A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with
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Research and Markets: American Consumers Spent $57.4 Billion Buying Jewelry and Watches in 2004 a 6.9% Increase on 2003

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of Jewelry Report, 2005 Update: The Who, What, Where, How Much and Why of
Jewelry Shopping to their offering.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH )
Jewelry is the ultimate luxury and today 's jewelry shopper is driven by an
experiential passion that goes far beyond the item's features and benefits --
They buy jewelry based upon emotion, not reason.com. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the offering,
when available, may be obtained from ThinkEquity Partners LLC, 600
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 (415-249-2935).S.

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7 percent by comparison. Through the level of purchase detailed analysed,
marketers and retailers can discover the typical pricing parameters for each
type of jewelry based upon what the typical jewelry buyer spends. Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become
effective.

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For more information visit
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The study is of great value to jewelry retailers, both those that already
compete in the category and those that want to grow their share of the market.
Bidz.

This category is for information about gemstones and their properties.

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- 7 major Marketing Opportunities that will mean greater success for
jewelry companies and retailers that develop strategies to take
advantage of these emerging opportunities.

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As a category in the durable goods segment,
jewelry and watches outperformed the overall durable goods sector, which only
rose 4.
It reveals the stores where jewelry consumers prefer to shop, including the
top ten jewelry retailers led by Wal-Mart, as well as the nation's leading
jewelry retailers in these categories:

- Department stores
- Discount stores
- Chain jewelry stores
- Fashion clothing stores
- Non-stores, including mail order , television and Internet

Special Features in Jewelry Report, 2005 Update

Included in this report are:

- Profile of the affluent, luxury consumer market for jewelry and watches . The shares in the offering will be offered by Bidz.bidz.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any
state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws
of any such state.

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Securities and
Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its
common stock.

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How are jewelry marketers and retailers to understand this dichotomy in
the marketplace -- that the ultimate luxury good is sold most by the nation's
top discounter and that lower-income shoppers who spend under $100 on each
item of jewelry bought have propelled Wal-Mart to their #1 position?
This study examines both the fine and costume jewelry market segments, as
well as the preferences and behaviours of gift buyers and jewelry self-
purchasers.S."

ThinkEquity Partners LLC will act as the sole book-running manager for the
proposed offering, with Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP acting as
co-manager.

Bidz.

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is a leading online retailer of jewelry, offering
high-quality merchandise , a unique user-friendly shopping experience, and
the opportunity for buyers to achieve significant cost savings versus
traditional retail channels.

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newscom., pearls, and semi-precious stones, such as amethyst,
topaz, etc.

PRESS RELEASE Bidz.com Inc. Files for Initial Public Offering

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Company intends to apply to have its shares listed on the Nasdaq National
Market under the symbol "BIDZ.

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4 billion buying jewelry and watches, a dramatic 6.

It explores what type of jewelry is bought within each category, such as
necklaces, earring, bracelet, brooches and pins and how much shoppers spend on
specific items of jewelry.researchandmarkets.com
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Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets. The Company offers its products through its
website , www.

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com, which features a live auction format, including "no
reserve" auctions, a $1 minimum opening bid, and a unique 30-second auction
extension period that allows its auctions to continue until all bids are
received. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be
accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

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It provides details about jewelry choices and spending in four
major categories of jewelry:

- Fine women's jewelry and watches
- Fine men's jewelry and watches
- Women's costume jewelry and watches
- Men's costume jewelry and watches
- For the fine jewelry category, detail data is also included about metal
of composition, such as fine gold, platinum, sterling silver; and
gemstones, such as diamonds, precious gemstones, such as rubies,
emeralds, etc.
Details about different types of jewelry shoppers are included, with
special emphasis on the differing motivations and buying behaviour of men and
women, as well as gift buyers as compared with self-purchasers.

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DUBLIN, Ireland , Research and Markets
(http://www.
For the last several years discounter Wal-Mart has been the nation's #1
retailer of jewelry, despite the fact that the prime target market for jewelry
-- high-income women from 25 to 54 years -- are the least likely of all
consumers to shop for jewelry in discount channels.

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- 12 research-based Business Building Tactics to help jewelry marketers
and retailers grow a more vibrant business.

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In 2004 American consumers
spent $57 .

Gemstones are generally regarded as: Polished fragments of 'precious' and 'semi-precious' minerals , used for decorative purposes.

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increase over previous year.
Jewelry and watches were purchased by half of U.

Examples of Precious Stones:
Diamonds / Sapphires / Rubies / Emeralds
Examples of Semi-Precious Stones:
Topaz / Garnet / Spinels.

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(Logo: http://www . consumers in the past
year, with 'twenty-something' to 'fifty-something' women with higher incomes
representing the core target market. The Company's product inventory includes gold, platinum, and
silver jewelry set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and other
precious and semi-precious stones; and watches.

Examples of Other stones used as gems:
Jade / Agate / Opal

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