Diamonds By Raymond Lee COVID-19 Update: Buyer’s Market, Curbside Pickups, Fast Deliveries & Moving Forward
With people and businesses all over the States taking serious precautions in the midst of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, cases are finally starting to slow down and we see a plateau coming in the near future. Of course, we don’t have a crystal ball to make predictions, but there is surely light at the end of the tunnel. Nevertheless, we must remain vigilant. It will take a long while for things to go back to normal, and even then, we will likely be changed as a nation, in the way we socially interact and do business. However, if we all band together, America can and will remain a world superpower.
At Diamonds By Raymond Lee, we have taken many steps, in every way that we can, to help reduce the precipitous spread of COVID-19. We want to thank all of our valued customers and the Boca citizens for your strength and discipline during these unsettling and stressful times. The health and wellbeing of our customers, employees and community are of the utmost importance and we are sharply monitoring the continually evolving situation regarding COVID-19.
We want you all to know that we are still open for business and we aren’t going anywhere. We will do everything in our power to keep our staff whole and employed. However, we have drastically changed the way we are handling our business dealings to protect each and every one of our customers and employees. We have new policies, procedures and preventive measures in place to minimize risks, which we are going to discuss here, along with how all of us can play a role in supporting small businesses and employers, the backbone of the American economy.
Online Purchases & Curbside Pickups
The health of our friends, family, employees and clients is top priority. We are doing what we can to flatten the curve of this pandemic while still maintaining our business in a sustainable way.
We are now offering our customers more opportunities to connect with us in a way that ensures they feel safe and comfortable, such as online and over the phone purchases and Curbside Pickups.
Online Purchases
Our customers can contact us anytime via phone, email or social media. We are facilitating purchases online, with complete security and promptness. Shipping times have not been impacted and FedEx, UPS, and USPS have new procedures to ensure packages are delivered safely and without risk. Alternative measures are being taken so even packages that require a signature can be delivered.
Our showrooms are not currently open to the public. However, we are shipping out to customers daily. Our goal has been to keep our dealings as contactless as possible. This way we can allow everyone to be safe while still getting what they want.
Curbside Pickups at Prescheduled times
Another interesting tactic we have employed is curbside pickups at pre-scheduled times. This is great for clients who want their products immediately.
Our clients are able to shop virtually and discuss their purchases with us over the phone. This enables our customers to select exactly what they want.
We are still doing custom pieces too!
Payments are conducted over the phone or online. Then, we prepare the jewelry and/or watches as we always do, with premium or original packaging, depending on if its a designer brand or private label.
From there, clients come to our showroom parking lot at the designated time. This ensures no other customers will arrive simultaneously. Once our client pulls up at the front entrance of our showroom, our armed security comes out to hand over their order. Friendly as ever.
Our clients don’t have to leave the seat of their car. Inspections of jewelry and watches can be made right there in the comfort and safety of their vehicle.
Note: We can also facilitate this transaction with zero contact. We do this by placing the goods down while our armed security watches clients pick up the goods from a safe distance and get back in their car. This is up to our client and we will ask what you prefer prior to arriving at our showroom so things are clear. We don’t want anyone to feel shy or disconcerted over the fact that you don’t want any contact. Many of us our anxiety-ridden when out on the town. So, we completely understand.
If you want to learn more about our curbside pickup or you want to place an order for curbside pickup, please call us at (561) 750-6744.
Safety Precautions
We have been using the highest level of respiratory etiquette both inside and outside our showroom doors. All of us who are working constantly wash our hands and we are using hand sanitizer with each transaction and handling of jewelry and watches. Moreover, we are using meticulous disinfecting practices before we touch jewelry, watches and packaging. The surfaces of our showroom and all store operation areas are disinfected throughout the day. We have created a safe zone inside our showroom, which then extends to any curbside pickups and packages that we ship out.
Contacting us
Contacting us is easier than ever, all you have to do is shoot us a DM on social, give us a call or send us and email. We are checking our messages and receiving calls at all our normal operating hours. We want to make it so you will get all your questions answered quickly without needing to leave your home.
Moving Forward
Diamonds By Raymond Lee is not going anywhere. We promise that. Our family has been in the jewelry business here in Boca Raton for over 30 years. We will make it through these tough times while also helping to support our community in any way that we can.
Although our staff is staying at home, they are all still employed. Our aim is to come back stronger than ever and do even more hiring while adapting to the new market conditions.
Private, One-On-One Appointments
The Diamonds By Raymond Lee showroom is a low volume, high ticket stand-alone store with relatively low foot traffic. So, our plan for making special, private concessions for clients who want to avoid places with large gatherings of people will be entirely viable. This will begin as soon as we open back up our showroom doors to the public.
Clients will need to make appointments before coming in and we will designate specific times so that they can come in with absolutely safety and privacy.
