Creative Memories products are some of the best products you can buy for scrapbooking. They are all high quality and easy to use. Most scrapbookers are aware the Creative Memories is a direct sales company. What that measns is that they manufacture products that are not available to be purchesed in a retail store - Only through an independant consultant.

I have personally used Creative Memories products for some time now, and must admit that they are my absolute favorite. However, while browsing through the many listings I have noticed that many of the products are being sold at a higher cost than thier retail value.

It is imperative that when purchasing any product that you have first done some basic research on it. What it's used for, the quality of the merchandise, and of course the actual cost of the item.

Creative Memories has thier own website where you can review the current products and see what thier prices are. You can use Google to locate the website. I don't want to violate any rules by posting it here. But, there is where to go to get all the nessacary information to make a good buy.

Just in case you have no desire to check the website, here is a list of some of the most commonly sold products on Ebay and thier retail prices. All this information can be found in the catalog or on the website.

12x12 white refill pages - $13.00

12x12 page protectors - $7.50

Tape Runner - $6.75

Large Maker Punches - $20.00

Mini Maker Punches - $16.00

Micro Maker Punches - $8.00 

4/pack pens - $10.60

Custom Cutting System Mat & Blades - $24.00

Custom Cutting System Patterns - $14.00

If you can get it on Ebay at a lesser cost that's wonderful. But please make sure that you have researched the item you wish to bid on before hand so you do not fall victim to inflated pricing.