Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Lakshmi Shank: Valam-puri v/s Value-puri So what is the price of a good Valampuri Turbinella Pyrum Shell from India in 2006? 1) Fisherman sell max Rs. 800 per gram to dealer 2) Dealer sell max Rs. 3,000 per gram to retailer (or devotee) 3) Retailer sell max Rs. 6,000 per gram to devotee No one should pay MORE than Rs 6,000 per gram, except in special case, such as Raja Valampuri, 7 ridged, or Jewel-quality Valampuri. But, in fact, Valampuri is PRICELESS; and if the World found out about Valampuri then demand would increase and prices would be ANY amount that a buyer agrees to, with almost 0 supply. According to GIA, the true VALUE of a gem is the amount agreed on between a knowledgable buyer and knowledgable seller=REAL VALUE. The normal Hindus are fooled into using common N. American Whelk shells, therefore demand for REAL Valampuri is still low. So should we keep it a secret!?? Best wishes Richard Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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