mloganrocks
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Jun 3, 2016 2:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 3, 2016 2:05:42 GMT -5
Yeah! What she said! Brighter lit stores have better avg sales than the same store without.its been studied scientifically. rockjunquie What do you think about a consignment shop allowing his customers a venue to offer their finished goods? From a store owner perspective inventory cost is Zero. I think just having a small kiosk for local artists, whether consignment or free, would be good for business. Artists need to buy material from somewhere, too. Things like that get local exposure and depending on how it evolves can get some significant local press. I appreciate the advice on the lighting as I never gave it thought. I do have over head track lighting and I can already see that I Will need a lot more. Thankfully my neighbor and good friend is a licensed electrician who has offered to install some led lighting for me. As for sharing space with local artist I have no issue with that as there is 800 square feet of open space in the main part of the shop, I'm sure that we will be able to come to an agreement. I am just going to require that the stones are real "no fakes" if it happens to be cabochons wire wrapped or something. I am sure that there is going to be a lot of trial and error and it's to be expected.
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mloganrocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Rock Shop
Jun 3, 2016 1:52:01 GMT -5
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 3, 2016 1:52:01 GMT -5
The list shotgunner made is very good. Where I used to work , The marketing manage said " Bad news travels 10 times faster than good news." If you was to ask a friend what drill to buy, he would say well don't buy this brand because... So, #6 is very important. That is so true and I appreciate your input, I have a great track record locally in the rockhound community and I will be sure to keep it that way. My reputation is far more important than any rock out there, I treat people as I wish to be treated and have been blessed to make many great friend's in the Northwest at shows, digs, & in various rock shops.
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mloganrocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Rock Shop
Jun 3, 2016 1:44:43 GMT -5
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 3, 2016 1:44:43 GMT -5
There's a rock shop in Seaside, OR that was for sale not long ago, maybe still is. Anyway, Best of luck with your new venture! Yeah it is still for sale from what I've heard. I met the owner over in Tillamook at Jim Coons place buying some rough, we were both going after some nice labradorite he had that showed lots of color. I wound up buying a 46 lb chunk that I'm still slabbing up from time to time. I picked up a sphere machine yesterday that has all the grinding cups up to 5" so I might give a chunk of the labradorite a shot.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 2, 2016 1:37:46 GMT -5
I can't believe how lucky I got! Cathedral agate. Some days are better than others. One of the best I've seen in long time, congratulations...
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 2, 2016 1:36:12 GMT -5
Looking at a rental tomorrow for rock shop, going to give it a shot! Its been my dream and passion for quite sometime now, need all the tips I can get if you can offer I would be greatly appreciative. Thank You and Warm Regards from the Oregon Coast...
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 2, 2016 1:31:09 GMT -5
Trying out a collage so you won't have to scroll. Tell me if the load time is terrible. I've been pretty busy working on new shapes and inside curves. For a quick and dirty collage, I used the contact sheet automated function in PS. Nothing fancy, but it got the job done. As always, thanks for looking Very,Very, Nice? Great Work! Tried to insert smiley face with last post and it turned into question marks...
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on Jun 2, 2016 1:29:24 GMT -5
Trying out a collage so you won't have to scroll. Tell me if the load time is terrible. I've been pretty busy working on new shapes and inside curves. For a quick and dirty collage, I used the contact sheet automated function in PS. Nothing fancy, but it got the job done. As always, thanks for looking Very,Very, Nice?
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 23:56:48 GMT -5
Flawless reviews for 12 months. Order placed. Cant wait to see it. Thank You so much! Your item went out this afternoon via USPS priority mail.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 19:47:04 GMT -5
Flawless reviews for 12 months. Order placed. Cant wait to see it. Thank You so much! Your item went out this afternoon via USPS priority mail.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 10:21:52 GMT -5
Welcome! I wouldn't be surprised if I bought something off you. You've got a pretty full shop. Thank You and yes I do have a large variety of material. I have collected for many years. I do my very best to always treat people right and ensure they have a pleasant shopping experience with us.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 10:18:26 GMT -5
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 10:17:27 GMT -5
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 10:16:55 GMT -5
Welcome from Vancouver WA. Where on the coast are you? We plan a road trip down 101 to see in-laws in N. Cali sometime this summer. I am located just 5 miles North of Lincoln City.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 31, 2016 10:15:51 GMT -5
Hi Mark - it seems like you already have a rockshop! Welcome to the forum. I saw your Bruneau jasper slab elsewhere; do you cab or just slab? I do both and have many cabs completed, however I don't have them listed due to the Ebay market and competition with China.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 30, 2016 12:36:16 GMT -5
Thank You, I traded a friend who got two of them with a wood collection. They have horrible saw marks and has required a lot of lapping. They are about 3/4 in thickness and also took some glue to the fractures. It will be a nice piece once it's finished. Looking to trade for some Mexico agate for my collection.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 30, 2016 11:01:34 GMT -5
mloganrocksI love bruneau. It's very saw blade resistant though. That piece is huge. lol..isn't that the truth. I traded a friend of mine for two large cut slabs of this he acquired with a collection of wood, the saw marks are horrible and has required many hrs of lapping. I work on it when I can and look forward to the outcome. Slabs this size are hard to come by so I'm taking my time to make sure it gets done the right way.I had to glue a couple of fractures as well.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 29, 2016 14:55:33 GMT -5
I'm thinking about it. Or trade. Thinking about it? You already posted it in the Specimens section. Buy, Sell & Swap is for when you are ready to box it up and stick it in the mail. What are you looking for in trade? my apologies I am still learning the process on here as for what's right and what's wrong. I am a fan of the agate from Mexico such as Laguna, agua Nuevo,etc..I like the unusual abd colorful matrix.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 29, 2016 13:59:26 GMT -5
I'm thinking about it. Or trade.
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mloganrocks
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Post by mloganrocks on May 29, 2016 0:32:44 GMT -5
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