w4mwk
having dreams about rocks
Member since April 2009
Posts: 56
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Post by w4mwk on Apr 25, 2009 8:00:03 GMT -5
Hello All, I was wondering if anyone has ordered any of the unsearched rough from Treasure Gem's and Coin's? I've been tempted to order but I'm not sure if I should.  Mike www.treasuregemsandcoins.com |
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rockdude
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2008
Posts: 187
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Post by rockdude on Apr 25, 2009 20:59:50 GMT -5
1/2 lb of tumbled stones for $14.99? I don't know of any place higher in price.
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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 Apr 25, 2009 22:34:23 GMT -5
I agree they seem to have pretty steep prices.. :nono: .. I looked at the obsidian and they sell a 9oz to 1 pound bag for $13.99 cough cough..... I supply obsidian to folks and the for rare Burns Green Obsidian runs about $10.00per pound. Same with the agate rough a 1/2lb of agate for $13.99..... I most my agate for $1.00 and I'll search it for nice material for ya ;D Another place you might try for the gem back type deal is my buddy in North Carolina "Dino". www.djgems.net Hope that helps.... Save your money and search around! |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 25, 2009 22:35:15 GMT -5
We have too many vendors who are also board members here that have an outstanding reputation. Stick with them and you can't go wrong.
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w4mwk
having dreams about rocks
Member since April 2009
Posts: 56
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Post by w4mwk on Apr 26, 2009 10:33:14 GMT -5
Thanks Guys,
I was just curious, I also thought it was a little high! I've been out of the hobby for about 22 years, I'm just not sure of the best going prices for rough now.
Mike
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Rogue Trader
freely admits to licking rocks
"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
Member since December 2008
Posts: 839
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Post by Rogue Trader on Apr 26, 2009 13:08:10 GMT -5
I can't vouch for the rocks/stones, but I'm almost certain some of their ancient coins are not quite as ancient as they suggest they are. I'm just in the process of taking a few photographs of my own and then I'll let you compare.     These are identicle coins, one is genuine the other is of dubious age. Can you spot the difference?? These are coins of the Emporer Maximianus - 286AD-310AD. One of the coins is mine, one theirs.   This is one from my collection. URBS ROMA  You will notice a she wolf, and below her are the historic roman twins Romulus and Remus suckling on her teats. This is dated approximately 322AD. and finally another from my collection:  This is a celtic stater, dated approximately late 1st Century B.C. This is made from raw unrefined silver. Unfortunately ist has a crack going right across the centre of the coin, and below it, which looks like a double zigzag is a picture of a horse and the zigzag is its legs. (Oh yes they are  It's true  ) |
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Gotta lick those rocks to see if they shine!!
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