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FYI headsup on pricing! (not really an AD!)
Since the first of the year I've been hearing rumblings throughout the bead
world about price increases. Precious metals prices have risen substantially and many wholesale suppliers of Bali and other silver beads have raised their prices or are putting a surcharge on silver or gold orders. I've also heard that many wholesalers of Swarovski either are already charging higher prices or will be in the near future - all because of the continuing weakness of our US dollar in many areas of the world, especially in the EU. And I received a notice from my largest Czech bead importer this morning that although they are trying to keep prices down, if the dollar doesn't rally soon they will also be raising prices by 10-20%. OUCH!! Just a heads up for all of you - no matter who you buy from, it might be a good idea to stock up soon to avoid the coming increases if you can because I can't see any help coming from Washington any time soon. They're all still raking in enough money to line their own pockets and the h*ll with the rest of us. Mj (who's mightily disgusted today with the sorry state of business in this country...) -- ================================= Marjean Cline Halsey Trading Company eBay ID: ladymorgause http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=1146230?refid=store http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ladymor gause ================================= "I'm really tired of hearing everyone say that President Bush hasn't been responsible for any new jobs since he took office. He's created millions of new jobs. Just ask the people in India, Indonesia, Honduras, Thailand, Korea, Russia..." |
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I hear you, Marejean. I was just reading about the upcoming increase on
glass as well. It's going to get tough for everyone. It sucks, but there you go. I still think you have the best prices around, even when they do go up. -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net Since the first of the year I've been hearing rumblings throughout the bead world about price increases. Precious metals prices have risen substantially and many wholesale suppliers of Bali and other silver beads have raised their prices or are putting a surcharge on silver or gold orders. I've also heard that many wholesalers of Swarovski either are already charging higher prices or will be in the near future - all because of the continuing weakness of our US dollar in many areas of the world, especially in the EU. And I received a notice from my largest Czech bead importer this morning that although they are trying to keep prices down, if the dollar doesn't rally soon they will also be raising prices by 10-20%. OUCH!! Just a heads up for all of you - no matter who you buy from, it might be a good idea to stock up soon to avoid the coming increases if you can because I can't see any help coming from Washington any time soon. They're all still raking in enough money to line their own pockets and the h*ll with the rest of us. Mj (who's mightily disgusted today with the sorry state of business in this country...) -- ================================= Marjean Cline Halsey Trading Company eBay ID: ladymorgause http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=1146230?refid=store http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ladymor gause ================================= "I'm really tired of hearing everyone say that President Bush hasn't been responsible for any new jobs since he took office. He's created millions of new jobs. Just ask the people in India, Indonesia, Honduras, Thailand, Korea, Russia..." |
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Well, there is only one answer to this. We must create very nice jewelry, and
charge higher prices! Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." -- Counting Crows |
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I can't see any help coming from Washington any time soon. They're all
still raking in enough money to line their own pockets and the h*ll with the rest of us. Damn right, Mj. Which is the biggest reason GWB got shuttled into office. It's sick. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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Well, there is only one answer to this. We must create very nice jewelry,
and charge higher prices! And for god's sake, everybody -- register to vote! ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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Dr. Sooz wrote:
And for god's sake, everybody -- register to vote! Yeppers! I voted yesterday -- what a mob scene! It's the first time in a long time that I've found any candidate worth getting excited about, and I guess I wasn't the only one. Even if my guy didn't get first place, he did pretty well, all things considered. Here's hoping the excitement continues, regardless of who's running! Arondelle -- ================================================== ========= To email me, empty the pond with a net Visit Arondelle's Dream Worlds at: http://www.arondelle.com Read my Blog: http://www.angelfire.com/blog/arondelle/index.html |
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Yeppers! I voted yesterday -- what a mob scene! It's the first time in
