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A : We manufacture/procure directly all the items we carry. Since there are no middlemen involved, we are able to pass on the savings to you, the customer. For more information about us, click here.
A : We are pleased to announce FREE ground shipping for all US orders totaling $100.00 and above. At HouseOfGem.com we strive to provide you with the best deals possible - your frequent buyer discounts still apply. Please note that the FREE Shipping Offer is a limited time promotion and HouseOfGems.com reserves the right to revoke the offer anytime. All Orders under the FREE Shipping Offer will be shipped via UPS Ground (Continental United States) or by USPS Priority Mail (Alaska and Hawaii) only. Any other shipping method selected will be billed accordingly. International Orders and Orders shipping to Puerto Rico are not eligible for this offer.
A : We ship to N. America, W. Europe and the Australian Continent. A : We ship to Select Countries at a super low rate starting from $11.95 (USPS Global Priority). USPS GLOBAL PRIORITY - All International Orders except Canada 1 Pound - $12.75 2 Pounds - $17.003 Pounds - $24.25 4 Pounds - $31.75 5 Pounds - $39.05 6 Pounds - $44.00 7 Pounds - $49.00 8 Pounds - $51.00 9 Pounds - $53.00 For every additional pound ad $2.00 USPS GLOBAL PRIORITY - All Canada Orders Only 1 Pound - $11.95 2 Pounds - $11.953 Pounds - $15.00 4 Pounds - $19.00 5 Pounds - $21.00 6 Pounds - $23.00 7 Pounds - $26.00 8 Pounds - $28.00 9 Pounds - $30.00For every additional pound ad $2.00USPS PRIORITY MAIL FOR PUERTO RICO Flat rate - $9.95 Countries we ship via USPS Global Priority. Australia Austria Beligium British Virgin Islands Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Guam Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Singapore Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom U.S Virgin Islands Please note that the USPS Global Priority option is not trackable or insured. All Fedex International deliveries are insured and are trackable. We do not take any responsiblity for the Customs duties and/or other taxes and fees in the destination country and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. A : Our everyday prices are comparable to, in fact, less than most wholesale prices. Since we dot have any minimums, our prices benefit all our customers. Further, our customers can also get additional discounts up to 20% off on our already low prices through our frequent buyer program.
A : Our Frequent Buyer program is our way of saying "Thanks" to our loyal customers, by giving discounts upto 20% - not one time but every time you buy from us.Your discount is based on your accumulated purchases from HouseofGems.com (excluding taxes,if any and shipping charges) and it only grows with each purchase.There are no minimums on each order.Further, there is no deadline for redemption - it is automatic. The discount is calculated as follows. | If your accumulated total purchase is ... | | Then your discount is ... | $100-499 | | 5% off your order | $500-999 | | 10% off your order | $1000-1999 | | 15% off your order | $2000 or more | | 20% off your order |
An example scenario:
Let's say you have made 4 purchases from us for $200,$300,$500 and $1000..Here's how much you save ... 1.First Purchase: $200. Total Cumulative Purchases: $200 .Discount: $10.00 (5% of $200) 2.Second Purchase: $300. Total Cumulative Purchases: $500 .Discount: $30.00 (10% of $300) 3.Third Purchase: $500. Total Cumulative Purchases: $1000. Discount: $75.00 (15% of $500) 4.Fourth Purchase:$1000. Total Cumulative Purchases: $2000. Discount: $200.00 (20% of $1000). And the best part is even if you buy for $10 from us your discounts hold good.You still get $2 off - no minimums, no deadline, you save more with every purchase. A : We do not have any minimums - no minimum order amount or quantity.Also check the question on 'wholesale', above.
A : No, we do not have a 'Brick & Mortar' store/showroom. House Of Gems, Inc. (DBA: houseofgems.com) is an online store only.
A : We use actual merchandise that we carry on our website for our ads.Please note that some of these items may have been sold out, when you visit our website.
A : We charge CA Sales Tax, ONLY if an order is shipped to a California address and if we do NOT have a signed Resale Certificate on file. To claim tax exemption, you need to have a valid CA Reseller's permit and mail/fax us a copy of the signed Resale Certifcate,which can de printed from our website.
A : Double-drilled means that there are two holes running on either side of the axis instead of just one hole through the axis of the bead/pearl.It is more common with pearls.
A : We do not have a printed catalog.However,we do plan on carrying one in the near future.
A : Check out our Archives section, located at the bottom of every page. There you will find all of our previous newsletters.
A : In a 16 inch strand you receive approximately 100 beads in the strand of 4mm size beads. |