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Post by gbobmi on Feb 2, 2012 17:37:41 GMT -6
Hey all! I'm spending the weekend in New York City this weekend! Woo Hoo!  Anybody know of some must-see bead stores? I know this is short notice, but I thought maybe somebody might have a standout store in mind... Thanks! |
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Post by Michele on Feb 2, 2012 17:42:06 GMT -6
Did you wait until the last minute to tell us, so we wouldn't have time to pack and go with you?  Can't help you, but have fun. |
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Post by gbobmi on Feb 2, 2012 18:02:49 GMT -6
No, Michele, I waited till the last minute because this is a last minute trip. I'm going with my girlfriend from Minnesota, her daughter and 18 month old granddaughter. It's an all girls weekend! I'm leaving tomorrow morning and returning Monday night... You're all more than welcome to join us!
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Post by admin on Feb 2, 2012 18:11:58 GMT -6
Gayle, here's a list of lots of bead supply vendors in NYC...the best ones are usually not storefront shops but in the office buildings...I used to go to one that was on Fifth Ave across from the Empire State building but I doubt that she is there any longer. www.guidetobeadwork.com/lz,cat_id,36-new-york-bead-stores-by-zip-code-postal-code.php |
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Post by gbobmi on Feb 2, 2012 21:34:22 GMT -6
WOW! Thanks, Angela! This will keep me busy for a few hours-to say the least!
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Post by j3jewelry on Feb 2, 2012 23:17:05 GMT -6
Oh wow, that would be sooo awesome. I hope you have a great time!!
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Post by caeterle on Feb 2, 2012 23:45:42 GMT -6
You'll bring beady gifts for us all, will you? ;D
Have fun, girls!
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Post by gbobmi on Feb 3, 2012 7:45:38 GMT -6
Thanks, Jeanne and Cat! Yes, I'll come home bearing beady gifts...
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Post by DawninCal on Feb 4, 2012 22:34:08 GMT -6
Can't help you with bead stores in NYC, but hope you are having a wonderful time, Gayle! Dawn |
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Post by gbobmi on Feb 7, 2012 10:37:22 GMT -6
I had a blast, ladies (and gents)!
We went to see The Lion King on Sunday evening and it was most spectacular! The colors, costumes and music were to die for. *SIGH*
Yesterday, my BFF and I set out to look for bead stores. We found a fabulous wholesaler and purchased strands of coral, lapis, turquoise, amber, black agate, red jasper and some lovely, faceted garnet. Wowie! We walked and walked and walked some more. I wish there was a wholesaler tour to take. There's just so much to see and do in NYC and my feet are feeling it.
It was a wonderful, spur of the moment trip. Next time, I'm wearing my walking shoes...
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Post by admin on Feb 7, 2012 14:16:35 GMT -6
Gayle...glad you had such a wonderful time...please share pics of your treasure trove...and maybe the vendors name....I want to drool on my keyboard.
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Post by gbobmi on Feb 7, 2012 17:39:19 GMT -6
Angela, the name of the vendor is New York Jewelry Mart Corporation. They don't have a website. The salesman said we could reorder by sending them an email and the item number. Apparently, you have to go to NYC to see what they have... Just in case you want to send them an email, here's their address: nyjewelry@gmail.com. I'm not sure that will do you any good, but there you go.....
I'm very pleased with my purchases and I think I got good prices. I can never remember what I pay for previous strands of goodies. though. I just ballpark it.
I'll post some pics of my goodies tomorrow!
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Post by Michele on Feb 7, 2012 20:12:47 GMT -6
So glad you had a good time Gayle. Can't wait to see pics of your stash.
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Post by j3jewelry on Feb 7, 2012 20:48:48 GMT -6
Sounds like you had a lot of fun!!! Makes me want to plan a trip to the Big Apple (as an adult)! Last time I was there, I was under 12 yrs of age, and my dad took me and my cousin to a Yankees-Royals game. My dad caught a foul during practice for me, and the nasty guy who missed it called me a boy! Then I got a migraine from all the intense bright stadium lights. But I'll never forget the stadium hot dogs we had, they really are something. I'll never forget that trip!
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