If you are located in the US, you may be able to find a retailer that is having a "free bracelet wtth purchase" promotion. I know that many stores that sell Pandora are having these promotions on weekends. That is the best way to get started, in my opinion. From there, you can buy some beads on-line for a discounted price. Belloparadiso.com offers 10% off and free shipping, but they don't have the new beads and have limited glass selection. Ebay is a tricky place, because there have been many encounters with people getting fakes! There are some trusted sellers on Ebay. Check out the other Pandora thread on this forum for some great information. Other authorized on-line and in-store retailers have the exact same pricing, except for on retired beads. I have found that I get better prices on beads that are retired from stores where I can purchase them in person. Hope this helps and welcome to the Pandora Addiction!