Wholesale lots and Parcels can be such a great value,  bidders should take a good look at the wholesale lot in the gemstone catergory, personally when I do wholesale lots I put the same gemstones that normally would sell as a individual gemstone. The same gemstones that would sell for $12.00 to $25.00 can be purchased in lots for around 3.00, therefore you could get extra gemstones for absolutely FREE.  Getting such a great value for your money.    Alot of sellers might have stock that is not moving as quickly as they think and put it down below wholesale and bidders are picking up great deals.  Just because you find gemstones on auction that start at .99 cents this might only mean that sellers are trying to pick up business, so don't let this scare you off,  it is probably the same gemstone that another bidder is bidding up to $20.00 and $30.00,  right now is such a great time to buy gemstones, don't overlook the wholesale lots in all catergories on ebay.