Borneo Pearls from Sabah,Malaysia

[paul]

You are dishonest and/or unbelievably ignorant.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please don't certify me as a dishonest or unbelievable person just by looking at my website.

I am new to online selling and maybe my website are giving people some misleading or information kindly let me know and I will surely rectify it.

My website might be poor but my pearls products are definitely HIGH Quality and not scams or cheater.

Thank you for your comment. We appreciate.

 

[paul]

Wow! It is so cool to see you all in action- And I never said a word, haha.

The horrible thing for the OP is that his game is called, permanently, through this thread, on this site. Even if he deletes this thread--- One click and it's back.

Now don't tell me he didn't remember what he was selling.

How could one possibly "forget" and list something wrong- as worth far more than it is?

It just doesn't happen.

He meant to deceive.

I hope we leave this thread up, maybe rename it to "A Cautionary Tale" or some such? With so many members of Pearl-Guide out looking at websites everyday- it is hard to cheat for very long- and when the iffy sites come here to announce themselves.....oh,oh, watch out.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your comment, perhaps our website give a bad impression to you as it was a scammer site.

We will improve on that, however I like to emphasize once again that my Pearl Products are made of seawater/saltwater pearls. NOT EVEN ONE OF THEM ARE FRESHWATER PEARLS...THIS IS GUARANTEED..

We provide 30 Days Money Back Guarantee for Buyers is to ensure that all our customers are satisfied with their purchase otherwise we will refund it.

I know it might be hard for everyone to believe what I said because there isn't any supporting testimonial. But that's why we provide return guarantee, if you are not satisfied in any means with your purchase just return it we provide 100% refund.

ONE MORE THING IS THAT WE DID NOT CHEAT ON ANYTHING.

Thank you for your comment. We appreciate.

 

[paul]

Hi Sir,

Yes for return we would prefer if Buyer to return it via secured shipping as this is to avoid any circumstances.

30 Days Money Back Guarantee - is a term that if you are not satisfied in any way with the item you purchase you can return for a full refund.

Lifetime Warranty - is for Pearls only, where if the pearls you purchase from us deteriorate in color or luster you can return it and we will replace new for you. For pearls only applicable meaning to say that the metal attachments or hook or any sort of decorative other than pearls are not covered in this term.

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate.

30 day lifetime warranty.

"Jewelry sent back to us for refund or exchange must be sent via an insured shipping method as we will be not be responsible for the loss or damage of return shipments"

Hi Sir,

Yes for return we would prefer if Buyer to return it via secured shipping as this is to avoid any circumstances.

30 Days Money Back Guarantee - is a term that if you are not satisfied in any way with the item you purchase you can return for a full refund.

Lifetime Warranty - is for Pearls only, where if the pearls you purchase from us deteriorate in color or luster you can return it and we will replace new for you. For pearls only applicable meaning to say that the metal attachments or hook or any sort of decorative other than pearls are not covered in this term.

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate.

 

[GemGeek]

You admit you stole video that did not belong to you. All the pearls on your website are Chinese freshwater cultured pearls - not saltwater pearls. Saying that they are saltwater does not make it so.

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

To all Pearl-Expert, Pearl-Master, Pearl Fan & enthusiasts

You asked for an opinion, and got it.

I have to admit it that I did pick some of those highlight from this video but not all, anyway the purpose of my video is just to give an impressions on how pearls are cultured and harvested to those who might interested to how pearls are harvested.

That's plagiarism. Using video you did not produce without permission is unethical and misrepresents your product and the good work done by Edward Kong, who is a highly technical and successful pearl farmer.

The thing for sure is that our pearls is 100% cultured sea water pearl from the pearl farm located off Semporna. This thing I never lied.

We were not born yesterday. Don't expect to come to a forum with some of the most certifiable experts in the world with false claims and expect anyone to believe you. Pinctada maxima does not produce black pearls. Period. Even pearls from Pinctada margarterifera are not black. The pearls on your site are Chinese freshwater pearls that have been dyed. The peach pearls are tissue nucleated without shell beads, again low grade Chinese freshwater pearls. Farmers in South Seas do not use that process.

Gold plated findings are garbage. NOT high quality.

Another thing is Edward Kong is not the only person doing pearl farming in Malaysia nor Sabah.

Then prove it. Name your source and locate the EXACT farm where you acquired these pearls instead of that bogus Google map that points to nowhere. The truth is, you can't, because those pearls came from freshwater farms in China.

If you happen to come to Sabah for travel, you will notice that there people selling Borneo/Sabah Pearls everywhere, the first place you come to see is at the KKIA (kota kinabalu international airport), there is stalls and shop selling also at hotels and resort.

Chinese pearls. Just because they appear in a market in Malaysia, does not mean they came from there. That's the oldest scam in the book.

You have been busted. Give it up. Shame on you.

 

[GemGeek]

Oh, and the "certificates of authenticity"? Issued by someone who doesn't know a Chinese cultured freshwater pearl from a South Sea pearl = worthless.

 

[MSC]

Just a fly on the wall here, thoroughly enjoying the unraveling...

 

[Marianne]

Ah yes, Andrea.
We have yet to hear from the Afghani salt water pearl farmer who has taught his yak to dive for the treasures

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

What really irks me about scammers like this, is the damage they do to the industry.

They are deliberately co-opting the hard work done by others and claiming it as their own. They don't enhance the South Sea pearl industry, they unfairly undermine it. They are trying to do them harm, by causing people to think ocean pearls are overpriced.

