A few Bali-based companies have prices that are almost too good to be true. What gives?
You get what you pay for. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Common strategies include selling “sterling silver” that is not truly .925 silver, plating base metal with a thin silver layer, or using alpaca silver (a fake silver made of nickel, zinc and copper). If you get ripped off, what can you do? Not much if the company that defrauded you is in India or Indonesia. They might say, “if you are not happy send us the shipment back for a refund” knowing full well that your shipping costs will prevent you from doing so. Be on the look out for misleading advertising. We know of one company that advertises a very low price per gram, but when you read the fine print you learn that you have to spend several thousand dollars (plus hundreds more for shipping) to get that price! We wonder how many customers have placed orders with them without reading the fine print!Be especially cautious of companies that give you a great price only if you buy several thousand dollars in produ
