Shannon
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by Shannon on Feb 5, 2017 11:13:55 GMT -5
I'm going to Tucson next week and I was wondering what shows in particular you guys really think are worth visiting (aside from the main show!). I'll be there midday Wednesday until Sunday morning to give you an idea.
Thanks!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Feb 5, 2017 13:15:33 GMT -5
Depends what you like, and if you have a resale license you can flash at the door to get in. For rough rocks, Kino/Electric Park is probably the best, although I hear Miner's Coop is getting better. For finer stones, especially some FANTASTIC welo opals, go to Howard Johnsons, and all the hotels along that row (Pueblo for sure, Days Inn, Globex). I also found some cool stones like Anamooka matrix opal and Peruvian blue opal at 22nd Street landing a few years ago. And if you happen to like beads, well . . . you are goin got have a great time! Gem Mall and Holidome are probably the best beads venues (assuming you can get your hands on a resale certificate), but every show has tons and tons of great beads. JOGS was really fun for me, but I think I mostly got beads there. Oh, and I'll just add that I didn't even go to any of the mineral/fossil shows so can't give any advice there. Here's a chart that might be helpful. Gem show chartPrepare for awe and wonder! |
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Shannon
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since July 2015
Posts: 145
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Post by Shannon on Feb 5, 2017 13:45:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the chart! I personally like specimens, but I'll definitely be getting some tumbling material.  My mom tends to like beads, so she'll be happy! |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Feb 5, 2017 15:39:31 GMT -5
Your mom is going lose her mind probably! I about did.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 5, 2017 17:53:24 GMT -5
My Uncle Rich and good friend David sell their Montana fossils down there at the show too..........Sometimes the stuff never leaves the cars,people waiting for them to show up and they buy it all..............Nice to have that reputation..........
They say its a must see,at least once in a guys life..........The Denver,CO Show too......................
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Feb 6, 2017 9:44:22 GMT -5
My Uncle Rich and good friend David sell their Montana fossils down there at the show too..........Sometimes the stuff never leaves the cars,people waiting for them to show up and they buy it all..............Nice to have that reputation.......... They say its a must see,at least once in a guys life..........The Denver,CO Show too...................... Fossilman when is the denver show? Going to have to mark my calendar for that one. We never been to a show it would be fun! |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 6, 2017 10:49:59 GMT -5
My Uncle Rich and good friend David sell their Montana fossils down there at the show too..........Sometimes the stuff never leaves the cars,people waiting for them to show up and they buy it all..............Nice to have that reputation.......... They say its a must see,at least once in a guys life..........The Denver,CO Show too...................... Fossilman when is the denver show? Going to have to mark my calendar for that one. We never been to a show it would be fun! It's usually in September,so you might have to google it........ |
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My mom tends to like beads, so she'll be happy!
