Carved Rudraksa on EBAY/Sis Kariji

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I'm sorry the links didn't work, because the items are very interesting to see.

 

Looks like the seller lowered the initial bid prices, on two of the three

offered items.

The first bids were originally supposed to be $99, $89, and $49, respectively.

This

morning they are $39, $39, and $49. Somebody has bid on the $49 item.

 

I'm kind of amazed that anyone night mistake the items for rudraksham. They are

large, smooth balls, with shapes on top of nagas, and other icons of Lord

Shiva-- as

if those shapes are natural outgrowths of the "bead."

 

They are clearly items made by artisans, but are being offered as rare,

collector

beads.

Very, very obvious fakes.

 

Interesting-- there's another auction by a different seller. The seller is

offering beads

made of "dried fruits." The seller "doesn't know the variety of fruit," but

bought the

beads in the Netherlands. They ARE rudraksham-- and the seller doesn't know it.

<g> Opening bid is $1 for five beads. (BTW-- I wrote an educational note to the

seller)

 

I guess our work is cut out for us, folks-- gotta educate a lot of people. <g>

 

Love, K.

 

 

, "syzenith" <syzenith>

wrote:

> Namaskaram Sis Kariji,

>

> Goodness gracious me, 3 auctions of carved 'duds' the size of

> oranges! Sorry to be a pain but the links didn't work for me so I

> missed seeing the specimens. Bet they would be eye-openers for

> many. Just hope that the consumers who bidded successfully, know

> what exactly they're getting for their dollars.

>

> Do you happen to have the latest about the auctions? Closed yet?

> If you happen to have news, would love to hear, thanks.

>

> With much love

> Sy

>

>

> , "karisprowl"

> <karisprowl@e...> wrote:

>

> > Yes, there is Community Watch. But, they usually only close

> illegal

> > items. We'll see if they close the auctions. Will file, tomorrow.

> >

> > K.

> >

> > ,

> > AumShiningLotus@a... wrote:

> > > Dear Miss Kari

> > >

> > > Do you have any way of alerting EBAY consumer protection

> department

> > regarding

> > > these Nepal Art Objects that are being offered as Authentic

> > Rudraksa

> > > Beads....they are really beautiful Art Objects however as you

> said

> > they certainly are

> > > not Rudraksa Beads

> > >

> > > Thanks and Take Care Mitra

> > >

> > > DharmaDev

> > >

> > > In a message dated 1/30/2004 6:45:05 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> > > AumShiningLotus@a... writes:

> > >

> > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Freinds

> > > >

> > > > Miss Kari has alerted us to about 3 auctions of carved beads

> on

> > EBAY that

> > > > are

> > > > being described as Rudraksa Beads.......it would be a good

> > education for all

> > > >

> > > > to see these auctions as these are seldom seen and are really

> not

> > authentic

> > > > Rudraksa Beads

> > > >

> > > > Thanks and Take Care My Friends

> > > >

> > > > DharmaDev

> >