MedusA Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 My "Hare and Tortoise" Trollbead arrived from the Dutch seller today. Following Lesley's flying bead advice, I opened the package very carefully! Looking at the pics on various "genuine Trollbead" websites, it looks real enough to me, and if it is a copy, well "Ooops, word censored!"ody but me would know! I'm very happy with it and saved over 50% on jeweller's prices. It only took a few days to arrive too. But, of course, I'm not thinking about ordering some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yeah I managed to get the Guardian Angel bead. My DD's are buying it me for Christmas. Of course one has since gone than less than I've (they've) paid but it's still half the UK shop price so I'm pleased. Didn't want to risk missing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hubby and kids have just placed another order from Australia still only cost 3.50 aus dollars postage. they spent 190 but don't know what on but they used my paypal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 they spent 190 but don't know what on but they used my paypal lol Cheeky wotsits Lets hope that it is all on beads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hubby and kids have just placed another order from Australia still only cost 3.50 aus dollars postage. they spent 190 but don't know what on but they used my paypal lol Ooh how exciting but cheeky using your paypal-lol I picked up mine and eldest daughters bracelets and 2 glass charms yesterday from the jewellers and they are lovely Only downside is that I've decided they need more glass beads. Did it work out that you'd saved a bit by getting the ones you've already got from Australia Barbara? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 lol no that wasn't a problem as hubbbys card is on my paypal he doesnt have a paypal account. Aus site would only take paypal or credit card and hubby only has Amex but when he tried to use that on credit card option they wanted $170.00 p&p when using the Amex through paypal $3.00 misprint maybe anyway the only disadvantage was i got an email from paypal with the amount spent but i dont know what beads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'm reading your posts with great interest as OH has bought me a Troll bracelet and some charms and beads for Christmas. He took me to the jewellers, I chose the lock and chain then he and the DSs chose some things to go on it. I don't know what exactly but I'm sure there is a chicken on there! OH never fails to surprise me - he had a look at some of the photos you have posted, said, 'I like those, have they got a website?' and next thing I knew he was choosing beads! They are SO gorgeous and very addictive - will try to post pics once I've opened it and seen it myself (and mastered posting pics! ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 i can't wait for mine and i made big hints for the chicken lol My birthday is in january and the kids asked what i'd like , guess what they do necklaces too so i told them i'd like a necklace with the butterfly and blue stone drop thingy http://www.mememeaccessories.com/shop/Product.aspx?cId=170&pgId=1841 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am being taken to the jewellers for my birthday on Sunday for their special trollbead day and the kids are buying me my bracelet and other treats hubby said, so I cant wait! OS will have to be in his football kit though as we then have to go straight to the match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hubby and kids have just placed another order from Australia still only cost 3.50 aus dollars postage. they spent 190 but don't know what on but they used my paypal lol Ooh how exciting but cheeky using your paypal-lol I picked up mine and eldest daughters bracelets and 2 glass charms yesterday from the jewellers and they are lovely Only downside is that I've decided they need more glass beads. Did it work out that you'd saved a bit by getting the ones you've already got from Australia Barbara? Well if they bought 5 beads i estimate they would have cost approx 130-140 at least and it came to £78 converted the 50cm necklace plus flower clasp and butterfly charm is £145 and 80 Aus $ i know there are cheaper places nearer home but i have used these, they work, cheap postage, no tax and easy for kids to use unlike ebay when they have no account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 OK, I now need banning from town as I had to go in again and was near the shop so have come out with one of the 6 prism bead sets and two of the stoppers. I've saved money though as the prisms are £19.50 each when not bought in the set. Should add that I did get birthday money the other week though and had yet to buy myself anything with it. Do I sound convincing-lol Thanks for posting those prices Barbara as it gives me a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 you make me laugh Anne What are the prisms like then?? how many in a set, what colours?? I am desperate for Sunday to arrive now! Now I dont know about the stoppers, I am not convinced of the need for them yet until I see them in my hand so I haven't bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'm just about to buy some stoppers as the beads slide around too much without them. I 'borrowed' the ones of Lauren's bracelet so that i could wear my own bracelet on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I quite like the idea of them twirling around a bit, but I might be wrong when I see it though. The stoppers are not cheap for a little ring are they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Lynsey, the stoppers have a little bit of rubber on and my bracelet drove me mad for the short time I had it on with just the beads rolling around all over the place. The jewellers split up two prism kits for me so I got four from the spring kit (not the denim and the yellow) and then the turquoise and the red pink from the ordinary prism set. They also told me they were getting loads of new beads in on Saturday so I should come in then I said no and more or less ran out of the shop-lol http://www.fabletrading.co.uk/glass.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 ooh nice colours, hubby says I can pick the ones I like and then let kids choose my xmas pressies whilst in the jewellers as well. I am just not sure whether to go prism or glass bead myself. I love the prisms I have to admit they are beautifull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 A lot of the kits seemed to have the beads with the "bobbly" bits on which I don't really like, plus they must have sold a few since yesterday as they didn't have as many glass beads in. I don't do brown normally but one of the lady's had the brown kit on her bracelet and it looked lovely. I need a lottery win or a Christmas bonus from work before I go in again I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 http://www.fabletrading.co.uk/acatalog/GL63021.html I like this kit except for the 'fur' ones *shudder* I hate anything like that, but I love orange and think this is a great kit, although the kids want me to go multi coloured so this would have to wait. (I wouldn't buy unless they exchanged the fur one though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Oh the "fur" looked nice on the ones I saw and not really "fur" like iykwim. I just thought it was different swirls -lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I will have a look on sunday *jumps up and down in excitement* I have been told that even with everything thats going on around our family at the moment I have to enjoy my birthday.. so... bring on the trollbeads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Lynsey, it will do you good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I will have a look on sunday *jumps up and down in excitement* I have been told that even with everything thats going on around our family at the moment I have to enjoy my birthday.. so... bring on the trollbeads! go girl lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 thanks you two, yes I think a little bead therapy is what's called for. edited for typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I thought that some of you may be interested in these charms. My friend at work has one and its lovely. They are made from hand, foot or fingers prints from your babies, I want them done for my babies (24 & 22!) http://www.fingerprint-jewellery.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'd need a wheelbarrow to carry round a footprint of my son's size 11 foot! .........some lovely jewellery there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
