Wow, Discover Card Cashback is insane on BlueNile.

[Zeze]

As you know I'm shopping for a ring, budgeted at $10K~.

I just found out my Discover Card cash back is insane tomorrow. So Bluenile purchases give a 5% CB on whole amount, and another $75 back for October-December online shopping special, and tomorrow, there's 2% CB special on whole amount again. And you got the normal 1% CB. And finally, Bluenile doesn't collect tax to residence.

So I saved $875 for nothing. HOLY CHRIST. If I bought the ring in NYC, it would've been $850~.

So I saved $1700, just like that. Holy god damn.

 

[darkxshade]

you didn't save anything, you're getting married so you'll pay for it later... with interest

 

[jagec]

Fiancee: "So that means that you bought me a ring that cost $1700 more, right?

 

[ManBearPig]

you didn't save anything, you're getting married so you'll pay for it later... with interest

Ya but iirc his fiance is pretty hot so it works out.

 

[Ns1]

damn wish I had a discover card now LOL

 

[cronos]

Yup, with Discover Card you really have to make an effort to stack %back bonuses when available. It makes a huge difference sometimes.

 

[darkxshade]

Ya but iirc his fiance is pretty hot so it works out.

For 10k, there are better ways to go about it with blow to spare

 

[Aikouka]

And finally, Bluenile doesn't collect tax to residence.

What you really mean is that you get a six month reprieve, right?

 

[Zeze]

damn wish I had a discover card now LOL

Hey Ns1, BlueNile bonus 5% CB is static, not a temporary promotion. And you got 1% on top. So it's 6% at very least, on whole amount.

(Well 5% is up to $12,500, 1% unlimited)

Definitely worth it to apply for Discover just for ring shopping. $750 cash back just like that if you spend their maximum.

And BlueNile is just an amazing vendor, blows all retail shops out of water for price (-20%~)

 

[isekii]

Even with the cash back though, bluenile is overpriced like crazy

 

[dabuddha]

Holy crap 10k for a ring?

 

[davmat787]

When an internet company operates on the kind of margins that Bluenile does, they can easily keep that 5% static. The markups on diamonds and jewelry are obscene. I don't even like to where a watch, but fortunately when I was buying an engagement ring I had a jew-friend in the business who sold me diamonds in between the wholesalers and the retailers, all from the comfort of his home too as he knows I hate shopping too.

The markup stories he told me were crazy, but they can get away with it for several good reasons too.

Congrats, Z on your engagement.

 

[Printer Bandit]

what is the return policy in case she says no?

 

[Aikouka]

When an internet company operates on the kind of margins that Bluenile does, they can easily keep that 5% static.

Yeah, it's not a huge surprise. Nike.com has a 10% cash back with Chase.

 

[eits]

jesus fuck! $10k for a frigging ring? was it forged in mordor or something?

 

[RearAdmiral]

ebates.com too..

 

[Brigandier]

what is the return policy in case she says no?

Ever watch Hardcore Pawn? His return policy is $1500 for the ring...

 

[Zeze]

Even with the cash back though, bluenile is overpriced like crazy

Diamonds in general are overpriced useless crap. That being said, BN is one of the cheapest diamonds you can find vs retail and other online vendors.

 

[Zeze]

what is the return policy in case she says no?

30-day full refund. She'll say yes, been waiting for me to man up.

 

[Schfifty Five]

As you know I'm shopping for a ring, budgeted at $10K~.

I just found out my Discover Card cash back is insane tomorrow. So Bluenile purchases give a 5% CB on whole amount, and another $75 back for October-December online shopping special, and tomorrow, there's 2% CB special on whole amount again. And you got the normal 1% CB. And finally, Bluenile doesn't collect tax to residence.

So I saved $875 for nothing. HOLY CHRIST. If I bought the ring in NYC, it would've been $850~.

So I saved $1700, just like that. Holy god damn.

Gee really? I don't think we knew with your 5 threads created about you proposing to your gf.

 

[Zeze]

Gee really? I don't think we knew with your 5 threads created about you proposing to your gf.

Yeah, I don't blame you. It'll be over soon enough.

 

[Brigandier]

Yeah, I don't blame you. It'll be over soon enough.

How many parts nervousness to bragging do you think the threads are?

Congrats, by the by, go forth and repopulate the earth with ATOT or two.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Yeah, I don't blame you. It'll be over soon enough.

You still looking for ideas on how to propose.

Please incorporate a Gangnum style dance in your proprosal. That would be epic.

 

[dud]

I feel comfortable buying many products online ... but jewelry/gemstones is definitely NOT on of them.

 

[isekii]

Diamonds in general are overpriced useless crap. That being said, BN is one of the cheapest diamonds you can find vs retail and other online vendors.

I'm checking solomon brothers website ( in search of a ring/diamond ) and their prices seem ok.

Still searching locally and online. It's a pain in the ass.