Things to keep in mind before buying gold and silver this Dhanteras and Diwali
If you are shopping gold and silver on the occasion of Diwali and Dhanteras, than do it carefully. There are many small mistakes that we make while shopping. Let us tell you what are those mistakes and how to avoid them
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Dhanteras and Diwali are considered to be the most auspicious occasions for buying gold in India. Since more people visit jewelers to buy gold during Diwali week, the chances of getting cheated are also highest. Some stores mislead the consumers on the price of gold and silver, making charges and GST etc. So don't be deceived in the excitement of buying gold.
Many people wait for Dhanteras and Diwali to buy gold jewelery as the general belief is that the festive season is auspicious for any major purchases such as jewellery, property and other valuable assets. Gold in India is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Most of the Indian families living in small towns and tier 2 and 3 cities have an emotional attachment to gold jewelery and jewellery, as they have many memories attached to it.
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When shopping for gold on Dhanteras and Diwali, make sure you get the shopping bill and it includes all the important details. One mistake that most people make is that they do not take or take the bill first, then do not see what things are included in their bill.
When you are buying gold it is very important to ensure whether the gold is hallmarked or not. As per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, it is necessary to obtain an authentic bill/invoice for hallmarked gold from the retailer/jeweller. This is necessary for any dispute/abuse or grievance redressal.
Why the is bill necessary?
According to the BIS website, the bill/invoice issued by the jeweler/retailer is required to contain the details of hallmarked items. The bill or invoice for the sale of hallmarked precious metal articles should mention the details of each item, the net weight of the gold, carats and the hallmarking fee. Suppose if the gold chain has stones, the jeweler has to separately mention the cost and weight of the stones in the invoice.
What to do If you doubt the quality of gold
In case a consumer has doubts about the purity of gold, he can make a complaint by visiting any BIS recognised Hallmarking (A&H) centre. The customer has to pay Rs 200 as the test fee. The list of hallmarking centers affiliated to BIS is available on the BIS website. As per Section 49 of the BIS Rules, 2018, in case of non-compliance with the standards, a fine of two times the difference amount shall be payable to the buyer or customer.
