Hello again!
This was my first year going to Tucson, and it was AMAZING! I don't know what I was expecting, but everything was bigger and better than anticipated. I was able to pick up a bit of inventory and meet some very nice, interesting and like-minded folks. (Not to mention the southwest was experiencing some record high temperatures [90+ degrees], and there was snow on the ground when I left home).
Since it was my first time, I HAD to go to the big show at the convention center. As far as purchasing there, most of the prices were shockingly high, but I snatched up some choice specimens which will be posted as soon as I receive my package via UPS... no one should ever, ever! try to get through TSA with minerals (what a nightmare!).
Next year, I will most certainly be arriving 1-2 weeks ahead of time in order to catch all the hotel and wholesale shows. Luckily, some people were still around, and I received plenty of great advice about my timeline and agenda for next year. I've also got the September show in Denver on my mind, hopefully that will be able to fit into my schedule.
Here are some pictures from the trip!
Notice on some of the photos the price tags are visible, wow!
This was my first year going to Tucson, and it was AMAZING! I don't know what I was expecting, but everything was bigger and better than anticipated. I was able to pick up a bit of inventory and meet some very nice, interesting and like-minded folks. (Not to mention the southwest was experiencing some record high temperatures [90+ degrees], and there was snow on the ground when I left home).
Since it was my first time, I HAD to go to the big show at the convention center. As far as purchasing there, most of the prices were shockingly high, but I snatched up some choice specimens which will be posted as soon as I receive my package via UPS... no one should ever, ever! try to get through TSA with minerals (what a nightmare!).
Next year, I will most certainly be arriving 1-2 weeks ahead of time in order to catch all the hotel and wholesale shows. Luckily, some people were still around, and I received plenty of great advice about my timeline and agenda for next year. I've also got the September show in Denver on my mind, hopefully that will be able to fit into my schedule.
Here are some pictures from the trip!
Notice on some of the photos the price tags are visible, wow!