rockhound97058
freely admits to licking rocks
Thundereggs - Oregons Official State Rock!
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Post by rockhound97058 on Sept 15, 2011 21:59:48 GMT -5
Hey Folks - Today I stopped in a Estate sale and the gal who puts them on for people is a family friend and she said there was a few things I might be able to use. Anyrate dealing with 30 other people at 8am and seeing the other items was no good - I walked around just to look and came across a 10# ish Vibe Tumbler - Told her I'd take it and she asked if I seen the other, ummm nope? so we walked outside and here sat a 40# Vibe! Before I could blink I said sold.
Now searching the net I cannot find any info - Both units have a tag that says "Gemstone" Vibe's. The 40#-er has the book with it, however the book says Rio-Grande? Anyrate can anyone shed some light on replacement parts (if needed?) and also a value for these units. The small one, even though I rarely tumble - I'll probably keep, however the large one I'll probably turn to finance other toys LMAO!
Forgot to add - Of course I know condition varies the price greatly - I can tell you these are used, but in good working order. They are dirty - but a little TLC and these units should spiff right up. The only thing I can see is the 40# unit does not have a gasket for the lid? Unsure if the large ones actually came with one or not, the smaller one has it.
Thanks much
Jason
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Post by tandl on Sept 16, 2011 9:03:54 GMT -5
Sounds like a score ! Rio Grande is a dealer of lapidary , i think?
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Sept 16, 2011 14:24:08 GMT -5
you can call RioGrande and they might be able to give you more info on it.
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rockhound97058
freely admits to licking rocks
Thundereggs - Oregons Official State Rock!
Member since January 2006
Posts: 760
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Post by rockhound97058 on Sept 16, 2011 22:00:32 GMT -5
Thanks much - I did see the Rio Grande website and of course a few others - which all of them sell units "like" this one, I cannot find the exact one.
At anyrate this large tumbler was more of a impulse buy LOL - I'd be interested is selling it to someone who could get some use from it (Hint Hint group) LOL. Unsure what the value is, but what new ones are selling for - "gulp"! Plus today a buddy of mine was yard selling and called me - well after work I rushed to the sell and ended up buying a 16" Nelson Saw.
Jason
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Post by johnjsgems on Sept 17, 2011 7:48:34 GMT -5
Rio Grande removes name plates and installs their own or did when we attended one of their "catalog in motion" events. Posting a picture would help to identify what you have.
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Post by johnjsgems on Sept 17, 2011 7:50:41 GMT -5
As far as used values, I usually price used at 1/2 new price. Too close to new price and customer will buy new with a warranty.
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 18, 2011 17:49:09 GMT -5
Please post or send pics I may have a home for the 40 lb unit
Lee
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rockhound97058
freely admits to licking rocks
Thundereggs - Oregons Official State Rock!
Member since January 2006
Posts: 760
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Post by rockhound97058 on Sept 18, 2011 20:02:23 GMT -5
Appreciate the info everyone! - Lee on a sad note a buddy of mine came up yesterday and after a day digging thundereggs in my mine he came back to my shop and "had to have" a few things. One being the Large Tumbler. So afraid it already found a new home! - Worked out great, ended up selling off the tumbler and a cab unit a had and bought a 16" saw today.
Thanks again folks!
Jason
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