Is it safe to wire transfer money to Brian Gavin Diamonds?
Hello Danny, I live in London, U.K., and was just about to pull the trigger on a Brian Gavin Signature round diamond, when I discovered that you only accept payment by wire transfer for diamonds being shipped overseas; now I’m wondering whether it is safe to wire transfer money to Brian Gavin Diamonds. Understand that I don’t mean any offense by asking whether it is safe to wire transfer money to Brian Gavin, but I’m not sure about the reason for the policy, since the company does accept payment via credit card for purchases being delivered within the United States. Not only does paying by credit card provide me with peace of mind and some level of consumer protection, but I was rather looking forward to the airline miles. I can wire the money, but can you explain this policy to me? – Daniel K.
Problems with accepting international credit cards:
Unfortunately there is a high risk of fraud associated with credit cards issued outside of the United States, and best way for Brian Gavin Diamonds to protect itself from international credit card fraud, is to only accept payment by cash / wire transfer for diamonds being shipped outside of the United States.
While we can certainly appreciate the level of consumer protection that can be provided by paying by credit card, the reality is that it is unnecessary given the high satisfaction rating expressed by our customers; if you take a moment to read the comments posted by our customers on iVouch, you’ll see that we have a reputation for producing high quality diamonds, high quality jewelry, and delivering on time, as promised; and we offer a generous inspection period and return policy.
In addition, any benefit that you might enjoy in the form of airline miles, is easily offset by the cash discount that is applied to purchases that are completed via payment by wire transfer… the savings provided by the cash discount is significant enough, that we really don’t see why anybody would not want to take advantage of it.
How to buy a Brian Gavin Diamond from overseas:
The best way to buy a Brian Gavin Diamond and have it shipped to an international destination, is to place the diamond on reserve, and indicate that you intend to pay for the purchase by wire transfer; this will place the diamond on hold, and give us the opportunity to provide you with instructions on how to complete the payment by wire transfer.
Upon receipt of your wire transfer, we will process the order, set the diamond in a ring if desired, and coordinate the international shipping details, so that we can get the diamond shipped out to you as quickly as possible.
Note that any import taxes or duties that may be required by your country of residence will be collected by the shipping company, such as Fed Ex, UPS, or DHL, upon delivery of the package. Consult with your local customs office to determine what, if any, those fees might be.
