donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
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Post by donsimpson on Oct 17, 2006 17:36:14 GMT -5
Does anyone know anything about DAH Rock Shop (also known as Discount Agate House) in Tucson? Does anyone know anything about Mama's Minerals? Thanx in advance, D  |
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
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Post by blarneystone on Oct 17, 2006 17:38:56 GMT -5
I've purchased a Lortone tumbler and grit from Mama's Minerals. No problems to report.
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 17, 2006 17:40:42 GMT -5
i got acouple things from mamas and i was happy with the buy so if the price looks good for you then you prob wont have a problem there nice as well
i dont know what your lookin to buy but i have never had a problem with shawn at the rockshed.com very fast ship and parts on hand for allmost everything he sells,, also a discount on rock and grit if you buy a tumbler from him so its win win ---take a look you decide
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cuervo73
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by cuervo73 on Oct 18, 2006 5:43:22 GMT -5
Yup.. Mama's Minerals is a good rockshop. I have bought rough, pellets, grit from them a few times. Since they are here in Albuquerque, I can walk in, so I don't know about their shipping process.
ed/cuervo
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Post by Condor on Oct 19, 2006 14:28:56 GMT -5
DAH rock shop is an excellent store. I have been buying from them for years. In fact in a couple of weeks I will be driving out to Tucson and will stop by there to buy some rough. They have excellent service if ordering, and just as great in person. Every time I go there, which is three or four times a year, I feel like a kid in a candy store. They have tons of rough material at very reasonable prices. They also carry tumblers, grits, etc. etc. If you are ever in Tucson, be sure to stop by. You won't regret it.
Whoa! I just checked out your bio, and it says you are from Tucson. What are you doing there on your computer? Run, don't walk to DAH. Just be sure to leave some for me.
Condor
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RedwoodRocks
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2003
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Oct 19, 2006 18:04:59 GMT -5
Definitely stop by DAH, I was in Tucson a couple of years ago and stopped by DAH on the way to the Phoenix airport to go home. I should have stopped by on the way to Tucson, instead of the last day. I could have spent hours looking at all the rock inside the building and also the back lot. They have lots of stuff. As it was, I picked up a few items, but could easily have bought more if I had some additional time.
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WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by WyckedWyre on Oct 21, 2006 11:00:32 GMT -5
I live about 5 blocks from Mama's Minerals. Needless to say I spend a lot of time there. They carry everything from lapidary equipment to rough, beads and cabachons, minerals, grit for emergencies. They have lots of what Shain calls cheese. Anyway, I go there because I live so close. Not sure I would purchase from them online. Their prices are about 10% higher than one can find elsewhere on the Internet. Love to wander around in there, however.
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DAH Rock Shop is one of my must-sees when I go to Tucson this year...and I just got a 128 megabit card for my camera...oohaha. I've heard it's a good place for agate.
;DS
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donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
Member since September 2006
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Post by donsimpson on Oct 24, 2006 16:47:21 GMT -5
Thanx for all the info.
I've been to DAH Rock Shop, and it certainly seems great. I just have nothing with which to compare it.
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Post by ladyt on Oct 25, 2006 5:09:44 GMT -5
Does the DAH have a web site?
Tonja
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donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
Member since September 2006
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Post by donsimpson on Oct 25, 2006 12:22:27 GMT -5
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Post by ladyt on Oct 26, 2006 10:49:00 GMT -5
Thanks!! Tonja |
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