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OLD BORING DEBATE; SI or Oro

P: 7/5/2007 2:37:27 AM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	Hey, there were two people I really wanted to hear from. I have read so many threads now I am not sure anymore. DS, which US did you end up with and how do you like it? I have a feeling if you got the SI and like it I will be quite pleased with its performance. Then Ellen, if she ever reads this, tested both and I was wondering how the Gem Oro has held up. Anyway,if you don't know yet I am choosing an ultrasonic cleaner. There are two things I actually needed to get and happen to be on sale at the SI outlet so I was thinking of getting the SI cleaner too...she doesn't wear any silver though, so the gem oro might be just as good and a bit cheaper. If you have tried both let me know. If you have used one for a long time let me know how it has held up. I have read alot of the post so far and most people lean toward the SI, however it also seems more likely to break, which would be a problem with her in Japan. Especially if she were using hot water everyday? Anyway, sorry to bring up an old boring debate, but you know how it is spending long periods of time browsing old post. ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 7/5/2007 2:37:27 AM

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P: 7/5/2007 2:56:03 AM
monarch64 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,557 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/12/2005	WHfSR, if i were you I'd just go with the GemOro...like you, I've heard too many complaints about the SI US. I have the SI, but don't use it often enough to really cause a lot of wear and tear. From other threads I've read the gem oro seems sturdier. BTW, thank you for posting on another thread and teaching me how to post specific threads, I really appreciate you taking the time to do that for me! "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau
Posted: 7/5/2007 2:56:03 AM

P: 7/5/2007 9:22:36 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Hi working, I just discussed this with someone else, so I'll give you the link, it's easier. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=64793 I will add, overall, I like the construction, basket, and appearance of the Oro much better, plus, aside from my "issues", it cleans much better than my IS, which never really cleaned well at all. But as you'll read, coulda just been me. lol HTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 7/5/2007 9:22:36 AM

P: 7/5/2007 11:24:28 AM
katiedid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,444 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/9/2007	I just bought the Oro a couple of weeks ago and love it so far.
Posted: 7/5/2007 11:24:28 AM

P: 7/5/2007 12:28:37 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I am not sure if you are referring to me , but if so, I have not bought one yet. I was waiting to see if I get new settings that have any pave, first. I was told by a jeweler recently that frequent cleaning of jewelry in an US with pave is not recommended because the US loosens stones. For now, I am still using traditional jewelry cleaner that you dip the jewelry in and brush with a soft brush and rinse. However, I would definitely get the GemOro Sparkle Spa if I get one. Too many problems with the SI one for me to consider it. I might also consider the Jewel Jet steam cleaner instead if it would be more gentle on the small stones. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 7/5/2007 12:28:37 PM

P: 7/5/2007 12:41:46 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	Well shoot ellen, now I am just not excited about the prospect of a US at all!:) though I am glad that thread simplified things for me, as The SI's are finally back on sale. (too bad I looked at the site though and found the two other things I was looking for on sale with SI... didn't want to spend any money). let me make sure I have this straight though. This is the one that you had where the button stopped working: Gem oro Number 1--stopped working and this is the replacement they gave you: Gem Oro replacement--the exact same as Gem oro only cheaper? ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 7/5/2007 12:41:46 PM

P: 7/5/2007 12:50:27 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Hmmm, I didn't realize that Ellen has had problems with the GemOro. I don't like all the hassle involved in returning things! Maybe post a question on the Jewel Jet. The guy who sells them often replies. Maybe the steam cleaner is more reliable???? ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 7/5/2007 12:50:27 PM

P: 7/5/2007 1:07:44 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Working, the first link isn't working for me, but the second one did. Yes, that's what I purchased and they replaced with the same one. It could just be really bad luck on my part, I do seem to have that with most things jewelry. You also might also consider getting a more expensive model, as it might prove cheaper in the long run.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 7/5/2007 1:07:44 PM

P: 7/10/2007 3:12:03 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	hum, hey Ellen, I sortof went ahead and did it because I didn't pay attention to the small text at the bottom. But it says you have to be a buisness in order to order anything from that link, plus it didn't give me any shipping charges. Geez I hope it isnt like a 15 dollar shipping charge (being 50% of the US) any idea on if it is actually ok to order anyway and what shipping charges are ground ups? ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 7/10/2007 3:12:03 PM

P: 7/10/2007 3:20:40 PM
katiedid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,444 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/9/2007	I ordered my GemOro sparkle spa from Otto Frei. Here's the link: http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=13260&cat=0&page=1
Posted: 7/10/2007 3:20:40 PM

P: 7/10/2007 3:20:52 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 7/10/2007 3:12:03 PM Author: WorkingHardforSmallRewards hum, hey Ellen, I sortof went ahead and did it because I didn't pay attention to the small text at the bottom. But it says you have to be a buisness in order to order anything from that link, plus it didn't give me any shipping charges. Geez I hope it isnt like a 15 dollar shipping charge (being 50% of the US) any idea on if it is actually ok to order anyway and what shipping charges are ground ups? I'd call them and find out for sure. All I know is, if my US ever broke, I was instructed to return it there. So when I was on the phone with the lady, she asked if I wanted to order any more solution, and she knew I wasn't a business. I dunno... Sorry I'm not more help. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 7/10/2007 3:20:52 PM

P: 7/10/2007 3:55:12 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	Will do when I get out of work, hopefully I don't get nailed some exorbitant shipping charges before I get a chance. I am manning the front desk for a while so I have time online, but they won't accept my emails without an account number...which is funny since they accepted the purchase without it ;) ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 7/10/2007 3:55:12 PM

P: 7/10/2007 11:24:30 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	I am sorry to keep rehashing this, but I am awfully confused. The real SS? Not the sparkle spa... I know I talked about this earlier and my link didn't work. Not sure why, but I guess I just wasn't really paying attention buying them at work and everything but these are in fact two different models. My best guess is that the second one is cheaper and intended to be sold to jewelery professionals, perhaps to be sold by their buisness? Which is why mine hasn't shipped yet I think (but lets be honest, who reads the fine print on a 30 dollar purchase? So I just clicked I agree, hopefully I don't get in trouble). At any rate, any knowledge if my understanding is correct and these are in fact the exact same. I know it has been implied, but it is mighty confusing. ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 7/10/2007 11:24:30 PM

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