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So, are these not exactly the same as the more expensive ones?
Marisa2 mjoann wrote: vj wrote: vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Karin Cernik : ]Yes, but they're more expensive there I believe. good to know - they looked relatively inexpensive compared to many i've looked at. Fetpak pads their prices because of the "free" shipping, but they are a bit less than others. Nile, though, is way less, and their shipping isn't much more than the handling charge Fetpak adds to orders under $100. If anybody is curious, Nile also offers many of the same items as Rio Grande for much less. I love their sale items! I got some jewelry cases for amazing prices with some internet specials a while back. My only problem with one of them was a chemical smell that was pretty overwhelming for a while. The cheaper ones were of less quality, but they serve my purposes well for the price. Their minimum order is $75.00. mjoann |
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Karin,
thanks!!! How do you decide whether you want the 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch, or 2 inch trays? How do you decide how many trays you will need? I have a LOT of stuff but I am terrible at estimating this type of thing. marisa2 Karin Cernik wrote: Found it... http://www.nilecorp.com Karin Cernik wrote: Marisa, I have 2 soft-sided cases, that each hold 12 1.5" deep full-size trays, from Jewelry Supply (http://www.jewelrysupply.com). Yes, the pads are sold separately from the trays - because there are different kinds of trays (different depths, different materials, lids, no lids, etc.) as well as different types of pads (colors, materials, divided, bracelet, necklace, etc.) I recently saw these someplace else at a much better price than Jewelry Supply, although I was happy at the time that I got them. Now if I can just remember where I saw them for less.... I think it was a discussion here that had me look. I'll see if I can find it again. I really like mine, I use them to store the finished jewelry at home. Right now I'm only doing home shows, so I use the trays to do some displays, but mainly just for storage. (Although I did take a case up to the bank one day to show some things, and have brought them into work, which was nice.) I also have two trays that have 50 clear 1" diameter boxes in them, to show charms and 'those' crystals, for people to customize their bracelets. Those trays have white foam in them, to show the colors better, although all the rest of mine are black velvet. I really like Rio Grande's catalogs, and service, but for the most part their prices are considerably higher than you can find other places. Karin .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... |
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Carla,
Thanks! Where is the place in Chicago? I live in a suburb of Chicago. I am completely mystified by what I am seeing online, so it would be cool to see some of this stuff in person! marisa2 Carla wrote: I got my carrying case, jeweller's trays, and earring rack from Fire Mountain Gems. It holds up to 12 of the 1" trays. Some of the insert pads have loops for hanging necklaces and collapsible stands on the back. I just lift them out of the tray and stand them up and the necklaces are already in place. Those are for the higher priced necklaces. The less expensive ones are hung on a 16" tall T-bar and I use a smaller T-bar for stretch bracelets. I also have a revolving earring rack (also from FMG) that holds up to 64 pairs of earrings (depending on the size of the card). There's also a 9" x 12" picture frame with wire mesh attached that I use for fancy earrings. Now, I haven't done a lot of shows/fairs and I don't even have enough pieces to fill all 12 trays But I can fit the trays and the earring rack into the carrying case along with a large table cloth. And there's a pocket for carrying little ziploc bags, my business cards, etc. The T-bars, frame, and a mirror go into a canvas bag. Anything I have that didn't come from FMG came from a local place (I'm in Chicago) that sells jewelry display stuff wholesale. Cheers, Carla p.s. Congrats, by the way, on your successful party! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. |
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It's called Koam Enterprises, at 4912 N. Lincoln. The phone number is
773-907-8197. I have no affiliation with them, other than being a satisfied customer Cheers, Carla Marisa2 wrote: Carla, Thanks! Where is the place in Chicago? I live in a suburb of Chicago. I am completely mystified by what I am seeing online, so it would be cool to see some of this stuff in person! marisa2 Carla wrote: I got my carrying case, jeweller's trays, and earring rack from Fire Mountain Gems. It holds up to 12 of the 1" trays. Some of the insert pads have loops for hanging necklaces and collapsible stands on the back. I just lift them out of the tray and stand them up and the necklaces are already in place. Those are for the higher priced necklaces. The less expensive ones are hung on a 16" tall T-bar and I use a smaller T-bar for stretch bracelets. I also have a revolving earring rack (also from FMG) that holds up to 64 pairs of earrings (depending on the size of the card). There's also a 9" x 12" picture frame with wire mesh attached that I use for fancy earrings. Now, I haven't done a lot of shows/fairs and I don't even have enough pieces to fill all 12 trays But I can fit the trays and the earring rack into the carrying case along with a large table cloth. And there's a pocket for carrying little ziploc bags, my business cards, etc. The T-bars, frame, and a mirror go into a canvas bag. Anything I have that didn't come from FMG came from a local place (I'm in Chicago) that sells jewelry display stuff wholesale. Cheers, Carla p.s. Congrats, by the way, on your successful party! . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . |
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Thanks!!!
We will probably go this weekend! At very least it will give me an idea of what I am looking at. marisa2 Carla wrote: It's called Koam Enterprises, at 4912 N. Lincoln. The phone number is 773-907-8197. I have no affiliation with them, other than being a satisfied customer Cheers, Carla |
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I'm not sure what their weekend hours are like, other than they're not
open on Sundays. Be sure to call first Cheers, Carla Marisa2 wrote: Thanks!!! We will probably go this weekend! At very least it will give me an idea of what I am looking at. marisa2 Carla wrote: It's called Koam Enterprises, at 4912 N. Lincoln. The phone number is 773-907-8197. I have no affiliation with them, other than being a satisfied customer Cheers, Carla |
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Marisa2 wrote:
So, are these not exactly the same as the more expensive ones? Marisa2 They are the exactly the same as their Rio Grande counterparts, but the cheaper styles in general are not as nice as the more expensive styles in general on either site. (Which kind of goes without saying!) mjoann |
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Carla,
Thanks for the tip! DH took me there today. Their hours btw are 8:30 - 8:30 Monday-Thursday, 8:30 - 12:00 Saturday, and (I am not sure about this) 8:30 - 6:00 Friday (??) I have a feeling I should've haggled but I don't know how. She did give me $2 off a necklace stand thing. I got the grey bag with 12 plastic trays, 9 velvet tray liners, 3 leatherette (?) bracelet tray liners, a box of pins, and a necklace stand for $79. Probably more then I should've paid but I got them all right away and didn't have to get a minimum order of 36 of anything . Now I have to play with them... I am sure by the time I am done I will decide I need another case full. The good thing is, I haven't spent all I made at the house party! (Well, If I don't count the cost of materials or anything in what I "made" ). Marisa2 Carla wrote: It's called Koam Enterprises, at 4912 N. Lincoln. The phone number is 773-907-8197. I have no affiliation with them, other than being a satisfied customer Cheers, Carla |
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