Mazanec
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2004
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Post by Mazanec on Jun 10, 2004 11:46:50 GMT -5
I purchased books from both, and they came quickly and no problems. Not much experience, but just wanted to say they look good.
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jun 10, 2004 20:54:23 GMT -5
I keep hearing good things about Rockshed. Guess it's time to check them out  cookie |
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 11, 2004 15:23:53 GMT -5
i placed an order for 5lb 1000gt and 5lb of hemitite to see what it looked like in person ,,it left tuesday i fig i could start two 6lb barrels in 1000gt by maybe mon or tue but surprize it came today friday at about 12pm and there in the middle of renovation, i think with there rock storage shawn said ,, so another first class order and they saved me 4 or 5 days of my rock sittin and waiting for 1000gt---so im happier then a pig in corprolite hahahaha
oh yea i like the hemitite cool looking rock
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RiverOtter
spending too much on rocks
Member since January 2004
Posts: 339
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Post by RiverOtter on Jun 11, 2004 22:44:45 GMT -5
Glad to hear you say that John because I have an order due from them with hematite and 600 grit. And it should be here tomorrow. How weird is that!
Otter
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 11, 2004 23:46:07 GMT -5
i realy like the hematite it was so easy to shape and smoothed out easy too but it was messy my hands turned red wile i was grinding it, i think it will look real nice when polished, i dont know if im gonna tumble maybe ill just grind some shapes and wait till i get a drum and finish them it dont look like much rough but maybe when its polished
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JKowalski33
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
Posts: 451
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Post by JKowalski33 on Aug 18, 2004 18:12:31 GMT -5
I just got some stuff from the rockshed too. I got 3# 60/90, 1# 120/220, 1# 500, 1# tripoli, 8oz cerium, 1# sodalite, 1# pet. wood, 1# prairie agate and 1# blue jasper. This was my first purchase for rocks and grits, now I just need my tumbler. The tumbler I won on ebay came from a guy in Punta Gorda Florida, and just after I won it he emailed me and told me not to send payment yet because the hurricane was coming. He said he would respond back and tell me when it was good to pay him. That was the last I have heard from him.  It was about a week ago. I hope he is okay. But in the mean time I don't know if I should bid on a different tumbler.  But anyways, the rockshed was great and they had my package delivered within 4 business days I think, and I even got little candies in the package!!! ;D ;D ;D -Jackson |
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milfordman
starting to shine!
Member since August 2004
Posts: 32
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Post by milfordman on Aug 19, 2004 10:54:18 GMT -5
I would be a bit more patient. My brother lives in Fort Meyers, and they don't have power yet. So Punta Gorda will not either. My brother is a builder. None of his homes he has built received major damage, due to the new codes set after Andrew. He hears he may get power today.
Scott
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Post by Cher on Aug 22, 2004 13:42:20 GMT -5
I just want to add my kudos for the Rock Shed. I called and ordered on Wednesday and it came Saturday! What awesome service ... totally A++++++ in my book!!
Cher
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Post by cookie3rocks on Aug 22, 2004 20:30:34 GMT -5
Jackson, what the heck, have 2 tumblers!
cookie
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JKowalski33
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
Posts: 451
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Post by JKowalski33 on Aug 24, 2004 19:28:20 GMT -5
Yeah cookie, I bid on a different auction and got a lortone 3a. I am new to this so this is my first tumbler. I have a load of rocks I found where I work that has been in coarse a few days, and now I keep thinking I need to get more tumblers!! So I probabaly will soon.
-Jackson
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AgateHunter
starting to spend too much on rocks
LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE Minnesota State Gemstone
Member since September 2004
Posts: 107
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Post by AgateHunter on Oct 2, 2004 22:35:17 GMT -5
I do not live far from Berg's. I drove there today for the first time. They had closed early for some reason today. I noticed that the business is for sale. Must be retiring. I did place an order online tonite.
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MoonStone
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
Posts: 202
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Post by MoonStone on Oct 3, 2004 2:38:21 GMT -5
Well, I purchased a lot of stuff from the Rockshed and I was not as lucky as you guys. My order took more than a week to arrive (CA). I ordered several types of rocks to be polished in the near future and only one of the bags actually weighted 1 pound, the others were an ounce or two short. Many of the rocks were too thin, or too small. And no candy for me  Ha-ha-ha! Anyway, not great, but not too bad either. I'm just trying different places until I find the right one. I just ordered new supplies from Alpha Supply, Harbor Freight tools, and Stone Age industries, let's see how they perform!  |
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JKowalski33
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
Posts: 451
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Post by JKowalski33 on Oct 3, 2004 11:32:50 GMT -5
alpha supply is good, at least they have been for me...
i got grit and polish at great prices, and it came fairly quick too.
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AgateHunter
starting to spend too much on rocks
LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE Minnesota State Gemstone
Member since September 2004
Posts: 107
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Post by AgateHunter on Oct 4, 2004 20:06:45 GMT -5
I recieved an email from Berg's it says "Thank you for the order. Sorry we had to be closed Sat. This may happen now from time to time so please call ahead. We didn't charge you the shipping and handling charges on your order. The tracking # is (omitted)" They seem really nice. ;D I will have to just remember to call befor going there. |
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AgateHunter
starting to spend too much on rocks
LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE Minnesota State Gemstone
Member since September 2004
Posts: 107
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Post by AgateHunter on Oct 5, 2004 20:41:30 GMT -5
I recieved my order today from Berg's. Every thing in the order was as expected and it came very quick.
They are selling the business, and will be retiring. I hope if they get a buyer, the new owners are as nice as Berg's.
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proudpapa56
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2004
Posts: 6
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Post by proudpapa56 on Dec 17, 2004 20:29:14 GMT -5
We are kind of new at this and the Rockshed has been a big help when we call with questions. Our orders have come fast and we will use them regularly. Gordon
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Post by gaetzchamp on Dec 27, 2004 13:40:06 GMT -5
Rockshed-
Was recommended to them and I took the plunge. Got my tumbler and rocks in about 3 days. Candy too.
I was very pleased w/ the service. Am not experienced enought to determine if rocks were OK. I got some nice big pieces and some little ones too.
Gaetz
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Exotica
starting to shine!
Member since January 2005
Posts: 39
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Post by Exotica on Jan 11, 2005 10:33:22 GMT -5
I ordered from the Rock Shed a couple of weeks ago - just grit this time, no rocks. I received excellent service - not only did more order arrrive in about four days, but Shawn was very patient and answered all my questions before I placed my order. I think I bugged him for about a week with questions  . I seem to remember a roll of candy in with the order, but as I donated it to my 4-year-old, I don't remember what it was or if there were several pieces or not. I will definitely be using them in the future for grit, books, and rocks! Can't wait to try some turretilla agate and some of the other agates.  |
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Post by Noosh9057 on Jan 18, 2005 12:45:28 GMT -5
I have used Rockshed and Berg's and thay have been great for me. Roger |
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Post by charles m sroczynski on Jan 21, 2005 14:58:16 GMT -5
Rockshed is so nice to deal with
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It was about a week ago. I hope he is okay. But in the mean time I don't know if I should bid on a different tumbler. 
. I seem to remember a roll of candy in with the order, but as I donated it to my 4-year-old, I don't remember what it was or if there were several pieces or not. I will definitely be using them in the future for grit, books, and rocks! Can't wait to try some turretilla agate and some of the other agates. 
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