Re: black onyx source request

On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 18:46:36 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "fred (remove
underscores, add . )" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>>Thank you for the reference URL.  I visited the web site but do not speak
>>any language other than American English (and that is open for debate).  I
>>did send an email with the hope that they have a translator and would be
>>able to answer my questions.
>>
>>fred

Fred, the company is in Switzerland, and the site is in (mostly) the german
language.  But for this need, that shouldn't be too much of a problem.  The link
Abrasha gave you is directly to the black onyx balls, and even without speaking
german, you should be able to figure out the part of the descriptions that gives
the millimeter size range for each stock number item shown, and over on the
right, you'll also see prices in parentheses, given in euros.  You should be
able to figure that one out, since the euro isn't too far removed in value from
the dollar, though i don't recall the exact exchange rate (you could find it in
moments with google).  In addition, on the home page (click the "home"
button...), you'll also see, about half way down on the right, an "english site"
link.  that is only partially true,  as I was only able to find a "terms and
conditions" page, and an index page which purport to be in english.  The english
is rather obviously obtained by feeding the german text into some computer
program translater,  and it's worth reading just for comic relief.  Not a great
translation, to say the least,  but you can get the gist of what they're saying
easily enough.  The key point to note is that if you give them your visa or
mastercard number, they can take it from there, and ship you your item.  Any
customs duty due will be charged by customs, but I doubt this is a problem for
such a small order. (anyone know?)

cheers

Peter