My $20 Magnetic Bracelet/Necklace In Different Styles
I hate being suckered into buying something. Anything. But yet again, I was suckered into buying from one of those kiosks(thanks for the term CJ, Deb and Kori) 2 weeks ago. The last time I let that happen to me was 5 years ago while still living in NY. I bought a $25 oversized blue jelly bag. I haggled the lady to give it to me for $20 though, hehehe. This time it’s a magnetic bracelet/necklace for $20. I was waiting for my husband outside a GNC store at the PX(military store) when this Asian lady, whom I’ve always managed to avoid everytime we go to the PX, finally cornered me and asked, “have you seen this?”. Being the gullible person that I am when it comes to errrr, cute accessories, I said why not. She showed be how a beads bracelet turns into a necklace….
It’s magnetic she said. And look at all the different styles you could make out of it….
How was I supposed to say no to that sales pitch? Hubby asked how much to which I replied hesitantly, “Hmmm $20, but it’s magnetic and you can turn it into different things“. He said, “oh cool”. But then again he just spent boat loads of money at GNC so he probably didn’t want to assure my trepidation at that time on spending $20 on a freaking beads bracelet/necklace… LOL.
But I’m glad I bought it. After taking all those pictures for demonstration, I’m real glad I spent $20 on it. I had fun coming up with different styles. There were different colors too like black, pink, red..etc but blue is my favorite and I figured it will go with anything come spring and summer.
Did I make a great purchase or should I keep avoiding that lady from now on? :)
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35 opinions for My $20 Magnetic Bracelet/Necklace In Different Styles
^Mau^
Feb 28, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Oooh, they are selling stuff like that in the Phils. I bought two and gave them to my Chinese friends (maybe not the best gifts as they are probably made in China…). I like them though and wish I bought one for myself too — especially after seeing this post.
Rachel
Feb 29, 2008 at 10:21 am
I really like the way this can be made into a million different things! $20 well spent! I like the color combo too, I have seen things like this at some arts and crafts shows around town I may need to check them out further.
Huguette
Feb 29, 2008 at 11:12 am
I believe you made a good choice :)
Dexie
Feb 29, 2008 at 11:43 am
Mau, after writing this, I actually want another one…:)
Rachel, please do. Feel free to send me pictures for a feature here :)
Huguette, thanks, I feel better :)
Denise
Feb 29, 2008 at 7:20 pm
oooh me like! I will have to keep my eye out for one of these!
Apple
Mar 1, 2008 at 1:07 pm
My niece has this but we don’t know how to make it as beautiful as the ones you made. :)
Jen
Mar 2, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I think it’s a nice necklace. I wanted to get one myself but talked myself out of it.
But it’s a little too pricey, but that’s just me. It’s 3x more expensive there than it is here in Manila. I think that can be had for 150-200 (pesos).
hazel
Mar 3, 2008 at 6:19 am
I have 1 of those! They are awesome!
Jessica
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:49 am
my mom has one of these. it’s so fun to play around with lol
Becca
Mar 7, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Looks like a good investment to me, and great choice on the color combo. This one’s a classic.
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Deb Ng
Mar 12, 2008 at 9:12 am
That is a adorable and worth the price because it can be used so many ways. I absolutely love - I’d buy it too. Though my husband drags me away from kiosks.
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Fay
Jul 17, 2008 at 12:51 pm
magnetic jewelry is so cool.
Tanya
Jul 18, 2008 at 1:30 am
That looks like fun to play with. Your kids must try and play with it.
Fay
Jul 18, 2008 at 1:49 pm
That’s so neat that you can wear it so many ways.
BKMabrey
Jul 18, 2008 at 8:27 pm
oooh….I like it too!
BKMabrey
Jul 20, 2008 at 1:53 pm
my aunt has one of these!
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:15 am
i have never come across one before
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:16 am
it should be a good investment as I expect it hold up well …unlike some beaded necklaces that break
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:17 am
you chose it, you bought it, now enjoy it:)
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:18 am
I would avoid her in the future…simply because of being cornered and verbally pressured…that i don’t like
DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:19 am
i like the colors together…pretty
Fay
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:48 pm
This is really cool…
Fay
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I’m sure the little boy likes playing with it too :)
Fay
Jul 21, 2008 at 2:49 pm
You could wear it in so many ways.
Tanya
Jul 21, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I seen these bracelet’s on you tube before I seen them here
Tanya
Jul 21, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Its cools cuz how many times have we took a super long necklace and turned it onto a bracelet or at least tried to.
Tanya
Jul 21, 2008 at 4:54 pm
I could totally see myself opening the car door n losing my bracelet and panicking then seeing it stuck toe the car door later on lol
Pearl
Jul 22, 2008 at 3:17 am
i have this one in black and white
Pearl
Jul 22, 2008 at 3:18 am
thanks for the photos, i now have an idea on what else can be styled on this necklace
Fay
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:01 am
20 dollars that’s a splurgefor you!
Fay
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:01 am
i think it’s a good buy
Fay
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:02 am
Thanks for sharing this.
Fay
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:02 am
Neat little piece.
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