Nightmare on ebay street
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Kim Bruun
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I wouldn''t buy from NileGem. For one thing, they are overly kind in describing their own stones, which gives an impression of insincerity/untrustworthiness. Also, is it just me, or are their prices really high? Look at this spinel:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-65-CTS-VERY-NICE-GEM-NATURAL-Sri-Lankan-SPINEL_W0QQitemZ170108292335QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item279b3e8cef
It''s not a total disaster, but 256$ for a 2.65 carat stone with a huge window and a colour that is closer to newspaper gray than purple?
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-65-CTS-VERY-NICE-GEM-NATURAL-Sri-Lankan-SPINEL_W0QQitemZ170108292335QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item279b3e8cef
It''s not a total disaster, but 256$ for a 2.65 carat stone with a huge window and a colour that is closer to newspaper gray than purple?
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Srilankamall is an ebay seller that sells very similar colored Sri Lankan spinels, but in better native cuts, and for much much less. I bought these two, which are about a carat less than that (around 1.5 cts each), for around $20 each and free shipping. I liked the lighter tones, but they turned out to be too grey for my particular liking, even though you can still tell they''re lavender. Although they do have nice sparkle and no windows. Therefore, I think it''s appalling to see how much some dealers charge for very grey and washed out stones like this. Although Srilankamall doesn''t have the absolute best quality, you are paying rock bottom prices for nice native cuts, and free shipping! The large stone was not from Srilankamall, but put in the photo for comparison.
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Also, guys, I came across another paleolythic piece yesterday, and in a bypass setting no less. But it was auctioned and the guy honestly said that he was new to ebay and did not know the rules well. He was from one of Southern states in the US. He was not unsure as to what the stones were, but at least did not say his products were top of the line. Should I post it here (it looks funny) or show clemency?
What I am going to start posting are some stories I find on ebay that accompany the products. These guys should be mystery writers!
What I am going to start posting are some stories I find on ebay that accompany the products. These guys should be mystery writers!
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They have a heavy grey mask, but there is lavender apparent. I thought they were a good buy for what they are. When I received them, I was pleasantly surprised for the price. Had I paid $250 for them, I would have been very disappointed. I actually think they would make nice accent stones to a larger more saturated stone in the same color family, or they would look nice offset by a baby pink spinel, and they would look nice in a bezel as well. I know there are many fans of more grey spinels on this board, so I point out Srilankamall as a more affordable option. They are pretty stones, and at least they do not have windows.
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I am recovering from a BAAAAD cold/flu and I swear I coughed up something this morning that looked JUST like that (minus the metal). Now I am paranoid someone is harvesting my loogies under my house....
I also like the disclosure that you may find car hair in it....yum.
On a nice note....he does have some cute costume jewelry pieces in his stock.
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I dont have cats...just dogs. But dogs produce more carat weight. LOL EWWWWW! Ok grossness over.
RevolutionGems
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I don''t know if anybody else watches the show, but Jamie and Adam on Mythbusters proved that it is possible to polish a turd...
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LOL I saw that one! Well there ya go....that explains all the listings.Can you BE treat poop to turn it orange?
RevolutionGems
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No, you just add carrot weight.
RevolutionGems
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Thank you, thank you. (bows)
I''ll be here all week.
I''ll be here all week.
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It sure is true, based on this one listing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Real-MOOSE-POOP-doo-doo-nugget-NECKLACE-jewelry-WEIRD_W0QQitemZ300389900837QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45f0a22225
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Ok, that''s just wrong.
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TL, I wonder what word did you use in the search engine?
Were it you who commented on everyone, including Pala, having trouble receiving quality material? I have a novel idea: using gallbladder stones. Why not? Better than moose poop-doo-doo, are colored, and they arey STONES. Natural. No windows. Now all one has to do is to find "poor and struggling" surgeon and have an unlimited supply of quality material. All that you need to do is to bezel set them...
And this moose-poop guy has a high rating, too!
RevolutionGems
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Funny you should mention that...
My Mom had a gall stone out some years ago and it now resides in a small plastic jar on a shelf with a bunch of other stones. I admit, I have thought about cutting it. I opened up the jar to take a closer look one day. Bad idea. Lets just say it has a rather unattractive bouquet. More to the point, it smelled....funky.
I decided I didn't need to cut it after all.
My Mom had a gall stone out some years ago and it now resides in a small plastic jar on a shelf with a bunch of other stones. I admit, I have thought about cutting it. I opened up the jar to take a closer look one day. Bad idea. Lets just say it has a rather unattractive bouquet. More to the point, it smelled....funky.
I decided I didn't need to cut it after all.
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"A genuine moose poop nugget, a product of Maine here in the U.S. Now you know what those folks do during those long New England winters! Go bonkers, that''s what, collecting moose droppings, drying them, coating them in polyurethane - I assure you there''s NO smell - and then making them into necklaces!. Nuggets are lightweight and 1" long; 20" black cord necklace with gold tone bead accents (INCLUDED) is 20" long. UNUSUAL GIFT for that special someone...with a sense of humor..we hope! "
Well, now I''ve seen it all.
Well, now I''ve seen it all.
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Well, I think they might be good for dieters . If you get hungry, just look at your moose poop pendant.Date: 1/24/2010 7:34:26 PM
Author: PinkAsscher678
''A genuine moose poop nugget, a product of Maine here in the U.S. Now you know what those folks do during those long New England winters! Go bonkers, that''s what, collecting moose droppings, drying them, coating them in polyurethane - I assure you there''s NO smell - and then making them into necklaces!. Nuggets are lightweight and 1'' long; 20'' black cord necklace with gold tone bead accents (INCLUDED) is 20'' long. UNUSUAL GIFT for that special someone...with a sense of humor..we hope! ''
Well, now I''ve seen it all.
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Arcadian - you leave in MA, which is close to Maine. I have made many trips to Maine in my time. THEY ARE NOT GOING BONKERS! EVEN IN WINTERTIME! Please suppot me, I just feel bad for my ex-neighbors.Date: 1/24/2010 10:03:26 PM
Author: Arcadian
Im more scared of the fact that they have 10 available?Who''s havesting moose poo to polish?(and wouldn''t that kinda stink??)
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I wonder if they would cut one of those in a cushion cut? Might have to get one of them for my MIL for her birthday...it suits her haha.
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