dear sir
my name is Thomas Ford i hosted the show last night. in the heat of the moment my wife Ana Paula, our trusty model, put the ring to be auctioned on her hand to show it. i received the details as you did of a previously auctioned diamond bracelet. the ring had much more gold in it and much larger and more valuable diamonds than the graphics displayed. i showed the audience my mistake mid auction and said i was sorry for it. i also showed and explained that the actual value of the ring was more than bracelet whose details were presented.
the bidder that was already on the line when i explained problem won the auction and understood the error.. you did not even make a bid.
i think it is ugly when someone makes an accusation of fraud because i made an honest mistake. i have worked in the gem and jewelry trade around the world for over 33 years no one has ever accused me, Thomas Ford, of anything like that before.
you should have made your bid (which you did not), perhaps taken the ring and excepted my apology it went for well below cost of making it as things often do at gemsbond in the summer...
hope that clears things up for you and anyone else who reads this. if not you can find me at gemsbond jewelry network 2 or 3 nights a week and i would be happy to further clarify.
happy gem hunting
thomas
Dear Mr Bait and Switch,
If you truly watch the show then you know that if things are confusing to you just ask the operator to have the host explain or
show you what is going on. you obviously are having issues with duplicating our presentation. we are always at the ready
to clear up any misunderstood communication. i wont even address the accusation as you are obviously looking for a drama rather than
a deal. for drama on direct tv you have many choices. i suggest a change of channel.
all the best
Thomas Ford
