Before you make any jewelry purchase you should educate yourself about the special features of the citizen pro master watch or other item (e.g. pearls, watch, gems, gold, platinum, etc.) you are considering purchasing. At search site or store, investigate their pricing, service and the quality of what they are offering. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. c. Ask about the seller's guarantee and/or warranty on the item being bought. Be sure to get, in writing, on the sales receipt, any information you relied on when making your purchase, such as the gem's weight or size. Some jewelers will supply a grading report from a gemological laboratory.

We can't think of another purchase category beyond jewelry where the reputation and honesty of the seller is more important. Do all you can to investigate the business practices of the jeweler whether you are buying precious stones, gold, platinum or citizen pro master watch. Be sure the store has a long-standing, solid reputation in the community. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. Obtain a report on the business from the Better Business Bureau. Look for a jeweler with a gemological and appraisal education and certificate.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or citizen pro master watch online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. Obtain all details related to your purchase in writing including their exchange and refund policies. A conversation with a sales person from the online store as you want to 'get personal' as if you had visited a 'bricks and mortar' store. Further to the telephone call, be sure that the purchase is well documented including all representations. Closing remark - your recipient of citizen pro master watch is one lucky person!