I think ruralcarrier has a good point that probably more locals are being targeted as a lot of the locals are wearing more gold than some of the tourists. I've never been uncomfortable wearing my more expensive jewelery purchased there but now I'm having second thoughts. Didn't realize that was an issue in SXM. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />