expired $200 off "Meant to Be" Jewellery Set - Now $29 Only + Shipping

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$200 off "Meant to Be" Jewellery Set - Now $29 Only + Shipping
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akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 15:06 www.sparkly.com.au (159 clicks)
WAZ2056

$29 for this amazing set; Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet down from $229

http://www.sparkly.com.au/meant-to-be-set.html

Just add to your cart, apply coupon either at cart or checkout pages - comes in a gift pouch

All items made with Swarovski ELEMENTS crystals and are white gold plated

Deal valid while stocks last

Sparkly.com.au

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    Merlict on 13/07/2012 - 15:36

    I'm sorry, looks like junk. The "Discount" says it all

    • +3 votes
      foobar on 13/07/2012 - 15:48

      I was thinking something similar, a $200 discount on a $229 item just shows you how much this stuff must actually cost to manufacture and purchase in bulk.

      Something more realistic like $59 reduced to $29 perhaps, but an 87% discount … nah.

  • +1 vote
    Postulative on 13/07/2012 - 16:05

    So how many of these sold at $229?

    This is a task for… ACCC-man!

      • +1 vote
        webstersx on 13/07/2012 - 18:34

        here here.

        • ozpete on 13/07/2012 - 21:39

          here here is not a valid neg voting explanation. Now you've wasted the vote. read the voting guidelines plase

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          Postulative on 14/07/2012 - 11:41

          Where where?

  • +2 votes
    anastasiastarz on 13/07/2012 - 16:59

    Worth about $2 on ebay.
    - This isn't an advertsing space, it's a place for bargins. -

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      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 17:02

      $2 for genuine made with Swarovski Elements bracelet + necklace + a pair of earrings? - hmmmmmmm

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    JLove on 13/07/2012 - 17:03

    This is only worth it if its made by Swarovski and/or if its 925 silver or real gold, not dealextreame like gold plated cheap stuff.

    • -1 vote
      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 17:08

      Thanks JLove, we're in the process of adding videos to the site in the coming weeks to give customers a better opportunity to judge, however these items are actually plated and not made with solid gold, but the expense with these items always lies with the crystals, again to see the difference all you have to do is check our very own "Under $10" page http://www.sparkly.com.au/clearance/under-10, those are cubic zirconias. If we were trying to rip people off .. why would we have an Under $10 page?

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        JLove on 13/07/2012 - 17:32

        To be honest, I think Im more likely to find a bargain from local stores like Zamels and Shiels.
        Ive bought Cubic Zirconia 925 silver studs from Shiels for $5 before.
        A tip for your website - your item description is pretty much just useless sales talk, does not specify what kind of material it is and whether its hypo-allergenic. Even Diva costume jewellery provides more information.

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          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 19:31

          That's precisely my point JLove, you can find cubic zirconia for under $10 anywhere including Prouds, Bevilles and our own site, however genuine Austrian Swarovski ELEMENTS crystals for under $10, I highly doubt it .. That exactly was the point I was trying to make above,

  • +2 votes
    kwaker on 13/07/2012 - 17:16

    I like the necklace but your attitude is killing it for me

    • -1 vote
      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 17:21

      I take that feedback on board, it's just getting very challenging on this site, once you try to make an exclusive bargain then straight away you're put on the defensive - anyway you're right and I do apologize if i've offended you or anybody else whose reading this page.

      The ironic thing is that selling the same deal for double or even triple the price with a daily deal site would be a lot easier with happier customers .. I just don't get it, all we're trying to do is pass on the savings.

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    kwaker on 13/07/2012 - 17:28

    true i dont post bargains anymore for that exact reason

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      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 17:43

      The unfair thing is that many visitors to the website came and checked the cashe to see if we had jacked up the prices just for this deal ( and found that we didn't ) and checked if we have an abn ( which we do ) and if were located in Sydney ( which we are ) yet they don't post anything positive .. It seems that it's only worth posting if it's a negative comment

    • +2 votes
      andy19363 on 13/07/2012 - 18:13

      i dont post bargains anymore for that exact reason

      you and many others….
      I personally haven't posted any for over a year….. It's just not worth it.
      What was once a supportive helpful community has become the home of the troll, with the red neg, (once a useful tool, now an irrelevance), as the weapon of choice.

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    ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 19:08

    Rep, where in Sydney? Can i come over and have a look?

    • -1 vote
      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 19:27

      Hi Ilsan, thanks for your interest, but I'm afraid were an online business only, its the only way we can offer these items at such a cheap price,

      if you wish to see the quality you may place an order, and if for any reason you wish to return we'll process an immediate refund no questions asked (minus the cost of shipping) and once you return the items to us.

