And that is an explanation I could totally live with. Makes sense. Sent from my iPad
On Mar 22, 2012, at 11:59 AM, Mindy Borrego <[email protected]> wrote: > Their color chart isn't your typical color chart...EVERY color crystal is > hand glued onto a grid, with its name/number. I can't put my hands on my > color chart, but I think there's something like 75 or so colors. I'm sure > it's extremely labor intensive to produce each color chart. My guess is that > by charging $25, it helps minimize the number of folks who ask for a color > chart, only to not order from him. I would be surprised if it's a > money-maker for him. > > Let's think about this for a minute--we are in a business where we don't (a) > want to be taken advantage of, and (b) our time is money. I don't think it's > unreasonable for another business to have similar expectations. Personally, > I think that it's a HUGE advantage to know the exact color and size of the > crystals I'm going to use--especially if you're going to be doing a LOT of > crystal/custom work. > > My gut feeling is that $25 is a bit pricey, but, again, if I were going to be > doing huge amounts of multi-colored crystal work, it could be worthwhile. > > I may have inadvertently given the wrong web address for him: it's > rhinestoneguy.com. > > Hope this all helps! > Mindy Borrego (who doesn't know the Rhinestone Guy, but have been pleased > with his color selection and service when I've dealt with him) > > > > On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 1:53 PM, Denise <[email protected]> wrote: > WOW! I'm pretty sure I would NEVER order from somewhere that charged for a > color chart! Damn"............ > > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 22, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Sherri Evans <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> a the color chatsare now $ 25 >> Sherri >> >> On Mar 22, 2012 4:13 AM, "Becky" <[email protected]> wrote: >> I've bought from eBay tons of times for hot fix Swarovski crystals, and 3mm >> is kind of big for nailart, but they do go smaller. I've often thought of >> using them for nails but if you cover them with polish they lose their >> sparkle, so how would you adhere them?? On a finished nail, I guess I would >> use nail glue and not topcoat them if you want them to be as sparkly as >> possible. >> >> On Mar 21, 2012 7:57 PM, "Karen" <[email protected]> wrote: >> In the past I have purchased genuine Swarovski crystals, beads and palettes >> (what we would put on nails) from my jewelry suppliers. I bought them in >> gross quantities (144) and they *are* fabulous. I have quite a stock, >> actually...two different sizes: the usual size we all have seen and a >> slightly larger size that does well as a single note on a larger nail. Will >> see if I can put my hands on them here in the as yet unpacked chaos that is >> my office space. >> >> KeyzKaren >> -----Original Message----- From: Holly L Schippers >> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 3:07 PM >> To: BeautyTech Email Group >> Subject: Re: NailTech:: swarovski >> >> I've used ebay in the past but of course you get what you pay for. With the >> buzz about the real swarovski having a better bling factor I'm curious to >> try them but with the higher price wanted to be sure I get the real deal! >> >> Sent via BlackBerryŽ smartphone >> Holly l Schippers >> CND Education Ambassador >> [email protected] >> 641-660-4058 c >> >> Visit cnd.com for the latest in products, education, and nail fashion! >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Nails Done Right By Linda Reyes <[email protected]> >> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:32:59 >> To: <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: NailTech:: swarovski >> >> I have yet to find a place I love ....where do you order yours from Holly? :) >> >> Holly L Schippers <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> What is your fav place to order swarovski that gives you good quality? >> >> Holly L. 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