agatebotswana
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Post by agatebotswana on Mar 21, 2009 5:57:21 GMT -5
Hello everyone I am from Botswana in Africa. Is there anybody on this message board who is interested in Botswana Agate - a variety found in Africa? I am part of a project here that sources samples from here in Botswana.
I am also interested in those who want to hear about rock and mineral samples sourced from Southern Africa.
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Post by cpdad on Mar 21, 2009 6:13:44 GMT -5
send samples to
cooks machine shop 2337 milledgeville road augusta georgia 30904
we are a full service machine shop and have the equipment to fully check the botswanas for quality and defects....if they are found to be defect free....i will let the members here know....kev.
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agatebotswana
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Post by agatebotswana on Mar 21, 2009 6:33:27 GMT -5
Hi Kev, what form and size of samples do you need at minimum? Give me some minimum indicator that will help you check the quality so that I can minimize on postage. Currently I am able to send you polished samples quickly. Do you need some rough or are tumbled samples satisfactory?
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Post by cpdad on Mar 21, 2009 8:48:48 GMT -5
i need rough....so i can check the quality of various pieces....then only then will i let other members know the quality of the rough.....and if it was nice and solid material....kev.
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brent
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Post by brent on Mar 21, 2009 9:39:29 GMT -5
I like Botswana agate. I will be watching to see how things turn out.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 21, 2009 10:00:19 GMT -5
Me too, I wouldn't mind having 5 tons of it. Will it come in flat-rate boxes?
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bushmanbilly
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Post by bushmanbilly on Mar 21, 2009 12:59:34 GMT -5
posting some pics. would be nice.
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agatebotswana
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Post by agatebotswana on Mar 24, 2009 11:23:09 GMT -5
Hello everyone this is a really great group. I have read all your posts and this is what I will do. I will put a website together and post as many photos as I can as soon as I can..
Since I have also recieved queries for samples, is everyone ok if I sent some samples to Kev so he can let everyone in on quality?
For his efforts and trouble I will let him keep what I send him for free. At some point Botswana was not letting rough out of the country unless it was polished so I will check the regulations then let you all know.
Regards,
Martin +267-7170-9791
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Rogue Trader
freely admits to licking rocks
"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
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Post by Rogue Trader on Mar 24, 2009 17:13:14 GMT -5
Martin,
I'm prepared to order 5 tonnes of this material, in rough rock only. At present I can order from a supplier in Limpopo for approximately $0.40 per kilo.
If you are able to better this price then we can discuss things further.
Initial terms and conditions are as follows:
Payment will be:
75% in advance TT to your bank account, remainder 25% will be held in abeyance pending receipt and confirmation of quality and quantity.
Port of Origin: Durban, South Africa (ZADUR) Port of Discharge: Felixstowe, United Kingdom (GBFXT) Named Vessel by buyer.
DDU to Port of Discharge (Felixstowe, UK.)
Rock Sizes: 0.5kg < 10Kg
Packages to be no heavier than 25Kg per package to keep within current UK legislation on Health & Safety.
Package in double layer HDPE sacks. To be labeled with PO No, Inv No. BL Number and weight per sack.
SB & BL to be sent by facsimile upon acceptance of PO and receipt of remittance.
Original copies of SB and BL to be received at the earliest opportunity after loading and embarkation.
Transit time is approximately 20 days from departure. Anticipated date of departure vessel ex Durban is 18 May 2009.
Please contact via email for further instructions, confirmation of details, availability and anticipated costs.
Thanking you in anticipation, and looking forward to hearing from you in the very near future.
regards John
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Post by parfive on Mar 24, 2009 17:23:15 GMT -5
5 tonnes of Bots, 0.5kg < 10Kg
What's that smell? ;D
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