Thread: CLF Group November 6, 2007-----Spirit---Mexico

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

You did a great job on your reviews Ziggy!!

And I loved the pics you took on the snorkel trip in Manzanillo!

Thanks Janice, I didn't do a ship review as nothing will top yours Hugs!!!

Originally Posted by Ziggy7

Thanks Janice, I didn't do a ship review as nothing will top yours Hugs!!!

Dang, I still have to write that last day and get that review posted!! With everything going on with Mike, I totally forgot about it.

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

Dang, I still have to write that last day and get that review posted!! With everything going on with Mike, I totally forgot about it.

Janice, is Mike OK? What happened?

IMPORTANT TO READ IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED JEWELRY (DIAMONDS) IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. On one of the message boards, it was mentioned that purchases from Diamonds International "might" qualify for this too:

http://www.punny.org/money/bought-a-diamond-in-the-last-14-years-get-tons-of-money-from-class-action-settlement/ (copied below) (I also did a google search to be sure that the web site listed at the end is correct --- many websites have given the same link)

This one is different. De Beers, the company which essentially has a monopoly on the world’s supply of diamonds, is settling a massive lawsuit brought against it under allegations of monumental price fixing. Whether De Beers is guilty or not will never be decided in court because it’s taking the usual big business way out of gigantic class action lawsuits and throwing out a small morsel of the $6 billion it brings in each year in order to make the whole thing go away. Fortunately, what may be a pittance to De Beers could translate into a sizable sum for you and me.

Under the terms of the settlement, consumers who have purchased a diamond in any form (engagement rings, other jewelry, or even mixed with other gemstones) between January 1994 and March 2006 could be eligible for a tidy refund­anywhere from six to 60% of the original purchase price. Depending on how much you spent on diamonds during the period in question, you’ll be eligible for a refund (chart won't copy here, you have to go to the website link above to view the specifics).

A lot of people married in the last decade could cash in nicely on their engagement ring purchases. For example, an engagement ring that set you back $5,000 would mean you’d be entitled to a settlement of about $1,600. Those shelling out twice that or more­$10,000 and up­will find themselves in a higher percentage bracket and entitled to $4,500 for every $10,000 they spend on their rings. Other types of diamond jewelry are also available, so good luck trying to remember all of the diamond jewelry you’ve bought since 1994.

Consumers have a few things going against them in this settlement:

1. Lots of people could mean less money for you. The total amount De Beers will pay is capped at some obscene but finite nine-digit figure, so if enough claims are made, you might get less than that percentage listed in the table above. Hmm, maybe I should keep this to myself…
2. You need receipts. While you probably won’t be asked to produce them, the settlement administrators reserve the right to request that you provide receipts for your diamond purchases, and certain large purchases will require a receipt before you get your settlement. Credit card statements should work too, so start digging for your documents before you file a claim. Don’t be an idiot and add an extra zero to your diamond purchases because you could find yourself getting nothing later.
3. Don’t bother if you spent only a bit. If your total diamond purchases during that period were under $165 for mixed-gem jewelry or $95 for diamond-only jewelry, you can stop right now because your settlement chunk would be $10 or less. Such small settlement claims will not be paid due to “administrative costs.”
4. Anything could happen between now and later. It’s likely that the settlement will go through as it’s currently written, but there’s always the chance that something could happen­anything from minor rewrites of clauses to total scrapping of the settlement due to objections or other legal maneuvers.

If you have your receipts and are ready to file a settlement, you can do it online in just five minutes right here:

https://diamondsclassaction.com/secure/Instructions.aspx?AC=yes

Originally Posted by MilliesMom

Janice, is Mike OK? What happened?

He has been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety. We saw some signs but just thought it was just the usual teenage stuff. Once we got back from the cruise, we realized it wasn't and got him to a doctor. It has been a tough journey these past months but he is getting better. We finally have the school, therapist, and medical doctors all on the same page. So things are looking up and hopefully he will still be able to graduate with his class this June.

