How Not To Get Ripped Off While Purchasing Wholesale beads

Any jewelry designer who is serious about jewelry making business will always be on the hunt for wholesale beads. It is impossible to resist the urge to visit your local bead supply store if you are working on a new project. Unless you attend a gems and beads show, it is difficult to get your hands on lampwork beads, artisan glass beads, bone, shell and wooden beads. The online retail stores allow you to purchase wholesale beads and you can find a wide variety of beads to choose from. Essentially, you are only limited by your budget because the options are virtually endless.

Due to the sheer volume of beads available, you can't always be sure that you get the best quality wholesale beads. The quality can vary from extremely good to very poor depending on the retail store and the beads you buy. Even though online retail stores offer maximum convenience and cost saving while purchasing beads, you can't inspect the specimen and strands before making your purchase. So, if you are not careful enough, you may be deceived easily.

Before placing your order, read the description of the beads thoroughly. Not all sellers will reveal critical information such as heat treatment, dying, chemical alterations and other modifications made to the beads. If the description of the products is not clear all through the website, then you should be extremely cautious.

The price of the beads don’t always guarantee quality. Just because lampwork beads are quoted with an expensive price, you can't be sure that they are entirely handmade. Sometimes, the quality of cheap and expensive beads doesn’t vary quite greatly. Most of the freshwater pearls have only a thin layer of nacre and it is not much better with expensive pearls.

The wholesale beads seller usually sell the beads in strands. The usual length is a 16” strand, but you can find shorter and longer strands as well. When you get your beads, make sure that you measure the length of the strands. Return the shipment if the mentioned length is different from what you received. Seed beads are now commonly sold in terms of weight and in that case, measure the beads when you receive them. . Reputable sellers should make it easy to return the goods if you are unsatisfied.

Always purchase wholesale beads only if the photos are crisp and clear. In most of the cases, the photos are often misleading, even though the retailers are not intentionally deceiving. Smaller beads can appear bigger and larger beads may appear smaller. Pay close attention to the size mentioned in the website so that you are really buying the size you want. If the photos are blurry or edited, avoid purchasing from the website.

If you are purchasing wholesale beads from a new retailer, you should start with a small order. You can test the quality of beads, customer service and return policy with your first order. If you are satisfied with your purchase experience, you can go ahead and place a bulk order from reputable wholesalers.