WOODMAN
Contributor
I have been to Sabang a couple of times, and I usually buy a set or two of pearls (strung necklace and 2 earrings) from someone or other (sidewalk vendor, roving peddler, etc.) while down there for my friends, and I am going back this April and was wondering about doing the same thing again. I am no pearl expert, but the sets I bought for around $20 US (three years ago) look okay and the recipients of them were thrilled right out of their shoes. So tell me- are these pearls just a big scam, or is there really some value to all this? I know the price is insane, and I am a firm believer in getting what you pay for, but I can't help thinking these same sets would be way more expensive if they were available back home. So tell me, is this a smart thing to do? Thanks for your help, and any advice is most appreciated. Woody