Dhanteras Shopping Guide: Going to buy gold, silver, utensils or a car on Dhanteras? Know important tips before shopping – From hallmark of gold and silver to NCAP rating of the vehicle, do safe shopping by keeping these 5 things in mind.
Shopping Tips: Today on 18th October, the festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country. On this day people buy everything from gold, silver to cars. If you are also buying gold, silver, car, fridge, mobile etc. on the day of Dhanteras, then keep some things in mind. By doing this, you will not only be able to purchase the right thing but will also not become a victim of fraud. Let us know what things should be kept in mind during Dhanteras shopping.
Keep these things in mind while buying gold and silver
While buying gold and silver jewellery, one should check BIS LOGO, Jewelery ID, Hallmark Unique ID number. You can easily verify your identity on BIS CARE app by entering your 6 digit HUID. Also get information about making charges/wastage etc. in writing from the shopkeeper. While buying jewellery, also ask for net weight slip. If you are buying silver jewellery, then buy it during Dhanteras only after checking its hallmark.
Must check diamond carat
Even if you are buying a diamond during Dhanteras, be careful. Take the carat, color, clarity, cut details of the diamond from the goldsmith and also get the certificate number. Often, due to lack of information, people forget to take this important written information. The carat of a diamond indicates its weight and cut and various grades such as excellent, very good, good, fair, poor.
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Check the quality while shopping for utensils in Dhanteras.
Most people also buy utensils during Dhanteras. You should get information about heat resistance. Also look for the standard number (IS 2347) in pressure cookers with ISI mark. The inside surface of a copper or brass vessel should be silver-grey. It is like a protective layer, which prevents the metal of the vessel from getting mixed with the food. Check the vessel by holding it in your hand. Along with the thickness of the bottom, also check whether the vessel is induction working or not.
Buy a car after checking NCAP star rating
If you are buying a bike instead of a car on Dhanteras, then definitely check the NCAP star rating. You must check the VIN number before delivery. This is a 17-character unique ID of the vehicle, which tells its model, factory and year of manufacture. Also check the DOT (four digit code) of the tyre. It gives information about the date of manufacture of the tyre.
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