Edward Kong survived in Malaysia where even Japan could not. He put more than 15 years of great expense, objective science, technology and hard work into his successes. His hatcheries and algae labs are impressive. His product is mainly golden pearls and the quality is outstanding. You bring shame to the men and women of your country who work hard to deliver a quality product, by misrepresenting your dime store trinkets as somehow unique or rare.

Riding in on his very coat tails to destroy his reputation and marketplace is reprehensible.

Paul, I gave you the benefit of the doubt that you may have been fooled into selling something it's not, but after reading your responses and ridiculous claims, I'm convinced you are a deliberate scammer motivated solely by greed.

I really hope Mr. Kong sees this thread and takes appropriate action under the laws of your country.

 

[MSC]

Ah yes, Andrea.
We have yet to hear from the Afghani salt water pearl farmer who has taught his yak to dive for the treasures

Oh my, I don't think I saw that thread... eek!

 

[MSC]

They are deliberately co-opting the hard work done by others and claiming it as their own.

I don't know anything about the cultured pearl industry but nevertheless I think claiming other people's work as one's own is deplorable in any industry. I've seen it in academia and it infuriates me, so it's absolutely understandable and appropriate for everyone here to get up in arms regarding an issue like this.

 

[paul]

Dear sir/madam,

I appreciate all the comment given except that calling me scammers. I am not to win in this debate but just judging me by my website is not accurate. Poor designing and un-professional in developing my website doesn't mean that I am selling fake or scamming people unless you have a hold on my products, otherwise I felt it is not fair.

And for everyone info our pearls are from a pearl farm located at Pulau Tabawan, Sabah - you can search on google maps for the location.

Regarding Black Pearl, yes pinctada did not produce black color pearls, as you look clearly into our black pearl products it is not totally black as the Tahitian, instead it look dark green to black. And this newly cultured dark-green-black pearl is a new attempts made by the farmer, so it might be a little surprising to you.

You can refer to the following links regarding Pulau Tabawan : http://www.mysabah.com/wordpress/tabawan-the-pearl-island/

The manager of the Tabawan Pearl Farm is MR.Tomoyoshi Kajiwara, he is from Japan and all the technique and skills adapted in the farm origin from Japan.

If still believe me are a scammers, I think I can't do anything, perhaps you might come over Sabah to explore the farm at Pulau Tabawan yourself.

Thank you.

 

[pearlescence]

Hello Paul.
Either you have been cheated by others or you are a cheat yourself. Your pearls are, without any doubt whatsoever, Chinese Freshwater pearls and not of the hightest quality. Your findings are plated and therefore low end.
I recognise some of the items as mass produced chinese ready made jewellery.
Sea pearls are almost always bead nucleated so you don't get shapes other than round. No buttons or ellipticals.
If you honestly believe you have local pearls then take some of them to the known pearl farm and ask them. They will tell you exactly what we have been telling you

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

None of this adds up.

First, the OP sets a link to a new vendor site. In that site is a video. On that video is a stickpin, pointing to farm south of Semporna that doesn't exist. Also in that video is content produced by a known pearl operation also south of Semporna.

The OP claims to have access to a new line of pearls from this region. When asked for specific information as to farm and farmer, the OP presents a tourism blog entry about a one time visit. It refers to the farm at Pulau Tabawan considerably north of Semporna, not south. It's not the farm's website, nor does it mention the OP. In fact, in the blogger's own words: "He also showed us the specimens of two pearl types, gold and white (creamy white actually)". Nothing of black pearls and no overtures of anything new or innovative.

I'm sure Mr. Kajiwara is a learned man and a dedicated farmer, but I see no connection or endorsement to the OP's claim to have access to a limited edition. It's absurd to suggest an established SS pearl farmer would go out of his way to create a product to compete with inexpensive dyed freshwater pearls.

DEFINITELY NOT FRESHWATER PEARLS

I'm no alchemist, but I'm pretty sure using all caps doesn't turn freshwater pearls into saltwater pearls.

 

[pearlescence]

Dave..there's one born every minute. Our only real question is..Is Paul the one born in a particular minute or does he think we are?
Lots of apparently normally intelligent folk get scammed into buying the Empire State Building or Tower Bridge (or sending money to that lovely boyfriend in Kenya or the stranded tourist who happens on your email address)
Even when faced with evidence those scammed often refuse to believe they've been scammed because to do so would make them chumps.
I'm almost tending to think that Paul has been scammed because he has come back to defend so rigorously. Would not a real con artist simply have pushed off?
in any case the pearls are chinese freshwaters and the findings are cheap.

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

Dave..there's one born every minute. Our only real question is..Is Paul the one born in a particular minute or does he think we are?

Apparently he thinks we were, but only as a result of his unfortunate minute. I suppose the very nature of being a fool, is thinking everyone else is.

I'm almost tending to think that Paul has been scammed because he has come back to defend so rigorously. Would not a real con artist simply have pushed off?.

I agree. My guess is he got stuck with an inventory from one of those vendors he so often defends. Nobody enjoys being a chump. And yes, a real con would be on the next con by now.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Paul,

Try to return your stock to your suppliers for a refund. You got ripped off.

 

[dmj]

anyone interested in dutch pearls as long i keep saying there dutch they are i always wonder if people really believe there own stories because from we look like it we don't

 

[Caitlin]

Oh my, I don't think I saw that thread... eek!

So funny. M. I didn't know they had yaks in Afghanistan, LOL! But if they did, I am sure they could hold their breath and fish for pearls!

 

[Lagoon Island Pearls]

Out of curiosity, I checked other things.

http://www.borneosabahseapearl.com.my/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=14

He ripped, word for word from Pearl-Guide.

https://www.pearl-guide.com/pearl-history.shtml

Maybe it's time to call the lawyer.