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Post by realrockhound on Jul 22, 2024 11:41:11 GMT -5
The Blue Ice Polka Dot Agate is amazing; thanks for sharing some photos. Glad I was able to snag some in the past. I always wondered what happened to West Coast Gems on eBay; I think that was the West Coast Mining eBay account. If I am not mistaken, West Coast Mining operates this mine (or used to). Not west coast mining any more, Dale Hewitt sold everything to John Cooke, Family Stones is his business name. Matt the FranTom guy sphereguy is also a major player with the company. Don't know how I missed this thread, or why it popped to the top of my old posts link realrockhoundIf you ever want to do a NW RTHlings field trip let me know, John has a lot of locations that he may be able to open up to us. Damn right you know I want to
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 23, 2024 9:52:59 GMT -5
I haven't been to that PD mine since Dale had it. We hounded the agate pit, got enough to last me a life time. Also hounded the Indian cave below for the treated agate.. One thing I do stress about, is take plenty of water with you when you hound that area.. Looks like you scored some beauties too, NICE!
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 9, 2024 19:05:35 GMT -5
Do they sell their stuff online?
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 10, 2024 14:51:28 GMT -5
Do they sell their stuff online? not that I’m aware of.
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 10, 2024 18:23:58 GMT -5
Do they sell their stuff online? not that I’m aware of. Damn. I wish I could order some
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 10, 2024 18:24:35 GMT -5
Damn. I wish I could order some anything in particular you’re looking for?
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 10, 2024 18:32:42 GMT -5
Honestly, I don't know. But just like geodes I am still feeling out what I like. But from the different videos and pictures I have seen, the material offers a wide variety of interesting inclusions.
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Post by hypodactylus on Aug 23, 2024 20:47:29 GMT -5
I've been thinking of making the trip (11 hours away), but I am worried that I won't be able to find any of the good stuff (transparent w/floaters, 'blue-ice'). I assume they mine it out when they find it.
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 23, 2024 22:21:02 GMT -5
I've been thinking of making the trip (11 hours away), but I am worried that I won't be able to find any of the good stuff (transparent w/floaters, 'blue-ice'). I assume they mine it out when they find it. basically they mine it out when they hit pockets. Then bring it up for people to purchase. So you either get lucky or you don’t.
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 25, 2024 15:32:50 GMT -5
I've been thinking of making the trip (11 hours away), but I am worried that I won't be able to find any of the good stuff (transparent w/floaters, 'blue-ice'). I assume they mine it out when they find it. basically they mine it out when they hit pockets. Then bring it up for people to purchase. So you either get lucky or you don’t. At location, how are they with their pricing?
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Post by realrockhound on Aug 25, 2024 17:12:56 GMT -5
basically they mine it out when they hit pockets. Then bring it up for people to purchase. So you either get lucky or you don’t. At location, how are they with their pricing? Cant remember off the top of my head. Around $3-$5 lb
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 25, 2024 17:27:15 GMT -5
At location, how are they with their pricing? Cant remember off the top of my head. Around $3-$5 lb That's actually really good. Too bad their ebay page is fubar
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