I am wondering if there is a company similar to Rio Ripoff that is kind of a one stop shopping type company for jewelry supplies, but has more competitive prices. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks, Matt.
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You might want to also check out http://monsterslayer.com and http://thunderbirdsupply.com I've had good service from both (prefer monsterslayer, but thunderbird has a bit more variety) Good luck on your hunt!
I am looking for tools and different silver findings and chains. I feel like Rio taxes the silver pretty hard. Id like to find a wholesaler with quality silver. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Matt
S. Michelle Babcock said:
I don't know of a one stop shopping like Rio. Their tools are well priced, their findings and stones are not, unless you order very large lots.Metals are ok. Otto Frei has findings and tools, the findings are cheaper, the tools are about the same, Rio shipping is better. I usually find my stones at gem shows although when I'm desperate I'll order from Rio because one can count on the quality. I do not like Fire Mountain you don't know what you're going get when it comes to quality. Abeada is good for stone beads. You have to have a tax number. I rarely use them now, because of my buying at shows. That and the fact that I rarely use beads anymore.
I don't know of a one stop shopping like Rio. Their tools are well priced, their findings and stones are not, unless you order very large lots.Metals are ok. Otto Frei has findings and tools, the findings are cheaper, the tools are about the same, Rio shipping is better. I usually find my stones at gem shows although when I'm desperate I'll order from Rio because one can count on the quality. I do not like Fire Mountain you don't know what you're going get when it comes to quality. Abeada is good for stone beads. You have to have a tax number. I rarely use them now, because of my buying at shows. That and the fact that I rarely use beads anymore.
It depends on what you are looking for. For metalsmithing materials, I think you are best off at Rio. For seed beads, I use Fusion Beads. Sometimes I will get some things at Fire Mountain. Blue Mud is good for swarovski. What are you looking for?
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S. Michelle Babcock said: