2017 Rock Tumbling Hobby member appreciation raffle



In early 2017, a community fund raising drive was created with the goal of purchasing the RTH domain, assuming administration of the Forum and Facebook page, and thus protecting the sites as free and open communities for generations of rock lovers to come. The event was an incredible success and our goal was exceeded so quickly that many others who wanted to contribute were turned away. From the excess money received into our general fund, we are proud to present these fantastic raffle prizes not just as a show of appreciation to those who contributed, but to also offer everyone the opportunity to become vested in the long term success of this member supported forum.


Those who directly contributed to the original fund raising effort that led to the purchase of the RTH domain will automatically receive raffle ticket numbers proportionate to the amount of their contributions.


Everyone is welcome to purchase additional tickets. See complete rules below.


UPDATE: 8/20/2017 the winners of the raffle are as shown:


Cost per raffle ticket number: $5 - 8/18/17 the raffle is now closed for new entries


Drawing date: August 18th, 2017


Prizes: (more may be added)

Grand Prize! Dobell Ranch
Polished log specimen
Large sandstone sphere
with base
Polychrome statue
specimen display piece
Blue Forest Petrified Wood
End-polished specimen
White Rock Springs
Polished T-egg specimen
Crooked River Limb Cast
Polished both ends specimen
2 LBS Tiger Eye Tumbles
expertly polished!
2 LBS Michigan Puddingstones
tumbled pefection!
RTH Gear - Logo T-shirt
Any style, mens/womens
RTH Gear Mega Mug
20 oz ceramic



Complete Rules:

  • Drawing will be held on August 18th, 2017
  • Winning numbers will be drawn via a random number generator website
  • Video proof will be posted of each random number being generated for each prize
  • Winning numbers and the associated prize will be posted:
    • Here on this raffle page
    • In a dedicated thread on the RTH Forum
    • On the RTH Facebook group page
  • Prize must be claimed and shipping address submitted within 90 days
  • Any unclaimed prizes will be saved for the next event of this type in the future


Thank you for your continued support. Have fun and good luck!

- Tommy Lay

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