Originally Posted by MilliesMom

IMPORTANT TO READ IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED JEWELRY (DIAMONDS) IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. On one of the message boards, it was mentioned that purchases from Diamonds International "might" qualify for this too:

Mary,
I hope you don't mind but I'm going to post this over in Off Topics, so everyone can see it.

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

He has been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety. We saw some signs but just thought it was just the usual teenage stuff. Once we got back from the cruise, we realized it wasn't and got him to a doctor. It has been a tough journey these past months but he is getting better. We finally have the school, therapist, and medical doctors all on the same page. So things are looking up and hopefully he will still be able to graduate with his class this June.

My heart goes out to him, Janice, but he's so very fortunate to have you and Willie ready and willing to help...and to keep pushing until you get the results you want. Way to go tying the important parts in his life together!
Please tell Mike the "Spirit Lifters" are all cheering for him, right guys?!!

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

He has been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety. We saw some signs but just thought it was just the usual teenage stuff. Once we got back from the cruise, we realized it wasn't and got him to a doctor. It has been a tough journey these past months but he is getting better. We finally have the school, therapist, and medical doctors all on the same page. So things are looking up and hopefully he will still be able to graduate with his class this June.

Janice, I'm so glad you saw the signs and reacted quickly. So good that he is better. Will keep him in our prayers.

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

Mary,
I hope you don't mind but I'm going to post this over in Off Topics, so everyone can see it.

Yes, that is fine. Course the more people that know, the less money for those who are filing ... LOL. I was shocked that no matter who you bought your stones from did not matter, only that you purchased in that time frame. Think they called us a Consumer SubClass, but are still eligible to file a claim. Now to find receipts.

Originally Posted by Dog Mommie

My heart goes out to him, Janice, but he's so very fortunate to have you and Willie ready and willing to help...and to keep pushing until you get the results you want. Way to go tying the important parts in his life together!
Please tell Mike the "Spirit Lifters" are all cheering for him, right guys?!!

100% correct on that Maranza ...

Originally Posted by MilliesMom

IMPORTANT TO READ IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED JEWELRY (DIAMONDS) IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. On one of the message boards, it was mentioned that purchases from Diamonds International "might" qualify for this too:
(copied below) (I also did a google search to be sure that the web site listed at the end is correct --- many websites have given the same link)

This one is different. De Beers, the company which essentially has a monopoly on the world’s supply of diamonds, is settling a massive lawsuit brought against it under allegations of monumental price fixing. Whether De Beers is guilty or not will never be decided in court because it’s taking the usual big business way out of gigantic class action lawsuits and throwing out a small morsel of the $6 billion it brings in each year in order to make the whole thing go away. Fortunately, what may be a pittance to De Beers could translate into a sizable sum for you and me.

Thanks Mary!!!

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

He has been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety. We saw some signs but just thought it was just the usual teenage stuff. Once we got back from the cruise, we realized it wasn't and got him to a doctor. It has been a tough journey these past months but he is getting better. We finally have the school, therapist, and medical doctors all on the same page. So things are looking up and hopefully he will still be able to graduate with his class this June.

Prayers as always my friend!

Originally Posted by Dog Mommie

My heart goes out to him, Janice, but he's so very fortunate to have you and Willie ready and willing to help...and to keep pushing until you get the results you want. Way to go tying the important parts in his life together!
Please tell Mike the "Spirit Lifters" are all cheering for him, right guys?!!

Originally Posted by MilliesMom

Janice, I'm so glad you saw the signs and reacted quickly. So good that he is better. Will keep him in our prayers.

100% correct on that Maranza ...

Originally Posted by Ziggy7

Prayers as always my friend!

Thanks to all of you for your kind words and prayers. With everything that everyone else is going through, I wasn't go to post about it. But I am glad I did because who better to to get support and prayers from than........THE SPIRIT LIFTER'S!!!!