We suggest that before you lay out your money for that citizen promaster watch or other jewelry (e.g. watch, diamonds, pearls), you learn all you can about it so assure yourself that you are getting what you are paying to get. Compare price, service and quality. d. Be sure you understand and can live with the store (or websites) exchange and return policies. b. Review any guarantees or warranties that come with the purchase. 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.

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or citizen promaster watch, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. A good indicator of the store's reliability is if they are well respected in your city. Determine what professional trade groups your jeweler belongs and what the requirements are of membership. The BBB is an excellent source of investigation on a business. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

A good indicator of a reliable site for getting that string of pearls, or bracelet or citizen promaster watch, is the BBB seal of reliability. Be sure to get all the particulars related to your purchase in writing as you do not want to have any disputes without evidence of what you believe was represented. If you are shopping online, get the websites location and talk with someone to clarify all aspects of the purchase. In addition to the phone conversation, get everything in writing. Closing remark - your recipient of citizen promaster watch is one lucky person!