Swarovski?

DivaOcean

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Sep 4, 2001, 1:21:25 AM9/4/01

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Hi, guys --

I've been buying my Swarovski crystal beads from a local bead store ($$$!!!
Yikes!), and from eBay (not consistently available). I'd really like to find
an alternate source for them, one that's reliable, consistent, has most (if not
all) of the colors, doesn't require me to mortgage my house, etc. Who's the
best for Swarovski? Can anyone help me?

--Sooz

Regina

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Sep 4, 2001, 8:43:56 AM9/4/01

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Hi Sooz,

I came across prices for Swarovski that seem very reasonable but I haven't
ordered from this company yet. Go to
http://www.peacecreek.com/swarovski252520austrian_crystal_beads.htm.

Check out the discount prices ($75 minimun required). I compared there
prices with Fire Mountain for 6mm bicone crystal; $16.67 for 100 at
Shipwreck vs. $4.17 for 100 at peacecreek. Sounds good to me.

Before I place a $75 or more order I too would like to hear from anyone in
this group who purchased anything from this company. Please reply quickly I
want to go shopping!

Regina

Kaytee

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Sep 4, 2001, 9:34:27 AM9/4/01

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> Swarovski...an alternate source for them, one that's reliable, consistent,

has most (if
>not
>all) of the colors, doesn't require me to mortgage my house, etc.<

Lisa Kan (www.lkan.com) has them in "sampler" packs of 25/ $2.25-2.75, and
packs of 100 starting at $8. Right now, she has a sale on sampler packs ($2
ea). She also has auctions on Just Beads.

Kaytee

Cookie Holderbach

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Sep 4, 2001, 10:02:14 AM9/4/01

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Hi Kaytee,
Do you know if Lisa Kan has a new website?? I couldn't get to her with the www.lkan.com link. I am also looking for a good place
to buy Swarovski. Fire Mountain does seem high on their prices for these anyway.
Thanks for the info..
Cookie

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Sep 4, 2001, 11:22:52 AM9/4/01

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Hi Cookie~

The correct addy is as follows:

http://www.lisakan.com/

HTH,
Dawn :o)

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Lori Sousa

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Sep 4, 2001, 11:25:18 AM9/4/01

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>http://www.peacecreek.com/swarovski252520austrian_crystal_beads.htm.
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>Check out the discount prices ($75 minimun required)

I ordered the $75 minimum pkg from them - IIRC I did it all with 4 mm 5301's.
Called the order in over the phone, beads arrived with reasonable speed (1
week?), exactly as ordered. I plan to keep using them, but haven't used up th
first batch yet. BTW, at a $75 minimum, you get the 4 mms for 5 cents each
(regular colors - AB, etc are more, but still cheap), in lots of 100 per color
- that means 15 colors to meet the minimum. I had no problem w/ that! <g>

Lori Sousa
Briarrose Designs
handcrafted jewelry, traditional care, contemporary flair

Lkan

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Sep 4, 2001, 12:19:17 PM9/4/01

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Cookie,

The website is www.lisakan.com... and the latest promotion to launch my new
lampwork is order anything between the auctions and the site $100 or over and
get free sample lampwork .. more news in another post later today..

This week is vacation time to catch up on things.. and today is the dredded eye
doctor time!!

Lisa Kan
http://www.lisakan.com

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Lkan

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Sep 4, 2001, 12:21:21 PM9/4/01

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Thanks Dawn...

If someone needs a lot of crystals.. we have over 80 colors in 4mm.. dependent
on your needs prices can be negotiable. Provide me a link to pricematch and
I'll see what I can do..

Take care
Lisa

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BeckiBead

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Sep 4, 2001, 12:23:46 PM9/4/01

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Also, if you are looking for vintage Swarovski, I think that Purple Finch has
good prices and a good assortment on those.

Of course, I can't find the link but if one of the Carols or Marilee could post
it, I would appreciate it.

Becki

Joan

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Sep 4, 2001, 4:30:24 PM9/4/01

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Lisa Kan's URL is:

http://www.lisakan.com/

Another source for Swarovski is:

http://www.inmcrystal.com/

They seem to have a huge selection. I haven't ordered from them
yet.... would like to hear others experiences.

Joan

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Lynn Frank

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Sep 4, 2001, 7:34:50 PM9/4/01

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I usually buy by the gross at Rings & Things (www.rings-things.com).
Overall, their prices on the 4mm 5301 are good and, when they have the item
in stock, delivery is quick. Selection is excellent plus they have lots of
findings, etc.

I glanced at the prices to the link below and they look really good. I
would be interested to hear from anyone who has ordered from them.

Lynn

Sue T

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Sep 4, 2001, 8:07:53 PM9/4/01

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I've used RavenDance with good luck recently - prices are reasonable, shipping
was really quick, and they had some colors I couldn't find anywhere else. The
link is http://www.ravendance.com/.

Sue

Marilee J. Layman

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Sep 5, 2001, 1:04:55 AM9/5/01

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http://www.conknet.com/~m_bunis/pfinch/

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Marilee J. Layman
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BeckiBead

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Sep 5, 2001, 12:56:08 PM9/5/01

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Thanks, Marilee. I bookmarked it so that I will have it now too.

Becki

DivaOcean

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Sep 5, 2001, 7:11:55 PM9/5/01

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Regarding all the Swarovski information I asked for:
THANKS!! THANKS THANKS THANKSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! You guys are great. I
knew you'd have excellent info.

--Sooz