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        ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 19:31

        No disrespect mate but Jewellery is something you need to touch, feel and try on but you commit to buy.
        General rule, just like watches, dont you think?

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          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 19:40

          I certainly understand and respect your way of thinking, but I'm afraid that's the entire basis of online shopping, that's why buying a watch from Gregory for example would be 10 times the cost of the same genuine watch from eBay .. Brick and mortar have to offload all the overheads ( rent, bills, extra staff) on to the end customer.

          I also want to take the time and thank you for your calm and rational response

          Cheers mate

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          ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 19:59

          Yes, your logic is fine, but I can try that watch at Gregory before I put the order online, just like we try on branded shoes, jeans, etc before we go online looking for a bargain.

          In your case, this is not a option as this particular jewellery is not on show anywhere else.

          Thanks

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          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 20:03

          I fully agree with you, that is the challenge with unknown branded products I'm afraid .. But if you were in our position, what would you be able to do other than offer a full refund no questions asked if your customer wants to "try"? I'm honestly not trying to be smart or sarcastic btw

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          ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 20:09

          In your position, I would not be advertising a $229 necklace for $29 as it sounds Suss..
          Put yourself in the shoes of the Buyer.

          I am sure you are genuine and the item is 100% as described but probabilities of a genuine sale stack up against you.

          This is my opinion only.

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          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 20:23

          It's a fair point, but just like my previous posts here, ironically it looks like this deal would've been better accepted if we had charged $100 or $150 .. We simply preferred to cut the middle man out, however lesson learnt I guess

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          ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 20:25

          Why do you think this would be the case?

          Its a Moot point.

        • +1 vote
          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 20:34

          I guess it's the mentality of many of us, that more expensive is more trustworthy, therefore the $5,000 watch works better than the $200 watch somehow, from the responses I gather that several members here would've felt "better" about this set if it was offered more expensively.
          But with cheaper work forces things are simply getting cheaper than they were decades ago, look at children's toys today and their prices and compare them to the toys 20 or 30 years ago.

        •  
          ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 20:38

          Mate, I get your point.

          You show me the proof of authenticity that this is Swarovski crystals and you have yourself a sale as its a bargain.

          Which gives me a very good business idea I dont have time for:

          A Business that authenticates what is sold online or Money back..

          What do you guys say?

        •  
          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 20:57

          I normally don't do this but I'm happy to make an exception for you, if you pm us or email us at service@sparkly.com.au I'll send you documentation from Swarovski ELEMENTS .. Just to be very clear though, Swarovski is separate from Swarovski ELEMENTS, though they belong to the same holding company, ELEMENTS simply manufactures the actual crystals, jewelry designers buy in bulk and design their own creations using metal or fabric around the crystals, that's why these - while still genuine - are a lot cheaper than say figurines from a Swarovski shop, as they charge a huge premium for the design and exclusivity ( a max of 10,000 pieces worldwide are made of each design, sometimes far less) all this info can be verified at Swarovski.com under the FAQ section

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          ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 21:13

          Can i ask why dont you verify that over here in open?

        • +1 vote
          akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 21:35

          Hi Ilsan
          I really am trying to be as helpful as possible but again I feel I'm forced into defending my business in ways that are not the norm, I don't recall ever entering a website or a physical store where I ask the keepers for proof ..

          I'm afraid that posting a bargain on this site was a terrible mistake and been a waste of my time and efforts so Im sorry but I will unsubscribe from this thread and leave comments unanswered, I'm sorry that I tried to give this community a bargain however most have considered it sub standard

          The reason why I didn't post the documents here is that really I don't need my credentials in the public domain like that and yet still I'm sure others will claim that they are forged

          With all due respect I do believe I've provided enough information and you are free to go ahead with this or not

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          ilsan on 13/07/2012 - 21:49

          I am sorry if you feel this way mate.No pun intended.

          All the very best with your business. I mean it!

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    kwaker on 13/07/2012 - 19:12

    and i was expecting my comment to get negged to oblivion.

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      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 19:33

      Lol, you got away with it, I got 2 negatives for my apology message above!

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    CVonV on 13/07/2012 - 19:55

    hmm… anyone gonna take the plunge?

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      akchfmay on 13/07/2012 - 19:58

      Hi Cvon, several members already went ahead and ordered this deal, I'm afraid due to privacy purposes I'm unable to disclose their names

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