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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-24, 4:01pm
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Posted By Rob
Yes I forgot to mention my tiny budget as well. ...

Yes I forgot to mention my tiny budget as well. Not only am I now a full time college student again, but I now can only work about 1/4 as much as I used to. I also find the well made goods lasting...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-24, 3:32pm
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Posted By Rob
I try like mad to buy made in the US. that...

I try like mad to buy made in the US. that frequently means much of what I buy says it and has many parts made elsewhere. I do try to find out how many parts are made else where and where before I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-09, 10:13am
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Posted By Rob
That settles that question. So Dev Overseas is...

That settles that question. So Dev Overseas is not the source of this glass. I maintained there was no proof either way. Which I am glad I did. (and yes a report of such an inquiry is enough for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 10:32pm
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Posted By Rob
there is a thread about working it. It appears...

there is a thread about working it. It appears to be fine as far as glass goes- some are problematic some are not. If your only question is "will it work with Italian glass" the answer is it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 8:09pm
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Posted By Rob
It has been illegal in the United States to...

It has been illegal in the United States to import goods made with forced or child labor since 1930 (not sure I remember the date correctly). Time has proven that this is only effective when...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 7:33pm
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Posted By Rob
LOL. well since they don't seem to be...

LOL.

well since they don't seem to be selling any perhaps they're devoted collectors?
or...
maybe they wanted practice cleaning them? :poke:

if it comes down to a case of it has to be beads...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 6:54pm
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Posted By Rob
I stand corrected, I simply remembered the 800.

I stand corrected, I simply remembered the 800.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 6:53pm
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Posted By Rob
We don't know that its not glass either. It may...

We don't know that its not glass either. It may be. Personally I will not confuse what I think is likely with what I know is true.

I certainly have an opinion as to what is most likely the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 4:52pm
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Views: 8,884,303
Posted By Rob
the implication is if they are not selling...

the implication is if they are not selling lampwork beads they must have bought glass.

However Dev Overseas will sell you just about anything they can get their hands on, thats why they ask what...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 3:48pm
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Posted By Rob
Most effective, but not the only effective...

Most effective, but not the only effective method. Large enough volume of sales will/would allow the same pressure, provided the pressure is used the results are much the same.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 3:47pm
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Posted By Rob
I find it helpful to always remember the...

I find it helpful to always remember the difference between what I know and what I think I know. ;)

I do feel I know more than I knew, and am less excited than I was about this glass. I however...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 3:36pm
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Posted By Rob
It does. It proves he bought something from that...

It does. It proves he bought something from that company (a great deal of something). That is however all it proves. Not knowing what he bought I'm personally not willing to say it was the glass...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 3:33pm
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Posted By Rob
Correct in all fairness, its better to judge Dev...

Correct in all fairness, its better to judge Dev for ones self via the video they have made public. Its always best when we decide for ourselves from the verifiable evidence in any case.

Even...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 3:02pm
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Views: 8,884,303
Posted By Rob
First the conditions at Dev are fairly apparent...

First the conditions at Dev are fairly apparent from the video they show of their operation.

Second a bill of lading for product from Dev, does not prove the glass was bought from Dev, just that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 12:21pm
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Posted By Rob
Really? I was sure that was what you were...

Really? I was sure that was what you were suggesting, organizing our buying power to get the glass we want made under conditions we can accept.

I do not believe from my experience that it would...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 12:17pm
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Posted By Rob
Remember company stores? if the factories have to...

Remember company stores? if the factories have to pay workers who have no place to go or eat then the factory the factory will start the company store model. On paper it is a change, but in reality...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 12:11pm
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Posted By Rob
Sadly, I agree.

Sadly, I agree.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 12:10pm
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Posted By Rob
We would have the control by getting in on the...

We would have the control by getting in on the ground floor of a small factory or start up.

We could not risk being part of human trafficking. Even though the intentions would be good...

also...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 12:00pm
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Posted By Rob
prices are so low in India that it is entirely...

prices are so low in India that it is entirely possible to do. It however would need to be a factory small enough that the lampworking community represented a huge increase to their business. or a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 11:53am
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Views: 8,884,303
Posted By Rob
I'm assuming it would have to be started here,...

I'm assuming it would have to be started here, capital raised (perhaps by selling shares), approach a factory, develop color lines, etc. Could be done in a few formats.

I'm suspecting it would...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 11:38am
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Posted By Rob
I'm finding myself interested in the fair-trade...

I'm finding myself interested in the fair-trade co-op idea.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 11:28am
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Posted By Rob
hmmm interesting post. are you thinking...

hmmm interesting post.

are you thinking perhaps a co-op effort, find a factory improve our pallet, improve the factory, keep it artist controlled?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 11:07am
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Posted By Rob
I remember a scandal about a company in China...

I remember a scandal about a company in China that was taking kick backs from the factories it was investigating. Now that really proves nothing in this situation but it makes me think...

factory...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 10:30am
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Views: 8,884,303
Posted By Rob
conditions in India range from very poor...

conditions in India range from very poor conditions to modern facilities. India has made a push for growth and in many cases this has been successful. They do have many modern factories, chemical...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-08, 10:15am
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Views: 8,884,303
Posted By Rob
Perhaps Dev will make changes, perhaps they...

Perhaps Dev will make changes, perhaps they have. We (collective we) as purchasers have to decide what we wish to support with what information is available, we all must decide for our selves what...
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