If you want to just try out some of the paper, check out StarLitStudio on Ebay. Here's the link:
http://stores.ebay.com/StarLitStudio
Cindy is on SCS & she's AWESOME! Her customer service is fantastic. I just bought some of the Fabriano cards from her & love them.
Other retailers sell the paper in quantities of 100 - so this is a good way to try it w/out a huge investment.
HTH!
Anne