Tonya
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Tonya on May 18, 2005 11:53:53 GMT -5
I am looking to order some rough tumbling rock, not sure what kind yet.
In your experiences, who has the best prices on rough and who has the most reasonable shipping charges in USA?
I am pretty new at this so would welcome your input on your experiences.
Thanks
Tonya
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Dr DG
fully equipped rock polisher
Gone Fishing
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Post by Dr DG on May 18, 2005 12:14:35 GMT -5
The Rock Shed is a good place to start
Dan
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Post by sandsman1 on May 18, 2005 13:13:05 GMT -5
im with dan therockshed.com has some nice rock for a fair price and the shipping cost is one of the best i have found they dont over charge you for shipping like most and there very fast and easy to talk too if you have a question i have placed many many orders from shawn and gene and have never been disapointed or had a prob the only other place i would feel good enuff about to recomend for rough rock is one of our members he has alot of very cool rock and he treats you like you would want to be treated and very fast ship also without the price gouging on shipping,, i have also gottin many orders from him and never a prob heres his site www.banjo-creek.com/also very soon another member will be haveing african rough and slabs ready for sale and she also knows how to treat a customer i have allready bought some slabs from her and was very pleased with it all heres her site www.deltarockgallery.com/ |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on May 18, 2005 14:07:27 GMT -5
I have used the Gem Shop, The ROck Shed and Banjo. All gave me outstanding service and fair prices. Banjo is very kind to the people on the board (price wise, shipping wise, and quality wise) I would contact hime first and see what kinds of specials he has! The New post office flat rate box ($7.70) hold a lot of rock (almost 30 pounds in some cases) and that is probably your cheapest way to get a lot of stuff!
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by phoenix1647 on May 18, 2005 15:06:29 GMT -5
I have a good selection of petrified wood that I offer to members of this group for only $1.00 a pound plus shipping. I can usualy get 20+ pounds to a box with shipping rate of $7.70 flat rate. Smaller amounts will be a little expensive in the long run. For example 10 pounds will cost almost $6.00 to ship...so best to get more pounds at one time.
At this time all I have to offer is pet wood. I have some big enough for slabbing.....and lots of smaller stuff you can break up for tumbling. There are a few people from this group who will vouch for the quality and quanty of my pet wood....feel free to ask any questions.
Pho
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Post by sandsman1 on May 18, 2005 15:12:54 GMT -5
hey pho i forgot about your pet wood sorry man ---tonya i have some wood goin right now that i got from pho and its gonna be real nice when finishedso dont worry about him eather its nice stuff--- i think cookie just posted a pic of some of hers she got from pho take a look in members pics
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by phoenix1647 on May 18, 2005 20:35:26 GMT -5
Hwey John...thanks for the very kind words my friend. I think those who have bought pet wood from me are pleased with the way I do business....besides..what are friends for anyway...
Pho
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stefan
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Post by stefan on May 19, 2005 9:41:15 GMT -5
Ah man I forgot about pho also- I have not gotten anything from him YET (and I stress YET!) but I've seen the results of his wood- First class stuff all the way!
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tim
starting to shine!
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Post by tim on May 20, 2005 19:07:33 GMT -5
you can't go wrong with the rock shed or gem shop
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Tonya
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Tonya on May 20, 2005 20:08:04 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Everyone is so helpful here, I am so happy to have found this place.
I ordered some stuff from phoenix and banjo and that should keep me going for quite awhile. I can't wait till I get all I ordered. (though I might have to hide when the mailman comes......LOL)
This is going to be fun. I am going to take picture between each stage so I can see the differences and hopefull (if I dont mess up too bad) will have some beautiful pics in the end.
I know I am getting pretty excited over a bunch of "rocks" but I think everyone here knows how I feel.
Thanks
Tonya
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Debs
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Post by Debs on May 21, 2005 20:26:34 GMT -5
It is fun! But, be prepared to want more, and more and more rocks! All kinds of different rocks! You can never have enough rough rocks!  I just wanted to add to the above posters. I have purchased from almost all of them. They are At Sellers and great quality of rock rough. You won't be disappointed. I can bet my paycheck on it! |
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chassroc
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Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals
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Post by chassroc on May 24, 2005 8:30:15 GMT -5
Tonya, I now have experience of ordering from some members of this group, BanjoCreek and Phoenix. I strongly recommend both of them Banjo has wonderful rough in many many varieties for a decent price. It is the best value I have ever received. Phoe has Petrified wood for a low price. Both give you what you would expect, what is promised and a bit more; you can TRUST them. Both of them give you an honest deal on shipping. The Post Office has fixed rate shipping( up to 15-20 pounds); these two deliver rocks in those boxes. Other vendors I have dealt with...Montana agate from Kathy from Glendive on Ebay(nice quantity for the money). Frank Amyx from Utah on Ebay(some different agates I have not seen anywhere else). That is all I can remember right now. Charles |
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Debs
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Post by Debs on May 24, 2005 20:30:17 GMT -5
BANJO!
You won't find it any cheaper, anywhere. He does have great quality rough and delivers!
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Post by guest on May 28, 2005 5:07:00 GMT -5
Banjo is toooooo slow......try richardsonranch.com
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Tonya
spending too much on rocks
Member since May 2005
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Post by Tonya on May 28, 2005 11:32:29 GMT -5
Hey, guest, I dont know who you are but you are so wrong.  I emailed banjo what I wanted and I had my rocks in just a few days. Thats pretty quick. Tonya |
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littlejimie
starting to spend too much on rocks
A rolling stone gathers no moss
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Post by littlejimie on May 28, 2005 12:20:01 GMT -5
guest: I don't know where you're comming from! I ordered 6# of different rough from Banjo and every piece was individually wraped and labeled (not just dumped in a box) in 3 days---He really cares. Why don't you come out from the dark side and become a nember? Jim
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Terry664
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Post by Terry664 on May 28, 2005 12:54:53 GMT -5
Same here, I ordered rock on Sat, had it on Tuesday, I live in Michigan, Banjo lives in Arizona. It takes me longer to get a letter, from there.
Terry
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phoenix1647
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by phoenix1647 on May 28, 2005 16:06:47 GMT -5
I have bought stuff from Banjo too and I would recommend him to an;yone. He is fair, honest and fast.
Pho
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Post by rockyraccoon on May 28, 2005 21:35:38 GMT -5
i've never ordered from richardson's so can't give a + or - there but i don't see how that connects to trying to bash banjo unjustly. he ships fast. he has some great rocks. but the truth of the matter is based on the wonderful stuff he's sent me, i wouldn't care if he didn't ship fast. i have yet to have a need to have any rough overnighted or express shipped. things that make you go hmmmmmmm about this guest: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Vendors&thread=1113561306&page=1#1113561306kim |
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RedwoodRocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on May 28, 2005 23:58:50 GMT -5
Kim,
I had the same thought about ole Birdsh*t myself, see some of the other posts from Guest! He rarely has anything positive to say.
I can say that I have had great service from all folks on the board- Banjo, Tell, James to name a few.
Cal
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