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Post by Tommy on Nov 24, 2017 13:58:33 GMT -5
November auction is a box of assorted cut, unpolished, thunder eggs donated by Fossilman. This is a great box of eggs - Medium LARGE Flat Rate Box stuffed full. Auction DetailsStarting bid: $30 Minimum increments: $2 Freight: MFRB $12.40 LFRB Payment: Paypal Auction start: immediately Auction close: Friday 12/01 at around 7pm pacific (10pm eastern) - or when I remember to post the auction as closed. All proceeds from this auction will be placed directly in the general fund and used for board expenses including domain hosting costs, "ad free" subscription, and photo attachment storage on the forum software. Happy bidding!
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Post by Tommy on Nov 24, 2017 14:02:14 GMT -5
I'm going to do something I don't usually do because of my perceived "competitive advantage" but I'm going to start the bidding on this one. That orange/pink moss agate egg is just bad to the bone and I would love to cut that sucker and make a few cabochons from it.
Bid is $32
Edit to add: don't let this stifle the bidding though! Jump right in.
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Post by captbob on Nov 24, 2017 14:09:03 GMT -5
Once posts are made to other threads here, this thread/auction probably won't be seen by many. You might want to add (or double post it) it to the regular thread area.
That box looks like it had a tough ride and similar to some I have received this year!
nice eggs
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Post by woodman on Nov 24, 2017 14:14:18 GMT -5
Nice looking eggs, to bad I got more than I can cut.
I have learned to look at recent posts every time i get on the site, that and recent topics.
will intersting to wach the bidding on this one.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 24, 2017 14:19:05 GMT -5
Once posts are made to other threads here, this thread/auction probably won't be seen by many. You might want to add (or double post it) it to the regular thread area. That box looks like it had a tough ride and similar to some I have received this year! nice eggs Thanks Bob - I made it an 'announcement' so it will show up above all forums until auction end. The box was good when it arrived, I've had it sitting on my patio since early October and it fell apart after some heavy rains we had. New box included in the auction
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Post by wigglinrocks on Nov 24, 2017 15:49:15 GMT -5
As long as you're throwing in a new box , I'm in for $35
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Post by MsAli on Nov 24, 2017 16:34:14 GMT -5
I'm in for $40
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 26, 2017 19:40:51 GMT -5
I jammed that box full,had to use a shoe horn to fit the last egg into it.. Some killer eggs in the bunch too.. They are from many beds here in Oregon.. Multiple colors,sizes and beauty.. Don't pass it up,you will be kicking yourself,when the highest bidder,posts the goods he gets out of the bunch.... I just don't have the time to work these eggs,they are 1st class.. That's the only reason I let them go,to many laying around,want then to go to a good home..... Remember this is for a great cause and it's for all of us to share and use.. Thanks Tommy !!!
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Post by MsAli on Nov 26, 2017 20:41:53 GMT -5
I jammed that box full,had to use a shoe horn to fit the last egg into it.. Some killer eggs in the bunch too.. They are from many beds here in Oregon.. Multiple colors,sizes and beauty.. Don't pass it up,you will be kicking yourself,when the highest bidder,posts the goods he gets out of the bunch.... I just don't have the time to work these eggs,they are 1st class.. That's the only reason I let them go,to many laying around,want then to go to a good home..... Remember this is for a great cause and it's for all of us to share and use.. Thanks Tommy !!! Ssshhhhhhh😁 Just kidding....im surprised no one has out bid me yet. I know they are worth more than my measly bid
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Post by MrP on Nov 27, 2017 5:31:21 GMT -5
$45...............................MrP
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Post by MsAli on Nov 27, 2017 9:08:50 GMT -5
My fellow Minnesotan I'll raise you to $50.00
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 27, 2017 10:32:42 GMT -5
I'll guarantee you won't be disappointed!!!!!
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Post by wigglinrocks on Nov 27, 2017 22:55:10 GMT -5
I jammed that box full,had to use a shoe horn to fit the last egg into it.. Hmmm , wonder if the shoe horn goes with it . Might have to rethink my bid .
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Post by Tommy on Nov 27, 2017 23:51:08 GMT -5
OK lets ratchet up the pressure...
Fossilman's eggs box stands alone on quality and value BUT if this auction reaches $100 I will move it into a large flat rate box and fill up the spaces with my own cut egg halves. I've got some nice stuff to offer - mostly small medium Richardson's Ranch blue bed but also some McDermitt.
edit to add: I will cover the additional freight cost as well
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 28, 2017 8:04:15 GMT -5
Wish I was better at cutting these. It was a sweet deal even before Tommy sweetened it. T-egg cabs sell like hot cakes.
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2017 10:20:47 GMT -5
At a $100.00 - five eggs polished and sold,will make their money back,the rest is gravy....
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Post by woodman on Nov 28, 2017 10:27:42 GMT -5
Wish I was better at cutting these. It was a sweet deal even before Tommy sweetened it. T-egg cabs sell like hot cakes. They are easy to slab, glue a half to a rock in your saw and slice them up, they would make killer slabs.
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2017 13:26:17 GMT -5
Wish I was better at cutting these. It was a sweet deal even before Tommy sweetened it. T-egg cabs sell like hot cakes. They are easy to slab, glue a half to a rock in your saw and slice them up, they would make killer slabs. That's how I also do it too...Works great...
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2017 18:51:07 GMT -5
These cut eggs, make beautiful cabs...From my private collection..
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Post by MrP on Nov 28, 2017 19:23:34 GMT -5
$100......................MrP
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