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The listing, * * Legends Presents * * Mystery Bead Auction w/ Extras for Beading Comments & Answers has ended.

You are bidding on a mystery lot of beads! These will all be glass & crystal beads & not a seed bead in the bunch!

I will start this off with 10 8mm round beads (e.g., pix 4, 5) in red, blue, teal and/or clear (maybe more...I forget what all I have), of which winner will get to pick! I will also add in one of the butterfly beads in the first 2 pix! From then, add a mystery bead for each 75 credits. Beads in photos are just a representation of a very few items I have. Other than the promised beads, pictured beads may or may not be included. NO LIMIT on how many beads you can get! This is a great deal!

** At each 750 increment, I will include a Swarovski crystal bead as a bonus bead!! **

All beads are at least 4mm and a mix of colors, shapes, sizes and styles. All beads will be glass/porcelain, or crystal. No seed or bugle beads for THIS portion...keep reading though! :)

Ok, now, to change this auction up even more, for every Legitimate beading question or answer (please enter name of whose question you are answering), I will add 5 seed/bugle beads of various sizes, and colors!

Please check out my other auctions, including a KVZ stuffed purse (w/GIN!), gift cards, and SO. MUCH. MORE!

Yes, I will fan you, no need to ask. I regularly add those who have added me.

Questions & Comments

The OTHER thing we should all do is DEMAND that Listia hold moderators accountable. Listia still doesn't pay moderators anything, as far as I know. This is extremely unfair ... moderators have a HARD job, particularly with all the newbies who join Listia and don't bother to follow any of the rules and then want their credits back if they win something, leave negative or neutral feedback for no reason, etc.

MODS should be paid and held accountable, and at this point I find it hard to believe Listia cannot afford to pay their staff.

Aug 7th, 2011 at 7:38:45 AM PDT by

My concern with this is that then they would start charging us somewhere along the line, then we're just hanging out in a new version of fee-bay. I definitely don't envy the mods their jobs. There are too many nasty, whiney people, even on here.

Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:05:56 PM PDT by

Well, we have to be proactive if we want to keep this community thriving. I think all of us who sell these items should kinda stick together, and now that I've alerted all the sellers I could find, hopefully we will ALL complain to Listia when we are treated badly.

One thing we should ALL do is be sure we have adequate descriptions, and block anyone who comments something like "is this genuine" or "is this marked Pandora" or "does this have a solid core." Those are all questions intended to give a moderator an excuse to take down your listing. Then they flag your listing, I'm pretty sure.

Aug 7th, 2011 at 7:38:10 AM PDT by

I personally don't get the whole Pandora craze, but that's the beauty of jewelry...lots of beads to choose from and lots of different creative people making it. I do agree there are "problem children" out there and am all about blocking them when necessary.

Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:11:23 PM PDT by

Abacus. The bead counter?

Aug 8th, 2011 at 6:07:02 PM PDT by

Thank You!! Lol

Aug 8th, 2011 at 9:11:22 PM PDT by

I liked it on FB, once I figure out Twitter again I'll share there too! :) Are you able to ship to Canada as well? My daughter would love to receive this auction... Her & her friend make bracelets & earrings for the church's African missions ( Children in Africa & Water for Africa) & these beads would certainly help them out...

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 12:20:59 AM PDT by

Thank you so much for the fb Like! Honestly, between the fact that I've been having serious USPS issues of late, just in the US, and the fact that I know it's been at LEAST 1p years since I sent anything outside the US (my jaws clench now when I think of USPS...yes, sad, I know)...I'm going to have to still not offer Int'l shipping at this time. I do hope you'll understand.

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 12:37:28 AM PDT by

Also, all the gold old mods seem to have disappeared. They probably got sick of spending all their time getting abused. I haven't seen them posting to listings, or posting many of their own. We need to get the good ones back and the bad ones OUT.

Aug 7th, 2011 at 7:41:52 AM PDT by

I agree!

Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:03:23 PM PDT by

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Aug 4th, 2011 at 8:13:16 PM PDT by

Wow...just...wow.

Aug 4th, 2011 at 9:12:48 PM PDT by

I agree...wow.

Aug 4th, 2011 at 9:16:19 PM PDT by

;)

Aug 5th, 2011 at 12:04:44 AM PDT by

Just getting started making jewelry.....My daughter's a pro! Ebay is a great source as well! Fanned tweeted and shared on Facebook. :-)

Aug 8th, 2011 at 10:31:46 PM PDT by

Thank you so much!

Aug 8th, 2011 at 10:54:10 PM PDT by

Please dont forget to hit "Like" if you're on Facebook, or share on Twitter or Facebook for credits (if you're given the option). I'll even add a bonus bead for EACH person who shares this auction & lets me know in the comments....I just hope I have enough beads! LOL!! NO worries there!

