It was actually Todd that first introduced me to Artbeads after they were featured in our local paper. Hehehe silly boy! He thought it was cool because it was all online, the only down side was that they didn't have an affiliate program. Well, that has now changed and they are now one of our merchants! I really can't say enough about Artbeads. Their customer service, products, and pricing are fabulous. I have looked everywhere and have never found better pricing on Swarovski crystal. They also have great pricing on sterling chain and wire. Shipping with Artbeads is always free and it comes beautifully wrapped in tissue paper like a present! I like presents! - Andrea Martini