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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2018 11:42:04 GMT -5
Paul, @hookedonrocks, posted some slabs that looked promising, so I messaged him. We began an email convo, settled on the rocks and price and sealed the deal. The rocks came in a timely fashion. They were very well packaged (despite a couple broken slabs). They look as nice in person as in pictures. I would not hesitate to buy again especially if he gets some more of a couple particular ones.  I will say that his material is heavily fractured, though. Though no attempt was made to hide that fact. California rocks, watta ya gonna do? The nature of the beast. |
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Post by aDave on Feb 8, 2018 13:18:14 GMT -5
Paul, @hookedonrocks , posted some slabs that looked promising, so I messaged him. We began an email convo, settled on the rocks and price and sealed the deal. The rocks came in a timely fashion. They were very well packaged (despite a couple broken slabs). They look as nice in person as in pictures. I would not hesitate to buy again especially if he gets some more of a couple particular ones. I will say that his material is heavily fractured, though. Though no attempt was made to hide that fact. California rocks, watta ya gonna do? The nature of the beast. I'll echo that. I just got some rough from him and am very happy with it. Originally, I thought he'd sold everything, but he took some time and put something together for me. Great guy to deal with. Dave |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Feb 8, 2018 14:36:52 GMT -5
I also had a positive experience dealing with Paul. I got a great box of rocks, stuffed full, in a timely manner. I'd definitely do it again!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2018 19:36:05 GMT -5
Thanks peoples,
you are all a pleasure to deal with!
and thanks to captbob for turning me on to this forum
Paul
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 8, 2018 22:51:51 GMT -5
Yep the Franciscan jasper from California's coast ranges has really been subjected to a lot of seismic activity. Parkfield, CA, the locale for lots of beautiful jasper ala Stone Canyon, Hog Canyon, and Varian Ranch Jasper is known as the earthquake capitol of California. Beautiful breccias but often heavily fractured. And of course, we all know the technique for Morgan Hill is to drop the slabs on soft ground and cab the broken solid sections. Well worth the trouble though as those Franciscan gems are some really nice jasper types.....Mel
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Post by fernwood on Feb 9, 2018 9:47:55 GMT -5
Glad everything worked out.
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I will say that his material is heavily fractured, though. Though no attempt was made to hide that fact. California rocks, watta ya gonna do? The nature of the beast.
