you've shipped it back to the seller. Include the delivery confirmation number. Shipping the item back expedites your refund. Note: no matter what the seller states in the auction, you have 45 days from the payment date to open a dispute. A seller's "No Refund" policy is NOT valid in the case of counterfiet items.PayPal will send an email to the seller and will include what you've written in the dispute. PayPal will also immediately freeze the seller's account for the total amount you've paid (including shipping). The seller should respond to that email.
- If the seller responds unfavorably and doesn't issue a refund, log back on to your PayPal account and escalate the dispute to a claim. Again, include the delivery confirmation number. This allows PayPal to track the delivery and verify that the seller has received the return.
- After you've received your refund, be sure to leave negative feedback for the seller and state that the reason is that the item was proven to be a fake. This helps to protect future buyers. As of April 1, 2008 sellers are prohibited from leaving negative feedback for sellers. You no longer need to fear retaliation for honest feedback!
What happens now?
You will receive copies of any correspondance the seller sends to PayPal. If the seller continues to deny the claim, PayPal will investigate. Most of this is done automatically and you may not hear from PayPal again. Don't fret. On the 30th day from the day your escalated the dispute to a claim, the entire amount of money that you paid to the seller will be returned to your PayPal account. If PayPal is able to verify the return of the item, you may receive your refund even sooner.
PayPal Policy: PayPal automatically holds payments for eBay items if the seller...
- has been an eBay member for less than 6 months and sells and item for more than $100
- has an eBay feedback score of less than 100 and sells and item for more than $100
- has a buyer dissatisfaction percentage greater than 5%
- has an average DSR (detailed seller rating) of less than 4.5
- has received fewer than 20 DSRs in the past 12 months
- is listing in a high-risk category
PayPal will release the hold...
- When the buyer leaves positive feedback
- 3 days pass after proof the item was delivered
- 21 days pass without a dispute, claim, chargeback or reversal filed on the transaction.
PayPal may hold the funds longer if a dispute, claim, chargeback, reversal or other action to disupte the payment has been filed.
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I appreciate the time you spent reading this guide and I sincerely hope you've found it helpful to choose the real tiffanys necklaces, tiffany pendants, or tiffany bracelets etc.
♥ More related arcticls here:
4 Steps to Spot a Fake Tiffany & Co. Necklace
How To Spot Fake Tiffany Co Jewellery
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A Group Of Exemplary Tiffany & Co. |
4th June 2009, 20:44 |
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When buying a piece of Tiffany Necklaces , sometimes you’re simply looking for something that goes with that great outfit. But sometimes you want something more. Sometimes, you’re looking for the prestige and cachet that comes with a quality brand. So, you’ll want to make sure that you actually have a piece from that brand if that’s what you’re looking for.
Read on to find out how to tell the difference between a true Tiffany & Co.. necklace and a fake one.
# Step 1
Check the links. If you have a true Tiffany & Co. necklace, the links will be solid and smooth. You will not be able to see where the links have been soldered together. There will be no gaps in the links. A fake might ave gaps or seams on the links.
# Step 2
Scope out the shine. All Tiffany & Co. silver products are sterling silver. They are not silver plated or any other metal. If a necklace reacts to a magnet, it is a fake because silver is not magnetic. Also, if the metal is overly shiny, it is not sterling silver and not a true Tiffany & Co. product.
# Step 3
Look for the logo. Every piece of Tiffany & Co. jewelry will show the company’s logo in the metal. If there is no logo, it’s a fake. If a necklace has a chain with a pendant on it, you should be able to find the logo stamped on both pieces. The clasp of the necklace will also be stamped with a “925″ at the base (indicating sterling silver).
# Step 4
Call a store for any other questions. If you have any doubts about your Tiffany Co necklace, you can contact a store to set up an appointment to have your piece examined.
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