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You Know You’re a Rockhound When…

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Snowflake Obsidian Specimen _____________________ – You look down instead of up. – Any rock, no matter how common, will raise your pulse. – You see beauty in all rocks, even “Leaverites,” the ones you leave behind. – Your family and friends just roll their eyes when you pick up yet another rock. – You are willing to dig up a rock with a spoon, even if it means ruining the spoon. – You have been known to visit urban rock piles and risk stares from people who are wondering why an old person is crawling around on a dirt pile. – You are willing to pay excess baggage fees (international, yet) for a large yellow rock that looks like a loaf of bread. – Your pockets are always filled with rocks and residual dirt. – You often find pebbles in your shoes and even socks. – You don’t mind dirt at all, even under your fingernails. That’s why soap and water exist. – You get why rocks are so spiritual; you understand that rocks have been around since the beginning of earth ...

2011: Box #5 – Ty Buddy Bears

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Erin, the Green Buddy Bear (white shamrock) 2011: Box #5 – Ty Buddy Bears     1997 Holiday Teddy (Brown with red Santa hat), 2 2001 Holiday Teddy (Green curly fur with glitter), 2 Clover, the White Bear (Green Shamrock), 1 Erin, the Green Bear (White Shamrock), 3 Kissme, the White Bear with Pastel spots, 1 Romance, the Pinkish Bear (heart lips), 1 Santa, 2 Shamrock, the Green Curly Furred Bear (Green Shamrock), 1 Sizzle, the Red Bear, 1 Smooch, the Bear (White with red lips on fur), 4 Snowball (White with black hat), 1 Snowboy, 1 Valentina, the Bear (Dark pink with white heart), 2 Valentino, the Bear (White with red heart), 1   2011-5-Ty Buddy Bears Plastic Box with Green Lid   Keywords: -2011- Beanie Babies Beanie Buddies Beanies Bears Stuffed Animals The Lists Toys Ty Beanie Buddies Ty Beanies  *

Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block

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Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block (reverse) Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block Imperfect, Lopsided Square 2025: Box #59 – Miscellaneous   10.48 ounces 296 grams 1480 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-59-Misc  2025-Lebanon-8-16 Jasper: Green and Brown Jasper Block

Amazonite: Rough Specimen

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Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen Amazonite: Rough Specimen 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   2.73 ounces 76.5 grams 382 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025   2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Amazonite: Rough Specimen

Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular)

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Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular) Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular) Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular) Also known as “Dragon Jasper” 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   .685 ounce 19.4 grams 97 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Jasper: Bloodstone Jasper Slab (Triangular)

Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse

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Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse (layers) Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse Note: This material, also known as Motor City Agate, is a unique material formed from the buildup of layers of automotive paint in old car factories. It is very collectible by non-purist rock collectors and is often used for cabbing rings and pendants. It can be somewhat pricy, so acquiring a small piece for cheap is great find. 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   .125 ounce 3.6 grams 18 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Fordite Shard: Black and White with Red Reverse

Lucite: Striped Shard (Translucent)

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Lucite: Striped Shard (Translucent) Lucite: Striped Shard (Translucent) Lucite: Striped Shard (Translucent) (LED light) Lucite: Striped Shard (Translucent) Blue, Red, White, Green, and Clear 2025: Box #49 – Small Specimens   .065 ounce 1.9 grams 9.5 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-49-Small Specimens 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Lucite: Striped Shard (Translucent)

Mica: Thin Slice (Transparent)

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Mica: Thin Slice (Translucent) Mica: Thin Slice (Translucent) Mica: Thin Slice (Translucent) Very fragile Note: This delicate piece was just tossed in a bin with a bunch of heavy specimens, so this was more like a rescue than just a purchase. What does one do with such an ephemeral and filmy specimen? 2025: Box #18 – Special Items   .035 ounce 1.1 grams 5.5 carats   Seller: Greg’s Cabochons Gem Miner’s Jubilee – Tailgate Lebanon Valley Expo Center Lebanon, Pennsylvania   16 August 2025 2025-18-Special 2025-Lebanon-8-16 Mica: Thin Slice (Translucent)

2011: Box #4 – Non-Ty Beanies

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Hard Rock Cafe Bear: Charlie Beara (black with red hat) 2011: Box #4 – Non-Ty Beanies   1.       “Pam,” Green Dakin Bear,1 2.       “Toronto,” American Legends Bear with Maple Leaf Motif, 1 3.       500 Home Run Club Bear (orange), 1 4.       Adam, York Fair Bear, 1 5.       Bailey Bear, Boyd’s Bear, 1 6.       Beanie Bammer Rabbit, Chipper Jones, blue fur, 1 7.       Beanie Bammer Rabbit, Derek Jeter, yellow fur, 1 8.       Beanie Bammer Rabbit, J. Drew, pink fur, 1 9.       Beanie Bammer Rabbit, Ken Griffey, Jr., pink fur, 1 10.   Beanie Bammer Rabbit, Mark McGwire, lavender fur, 1 11.   Beanie Bammer Rabbit, Sammy Sosa, Light green fur, 1 12.   Beanie World Bear with British and U.S. flags, 1 13.   Blackout, Y2K Bear (Black), 1 14.  ...

Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting

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Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting (LED light) Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting (black light) Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting (black light) Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting (LED light) Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting (LED light) Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting (black light) Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting Fluoresces Green 2025: Box #6 – Rings   .12 ounce 3.5 grams 17.5 carats   Unknown acquisition source and date 2025-6-Rings Ring: Two Amber or Resin Stones in a Metal Setting

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