Bead factory has $12 shipping and handling and a $6.70 "currency surcharge" (to convert to euro to pay Preciosa/Swarvoski) Isn't that ridiculous. I emailed to ask if that was right ($12 shipping!!!) and they said it's what UPS charges. OMG- go USPS flat rate for goodness sakes. These can be put in an envelope, not even a box.
So the total for the 10 gross would be $75. Even still, with $18 in extra charges, it's way cheaper than the other places (which has $5 shipping, and supposedly free if you "like" them on facebook, but I did and didn't see the code.)
The question is just - do I really need 10 gross of all one size and color.
If I ordered from Rhinestone Supply, it would be about $60, but for only 5 gross.
So I'm "saving" $15, but getting a heck of a lot less.
I set up a vague question on facebook asking When shopping do you
a) buy more than you need (but can eventually use) for a lower unit price
b) buy what you need, for a lower total, but a higher unit price.
And my husband answered a) "but only because you can eventually use it", so while he says he was "tricked"- I think that justifies going with BeadsFactory.
I just need to convince myself that I'll like the all Crystal AB look, and that I don't mind having all one size. (Lots of dresses seem to do 2 big 1 small patterns on straps)