Aug 2nd, 2011 at 11:16:55 PM PDT by

Still 4 days left! Plenty of time to sell a gift card or two to get some quick points and bid. We're almost up to 20 Facebook Likes. If we get this above 25 FB likes, I'll add a glass pendant to the lot. I'm not sure who is reading the page 2 comments, but I went to Shipwreck a couple of weeks ago & got all SORTS of goodies. The higher the bids, the better the items I will put in too! :)

Aug 19th, 2011 at 11:14:13 AM PDT by

Just another Canadian chiming in...I've bought over 100 things from the US in the last six months or so and didn't have shipping issues with any of them. In fact, one seller told me it was cheaper to ship to me in Ontario than it was for her to ship to the west coast of the US. Just hoping you consider it in the future...you have a wonderful auction!

Aug 8th, 2011 at 5:19:37 AM PDT by

Thanks for the info. I will keep it in mind.

Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:16:32 PM PDT by

Wow! What a GREAT bead 'Mystery' Lot!! Very Nice Auction! GL!! I used to do a lot of jewelry crafting, but have since moved to a smaller place and just don't have the space here! I'm positive the winner of this auction will be VERY PLEASED!! God Bless!! Already a fan! :) D

Aug 7th, 2011 at 11:11:22 PM PDT by

Thank you so very much! :)

Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:03:04 PM PDT by

I've got all my stuff relisted and ready to start tonight. I'm calling my beads "Euro or European charm" but also using the term "P&ndora." If anyone else wants to join me in using that term, it might give buyers and easy way to search. It's going to make it hard to find Pandora stuff if we are all using different terminology!

Aug 7th, 2011 at 7:40:14 AM PDT by

Sounds good to me.

Aug 8th, 2011 at 1:03:57 PM PDT by

Apparently someone is targeting me and a few other Listia members, and a moderator is involved. 21 of my auctions, most of them ending this weekend, were shut down by Listia tonight. I am trying to get to the bottom of it and may not relist them until I do. In the meantime, please let me know if anyone on Listia approaches you, or already has, about flagging my auctions or winning them and then requesting refunds.

Aug 7th, 2011 at 2:13:22 AM PDT by

Absolutely!! Hopefully it will be resolved soon & they can assist in reposting. I can imagine your frustration. It's just sad when a few insist on squelching the success of others. If they were to use that energy to focus on doing things constructive, they might find some success too.

Aug 7th, 2011 at 7:35:50 AM PDT by

I did bid and "liked" your auction. I may have to take up the art. :)

Aug 5th, 2011 at 11:24:09 PM PDT by

Thank you much!

Aug 6th, 2011 at 6:00:31 AM PDT by

I love beading also. I use mostly seed beads,delicas, & 4mm & 6mm glass beads, gemstone beads & chip beads as well,all round beads are subject to be put into something, except for plastic ones,lol.I occassionly do wire wrapping or or chain maille too.I lost everything in a house fire recently & am trying to get me "stash" built back up so I'm glad I found this site,it really helps. I also like loom beading, but so far haven't gotten a loom back as of yet. I have one bracelet ( I think thats all right now)listed on here that I made with more coming soon. i'm also working on a pair of beaded buffalo earrings to list. I'm Cherokee so most of my things hand made are Native American themed & made.If anyone out there has any leather pieces besides thonging that you want to get rid of, please list it-I really need leather & suede for my crafts.I liked alot of your auctions on FB & twitter for you & am watching this one.Good luck on a big winning bid. I love the Listia Legends crew & auctions. Am striving to be one of you guys myself. You are well respected in my book!!

Aug 5th, 2011 at 7:48:54 PM PDT by

I am so sorry to heat about the fire! I cant begin to imagine how devastating that must have been for you & your family. This site really is a great venue to find beads quickly. It sounds as though you've done beading a long time! I'm still kind of a newbie, but do enjoy it. I wish I had any leather or suede items to throw in if you win, but will absolutely keep my eyes peeled. I really appreciate your comments, likes & tweets.

Aug 6th, 2011 at 6:09:38 AM PDT by

Fanned , liked and shared on fb. So when did you first discover you loved beads as much as the rest of us? And what kind of work do you do? I have done a little of every style of beading from weaving to artisic design.

Aug 4th, 2011 at 12:27:46 PM PDT by

Thank you for sharing! I'll do the counting up of everything at the end (How perfect would it be if I got one of those counters where you slide the beads across? I'll count it as an answer for the first person who responds with the name for it).

I've always been attracted to anything shiney (I don't have ADD, I have OLS...Oh Look Shiney!) Or colorful & therefore jewelry. I've dabbled in different arts & crafts through the years, and had made some stuff a few years ago that was very basic and worthy of maybe Jr High Art Class...I got back into beading when I realized crocheting & knitting are too much about long-term projects...also? More about color than shiney. I started buying beads here and there & making an item or two, but nothing serious. Then I made a very good friend (Imarkwords on Listia) who had an ebay business & lots of great tips & tricks. I also got a few books on Jewelry Making...then found Listia and have become quite the bead hoarder (please be sure to enunciate & speak slowly if you use that term out lous...lol).

