I just read a blog that came through about a woman that said she had just found a “Cheap Alternative to Trollbeads!!! I found this website that sells trollbead dupes! They are so pretty and cheap“. Having been a reputable Trollbeads dealer for well over a year, I had to check it out! The line she spoke of wasn’t even a good imitation of the authentic Trollbeads line we have come to know and love. So Beware of the competition for you will never get investment value back for your cheap product, it will never be guaranteed, it probably will not last a lifetime, and they are cheap because they scimp on quality and look like cheap costume jewelry! There must be hundreds of artists that can do lampwork glass, yet rarely have I seen such a vast selection of gorgeous styles and designs as what Trollbeads offers. Trollbeads has been in business since 1976, and they have earned their reputation. North America has never seen seen a line of this kind. Detail, design, and originality are what truly sets Trollbeads apart from the competition. PS. Those cheap imitations will never have the ability to sell for over $200 after being retired as so many of the highly coveted Trollbeads do!