Thanks for the info, I submitted my claim. Hopefully, I can get something back and upgrade my diamond. If only it covers May 2007, I would have been able to claim $2500 more.

Thanks for spreading the word. I passed it on.

It says anything under $10 they keep for Admin Fees, so I doubt anyone will see anything from this, but still gave it a shot.

Antiliberal said:Does anyone else think the estimated amount going to the "consumer" subclass is insanely high?

Lets say an average of $640 for each consumer, that means ~211000 consumers would get in on the deal before the money runs dry. That means one person out of every 1000 in this country or something tiny.

You misunderstand the settlement. A person who bought a $2000 engagement ring would get a MAXIMUM of $640 only if not enough people submit claims. If 1 million people made diamond purchases averaging $2000 and filed claims, then each person would get ~$130. People who submit claims don't get the maximum amount on a first-come, first-served basis.

How many people in the US actually bought diamonds during this time frame? How many of them will file a claim? I'll be surprised if these claim checks are tiny.

Sounds good to me.

Banshai said:This is NOT a claim under the action...all it is at this time is a request to be considered as part of the group...before anybody gets any money you will have to fill out a much more detailed claim and provide proof (receipt copies, etc.) What you are doing is more or less claiming a place in line to have your claim considered in the future.They wCat got your tongue?

So the claim form on the website is not a claim form? IMO you are wrong, as if you make a claim over a certain amount, THEN you have to submit to claim form confirmation page with documentation of your purchase. Please point to language in the settlement details that supports your position.

saetveit said:
Proof of purchase is only required if you spent more than $10K. There's no way they can process proof of purchases for everyone.

In a recent Microsoft settlement, it was the same way. I just had to list all the Microsoft software I had purchased in a set time range, and 6 - 8 months later I got a check for almost $100 in the mail.

Still, it's a very bad idea to lie about how much you spent since in the off chance that they do request proof, you will be caught committing perjury. (not to mention that it's simply not ethical.)

Any advice on what to do in the following situation:
I bought an engagement ring (it worked!) during the time period stated, however I don't think I have a proof of purchase so there's not a way for me to figure out the exact purchase price. However, I do have one of those "guaranteed to appraise for $5K" certificates (I think I paid less than the number on the certificate, but not by a whole lot). So, would it be ok for me to value my purchase at $5K?

What are you guys using as a proof of purchase is the purchase dates back to 2000 and before and you don't have a receipt or even a credit card statement showing the purchase?

I bought my diamond ring from Friedmans in 2002. English is not my mother language so i could not understand clearly if i am in the Indirect Purchaser Consumer Subclass.

Is there any way simpler to check if i am qualify ? OR is there any one can help me with this qualifying issue ?

Just submitted my claim online. Hopefully will get something back in the mail soon. OP, thanks for the great info.

thepioneerva said:I bought my diamond ring from Friedmans in 2002. English is not my mother language so i could not understand clearly if i am in the Indirect Purchaser Consumer Subclass.

Is there any way simpler to check if i am qualify ? OR is there any one can help me with this qualifying issue ?

Basically...if you bought a diamond from a retail store...you're covered