bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 14, 2013 15:11:37 GMT -5
I am heading to Scottsdale for work this weekend. While I dont have time to get out and do any hounding, I might have a couple of hours to burn. Does anyone know of a rock shops or suppliers in the area that would be worth visiting for regional rough/slabs?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 15:54:02 GMT -5
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Post by mohs on Oct 14, 2013 20:50:40 GMT -5
Interesting Tim
I'll have to check out that shop on Alma
There suppose to be a shop in old downtown Scottsdale
that deals in rocks/cabs
maybe gr can chime in on that location
Two major rock shops
Rockazona
101 & Grand ave.
ONLY open Friday & Saturdays
9a.m-2p.m
Stick & Stones
Apache Junction
Just east of Meridian on the North side of Main St.
Both these shops have serious rocks in all forms
Ed
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 14, 2013 21:17:01 GMT -5
Rockazona - Hours 9 am to 2 pm, Fridays and Saturdays only??!! Dang, I could live with those kinds of hours! I am going to file away all this info for when I am heading through those parts!
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Post by mohs on Oct 15, 2013 0:54:20 GMT -5
Rockazona as an interesting history
which I don't know Ha Ha
its a huge place
with lots of major rough, slabs, fossils, metal detectors, used lapidary equipment ect...
it really is a place to check out
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 17, 2013 22:11:35 GMT -5
Thanks all, appreciate the intel. If I can find a reasonable ride over I will check out Rockazona tomorrow. Cheers.
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Post by mohs on Oct 17, 2013 22:19:08 GMT -5
right on !
it would be a bit of drive
but well worth it, I think
mohs
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 22, 2013 12:35:31 GMT -5
Thanks to all for their input on shops in Scottsdale area. I managed to talk a co-worker into driving me (40 minutes each way) to Rockazona which left me about 20 minutes to search thru their rough. They stated they didnt have much "local" material but I found a nice chunk of zebra agate/jasper (not sure which is the right term)which they claimed was from AZ. I found some other small pieces of material - all totaled only 10#s since I had to put it in my carry-on to bring it home. Everything was $3/# so with some searching and selective harvest you can find some good value/deals.
As Mohs eluded to, it is an interesting place. Heads up for any AZ locals, the owner claimed they would be closing the doors within a few years. Might keep your eyes out as a close out sale could yield a killer deal.
Tim - thanks again for the offer, sorry we didnt connect.
Cheers
Andy
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Post by mohs on Oct 23, 2013 1:49:36 GMT -5
I forget those two dudes names
there brothers I believe
and pretty darn knowledgeable
haven't heard any rumors about closing shop
but I'll snoop around next time I'm in
its an old rock shop
with some old dusty (too expensive) lapidary machinery
but then I have got some really good deals
Glad you got the chance to visit Andy
next time you need to go to don Jose Mexican Restaurant
look me up
Ed
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