a long time that I've found any candidate worth getting excited about ~~snipped~~ Here's hoping the excitement continues, regardless of who's running! Arondelle And even if it's not exciting, VOTE ANYWAY. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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At the risk of sounding overly political, women in particular should all
vote. Our for-sisters worked very hard to earn us the right and I don't take that lightly. I strongly believe that unless I help shape the future, I can't sit around and complain about it. Since I will always vote, I can complain as much as I damn well please!! LOL -- Marisa (AU/NZ) http://www.galleryvittoria.com "I am NOT a floozy! I am a goddess..I can do what I like!", said Venus. 'The Adventures of Baron von Munchausen' "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... Yeppers! I voted yesterday -- what a mob scene! It's the first time in a long time that I've found any candidate worth getting excited about ~~snipped~~ Here's hoping the excitement continues, regardless of who's running! Arondelle And even if it's not exciting, VOTE ANYWAY. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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At the risk of sounding overly political, women in particular should all
vote. Our for-sisters worked very hard to earn us the right and I don't take that lightly. I strongly believe that unless I help shape the future, I can't sit around and complain about it. Since I will always vote, I can complain as much as I damn well please!! LOL This is my opinion also. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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I've always taken my kids along, too. I've been chided about this week's
primary, because I don't like ANY of the Dem Pres (or is that Damn Pres???) candidates enough to vote for one. Again, I long for that "go back and try again" vote instead. But I'll still be going, because there are a few hot local issues that NEED my vote. I mean, does ANY town really need 3 Wally Worlds within 5 miles (or less) of each other???? I think not. Arizona is very much like CA, with all the referenda. Some of them are downright silly, but it's kinda cool to see a REAL democratic process at work. There's no excuse for being oblivious around here. The GOOD thing is, all those damned signs will be gone by the time I get back from Tucson. G KarenK "Kathy N-V" wrote in message . giganews.com... On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 1:41:40 -0500, Dr. Sooz wrote (in message ): At the risk of sounding overly political, women in particular should all vote. Our for-sisters worked very hard to earn us the right and I don't take that lightly. I strongly believe that unless I help shape the future, I can't sit around and complain about it. Since I will always vote, I can complain as much as I damn well please!! LOL This is my opinion also. Sooz I'd like to add that for those of us with children, please take your child to the polls with you. If your town participates in "Kids Vote," so much the better, but even if there isn't a special program, it's really important to let your children in on the political process. In many town, the voters are overwhelmingly elderly. There are a couple of problems with this - as the older folks die off, or become too ill to vote, the percentage of citizens whose opinion is considered becomes even smaller. When the voting public doesn't represent the total population, the laws passed tend to be unfair to those who are not voters. Politicians become overly preoccupied with pleasing the elderly (because they vote), at the expense of everyone else. It's vital that we get our children involved in the political process. People who know their legal rights and responsibilities are more likely to defend their rights and take their responsibilities seriously. People who vote have a stake in their communities and become more involved in the day to day workings of the places they call home. I've taken DD to vote with me all of her life. (I've never missed an election, except when I was actually in the hospital) As a family, we discuss all sorts of political issues. As a result, she's developed her own opinions about the way things should be, and is prepared to work for the causes she believes in. When the school budget was cut, DD was at every city council meeting, speaking passionately to defend not just the programs she loves, but programs for special needs students as well. When a proposal was made to open a bar across the street from her school, she was right with me at the licensing board meeting. To her, the government isn't some entity that rules from on high, but a process in which her voice is as important as anyone elses'. Interestingly, DD's political leanings are very different from mine or Bob's. Not only does she have strong opinions, she's well prepared with information to defend her opinions, and loves to try and get us to change our points of view to her own. Having our kids involved in the political process, and encouraging them to speak up is our best insurance against having their rights eroded. The Powers That Be have a strong interest in keeping the general public uninformed and uninvolved. It's up to me as a parent to make sure that my kid isn't led like a sheep by people who don't have her best interests at heart. Off my soapbox, Kathy N-V |
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