Tools Stone carvers use - Tiki Carving

K kiwishaman Tiki Socialite Aotearoa Joined: May 31, 2007 Posts: 212	K kiwishaman Posted posted on Mon, Aug 18, 2008 4:19 AM On 2008-08-17 03:18, Benzart wrote: Thanks Surfin for that eye-opener of an article and after Tama's assessment, I'm totally afraid to buy "Jade"from eBay at all. Of course the guy tells us all this stuff and proceeds to sell us more Jade, like I suppose HIS is the only "good" stuff around. Interestingly enough - he did not have any for sale when I looked! Still, yes, he does seem to be saying that his is the only 'good' stuff, but my guess is there are other miners who are also selling 'good' stuff too. I have noted there is someone here in NZ selling siberian jade on trademe (our version of ebay), and there are lots of people selling off NZ jade at extrememly high prices - offcuts etc. Traps for the unwary for sure. Thanks guys - you are always so forthcoming with advice and knowledge. Such an asset to this community. KS

On 2008-08-17 03:18, Benzart wrote:
Thanks Surfin for that eye-opener of an article and after Tama's assessment, I'm totally afraid to buy "Jade"from eBay at all. Of course the guy tells us all this stuff and proceeds to sell us more Jade, like I suppose HIS is the only "good" stuff around.

Interestingly enough - he did not have any for sale when I looked!

Still, yes, he does seem to be saying that his is the only 'good' stuff, but my guess is there are other miners who are also selling 'good' stuff too.

I have noted there is someone here in NZ selling siberian jade on trademe (our version of ebay), and there are lots of people selling off NZ jade at extrememly high prices - offcuts etc. Traps for the unwary for sure.

Thanks guys - you are always so forthcoming with advice and knowledge. Such an asset to this community.

Post #401899 by kiwishaman on Mon, Aug 18, 2008 4:19 AM