[Jewelry making - Article 00507] - Re: [Orchid] Stone swith in Bangkok

[David Barzilay]

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    Individuals dealing with jewelers in countries other than their home
    country do it because they think they can save a lot of money. 
    Unfortunately, they also leave themselves open to being "ripped off"
    and they have almost NO RECOURSE. It is hard enough for a  customer
    to get recourse if they were cheated or defrauded in their home town,
    even in the United States, where there are strong consumer
    protection laws. I always advise my customers to not buy any jewelry
    overseas which THEY consider to be an expensive item.  Trinkets and
    souvenirs, yes.  I have seen too many "bargains" purchased by
    tourists which were fraudulently represented. And they are 'stuck'
    with it. I , myself, bought a beautiful "hand carved ivory" Kwan Yin
    at a stall in Hong Kong and I bargained the seller down from 10
    dollars to 8 dollars.  I'm a gemologist, and knew that the item was
    molded plastic, but I am sure many tourists 'fell for it.' 
    David Barzilay. Lord of the Rings

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