deserthound
spending too much on rocks
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Post by deserthound on Sept 16, 2014 10:04:04 GMT -5
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tkvancil
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by tkvancil on Sept 16, 2014 10:29:06 GMT -5
You certainly have some cool pieces there. As to pricing I can't be much help. In a thread I was reading recently others were talking about how rutilated quartz had gone way up in price from a few years ago. It seems that whatever is in vogue demands the best price. Demand side of the supply and demand system seems to drive price.
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spiritstone
Cave Dweller
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Post by spiritstone on Sept 16, 2014 10:29:20 GMT -5
You raised a good question regarding cave specimens. Myself, i think what you have is both Rare and cool.
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Post by orrum on Sept 16, 2014 10:51:35 GMT -5
I have been told that the big four or five facet type precious stones will always appreciate in value. Primarily due to the difficulty with cutting them. Plus of course their rarity. The other precious stones, most of which we work with will fluctuate with fashion and demand mostly and not with supply. Obviously Gem Owhyee, Larimar, etc are affected greatly by supply, these types are a special case. Remember they used to be called semi precious but now they are all precious gem stone due to the definition of a precious gem stone being " a stone that can be cut and polished to attain and maintain a permanent shine and or brilliance".
Whoa does that look like a seriously good post or what??? Duh the one legged cowboy is learnin the bizness!!!! Wal shut my mouf I don mean ta be takin on airs, jus scuse me plaze?
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 16, 2014 15:09:44 GMT -5
I figure a rock that is hard to come by or the older stuff that was good,but isn't as good anymore-would be worth more to a collector or buyer...So I say yes!
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Post by 150FromFundy on Sept 16, 2014 17:15:24 GMT -5
I think rock prices are influenced by hype as much as rarity. A reference in Rock & Gem, or a featured "new find" at a major rock show tends to drive up demand (and prices) whether it is warranted, or not.
What you have is likely definitely rare. Chances are, many stalactite/stalagmite caves are protected, and obtaining a stalactite would be a violation of something in this day and age. Additionally, you have beautiful dendrites and plumes in there.
The pieces you have may have more value to a specimen collector as a polished end cut. The fear is that if you slice everything to sell as slabs, you may have trouble convincing someone that it is anything more than just a select agate slice.
Darryl.
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deserthound
spending too much on rocks
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Post by deserthound on Sept 16, 2014 21:04:11 GMT -5
I think rock prices are influenced by hype as much as rarity. A reference in Rock & Gem, or a featured "new find" at a major rock show tends to drive up demand (and prices) whether it is warranted, or not. What you have is likely definitely rare. Chances are, many stalactite/stalagmite caves are protected, and obtaining a stalactite would be a violation of something in this day and age. Additionally, you have beautiful dendrites and plumes in there. The pieces you have may have more value to a specimen collector as a polished end cut. The fear is that if you slice everything to sell as slabs, you may have trouble convincing someone that it is anything more than just a select agate slice. Darryl. Thanks Darryl, I think i will do just that, polish out a lil bit and not waste time slabbing and cabbing, the market is full of beautiful cabs made by experienced crafters and made out of expensive material, i really dont see any future for me in that area..i have plans to sell at some shows with another bunch of guys. i just did 100 # of mcdermitt wood. Will be starting on limbcast next.
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