mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Jan 30, 2013 18:15:27 GMT -5
Donnie found a box for me too...I must say... It is great!! I will be quicker on the draw next time!! lol!!
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Jan 24, 2013 21:51:16 GMT -5
Ooops.... just saw the edit... sorry...
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Jan 24, 2013 21:48:28 GMT -5
Donnie-- I want this box. I have done quite a bit of business with Borock, am friends with Marie Frazier-Burgess, and also sell on Bonanza, (since 2008). I will PP you my info and payment When you confirm this is still available.
Thanks!!
Terri
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 27, 2012 23:48:48 GMT -5
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 19, 2012 11:28:14 GMT -5
Thanks Geoff!!
I figured I didn't need a whole pound, but was looking at the math. Maybe I will just order a couple ounces, and see what happens.
Thanks for the feedback. I have heard great things about Kingsley from others. I just don't have a lot of experience with Bots.
Have a great Christmas!!
Terri
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 19, 2012 0:00:41 GMT -5
Hi Riverbend,
It is hard to tell from the photos.... what sizes are these slabs, and "About" how many are in a pound?? Please let me know. I also need to have an idea of the dimensions of the slabs, and "average" thickness.
Thanks!!
Terri
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 18, 2012 13:40:16 GMT -5
I am looking for slabs of Botswana for a client. She hasn't provided any specifics, she wants me to pick it out for her. ....ughhh!!
If you have anything that I can afford to purchase for resale, please let me know.
Thanks so much!!
Terri
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 15, 2012 22:14:43 GMT -5
I just got my box-a-rox from Steve Holmes. Thanks!! They are exactly as they were described, and a great value at that!! Thanks. I will have fun with them.
Terri
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 15, 2012 14:09:52 GMT -5
Got it today!! Just beautiful!! Thanks Steve!! ( Thanks for the couple of pretty extras too! )
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 14, 2012 13:59:15 GMT -5
Hi everyone!! I just purchased a large buy of slabs and rock at auction. As I sorted through the bags and boxes of slabs and rock, I came across several pieces of really nice tourmaline. I would like to sell them, and realize that I am a relative unknown here. I have worked quite a bit with Borock, and a very good friend is Marie Frazier Burgess. I just purchased from Steve Holmes as well. I don't think any one of these folks will object it you contact them for reference. I have also sold on eBay (3811+ feedback), Etsy (210 + feedback), Bonanza (124 +feedback) since 1998. With that said... The tourmaline I am offering... 12 pieces, a total carat weight of 283.95 carats. I would like $100.00 PayPal is preferred or a Postal Money Order, for the collection. I will pay for postage. Almost all green, most olive green, one really pretty blue green, and one that I think is black. The clearest one is the blue green one and it is 17.35 carats, about 15 x 10 mm. There is a photo of that one included separately. The one with the crystal attached has the weight of the crystal included in it's weight, and in the total weight. So, the actual Tourmaline weight is probably closer to 250 ct. Thank You very Much!! ** Please---- If I am *stupid high* in my price here.... just PM me with what you think should be a fair price** My feelings wont be hurt. As of right now they are about $1.25 per ct. Here are my photos. Please feel free to email me at mnblarneystone@hotmail.com with questions. I think these 2 fused crystals are black \/ This one is really coppery looking... almost the cats eye.... The one with the crystal on it. \/ The skinnier "nice" crystal The best crystal: Better look: The group with a quarter: In this picture, the one closest to the quarter, is the best piece, blue green piece.
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 14, 2012 13:15:12 GMT -5
Thanks again!! There is a cool variety, and some stones are really pretty.
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 14, 2012 11:44:35 GMT -5
Thanks Fossilman. In your opinion, Would they be more appealing per each, or as a group?
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 16:50:00 GMT -5
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 16:47:39 GMT -5
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 16:19:27 GMT -5
.... OK... I''ll try.
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 16:01:51 GMT -5
Thanks Steve, I looked up Tourmaline, didn't get much info. I will see if this refinement helps.
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 13:41:28 GMT -5
I posted this in two places... Sorry I don't mean to spam, just wasn't sure where to put it. Thanks. Terri
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 13:39:42 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I have a question for the group. I bought several hundred pounds of rock at auction. As I sorted through the packages, I came across a variety of small pieces of Tourmaline. Most are green, and there are two larger pieces that I cannot identify for sure, but are much larger, and a deep pinkish ruby red. (Those two pieces are NOT included in the photos) From what I can see, there are inclusions, and they do not appear to be super clear, the nicest one is actually quite clear, with minor inclusions and a really pretty blue green, not olive green like the rest. It is about 15mm long, and 10 mm across the crystal. The rest of them are larger, in some cases a LOT larger, but hard to see through. I don't know if this is inclusions, cracks or the size. My question is this: Is there a market for these stones, and if so how do I go about valuing them? Thanks!! Terri Read more: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=Vendors&action=display&thread=56925#ixzz2ExU89PKL
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 13, 2012 13:37:33 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I have a question for the group. I bought several hundred pounds of rock at auction. As I sorted through the packages, I came across a variety of small pieces of Tourmaline. Most are green, and there are two larger pieces that I cannot identify for sure, but are much larger, and a deep pinkish ruby red. From what I can see, there are inclusions, and they do not appear to be super clear, the nicest one is actually quite clear, with minor inclusions and a really pretty blue green, not olive green like the rest. It is about 15mm long, and 10 mm across the crystal. The rest of them are larger, in some cases a LOT larger, but hard to see through. I don't know if this is inclusions, cracks or the size. My question is this: Is there a market for these stones, and if so how do I go about valuing them? Thanks!! Terri Read more: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=Vendors&action=display&thread=56925#ixzz2ExU89PKL
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mnblarneystone
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Post by mnblarneystone on Dec 10, 2012 14:31:19 GMT -5
I'll take it. Thanks. PM sent. Terri
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