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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2017 19:49:12 GMT -5
I have three slabs I would like to sell. Need money to put back in the kitty for the next hounding trip. Here are the three slabs:  The next is a closeup of some fantastic Holt Cyn moss agate. This was collected on the recent RTH Meet and Greet with zarguy and the rest. What an amazing trip and some amazing stones came home. This is the first slab off the saw. Wow!  This is a closeup of some amazing Indian Bloodstone I am cubing for a sphere (shhh... dont tell jeannie, she wants to cab some of this too!). I have never seen bloodstone like this. In the unlikely event you aren't aware; this material easily takes a wet polish.  and the last slab is some Pt Mugu Shellstone Marble collected on the recent trip with aDave. This stuff takes a glassy polish. Unique material not offered elsewhere. Fossil shells and other sea creatures in a black marble matrix. Organic and high contrast, amazing! Yes, I have and can get more. That is why the price is soooo loooow!  All three slabs included. Price includes postage to USA. Easily $200 worth of cabs in this box: $37 shipped $3 goes to Tommy for the RTH fund. I challenge the buyer to also add $3 for this worthy cause. First "its mine" gets the box. Live arrival guaranteed... no longer shipping lizards... it is a habit! |
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Post by aDave on Jun 8, 2017 19:55:15 GMT -5
@shotgunner Scott, that shell stuff looks great. Thanks for letting me see how it cut. My wife said my rocks looked like "normal beach rocks." I laughed. Thanks for sending that.
Dave
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Post by Tommy on Jun 8, 2017 20:00:13 GMT -5
Awww shucks... thanks Scott  Somebody needs to jump on this - that "shells" slab alone is worth it. If it were mine to destroy I would produce at least 6 to 8 cabs and sell them in the $30 to $40 range depending on size. People (customers) love anything with visible fossils like shells in it. |
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Post by jeannie on Jun 8, 2017 21:04:27 GMT -5
I have three slabs I would like to sell. Need money to put back in the kitty for the next hounding trip. Here are the three slabs: The next is a closeup of some fantastic Holt Cyn moss agate. This was collected on the recent RTH Meet and Greet with zarguy and the rest. What an amazing trip and some amazing stones came home. This is the first slab off the saw. Wow! This is a closeup of some amazing Indian Bloodstone I am cubing for a sphere (shhh... dont tell jeannie, she wants to cab some of this too!). I have never seen bloodstone like this. In the unlikely event you aren't aware; this material easily takes a wet polish. and the last slab is some Pt Mugu Shellstone Marble collected on the recent trip with aDave. This stuff takes a glassy polish. Unique material not offered elsewhere. Fossil shells and other sea creatures in a black marble matrix. Organic and high contrast, amazing! Yes, I have and can get more. That is why the price is soooo loooow! All three slabs included. Price includes postage to USA. Easily $200 worth of cabs in this box: $37 shipped $3 goes to Tommy for the RTH fund. I challenge the buyer to also add $3 for this worthy cause. First "its mine" gets the box. Live arrival guaranteed... no longer shipping lizards... it is a habit! Please don't sell all of those slabs of bloodstone! I really want some of that stuff!💕 |
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jun 8, 2017 22:02:29 GMT -5
I have three slabs I would like to sell. Please don't sell all of those slabs of bloodstone! I really want some of that stuff!💕 I'm sure if he knows whats good for him , you , he will save some for you . |
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Post by gemfeller on Jun 8, 2017 22:17:53 GMT -5
Pt. Mugu, huh? Guess I'll take a little drive to see if I can collect some. It's only about 8-10 miles from my house. Haven't done any beach collecting since I moved from up the coast.
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Post by coloradocliff on Jun 8, 2017 22:57:16 GMT -5
@shotgunner Scott, that shell stuff looks great. Thanks for letting me see how it cut. My wife said my rocks looked like "normal beach rocks." I laughed. Thanks for sending that. Dave Did you tell the wife that your girl friend really likes them?? grin.. Hope that helps Dave..
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zekester55
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Post by zekester55 on Jun 9, 2017 5:28:44 GMT -5
It's Mine!
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Post by Dr DG on Jun 9, 2017 6:52:18 GMT -5
sorry scott I do not see 200 dollars of cabs. I see a lot more 200 in just the blood stone.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 8:59:36 GMT -5
Sold to zekestar! Thanks Eric!
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$6 raised for the RTH fund.
Have a couple more boxes to put up later today.
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Post by captbob on Jun 9, 2017 9:27:11 GMT -5
What RTH fund? Wasn't there at least a $1,000 surplus when the purchase went through less than 3 months ago?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 10:20:12 GMT -5
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Post by Tommy on Jun 9, 2017 11:53:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 11:57:32 GMT -5
What RTH fund? Wasn't there at least a $1,000 surplus when the purchase went through less than 3 months ago? Does it matter that I added $6 to it? Why bother posting? Why can't I generate money for this website the way I can, same as you so thoughtfully did with the auctions concept? You helped with the purchase. Now I want to help with ongoing expenses. Please sir, may I have your blessing? Doesn't it seem prudent to start adding now, so we don't have an emergency in 10 months? If we all add a buck or three per sale made using this website; Tommy will never be confronted with a financial dilemma. Don't you agree this is a good idea? |
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Post by captbob on Jun 9, 2017 12:20:09 GMT -5
Does it matter that I added $6 to it? Why bother posting? Why can't I generate money for this website the way I can, same as you so thoughtfully did with the auctions concept? You helped with the purchase. Now I want to help with ongoing expenses. Please sir, may I have your blessing? Doesn't it seem prudent to start adding now, so we don't have an emergency in 10 months? If we all add a buck or three per sale made right here; Tommy will never be confronted with a financial dilemma. Do you agree this is a good idea? Does it matter what you do with your money? No, of course not. Not to me anyway. I was just asking question. (I do that!)Mark had this place for over 12 years (more) and never needed a dime from the members that I recall. ( ETA: Not saying nor implying that Tommy asked for this new "RTH fund". You were simply being helpful I'm sure.) When I discussed the forum and it's finances with him (Mark), he told me that it pretty much broke even. He even had a $300 surplus in the forum account at the time - from the Amazon link ads and to be used for the ad free forum fee. Maybe the forum expenses dramatically went up in 3 months or folks here quit using the Amazon ad link? I dunno... Do as you wish. Again, I was just asking as I didn't know there was an "RTH fund". And yes, you most certainly have my blessing to do whatever you care to with your money!  Do I agree that it is a good idea? Does it matter whether I agree or not? Not really. Nice slabs by the way! |
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Post by zarguy on Jun 9, 2017 13:16:23 GMT -5
@shotgunner , I have a chunk of India Bloodstone that's very much like your slab. I've made & sold a couple pieces of jewelry & have a few slabs left. No photos today. I've got a flu & am dealing with that. Good thing I work from my home office.
Lynn
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 13:47:13 GMT -5
Yes, thank you. I challenge all sellers and buyers to make a small donation to Tommy simply for the venue we have to sell and make a few bucks and buy the materials we desire. I chose $1 per slab and will continue to do so. Eric kindly matched my "tip" and together we bought Tommy a couple half litres of German beer. Personally I'd like Tommy to make some money for his time. If it is profitable, then it's safe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 14:25:12 GMT -5
That is short sighted thinking. Tomfoolery really. Nothing wrong with a venture generating cash flow. This one is no different. I expect better from you captbob. |
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