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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 14:55:37 GMT -5
I am seeking a source for coconut geodes. I specifically seek the ones Gem Center calls 50% hollow. 90% hollow is too hollow for my purposes and Gem Center's prices are usurious. So, can anyone help me find 100# or more depending on price of coconut geodes in the USA?
Perhaps you know a seller at Quartzite?
Please and thank you in advance for any assistance you may provide.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 6, 2014 15:55:23 GMT -5
Scott I am probably mistaken but I think I saw those at my local rock shop Consolidated Rock and Mineral. They have bins of several different types of hollow geodes for sale. I wouldn't know specifically what you were looking for though - it might be worth a phone call.
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Post by billg22 on Nov 6, 2014 16:21:59 GMT -5
How large of geodes do you need? Do you need whole coconuts?
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Post by paulshiroma on Nov 8, 2014 18:55:53 GMT -5
Consolidated is awesome but you'll end up paying for shipping from NorCal...not sure is you care about that. Locally you might give Walt Lombardo a call. He's the owner of Nevada Mineral and Book over in Tustin. I bought a crate of coconut geodes from him a year or two ago that matched your needs.
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Post by riverbendlapidary on Nov 9, 2014 14:39:20 GMT -5
Gem Center family owns the mines, probably won't get a better price anywhere else unless you can find some old stock somewhere...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 14:41:22 GMT -5
Consolidated is awesome but you'll end up paying for shipping from NorCal...not sure is you care about that. Locally you might give Walt Lombardo a call. He's the owner of Nevada Mineral and Book over in Tustin. I bought a crate of coconut geodes from him a year or two ago that matched your needs. Thanks Paul; Actually, consolidated is a will call for me. I will be in their store over thanksgiving. I'll call walt too. Thanks again! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 14:54:32 GMT -5
riverbendlapidary, I just got off the phone with Gem center. Those semi hollow are over $30ea off wholesale website!! I am registered with them as a business so I do get the wholesale prices. paulshiroma, what are Walt's hours? Nobody answers the phone and it's 11:45!
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Post by billg22 on Nov 10, 2014 16:46:59 GMT -5
You can get a better price than $30 each at Knotts Berry Farm Geode shop.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 18:34:43 GMT -5
I talked to Walt and he indicates for what I want, $30ea is a good price. He said, that is what he'd have to pay.
I spoke to Gem Center. They offer no discount for even 2000#.
I doubt the dude at Knott's is selling the geodes I desire. Unless he has old stock. Do you know him well enough to know he won't lie and sell cheaper goods as las choyas?
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Post by Tommy on Nov 10, 2014 21:00:19 GMT -5
Actually, consolidated is a will call for me. I will be in their store over thanksgiving. Please text me when you are headed over there so I can meet you there  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 21:48:48 GMT -5
Actually, consolidated is a will call for me. I will be in their store over thanksgiving. Please text me when you are headed over there so I can meet you there yeah, and lunch-ee in Vacaville with my fambly and yours. Indeed ameego! |
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Post by bobby1 on Nov 10, 2014 22:04:33 GMT -5
I was talking to a person at Richardson's Ranch last week and he just got a 40,000lb shipment in. I think he was asking $3.25lb for ones up to 2"? I could be wrong on the size. They were sold by the each on sizes above that.
Bob
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 22:09:48 GMT -5
Thanks Bob. The lead is appreciated.
I will contact them. I cant buy a container, maybe the 6" ones I seek will be affordable.
I think it would be really cool to buy container qty's...... That volume wont be high graded ahead of time.
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Post by billg22 on Nov 11, 2014 12:50:07 GMT -5
See you at Searchers tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2014 12:53:10 GMT -5
oh poo - tonight?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2014 13:01:00 GMT -5
I just spoke to Richardson's Ranch. The recent shipment was Morrocco Geodes.
The 6"+ Las Choyas Geodes are $229ea and UP!!!!
LOL, The Gem Center Website will sel them for $30 so I have zero clue where that type of pricing came from.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2014 13:03:50 GMT -5
I dunno, what I am gonna do. That is simply too much for those........ IMNSHO
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Post by paulshiroma on Nov 11, 2014 21:52:55 GMT -5
No searchers meeting tonight. Vet center is closed.
Walt keeps his own hours. I usually visit on Saturdays so I can't speak for his weekday hours. :-)
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Post by paulshiroma on Nov 11, 2014 21:56:20 GMT -5
Tommy - PM'ing you. Need some advice on Clear Creek. Also, we'll be up in Walnut Creek over Thanksgiving for a short visit with Grandma and Grandpa. Maybe we'll see you at Consolidated! It'll be a quick turn around trip.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 0:57:00 GMT -5
No searchers meeting tonight. Vet center is closed. Walt keeps his own hours. I usually visit on Saturdays so I can't speak for his weekday hours. :-) .whew.... I couldn't go..  |
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