Jewelry store sales?

Question

I want to buy my GF a pearl pendant with a small diamond, and I don't know if I should wait until Christmas sales start or take up a no tax deal I got now. I'm looking in the $200 range, and both Peoples and Mappins have what I'm looking for.

Anyone know how big are jewelry store sales and when they begin?

Answer 1

I'd buy now. X-mas sales are usually more hype than fact. But you could ask the salesman about the sale  prices, just let them know you are also comparing prices at the competition.

Answer 2

Both Peoples and Mappins are the same store.

I work at Charm Diamond Centres (not in Toronto but is the largest Canadian owned Jewelry chain). Our Christmas Sale is on NOW. We will be having Christmas shopping parties several weekends before Christmas, starting late November. These sales will have you bursting a balloon for 7, 10, 15 or 20 percent off your purchase. It even applies on things not usually on sale (except for carat diamonds).

Using that as a guideline, I would say the price offered now is the best price you can get there.