[Jewelry making - Article 00042] - Re: [Orchid] [Looking4] Solid copper endcaps

[R . E . Rourke]

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    though i hate to even mention them- fire mountain also has copper
    stuff amidst the rest of their junk,,er,,,lower priced inventory
    (that actually just took a major jump upwards in price after they
    reorganized their "assortability" policy and now items are 3 x what
    they were a year or so ago for mostly glass and base metal stuff,with
    a smattering of actually useful beading type items that arrive fast
    but are nonetheless- overpriced junk from overseas suppliers.that
    haven't really grasped the concept of quality control).annother
    recommendation: don't buy their stones or stone set clasps as they
    are always set with c and d or worse quality materials that still
    qualify as 'gem material'- very flawed and included, but the actual
    mineral -yet cost more that fabricating your own.. 

RER
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