[meteorite-list] Enormous Quartzsite Gem and Mineral Show Now Happening in Arizona

[Michael Farmer]

I agree there are good deals on all manner of lapidary equipment and tools there. Sadly the minerals are mostly junk. But like all swap meets and junk shows there are certainly treasures that can be found as well. 
I always stay in Blythe but it's a craphole too. But less crappy. Just buy your gasoline in Arizona. 

Michael Farmer

> On Jan 7, 2017, at 12:16 PM, Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list <meteorite-listinagree t at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
> 
> I only live three hours away so cannot speak for the hotel rooms.  We discovered a "four star" hotel in Denver (the Ramada) had bed bugs so you never know what you are going to run into.  It ruined our entire trip so we destroyed our luggage and have never returned since.  If you check the bed bug registry, you will be shocked how many hotels in Tucson are listed.  We paid $140.00 a day and found a crack pipe and drugs hidden in the kitchenette oven since there were no other rooms available in Tucson at the time. Thankfully, the attendance has been dropping off every year in Tucson so you can actually get a decent room for under $100.00 a night if you shop around.
> 
> Bed bug registry
> http://bedbugregistry.com/location/az/
> 
> For those attending the Quartzite show, I would stay in Lake Havasu that is less than an hour away or stay in a motor home which over 250,000 other attendees do.  Over 250,000 attend this extremely large show so it must have something to offer.  I have found everything at this show and more.  As a matter of fact, the swap meet type atmosphere means better prices and more selection. I found new and used saws, polishers and other preparation equipment at a fraction of the price.  I find that some of the older equipment is way better.  It says something when a 50 year old saw will outlast a brand new one.
> 
> Have Fun,
> 
> Adam 
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