Did you buy a diamond between Jan 1, 1994 and March 31, 2006?

[Freejack2]

I submitted a claim for my wife's rings but chances are we won't see much if any money. I'm sure this will eventually make national newspapers and there will be millions of claims. They have "$135,432,500 for the Consumer Subclass" minus "Attorneys? fees, cost of administering the Settlement, and other costs will be paid out of the Settlement Funds." Which probably add up to several million.
If we do see any money odds are it probably won't even be enough for lunch.

 

[ponyo]

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[alkemyst]

I hope they require proof of all recepients.

 

[Modular]

You fools. How do you know this isn't a marketing ploy? You're all gonna get Enzyte mailers tomorrow.

 

[rivan]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
I hope they require proof of all recepients.

They don't, to file the claim. I hope they demand it when it comes time to write the checks. This looks really ripe for fraud.

 

[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: Naustica
Is there a cap? I spent over $50k in diamond jewelry for my wife in that time frame. Any idea what I'm eligible for? I should have receipt for at least half. I may have to search for the rest.

Yes, from the information on the website, there is a cap on the amount you can receive. I could go back, but I think the rebate is limited to $640.

 

[Toasthead]

Originally posted by: akshatp

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: akshatp
Sweet. So, if I am reading this correctly, no matter where the diamond was purchased, anyone who bought one within the dates specified is eligible? Because I paid close to $10k for the wife's engagement ring back in 2005.

$10k? Damn, that's like a down payment on a new $200k house around here.

I know which I'd rather spend my money on

**Damn diamond marketers and women who feel embarrassed to have a "lesser ring in the company of friends**

10k is enough for a down payment on a $200k house??? Thats only 5%, I put down 20% on our house. Lower mortgage payments and a lot less interest FTW.

Anyway, its probably the worst investment to make, but I have wasted money on a lot of other stupid things, way much more of a waste than an engagement ring which gets used and looked at everyday at least by one person.

You obviously don't buy much jewelry. Precious gems are an excellent investment and Ive seen my gemstone portfolio rise in value each and every year...AND my wife gets to enjoy them also.

 

[Aharami]

dont get your hopes up. the settlement hasnt even been approved yet by the court.

The Court will hold a hearing on the Settlement?called the ?Fairness Hearing??at 10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2008. The Fairness Hearing will be in Courtroom 8, United States Post Office & Courthouse Building, Federal Square, Newark, New Jersey 07101. At the Fairness Hearing, the Court will consider whether the Settlement is fair and adequate, and will listen to any supporting or objecting statements that are made about the Settlement. The Court will also consider the Class lawyers? request for attorneys? fees and reimbursement of expenses.

So for all you know, that settlement could be knocked down to a couple million and you'd have just given away your personal info to one of the most unethical companies in the world

 

[dman]

How many people keep receipts for >13years? Yeah, not needed for submission, etc. I know diamonds are generally pretty hefty purchases, and I actually have kept a few receipts, but... geeze.

So, regardless, I predict 13.5Million+1 people will file, therefore reducing available claims to <$10 each (from the 135Million earmarked funds) and therefore meeting the clause that they do not need to pay any out due to administration fees. I further predict I'll be getting a number of targeted advertisements now that I've submitted my claim.

Ah well, at least:
1) site looks legit... and was reported in a few news links as being the source to submit claims
2) pretty low odds that they'll revise the offer to substitute coupons or rebates on the purchase of 'new' diamonds.

Thanks to OP for the heads up.

Also:

Originally posted by: Toasthead
You obviously don't buy much jewelry. Precious gems are an excellent investment and Ive seen my gemstone portfolio rise in value each and every year...AND my wife gets to enjoy them also.

Have you bought at retail and sold any for a profit? I'd be very skeptical of anyone who claims to have made money this way... while appraisals of jewelry will rise over time, the actual resale / replacement value is (supposedly) much much less.


On a side note, sorta interesting the ratio/number of 'diamond' members posting in this thread.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: dman
So, regardless, I predict 13.5Million+1 people will file, therefore reducing available claims to <$10 each (from the 135Million earmarked funds) and therefore meeting the clause that they do not need to pay any out due to administration fees. I further predict I'll be getting a number of targeted advertisements now that I've submitted my claim.

yep. that is probably what will happen

 

[Danman]

Well, I filled it out, let's see what happens. Thanks!

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I bought probably $600 worth of diamond jewelry in that time period. I doubt it's even worth my time.

It's not worth 5 minutes give them your name, address and amount of purchase?

Do I need a receipt or anything? I have an appraisal, but I dunno if I have the receipt still.

Does this apply to anyone who bought diamonds anywhere in the US during the alloted time period?

 

[RaiderJ]

Well, my ex-fiancee didn't give me my ring back... so maybe I'll get something back this way!

 

[child of wonder]

Once the rest of country hears about this everyone will have claimed to have purchase $40,000 in jewelry during that time frame.

Waste of time.

 

[MisterJackson]

Diamonds may be a girls best friend, but rebate checks are a mans.

 

[Double Trouble]

Interesting..... so the fewer people file a claim, the more each person stands to get (up to $640). Hmmm.... so we should basically not send this to anyone

 

[WingZero94]

When do we get our checks?

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Well, my ex-fiancee didn't give me my ring back... so maybe I'll get something back this way!

You could have been a dick and made her give that ring back to you, law is on your side. Engagement rings are considered a conditional gift, on the condition that you actually get married.

 

[magomago]

Did it have to be purchased from Debeers? I've bought some diamond Jewlry from the jewelry Exchange and Zales in the past so I'm curious if I'm eligible.

 

[SunnyD]

Engagement ring, wedding wrap, earings, anniversary ring... only the diamond bracelet I bought last year isn't covered. COOL!

 

[videogames101]

Originally posted by: Naustica
Is there a cap? I spent over $50k in diamond jewelry for my wife in that time frame. Any idea what I'm eligible for? I should have receipt for at least half. I may have to search for the rest.

anything over 10k must be confirmed

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Naustica
Is there a cap? I spent over $50k in diamond jewelry for my wife in that time frame. Any idea what I'm eligible for? I should have receipt for at least half. I may have to search for the rest.

Somehow I think that you dont need any refunds. Btw, that's a rediculous amount. You know that the more you buy, the more you want right? It's an unending loop and your wants or unfullfillable.

 

[ponyo]

Well, it's more like around $35k since around $15k of the 50 is for Mikimoto pearls with diamonds and some misc sapphire and diamond jewelry. I'm pretty much done with jewelry for her. She has everything she needs including 2.24 ct ring.

 

[uli2000]

Well, I only spenk around 1k for a engagement ring and about $300 for another ring with diamonds, but a little back wont be bad. Unfortunatly, I doubt I have the recepts anymore.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: magomago
Did it have to be purchased from Debeers? I've bought some diamond Jewlry from the jewelry Exchange and Zales in the past so I'm curious if I'm eligible.

how about reading what's over on the site?

I am surprised how many here have bought diamonds.