Cop 'Em Escrow Story
What is the safe way to pay for expensive jewellery?
Quick answer
Bank transfer and PayPal Friends and Family are unsafe for private jewellery over £500. Escrow holds funds until the piece arrives and passes authentication, which protects against plated fakes and non delivery.
Customer
About to spend £2,200 on a tennis bracelet privately. What is the safe way to pay for expensive jewellery?
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Not bank transfer. Use escrow with authentication so funds stay held until the bracelet arrives and Check 'Em verifies stamps and settings.
Customer
Seller says escrow fees waste money.
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Losing £2,200 wastes more. See /faq/escrow/safe-payment-luxury-online for payment comparisons.
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