Will you spend thousands of dollars on glass?
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Following the busting of the truth behind (cheap) diamonds:
http://sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=167441,
here's another myth to bust:
Liu2 Li2: (aka Glass)
Don't be fooled by retailers saying that they're crystal, liu li (which is the ancient word for ''glass'') is nothing but glass. They (aka glass) are NOT crystallic and has no properties of crystal.
It's true that in ancient periods, glass was highly regarded and only the rich can afford glass. But now, we're in the MODERN ERA. Glass is basically worthless. It's as worthless as jade. Try selling jade in pawnshops and you'll be rejected straight away.
Liu Li is overpriced glass, which prices range from $100+ for a small piece to thousands for a large statue. IMO, it doesn't deserve this price tag, yet I still see idiots (adults!! not sch kids leh) paying large sums of money for glass...
And, I thot adults should have common sense. Well, not all I suppose?
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how aweful those retailers are
...and how sad that those ppl fell for it -
What does it do anyway? Dun tell me cause it seem to have some ancient value
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There're ancient glass beads around, those are the ''glass'' that have some collectors value due to their age. Same as ancient dzi beads, they have some monetary and resale value due to the fact that they're antiques.Originally posted by jam on a bread:What does it do anyway? Dun tell me cause it seem to have some ancient value 
Modern glass is WORTHLESS.
See link for more info on ancient antique glass:
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Dun believe steadily what retailers tell you. Do your own research and judge for yourself.Originally posted by OasisBlue:how aweful those retailers are ...and how sad that those ppl fell for it 
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yes, do a research and judge for yourself.Originally posted by fugue in C minor:Dun believe steadily what retailers tell you. Do your own research and judge for yourself.
Dzi *similan* beads are crap. -
Yup, fake/imitation dzi are crap.Originally posted by seow:yes, do a research and judge for yourself.
Dzi *similan* beads are crap. -
if they hv the money, y bother?
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the so called liu li we see ard are juz glasss?i din noe dat....
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glass is worth crap
but the design workmanship no need skill ah? maybe thats why its priced so high? why pay thousands for a painting, its jus paper and paint. -
Workmanship as in ''mould''?Originally posted by Kawazoe:glass is worth crap
but the design workmanship no need skill ah? maybe thats why its priced so high? why pay thousands for a painting, its jus paper and paint.
You might as well buy plasticine and moulds statues yourself. -
There's alway something new to learn from Mr Fugue...Originally posted by lyx90:the so called liu li we see ard are juz glasss?i din noe dat.... -
Like synthetic diamonds, I dun want ppl to get cheated. I want to rise public awareness...Originally posted by alwaysdisturbed:if they hv the money, y bother? -
oil paint(material) by itself also useless.
Why people willing to spend million for it?
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The difference is, when it's hundreds/thousands years of age (aka antique), it's a totally different story.Originally posted by kingofbeholder:oil paint(material) by itself also useless.
Why people willing to spend million for it?
Antique glass beads are highly collectible and has high resale value too. It's the modern glass that's worth crap. -
i dont care about value(or resale)Originally posted by fugue in C minor:The difference is, when it's hundreds/thousands years of age (aka antique), it's a totally different story.
Antique glass beads are highly collectible and has high resale value too. It's the modern glass that's worth crap.
sometime when people make something beautiful and you love it, why not?
everything you think of resale value , why dont you just buy GOLD! -
If you were to buy every single thing that is beautiful, you'll go bankrupt.Originally posted by kingofbeholder:i dont care about value(or resale)
sometime when people make something beautiful and you love it, why not?
everything you think of resale value , why dont you just buy GOLD!
Oh puhz, use some common sense.. -
ya ya smlj you wanna learn from me?Originally posted by fugue in C minor:There's alway something new to learn from Mr Fugue... -
Cloning?Originally posted by MrFugue:ya ya smlj you wanna learn from me?
Nah, not interested. -
rem him or not? -
People buy synthetic diamonds not because they think that its diamond and they got cheated, but rather, its cheaper. Not by very much, but nevertheless cheaper. They know that it is synthetic, the shops loudly proclaim that it is synthetic, it even comes with a certificate telling you that its synthetic and what is the real composition.Originally posted by fugue in C minor:Like synthetic diamonds, I dun want ppl to get cheated. I want to rise public awareness...
Whether it is a good deal or not is not for me to say since I have never bought a real or synthetic diamond before. -
that's even dumber!!Originally posted by SilverPal:People buy synthetic diamonds not because they think that its diamond and they got cheated, but rather, its cheaper. Not by very much, but nevertheless cheaper. They know that it is synthetic, the shops loudly proclaim that it is synthetic, it even comes with a certificate telling you that its synthetic and what is the real composition.
Whether it is a good deal or not is not for me to say since I have never bought a real or synthetic diamond before.
Knowing it's fake and still buy it. -
Well, I guess its the budget that makes the decision. Other people worked hard for their money, they should have the right to squander it away at any rate they like.Originally posted by fugue in C minor:that's even dumber!!
Knowing it's fake and still buy it.
Although, personally, I feel that buying a real, but smaller diamond would be the way to go. -
jade is worthless meh?
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Without stupid people, clever people can't earn money.
And to the person who ask if jade is worthless.... now a REAL jade bangle only 5 dollars, you say leh ?