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Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
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Re: melong pendant
http://shop.dzam.org/index.php?route=pr ... path=63_70Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
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Re: melong pendant
The older melongs from ChNN have a tiny piece from his own Master's melong in them. Newer ones have metal from a temple. They are mostly silver. So they have a few special qualities, blessed etc.
Try a shout out on Norbunet.
I've seen the copies and they look OK but I wouldn't buy one as it seems to create no funds for the DC. It may not be illegal, unless ChNN protected the design, but I wouldn't encourage them. Having said that, if that's all that is available, maybe buy one and make a donation to the DC as a nod to their lost income?
Try a shout out on Norbunet.
I've seen the copies and they look OK but I wouldn't buy one as it seems to create no funds for the DC. It may not be illegal, unless ChNN protected the design, but I wouldn't encourage them. Having said that, if that's all that is available, maybe buy one and make a donation to the DC as a nod to their lost income?
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Re: melong pendant
Dzam in case it's not clear, is affiliated with the SSI and DC. So I'd buy from them if not available on an SSI site.lelopa wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:17 amhttp://shop.dzam.org/index.php?route=pr ... path=63_70Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
Re: melong pendant
Yes, thanks for clarifying that - I like the Medium (which is actually the largest) size, as it includes the mantra - and they are definitely the real deal.Norwegian wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:03 pmDzam in case it's not clear, is affiliated with the SSI and DC. So I'd buy from them if not available on an SSI site.lelopa wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:17 amhttp://shop.dzam.org/index.php?route=pr ... path=63_70Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
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Re: melong pendant
Norwegian wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:03 pmDzam in case it's not clear, is affiliated with the SSI and DC. So I'd buy from them if not available on an SSI site.lelopa wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:17 amhttp://shop.dzam.org/index.php?route=pr ... path=63_70Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
Ordered, thanks guys!
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Re: melong pendant
They should have an international bank code they can email you so you can use it online or in your bank. I even managed to pay people in Mongolia that way, so it must be something they can do.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:18 pm
Actually tried this, but their order form does not work for me, it demands a fiscal code, and a couple other things that don't apply to the US.
It may be all they are after is your own international code which your bank can provide.
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Re: melong pendant
I just entered all zeros, and the order went through.Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:22 pmThey should have an international bank code they can email you so you can use it online or in your bank. I even managed to pay people in Mongolia that way, so it must be something they can do.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:18 pm
Actually tried this, but their order form does not work for me, it demands a fiscal code, and a couple other things that don't apply to the US.
It may be all they are after is your own international code which your bank can provide.
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That's good. If it gets rejected later and Paypal won't work for you then PM me and I can try to buy one and forward it to you.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:25 pmI just entered all zeros, and the order went through.Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:22 pmThey should have an international bank code they can email you so you can use it online or in your bank. I even managed to pay people in Mongolia that way, so it must be something they can do.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:18 pm
Actually tried this, but their order form does not work for me, it demands a fiscal code, and a couple other things that don't apply to the US.
It may be all they are after is your own international code which your bank can provide.
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Re: melong pendant
Cool thanks, my guess is it'll be fine, but i'll hit you up if not. I think the fiscal code was an Italy thing, so beyond that it was just like a normal checkout. Shipping is a bit of course, but that's to be expected;)Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:29 pmThat's good. If it gets rejected later and Paypal won't work for you then PM me and I can try to buy one and forward it to you.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:25 pmI just entered all zeros, and the order went through.Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:22 pm
They should have an international bank code they can email you so you can use it online or in your bank. I even managed to pay people in Mongolia that way, so it must be something they can do.
It may be all they are after is your own international code which your bank can provide.
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Re: melong pendant
Is it best to wear these melong-side out, or does it matter?
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Traditionally, the convex side is outwards to repel harmful energy, or inwards to focus positive energy. So if you are just generally trotting about, keep the melong convex mirror outwards. but if sitting in front of ChNN you may wish to wear it the other way around.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:49 pm Is it best to wear these melong-side out, or does it matter?
