SandyinAnaheim
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Wow....what a derailment. DF, you are one lucky puppy!!
I agree with AL, Kenny and TX Leaguer. I was wondering how a transaction such as this transpired too, but I also feel it's none of my business. We don't ask everyone who posts one of their projects how much it cost them. That seems crass somehow. And the ones who are spending the big bucks normally aren't saying what these things cost and that's ok. Their are many ladies on PS with 3 -5 ct monsters on their hand and my heart melts a little every time I see them. Those monsters are beautiful and I'm happy someone out there can enjoy one in their lifetime, but I know I never will unless I find one on the sidewalk. Finders keepers and all that....
I bought a huge, to me, CBI, a setting for it and a matching band. The only persons who know what I spent are Wink, the Elf, my fiancé, the credit card company and myself. No one needs to know what I paid, published price or not. And I'm not telling. NO ONE IRL has asked me what my treasures cost me. And if they did I wouldn't say. Have you not noticed how many sites remove the price from items that are already sold? The reason for that is privacy. I have no qualms negotiating a mutual price. Like many, I have a bottom line and want to get the most bang for my buck. I work too hard for my money not to be that way, so I completely understand Kenny's position and feel the same.
However, AL put it best. I think if you're that curious to know how it all works, give the vendor a call and find out, but this is a thread about DF's journey. No matter how transparent PS is, there are still things that should remain private, and negotiations between a vendor and client, even if the client posts the journey, should remain private unless the client in this instance deems fit to disclose. You don't see DF telling you what he paid.....there's a clue.
But we get to be witness to this marvelous, exciting and consummately unique experience. I want to see more documentations like this!! This is an amazing learning experience that I would prefer not be tarnished over discussion of private financial matters. I would guess it's probably considerably less than 1% of PSers, or anyone for that matter, that has ever witnessed the birth of an Octavia from a gorgeous icy crystal, and we're lucky enough to witness it with DF. I wish I could stand over Yoram's shoulder seeing it all, but I'll have to settle with what he or DF decides to share. The waiting must be sheer AGONY though, the one thing I don't envy you DF.
I agree with AL, Kenny and TX Leaguer. I was wondering how a transaction such as this transpired too, but I also feel it's none of my business. We don't ask everyone who posts one of their projects how much it cost them. That seems crass somehow. And the ones who are spending the big bucks normally aren't saying what these things cost and that's ok. Their are many ladies on PS with 3 -5 ct monsters on their hand and my heart melts a little every time I see them. Those monsters are beautiful and I'm happy someone out there can enjoy one in their lifetime, but I know I never will unless I find one on the sidewalk. Finders keepers and all that....
I bought a huge, to me, CBI, a setting for it and a matching band. The only persons who know what I spent are Wink, the Elf, my fiancé, the credit card company and myself. No one needs to know what I paid, published price or not. And I'm not telling. NO ONE IRL has asked me what my treasures cost me. And if they did I wouldn't say. Have you not noticed how many sites remove the price from items that are already sold? The reason for that is privacy. I have no qualms negotiating a mutual price. Like many, I have a bottom line and want to get the most bang for my buck. I work too hard for my money not to be that way, so I completely understand Kenny's position and feel the same.
However, AL put it best. I think if you're that curious to know how it all works, give the vendor a call and find out, but this is a thread about DF's journey. No matter how transparent PS is, there are still things that should remain private, and negotiations between a vendor and client, even if the client posts the journey, should remain private unless the client in this instance deems fit to disclose. You don't see DF telling you what he paid.....there's a clue.
But we get to be witness to this marvelous, exciting and consummately unique experience. I want to see more documentations like this!! This is an amazing learning experience that I would prefer not be tarnished over discussion of private financial matters. I would guess it's probably considerably less than 1% of PSers, or anyone for that matter, that has ever witnessed the birth of an Octavia from a gorgeous icy crystal, and we're lucky enough to witness it with DF. I wish I could stand over Yoram's shoulder seeing it all, but I'll have to settle with what he or DF decides to share. The waiting must be sheer AGONY though, the one thing I don't envy you DF.
for him.
I can't even begin to guess!
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