First On-Line 'High End' Pearl Company Launched In Canada

Although 82% of Canadians prefer to shop on-line in Canada to avoid the duties, brokerage fees, exchange rates, and other costs associated with international on-line shopping, they are unable to because many specialty products are unavailable on Canadian web sites. One example of this was high end pearl jewellery. In response, Select Pearls launched an online store providing Canadians access to high-end pearl jewellery in Canada.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- A recent survey by Ipsos-Reid showed 82% of Canadians prefer to shop on-line in Canada to avoid the high costs of duties, brokerage fees, exchange rates, and shipping charges associated with international on-line shopping - but are unable to because many specialty products are unavailable on Canadian web sites.

Last year, consumers seeking high-end pearl jewellery were forced to buy from US or other International on-line stores, or pay higher retail prices at local jewelers.

In response, web entrepreneur and pearl distributor Brian Roberts decided to bring farm-direct pearls to Canada. “We hand-pick the best quality pearls and bring them to the Canadian Marketplace” said Brian Roberts, President of Select Pearls.

This resulted in the launch of Select Pearls (http://www.selectpearls.com), the first Canadian on-line retailer specializing in the sale of high quality pearl jewellery. Select Pearls sells only the highest quality Tahitian, South Sea, and Akoya pearls at outstanding farm-direct prices, saving on average 60%-80% off retail -- with none of the hassles, additional costs, or waiting associated with international online shopping.

For further information contact:
Margaret Matthews
Select Pearls
http://www.selectpearls.com
(902) 832-3245

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