Original Message: a HUGE side note........ |
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Every bead I posted from my collection of "repros" is a great bead in its own right, I do not discourage buying these beads whatsoever, in fact I believe a true collector should have some of these for purely comparisons sake! I also think that owning these types allows one to "feel" the differences between the authentic and the reproductions.
Most of the beads I posted in this thread were bought as legit reproductions, although several were bought believing the sellers story.
I say that if you like it and can afford it, buy it!
I happen to think the newer repro Kiffas out of Indonesia are fantastic, mainly the smaller rounds on the strands not the triangles!
Happy hunting! Thomas
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