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There have been a lot of reports lately of synthetic corundum being sold online via eBay directly from Thailand as natural with unbelievably low prices. When buying gemstones directly from the source country it is important to inspect and check for synthetics prior to purchase. Most synthetics and glassed stones are attempted to be sold to unsuspecting tourists. With the internet these same suppliers are attempting to sell online via eBay and other sources claiming them gemstones as natural and ''direct from the source''. It''s really important to always deal with trusted vendors, and extremely important to exercise extreme caution when purchasing gems close to the gem markets. The closer you are to the source of the gems the higher the probability of a fake or synthetic stone being passed in front of you.
--Joshua
--Joshua