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Post by stardiamond on Oct 20, 2014 17:40:14 GMT -5
Surfing the web, I found stores.blairrock.com/. Good prices, cheap shipping, good service. Large selection of slabs and small rough. I ordered 6 items. The Tahoma was as good as I hoped and so was the crazy lace (small rough about 1" thick). The Horse Canyon, Yellowstone agate and the butterfly jasper was ok. The botswana pieces were small. I might get a cab out of them. He threw in 3 freebies. Total cost $17.25   |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 20, 2014 18:10:29 GMT -5
I've never bought from them before, but was aware of them. They always have cool stuff at good prices.
Yes, a virtual rock show!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 21, 2014 9:17:30 GMT -5
They look to be great cabbing material too..I'll have to take a peak...
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grizman
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by grizman on Oct 21, 2014 12:53:07 GMT -5
I can't access the site from the url you posted for Blairrock. The first time it brought up the home page, but from then on just a 502 error. Anyone else having the same issue?
HUH? Now I can get on the site. Sorry for the bother folks.....
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Post by pghram on Oct 28, 2014 13:16:46 GMT -5
The link worked for me, in fact I just purchased 9 slabs. Prices are much better than ebay which has gone insane lately.
Rich
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Post by Pat on Oct 28, 2014 13:51:01 GMT -5
Where are they? Lots of good looking slabs.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 29, 2014 16:23:16 GMT -5
Pat, as I mentioned, I haven't done business with them... yet. But judging from their area code, I'd have to go with Detroit, MI area? Anyone with first-hand knowledge?
I've had their site bookmarked for some time now, can be useful for trying to figure out an ID.
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Post by pghram on Nov 3, 2014 14:34:25 GMT -5
I received my slabs + 3 freebies. Nice slabs & fast shipping. Very please with them.
Rich
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panamark
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by panamark on Nov 4, 2014 6:40:29 GMT -5
stardiamond and pghram can you tell us if you thought the pictures they showed on their website were representative of the true colors? Sometimes some of the sellers really jack around the colors which results in big disappointment. I was just wondering.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 4, 2014 14:00:53 GMT -5
Great post thanks! I placed a small order for four slabs just to see how it goes. I like that that say they will refund money if it fits in a SFRB which I know my purchase will.
One thing I noticed is that after my sale the slabs I bought are still showing up for sale...might be something to keep an eye on if they have to manually remove the pieces as they are bought.
Overall very pleasing interface and easy checkout.
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Post by pghram on Nov 4, 2014 14:43:01 GMT -5
In my opinion, the photos were very accurate. I do wish that they were larger. They did refund 5.00 on shipping in my case. So, I am pleased.
Rich
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Post by gingerkid on Nov 10, 2014 21:55:36 GMT -5
I've been buying materials from Mr. Daryl for a couple of years and highly recommend his business. His prices cannot be beat and his lapidary materials are very good quality and kick arse! He also remarks in his listings if a piece (slab) has been treated for stabilization.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 10, 2014 23:25:13 GMT -5
My experience was also very good.
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