$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
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.
So how many of these sold at $229?
This is a task for… ACCC-man!
Hi guys, certainly no need to purchase if you have doubts or if not interested, however I don't think it's very fair to label it as "junk" and "crap" without having the opportunity to view the items themselves, also may I suggest you visit our testimonials pages, these are REAL people that have ordered previously from us.
The reason for the huge discount is two fold - we have a giant stock of these and are selling at practically bulk purchase price and we're trying to compete with the likes of Groupon, Jump On It, Ouffer, Our Deal etc who take commission percentages up to 60% of the deal cost .. of course we could've just given you 50% off however we felt it would be better to cut off the middle man.
Either way guys, whether you like or dislike the deal, no need to troll
Problem I - How are we supposed to view the items without buying them first? Can't even look at it in a competitors stores, since it's generic. Testimonials don't mean anything - that's not an accusation, but it costs nothing to make these up
Problem II - These cost less than $29, and you think $229 is a reasonable markup? Did you sell a single unit at $229?
Problem III - Just because someone doesn't like what you're offering doesn't make them a troll.
Also, care to offer any proof that these are genuine Swarovski Elements?
here here.
here here is not a valid neg voting explanation. Now you've wasted the vote. read the voting guidelines plase
Where where?
Merlict, let's agree to disagree then, personally I tend to comment on something's quality after I see it, not just by pictures, fair enough you don't want the opportunity to examine for yourself, and I can fully understand that, but I think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself when you declare that "this looks like junk" without seeing the actual product.
Of course you may believe that all these testimonials are made up, I'm afraid I can't - and don't really need to - prove to you that we've worked incredibly hard to earn them, actually I think that if you do chose one day to become a customer you will appreciate the service enough to give us a testimonial yourself .. that's how much we care.
We've already helped out a couple of people that came from this site with their orders today - tech. difficulties - once again I'm unable to prove anything but hope that they read this and post a comment.
I'll have to decline your offer to discuss our pricing strategy, as per my first post, we're trying to cut the middle man here and instead of dividing the difference between us and the customer we're passing it on.
Finally, yes we do have proof that these are "Made with" genuine Swarovski ELEMENTS crystals, however even if we show you documentation you may still claim it might be forged? (FYI Swarovski's legal team are very specific on how Sparkly.com.au may use their name, how to capitalize it and in what context to use the wording)
Yes Merlict, we actually are legit
Worth about $2 on ebay.
- This isn't an advertsing space, it's a place for bargins. -
$2 for genuine made with Swarovski Elements bracelet + necklace + a pair of earrings? - hmmmmmmm
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.
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?
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.
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,
I like the necklace but your attitude is killing it for me
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.
true i dont post bargains anymore for that exact reason
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
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.
Rep, where in Sydney? Can i come over and have a look?
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.
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?
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
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
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
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.
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
Why do you think this would be the case?
Its a Moot point.
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.
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?
I normally don't do this but I'm happy to make an exception for you, if you pm us or email us at [email protected] 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
Can i ask why dont you verify that over here in open?
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
I am sorry if you feel this way mate.No pun intended.
All the very best with your business. I mean it!
and i was expecting my comment to get negged to oblivion.
Lol, you got away with it, I got 2 negatives for my apology message above!
hmm… anyone gonna take the plunge?
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
I'm sorry, looks like junk. The "Discount" says it all