My first Silpada purchase was a very cute sterling silver ankle bracelet.  I wore it maybe 6 times, and it broke.  According to Silpada, there was nothing they could do because the exchange (time period) had passed. 

Another friend had a Silpada party about 6 months later.  To support her, I went, and ordered ear rings and a necklace, both sterling silver.  I don't remember now exactly what I paid, but I believe it was about $150.  When I wrote my check, I remember thinking that I really hoped my experience with the ankle bracelet was a fluke, and I would have better luck this time.  When...