Aug 4th, 2011 at 2:47:51 PM PDT by

Hi I came over fanned you shared and liked on facebook!! Pretty Beads

Aug 4th, 2011 at 10:31:32 AM PDT by

Yay!! Thank you so much!

Aug 4th, 2011 at 2:48:13 PM PDT by

Hi those are nice looking so I'm watching to see what happens here. I'm also adding to facebook for you. You also have some special people here.
Vinnie of the legends

Aug 4th, 2011 at 10:28:25 AM PDT by

Thank you so much! There are so many wonderful Listians on here. I aspire to be that well-respected here. :)

Aug 4th, 2011 at 2:55:53 PM PDT by

Will there be any Pandora style or similar beads in this lot?

Aug 4th, 2011 at 5:58:54 AM PDT by

You never know until you win & get the package...hence the word "mystery" ;)

Aug 4th, 2011 at 9:08:56 AM PDT by

Wow! Great auction!!!

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 5:27:41 PM PDT by

Thank you dear one :)

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 7:33:58 PM PDT by

I tweeted and put on FB.!

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 5:23:49 PM PDT by

Thank you so much!

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 5:26:35 PM PDT by

nice listing

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 9:24:05 AM PDT by

Thanks! :)

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 9:25:58 AM PDT by

I liked it. I don't know what I would do with beads. I bought some before and they just sat there staring at me. LOL Do you make jewelry? What other material do you need?

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 7:19:27 AM PDT by

I tend to hoard more beads than I use, but when I get inspired can go to town! There are lots of books you can buy with info. You can also find instructional videos and tips online from places like artbeads.com. while I've gotten a lot of beads on here, the two most widely known places with HUGE bead, etc. Stores are Shipwreckbeads.com (claim to be the biggest bead store in the world) & Fire Mountain Gems. My guess is you can also find good instructional videos on youtube too. Look closely at things you like. Check out sites like Etsy.com and notice each little thing you see on an item. Start with simple things like seed beads and earrings & go from there. :). GOOO! Hawks!! ;)

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 9:33:49 AM PDT by

btw, I fanned you.... :) Do you have "jewel" beads as Willow calls them, the ones that are semi-precious stones? And the once that look like the birthstones?

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 12:23:23 AM PDT by

I'm pretty sure I have some Amethysts & Rose Quartz knocking around here somewhere....Also? Thanks, I'll do the same. :)

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 12:30:34 AM PDT by

should i not win this aution i hope you will have another one like this one
Blessed be

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 8:12:09 PM PDT by

We'll see how it goes.

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 10:50:45 PM PDT by

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Aug 3rd, 2011 at 10:59:43 AM PDT by

Along with thousands of others. It is what it is.

Aug 3rd, 2011 at 5:31:36 PM PDT by

Don't forget I'm throwing a bead in, each time someone Likes on Facebook (above), or shares on Twitter or Facebook. You do have to comment and let me know that you did. If I get over 10 Likes above (in blue below the current bid amount), I'll throw in 2 beads for every Like!

Aug 8th, 2011 at 3:43:09 PM PDT by

i need more bids!!! i want this...

Aug 12th, 2011 at 11:07:05 AM PDT by

Thank you for stopping by. For more bids on your items, I suggest tweeting & facebooking. You're also likely to get a LOT more bids if you offer free shipping on your items. I start all of my auctions (with rare exception) at 100 points to offset paying for the shipping, and explain that in my auctions. I know shipping can get really expensive, so I reuse envelopes, bubble wrap and anything else that will help save costs (and maybe the environment). I've even taken to cutting large bubble envelopes into smaller ones to get more use out of them (Check your local Freecycle or Craigslist to see if you can get them for free from others). I also only bid only on items where free shipping is offered (again, with rare exception) so I'm not paying for it both ways. I'm sure it will even out in the end...right? ;) If you want a lot of points quickly, see my tips above.

Aug 12th, 2011 at 12:35:25 PM PDT by

wow what a great deal!!!! wish i had that many credits!!!

Aug 11th, 2011 at 12:12:44 PM PDT by

Still plenty of time to do an auction or two...if you're new, gift cards are a great way to get points in a few days...especially when you offer amazon or wal-mart...and you can do it all online! :) Thanks for looking!

Aug 11th, 2011 at 1:44:59 PM PDT by

Beads Beads Beads. We love our beads in our house. Everyone except for the 2 yr old (yes, that includes my 5 and 7 yr old boys) have a collection of beads. When the 2 yr old goes down for nap, the first thing we hear is "Can we make jewelry now?!"

Aug 10th, 2011 at 8:14:16 PM PDT by

That is great! I give my daughter any plastic ones that I get so she can make her own jewelry too. She enjoys it, just not that much...yet ;)

Aug 11th, 2011 at 10:21:17 AM PDT by

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