However, you may wish to consider the 'liberation through seeing' of the Six Spaces mantra, and display it for that reason.
So, .......'it depends'. lol
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Re: melong pendant
Mine doesn't have the mantra, just the longsal symbol on one side, and the melong on the other, it is also not convex. So, longsal symbol or melong out?Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:14 pmTraditionally, the convex side is outwards to repel harmful energy, or inwards to focus positive energy. So if you are just generally trotting about, keep the melong convex mirror outwards. but if sitting in front of ChNN you may wish to wear it the other way around.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:49 pm Is it best to wear these melong-side out, or does it matter?
However, you may wish to consider the 'liberation through seeing' of the Six Spaces mantra, and display it for that reason.
So, .......'it depends'. lol
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I thought they all had a bit of a dome on the mirror side, but I've only seen the bigger ones.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:06 pmMine doesn't have the mantra, just the longsal symbol on one side, and the melong on the other, it is also not convex. So, longsal symbol or melong out?Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:14 pmTraditionally, the convex side is outwards to repel harmful energy, or inwards to focus positive energy. So if you are just generally trotting about, keep the melong convex mirror outwards. but if sitting in front of ChNN you may wish to wear it the other way around.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:49 pm Is it best to wear these melong-side out, or does it matter?
However, you may wish to consider the 'liberation through seeing' of the Six Spaces mantra, and display it for that reason.
So, .......'it depends'. lol
I would wear it with the mirror side outwards.
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Re: melong pendant
Suspected as much, thanks!Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:10 pmI thought they all had a bit of a dome on the mirror side, but I've only seen the bigger ones.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:06 pmMine doesn't have the mantra, just the longsal symbol on one side, and the melong on the other, it is also not convex. So, longsal symbol or melong out?Mantrik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:14 pm
Traditionally, the convex side is outwards to repel harmful energy, or inwards to focus positive energy. So if you are just generally trotting about, keep the melong convex mirror outwards. but if sitting in front of ChNN you may wish to wear it the other way around.
However, you may wish to consider the 'liberation through seeing' of the Six Spaces mantra, and display it for that reason.
So, .......'it depends'. lol
I would wear it with the mirror side outwards.
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Re: melong pendant
I noticed the dzam webshop is now sold out of the mediums. Any idea who may have one for sale? How are you enjoying yours?Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
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Lukeinaz wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:25 amI noticed the dzam webshop is now sold out of the mediums. Any idea who may have one for sale? How are you enjoying yours?Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
It's really beautiful and i'm glad I got it, unfortunately it is already scratched, anyone know how to handle this? Fine grain sandpaper?
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Re: melong pendant
Alot of people say that when an amulet is damaged is a sign that you have been protected from some misfortuneJohnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:08 am It's really beautiful and i'm glad I got it, unfortunately it is already scratched, anyone know how to handle this? Fine grain sandpaper?
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Hmm, I will consider this.Fortyeightvows wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:27 amAlot of people say that when an amulet is damaged is a sign that you have been protected from some misfortuneJohnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:08 am It's really beautiful and i'm glad I got it, unfortunately it is already scratched, anyone know how to handle this? Fine grain sandpaper?
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Re: melong pendant
I use jeweler’s polishing compounds with a chamois:Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:08 amLukeinaz wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:25 amI noticed the dzam webshop is now sold out of the mediums. Any idea who may have one for sale? How are you enjoying yours?Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:29 am Shang Shung is out of stock, and I have wanted one for a while.I prefer to have my money go to the DC, but who knows when they will have them again. Does anyone have suggestions for other places to buy them?
I saw some on etsy and other places that also have the Longsal symbol, mostly from Russia....Would you buy one of these? Should I?
It's really beautiful and i'm glad I got it, unfortunately it is already scratched, anyone know how to handle this? Fine grain sandpaper?
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