Don't 'pull the trigger' on purchasing community watchdog or watch or bracelet or any jewelry until you learn all you can about it so that you are a smart consumer. At search site or store, investigate their pricing, service and the quality of what they are offering. b. Get all the details about the online or store return policy and their refund policy. 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.

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 community watchdog. Check out the store's reputation in your area. Find out what organizations the jeweler belongs to and their membership requirements. Obtain as much information as you can about the store you are entertaining using from the Better Business Bureau. Determine if the store's sale people have any gemological and appraisal education.

If you do buy that ring, bracelet, watch or community watchdog online, before you do so, see if the site posts a Better Business Bureau Reliability seal on their site. 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. Determine where they are geographically and call to speak with a person to confirm details or get clarification. That having been said, getting everything represented in writing is very important. Closing remark - your recipient of community watchdog is one lucky person!