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Czech machine-cut crystals
I got my Czech crystals today! OK, so I have to say... if the Swarovski
people aren't wetting themselves yet, they should be. Although the cutting isn't *quite* as fine or precise, (there is ever so slightly more room around the holes, and there are a few more rejects than I normally see in a Swarovski order (which I suspect is partly because of careful culling on Letrinka's part... thank you, Letrinka!) THESE ARE DAMN GOOD. They have the sparkle and the prettiness, at half the price. I realize that I am basically repeating what Kathy N-V said, but it bears repeating... Swarovski needs to watch their behind! These are nothing like the rather flat, dull Chinese crystals I ghave seen. My thoughts on these: they don't come in as many colors as the S. does. I didn't order any ABs, so I can't address the quality there. I have spotted a few in my order that are included or pitted, and will need to be discarded. However, overall, not only am I sure that the unwary might be taken in if these were subsituted for Swarovskis, I am now *positive* that I have myself been taken in! My lesson learned: only order from known, reputable dealers in Austrian crystal. In summary, I think I like 'em. I'm only using them to space my bead sets, though, so I may not be the pickiest customer in town! I have a LOT of Swarovskis left, so it may be a couple of weeks before I am using the Czech consistently, but I will make note in my listings whether I use Czech or Austrian crystals, just as an FYI, so that buyers know what they're getting and can re-label them accordingly if they use them in a finished piece. Delivery from Czechbeads was, BTW, insanely fast. -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay |
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My nephew's gf sent me pics of the ones she has picked up for me right in
Czechoslovakia. Can't wait to get them!! I asked her to pick some up after I got the email that she was bead shopping for me, based on Kathy's review. Lisa "Kalera Stratton" wrote in message ... I got my Czech crystals today! OK, so I have to say... if the Swarovski people aren't wetting themselves yet, they should be. Although the cutting isn't *quite* as fine or precise, (there is ever so slightly more room around the holes, and there are a few more rejects than I normally see in a Swarovski order (which I suspect is partly because of careful culling on Letrinka's part... thank you, Letrinka!) THESE ARE DAMN GOOD. They have the sparkle and the prettiness, at half the price. I realize that I am basically repeating what Kathy N-V said, but it bears repeating... Swarovski needs to watch their behind! These are nothing like the rather flat, dull Chinese crystals I ghave seen. My thoughts on these: they don't come in as many colors as the S. does. I didn't order any ABs, so I can't address the quality there. I have spotted a few in my order that are included or pitted, and will need to be discarded. However, overall, not only am I sure that the unwary might be taken in if these were subsituted for Swarovskis, I am now *positive* that I have myself been taken in! My lesson learned: only order from known, reputable dealers in Austrian crystal. In summary, I think I like 'em. I'm only using them to space my bead sets, though, so I may not be the pickiest customer in town! I have a LOT of Swarovskis left, so it may be a couple of weeks before I am using the Czech consistently, but I will make note in my listings whether I use Czech or Austrian crystals, just as an FYI, so that buyers know what they're getting and can re-label them accordingly if they use them in a finished piece. Delivery from Czechbeads was, BTW, insanely fast. -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay |
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(there is ever so slightly
more room around the holes, and there are a few more rejects than I normally see in a Swarovski order You know I didn't realize that people culled crystal like Swarovski, even. Do you think when I buy small lots of beads especially mixed up lots on ebay that I am getting what someone culled? I bet you I have never seen a first class crystal bead Czech or Swarovski!! Dang. Stephanie |
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Nope, the mixed lots are not culls... I've ordered plenty of those
before and they were all first-rate beads. There's a lady who does "themed" mixes, and I used to buy from her when I wasn't sure what colors I liked/needed, or I wanted a lot of colors but at the large lot price. I really like her mixes; she does "birthstone mix" "summer mix", etc. You can spot a bad bead a mile away, because it will be something like missing a facet or pitted or only half a bead. I am not sure how they get in there in the first place, but I guess when you're dealing with millions of teeny beads it's just inevitable. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Stephanie wrote: (there is ever so slightly more room around the holes, and there are a few more rejects than I normally see in a Swarovski order You know I didn't realize that people culled crystal like Swarovski, even. Do you think when I buy small lots of beads especially mixed up lots on ebay that I am getting what someone culled? I bet you I have never seen a first class crystal bead Czech or Swarovski!! Dang. Stephanie |
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You can spot a bad bead a mile away, because it will be something
like missing a facet or pitted or only half a bead. That's a relief! The only Swarovski I've bought is 4 mm in little lots with Japanese seeds and other odds and ends. I kinda like these mixed bags of beads. Usually I get czech, it's just so much closer to my price range. I'm glad to know that czech isn't too bad compared to Swarovski. Stephanie Stephanie |
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How come I keep getting my name printed twice?
Stephanie |
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I really like her mixes; she does "birthstone mix" "summer mix",
etc. Oh, I've seen those. I forget who she is though. ~~ Sooz |
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I can't remember the seller but when I first started buying Swarovski
(not that long ago) I bought from her because she had good feedback and I liked her prices. Her crystal mixes are delightful and shipping was always fast. OK... I looked it up, the seller is jeankay. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay Dr. Sooz wrote: I really like her mixes; she does "birthstone mix" "summer mix", etc. Oh, I've seen those. I forget who she is though. ~~ Sooz |
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I have bought from her...nice stuff, good seller.
Janet R "Kalera Stratton" wrote in message ... OK... I looked it up, the seller is jeankay. -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.snipurl.com/kebay |
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OK... I looked it up, the seller is jeankay.
-Kalera Thank you Kalera ......Stephanie..... |
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