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Dave is coming home
No. 10; November 2009
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The Homecoming Issue: Number 10!

Yes, it's true.  I am beginning a show circuit with Tucson.  I am also moving back home, or at least I am moving to my home country.  After so many years away that is very difficult to imagine.  I have heard that many changes have come about in my absence.  This will be an interesting re-adjustment!

Stock levels of colored stones will not fall at Tip Top Gem.  They will continue to grow just as they have from day one when the idea first became a business.  They will grow in a little different way, as I will be flying back to Thailand on a regular basis to replenish.  The amount of stones offered online will be determined by results from the shows.  Efficiency will continue to play the greatest part in decisions that we make regarding eBay, the forums, and any other venues that we utilize. 

Right now the definite show on slate is Tucson and we will be selling directly to ISG students at the trunk show on Wednesday evening, February 3rd at 7:30 PM in the Presidio Lounge of the Hotel Arizona.  I am staying at this hotel for the duration of the show and am happy to show by appointment- just send me an email and I will work with you on the time and date.  I will be in town from the 30th of January to the 8th of February- if not a bit longer.  You can always leave me a voice mail at 800-607-1425, or email me at dave@tiptopgem.com. 

Also note that Saturday February 6th at 9:00 AM I will be speaking at the Presidio lounge of the Hotel Arizona to an audience that is open to the trade and the general public.  If you are interested in my perspective on the Chanthaburi market and the colored stone business as a whole you will want to stop by at 9:00 A.M.


Nigerian Tourmaline; Untreated
Black Friday Sale- Check the bids!
Dave and Melanie     There is a superb opportunity that will drift over Black Friday, the well-known super-sale day that comes after the Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States.  I've put up a number of five-day auctions starting Tuesday and ending on their typical Sunday night.  On Black Friday please take a look at the bids on these stones and get an excellent opportunity.  Some of these have been listed before but never, ever at such a low price.  Put in your best bid on Black Friday- but remember that this runs until Sunday night so get back to your PC to see where you stand the evening of Sunday, November 29th. 
     Our eBay auctions will be spotty at best from this point forward- Melanie will be in the Philippines and I will be preparing for the show in Tucson while I visit with family in Ohio.  You may see a stone for sale here and there, but also you can feel free to email me for any needs that you have.  I will have stock with me that may cover your special request.  And remember that my visits to Thailand will be frequent even while I am on the road doing gemstone shows.  Part of what has made us successful is our ever-changing inventory, and that will not come to an end. 
     Thank you for all of your support, and we want to take another chance to say thank you for your support, but also a big thank you to all of you who have given suggestions to us so that we can continue to improve.  Many of you will recognize that your suggestions have been implemented, and if you have not yet seen this happen rest assured that it is on my "things to do" and it will be coming soon!  There are few ways to help a company grow that are as efficient and as effective as suggestions from the clients, so please always feel free to let us know how we can serve you better.

Take good care,

Dave & Melanie


Black Friday UNTREATED GEMSTONE BLOW-OUT!

  Take a good look at that pink tourmaline above our heads earlier in the newsletter.  This stunning, brilliant gemstone is available for sale right now only to those on this mailing list.  It weighs 4.96 carats and measures 10.61 x 9.24 x 7.42 and has SI1 clarity for only $30 per carat plus 7.50USD including registered mail delivery.  This offer expires November 30, 2009. Immediate payment via PayPal only.  If you are inner-circle you can also use the Inner-Circle Ultimate discount offer below on this stone. 

  Another Black Friday blow-out is featured below.  This beautiful Koroit matrix opal from Queensland Australia is not only gorgeous but of substantial size at 5.67 carats.  This will only be offered once at $8 per carat.  Measurements are 11.83 x 10.67 x 5.18 and the precious opal emits a stunning ocean blue hue.  This offer expires November 30, 2009 and is only valid with immediate PayPal payment.  Inner Circle Ultimate discount eligible on this stone!

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To close out this issue we will give you a shot at a fabulous Pakistani apple-green peridot that is oval and 1.15 carats and SI1 clarity.  This stone is extremely bright and a great highly saturated very slightly yellowish green.  If you are used to Chinese peridot this one will dazzle you!  24USD per carat ONLY until November 30, 2009 with immediate PayPal payment.  Inner Circle Ultimate discount eligible!


Save 15% Save BIG with Inner Circle Ultimate!
This is the biggest discount we have ever offered to our Inner Circle members because it can be combined with ANY current offer.  Buy any stone on eBay and buy one of the stones offered on the ISG forum at yourgemologist.com and you are eligible for an extra 15% off the already super low discount prices you see.  Note you will also get registered mail absolutely free on your entire order.  Inner Circle Ultimate is for Inner Circle members who act before NOVEMBER 30, 2009 and who pay immediately with PayPal.  You may be eligible for instant upgrade to Inner Circle membership- email dave@tiptopgem.com for information!  Note that any Inner Circle client is also eligible for special Black Friday savings that are not publicized and can be obtained by e-mailing directly!
Offer Expires: November 30, 2009