[Jewelry making - Article 00039] - Re: [Orchid] Supplier information

[LouiLoui Designs]

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    Finally, one that I can actually answer! 

    James, I have ordered from Fire Mountain Gems and can tell you of my
    experience.  While I have been disappointed in some items, and their
    prices are definitely not the lowest, I still order certain things
    from them for several reasons: 

    1. Their customer service is excellent (they even give you a small
    gift with every order - not much but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy
    inside - kind of like the lolli-pop from Stuller!). 

    2. The quality of many of their items is excellent for the price. 
    For example, I buy Sterling Silver toggle clasps in bulk from them. 
    They are gorgeous, and fairly inexpensive if you buy the largest
    quantity to get the largest price break.  Be careful though, I have
    been disappointed in the quality of some of the cast items.  If you
    want to email me off list, you can tell me what you want to buy and
    I'll tell you if I have experience with that particular item. 

    3. They have a relatively fast shipping department when compared to
    other West Coast suppliers (obviously, I don't know where you are,
    maybe this doesn't matter to you at all, but I'm on the East Coast,
    and it matters to me). 

    4.  They have some things that I can't find elsewhere. 

I hope I have helped a bit!

Allison Birney
LouiLoui Designs...Color Your Life!
www.louilouidesigns.com

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