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Has anyone bought the gold chains by the inch? Are they a good buy? I know the posted price is for the fine and thin links. But are the bigger and more intricate designs worth the up sell?

It's "gold" by the inch. Know what I'm saying?

They are cheap although when you get done not as cheap as you expected. They may be worth what you paid for them. Do remember that they are gold plate and may have 20 cents worth of gold on them as you can plate gold really thin.

DON

This is one you get what you pay for.

It's not a bargain unless you want something relatively cheap in quality.

Keith

The gold plating wears off pretty fast.

I've bought one or two of these. They are not so bad to just wear once in a while instead of taking "real" jewelry. I leave most of my better stuff at home when I travel and this not-real gold looks fine. I did break a clasp once and it was fixed immediately at no charge on my next cruise. I wouldn't wear it in the water or shower or wear it every day.

I have a beautiful bracelet from my cruise last year that I love to wear. It has little starfish all over it and I get lots of complements on it. I haven't had any problems and they come with a lifetime guarantee. Of course, that may mean another cruise to get a replacement, if I should need it :D

OP,

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To paraphrase an old saying, "A fool and his money are soon parted at the Inch of Gold sale.":rolleyes:

Has anyone bought the gold chains by the inch? Are they a good buy? I know the posted price is for the fine and thin links. But are the bigger and more intricate designs worth the up sell?

only if you like green skin and allergic reactions. it is not even worthy of the name costume jewelry, which is at least usually hypoallergenic.

you would get more return on your money if you lost it all in the Casino. at least then you'd have some entertainment out of the deal.

My parents bought me one when they went on a Cruise back in 2003, I still wear it once in a while. I wouldnt say they are horrible they are just cheapish. I wouldnt buy one now or buy one as a gift. But i do know my wife got a small braclet before but i wouldnt go over board with it

It's a rip-off...it's not real gold...it's plate...and cheap. Don't waste your money.