| Here is my opinion, for what it's worth.
Most B & M stores sell at the appraisal price, but the pearls are actually worth less. Why the discrepancy? B & M stores have to rent a location, hire lavish decorators and pay a staff to wait around hoping someone will buy. All of this works up the price. However most online sellers and people who by direct from the producer, avoid that expense and sell for the real value of the pearls. |