Stronger Virtual Platform
We will also be further developing our virtual shopping platform to make purchasing our high ticket merchandise online as seamless as possible. Although this can already be done, we have a lot of inventory that is still not online. So we are in the process of putting our entire collection on our website to make online shopping at Diamonds By Raymond Lee even easier.
Normal Jewelry & Watch Services Continue
We are continuing with all of our normal jewelry and watch services – buying, selling, customizations, repairs, etc.
Message to our staff, family, friends & clients
As a small, local business with deep roots here in Boca Raton, we have always been an employee-focused company that has done all we can to hold onto our employees and keep them happy. We are a family-owned jewelry store, and that extends to our staff and clients. Our staff and clients are like family and we plan to keep it that way. We deeply care about everyone.
Although our showroom doors are closed to the public, this is only temporary. We fully intend to bring all of our staff back as soon as it is safe. One of our biggest motivators right now is to keep our employees employed.
We ask that everyone continues supporting Diamonds By Raymond Lee and our employees during this time. Local businesses are part of the backbone that makes up the American economy. Small businesses provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and meaningful jobs. It’s what fosters the local economy, keeping money close to home and supporting neighborhood and local organizations. It can’t be emphasized enough how important small businesses are.
Importance of Supporting Local Businesses During This Time of Crisis
In times like these, it’s more important than ever that we support our local businesses here in Boca Raton and South Florida. COVID-19 has impacted hundreds, if not thousands of small businesses in South Florida. We need to keep our dollars as local wherever and whenever possible, in order to help all of these local businesses stay afloat and bounce back as this outbreak runs its course. Every dollar truly counts and ultimately benefits the community we live in. If all of America thinks like this, we have a real fighting chance of coming out of this pandemic stronger than ever.
One way to support Diamonds By Raymond Lee right now is to take advantage of the fact that it is a buyers market. Thus, a lot of good investments in jewelry and luxury watches can be made. Moreover, with all the anxiety and uncertainty in the world, now is the time to show your loved ones how much you care about them and help bring a little joy into their life. Fine jewelry and luxury watches will put a smile on any man or woman’s face. Plus it’s a win-win considering the price of luxury items will possibly never be better than it is now.
BUYER’S MARKET: Why it’s a great time to buy fine diamond jewelry and luxury watches from Diamonds By Raymond Lee
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought non-essential businesses, especially brick-and-mortar stores, to their knees financially.
What does this mean for buyers out there?
It is now a buyer’s market.
For those who are trying to go about life as normally as possible or those looking to surprise their love ones with a gift, now is the best time to do so. You can take advantage of the global glut in diamond and gold supply, which is causing prices to fall significantly during this time. Not to mention, local independent jewelers like Diamonds By Raymond Lee are making great deals just to cope with the difficult operating environment and are grateful for the support.
You won’t find better deals on fine diamond jewelry and luxury watches than you will right now. When the market picks back up, you will be happy you made the investment on a piece you wanted. The value you can get for diamond, platinum, and gold jewelry & Swiss watches is hands down the best it has ever been. It turns what is normally an emotional investment into a certified portfolio-type investment.
Diamonds By Raymond Lee – Selling Jewelry & Watches in this Buyer’s Market
At Diamonds By Raymond Lee, we are selling a lot of jewelry and luxury Swiss watches at the moment. This is because we allow our clients to set the price in a negotiation. Not only our prices competitive now, but they are truly unbeatable. We are accepting all reasonable offers.
This pandemic has become far more than a global health crisis, it is a financial one too. We are giving buyers fantastic prices so we can remain a healthy business and keep our staff employed. It’s not about profits currently, it’s about staying afloat. Any business is truly appreciated.
Thankfully, being that we have been a thriving business for so many years, we have an extensive collection of fine diamond jewelry and luxury Swiss watches. Thus, you can buy reliably and with absolute certainty about the quality and delivery of your purchase during these uncertain times.
As an affluent buyer, it doesn’t get better in the jewelry and watch game than right now. This is the good that comes from the bad of this awful pandemic and economic meltdown.
Showing your love ones you care about them is super important in times like this
Of course, we are not recommending those who are strapped for cash to buy jewelry and watches in times like this. But for those who are well off, you can really fill two needs with one deed.
First, you are giving your loved one a beaming ray of light in what is otherwise a stressful, disconcerting time. Luxury jewelry and watches as a gift make memories of a lifetime, especially in these circumstances. Plus, you will be getting it at a great price.
Second, you will be supporting a local business in need, keeping money in your community.
It’s a win-win.
Closing note:
We are very appreciative of all of your comments, well wishes, and support. We hope all of you stay safe and healthy. Let’s work together so that we can all emerge from this time of crisis with a powerful renewed purpose, mindset, and commitment to our community and to our great nation.
