Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of charms and pendants that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Type - Charms attach to bracelets, pendants to necklaces
- Style - Teddy bears, animals, zodiac signs, initials, miniatures
- Material - Usually cast in silver, gold or platinum; gems, shell, stone
- Embellishments - May include precious stones, crystals or beads
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new charm or pendant is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- Why do I need a charm or pendant? Is it for me or is it a gift?
- What style and size do I want?
- Using past experience to help make my choice.
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular charm or pendant meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Women, girls, teen, men
- Themed charm sets, pendants in precious and semi precious stones
- Size ranges from small gems to large chunky stones, shell or wood
- May be classic, designer, funky, costume, antique, collectible
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the charm or pendant and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing charms or pendants to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which charm or pendant is the best value for money?
- Which has the best style?
- Which charm or pendant suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy charms or pendants and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees, insurance
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