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Anyone here ever been to a gem show?

P: 9/14/2003 6:53:11 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I'm thinking about checking out The Great San Francisco Crystal show which is supposed to have rocks, gems and minerals. Do you people think this could be a good place to purchase gems? -Kitten
Posted: 9/14/2003 6:53:11 PM

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P: 9/14/2003 8:03:08 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Hi! I have not been to this particular gem show, but one thing I know is that one must be extra cautious at these shows. You should know what to look for and how much the thing should cost, even more than when going to retailers. If the show is intended for B to B only, so that sellers expect buyers to be relatively informed, things may get better, but I would not venture into a show without ALOT of homeworks done... These being said, shows are exciting places where you can see new things and especially compare a lot of merchandise. If this would be my first attempt to go to a show, I would at least leave my credit card at home the first days and explore, see some pieces and, with the risk to never see the gem of my life again, go home and check all that can be checked about who the sellers says he is. But the only reliable seller is the one who knows less than I about his merchandise! Well, I do not usually rely on meeting any of those... Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 9/14/2003 8:03:08 PM

P: 9/15/2003 9:44:55 AM
winyan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,144 Last Post: 11/1/2006 Member Since: 5/9/2003	Hi I've been to a number of gem and jewelery shows, including the big NYC one at the Javits center. It's been a while but I echo the above poster, you need to know before hand what you are looking for, and the comparative pricing. I've picked up a few literal 'gems' but, the fun is in the looking. For example it was the first time I'd seen bubble sheets of semi precious stones like amythyst, citrine, blue topaz, actually packed in rows of three, individually sealed in bubble packs, with a dozen calibrated stones to a sheet. Amazing. win "... (Corporations) have all the benefits of voters, without the guidance of a conscience. ... Corporations they will bring this country down." Theodore Roosevelt 1904
Posted: 9/15/2003 9:44:55 AM

P: 9/15/2003 10:40:04 AM
DiamondLil Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,405 Last Post: 6/1/2006 Member Since: 6/8/2003	Kitten, I agree completely with the above posts. I frequent the gem and jewelry shows in the Washington, DC, area. Almost all my jewelry has been purchased at these shows, but I would not recommend anyone deal with these vendors without getting educated first. The more you know, the better your ability to make a sensible decision. The shows are also overwhleming with selection, and I would recommend spending your first show just looking with no intent to buy. Like Valeria said, leave your credit card at home! Once you've gotten an education and shopped a couple of shows, then you'll be ready to "deal." The prices at the shows can be exceptional if you know what you are doing. For me, the shopping, comparing, and negotiating is part of the fun. My husband laughs at me because I consider it a "sport." Have fun! Diamondlil DiamondLil ________________ "Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs."
Posted: 9/15/2003 10:40:04 AM

P: 9/16/2003 11:05:00 AM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Look what I found... http://faycullen.com/discountedringscloseup2.php?id=470 Note: this is no advertisement. The itemis hardly representative for the source, and this seller has been commended before on this forum... Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 9/16/2003 11:05:00 AM

P: 9/16/2003 1:00:28 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	Wow you can really see the picture of my little cat T.C well now. His eyes are a little funny cause he's blind if you wondered why they look fuzzy. Isn't he cute!
Posted: 9/16/2003 1:00:28 PM

P: 9/16/2003 1:04:27 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,920 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I really love the jewelry they have on that site.
Posted: 9/16/2003 1:04:27 PM

P: 9/16/2003 5:47:41 PM
Iceman Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,374 Last Post: 1/24/2008 Member Since: 8/26/2000	I go to all the shows The grand daddy of them all is the Tuscon Gem show Feb 2nd.
Posted: 9/16/2003 5:47:41 PM

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