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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 2, 2012 11:23:27 GMT -5
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Post by deb193redux on Oct 2, 2012 12:11:36 GMT -5
I too buy a lot from Brian/rockman69. Over the years we have gotten fairly cordial. I prefer to visit him in Castle Rock, CO, or catch him at a show, but I have bought from him on ebay for years.
I agree the material is generally good, with some exceptional bits. Brian carries a range of quality, any you will find some rocks that don't get bids, or get relisted with $1.69 start values (used to be $0.69).
I have occasionally bought a rock that was unfortunate - generally because of fractures or had a course grain that did not polish. But often these were ones I had bought on the cheap and was taking a risk. If the rock is priced low there is generally a reason.
When I have laid out $5 to $10 a lb for a 5, 10, or 15lb rock I have never been disappointed.
He generally provides only two pics, while some vendors supply 6 or more. But overall he is a nice guy and the rock is good to really good, and correspondence and shipments are all carried out professionally.
Some years back Sands had a problem with Noreena that fractured on the saw. I understand he accepted the return and things got settled. I think the current batched of Noreena are more solid. What he had at the Minnesota show was pretty solid.
Checkout the Teredo Wood!
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 2, 2012 12:32:23 GMT -5
Yeah, that toredo is cool. It's collected a couple hours north of me. Planning a hounding trip up there late next spring.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2012 13:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by deb193redux on Oct 2, 2012 14:09:06 GMT -5
Yes Scott, he currently has some nice Sonora. It is from early digs, and Brian says it is better stuff. Consequently he never puts it on reduction. I sent you pics of some of these pieces form the Minneapolis show, but don't remember this one being there. I have not yet cut my little piece I got at the show, but hope to cut it this winter:  |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Oct 2, 2012 16:21:15 GMT -5
Great, THANKS DON. I'm poor now and it's all your fault!!!  Dangit. I think. Yay? |
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 2, 2012 17:10:46 GMT -5
Great, THANKS DON. I'm poor now and it's all your fault!!! Dangit. I think. Yay? LOL. I haven't ordered anything yet. Figured I'd give you guys first crack at everything. ;D ;D Maybe someone will beat me to the couple of things that I want, and save me some money. :cheesy: :cheesy: |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Oct 2, 2012 17:12:53 GMT -5
We could split some too. I'm surprised people on here don't do that more. I mean, who of us (well, the hobbyists anyway) can use like 14 pounds of Noreena?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2012 18:28:38 GMT -5
Yes Scott, he currently has some nice Sonora. It is from early digs, and Brian says it is better stuff. Consequently he never puts it on reduction. I sent you pics of some of these pieces form the Minneapolis show, but don't remember this one being there. I didn't realize that was the same guy! Thanks for doing that by the way. Wish I had the money. We could split some too. I'm surprised people on here don't do that more. I mean, who of us (well, the hobbyists anyway) can use like 14 pounds of Noreena? Me! A 14# piece, depending upon dimensions, will make a 4-5" sphere, then I have a bunch of cutoffs that can be tumbled or whatever. This 10# piece is blockier and might could make a 5", depends on the one dimension not visible.  |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Oct 2, 2012 18:34:59 GMT -5
Oh, yeah, you're right! Spheres. Wow, I just checked google images for Noreena Sphere, and they look sooo cool and different from what sees on the flat plane. Go for it Scott!
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 2, 2012 22:42:12 GMT -5
Well, I guess my paypal account is safe for a while. The hunk of Noreena and a couple hunks of gem dino bone I wanted are already gone. Ya snooze, Ya loose.
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Post by Toad on Oct 3, 2012 1:42:04 GMT -5
I've bought from him a couple times too. Great stuff.
@ bluesky - I generally try to get 20 lbs. of a given material (not necessarily from the same source)). But then I only tumble, and somtimes you need that much to get a decent stone or three of a certain type...
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Oct 3, 2012 10:33:21 GMT -5
Don, it's hard to say which is worse . . . regretting a too hasty purchase, or regretting letting something get away.
Yeah, for tumbling you need more poundage than cabbing.
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 3, 2012 11:04:53 GMT -5
No problem. I already have more rocks than I'll ever use. Just like to try a new material from time to time. Anyway, after slabbing the material, most of it is given away or traded.
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Dangit. I think. Yay?
