Thread: hones 19 pieces 2 have labels looking for info on the rest

Originally Posted by sqzbxr

Vasilis - no need to lecture as though you are on a higher moral plane than the rest of us.

I would agree with your point if your example matched the reality, but it does not. He didn't knock on our door with "a stone" as you so blandly state, but with *19* stones that he clearly states he is selling and asks for identification and opinions. These, by necessity, must be in writing and therefor can be copied and pasted into listing descriptions. If he had also asked for values, would you still be singing the same tune?

Asking for help with one or two stones is reasonable; asking for evaluations of 19 stones is a business proposition.

^ what he said.

Just my opinion, but I think if he were more involved in the forum the responses would not have been so harsh. As you said sq, 3 posts in 5 years. I have taken breaks from this site but have tried to contribute as much as I could along with many questions. Yes this is a place of massive knowledge and one could read posts, articles, etc. to learn many things without participating but I think if you are passionate about the art you cant sit on your hands too long before getting involved with and/or posting on your own whether it be questions, experiences, opinions, etc.

I only see 3 in those photos, maybe 4 that can be Novaculite. In the top photo, the mottled one is most certainly either soft or hard Arkansas. The smaller whitish one beside it looks like a possible translucent? And the banded one 3 over from the mottled stone, I have a translucent stone that looks just like it. The big orange could possibly be Washita but I can't speak for certain.

A lot of those look like some sort of slate to me, with maybe a few India stones mixed in? Nice collection of rocks, I'll leave you to look up the values for yourself. Site rules, and I'm not an appraiser anyhow.

Originally Posted by Marshal

I only see 3 in those photos, maybe 4 that can be Novaculite. In the top photo, the mottled one is most certainly either soft or hard Arkansas. The smaller whitish one beside it looks like a possible translucent? And the banded one 3 over from the mottled stone, I have a translucent stone that looks just like it. The big orange could possibly be Washita but I can't speak for certain.

A lot of those look like some sort of slate to me, with mau be a few India stones mixed in? Nice collection of rocks, I'll leave you to look up the values for yourself. Site rules, and I'm not an appraiser anyhow.

I'm sure he'll appreciate your input. Just because a person doesn't post it doesn't mean they are not passionate about their hobby. Some people don't have the time to spend on a computer posting away. I'm retired so I have the time to irritate all of you all day long, lol.....Post count doesn't mean a thing if the post is without substance. I have seen some boneheaded posts in forums, including some of mine, lol....

There are ways to encourage participation, belittling is not one of them. Of course this is my useless opinion.

Agreed hrfdez. I'm not gonna disparage him because he wants to sell them. But I won't write a book about them either. In light of that information, I'll tell him what type of stone they are to the best of my ability. He'll have to research value and performance for himself.

Originally Posted by Marshal

Agreed hrfdez. I'm not gonna disparage him because he wants to sell them. But I won't write a book about them either. In light of that information, I'll tell him what type of stone they are to the best of my ability. He'll have to research value and performance for himself.

What you did was very kind. I agree, he needs to do his homework:-)

I will add that the only reason I pointed out his post count was because having 3 posts in 5 years and then asking for appraisals of 19 stones is far more like joining today and asking the same and not at all like being a participating member for 5 years first.

References to sales were removed from OP and another post by OP.

Gentlemen let's try and keep this thread on friendly terms if possible. If someone wants to help the OP ID the stones that is fine if you do not want to help ID the stones just walk away.

4 and 5 in the first photo are Washita. they generally sell for ... oh ya.. I forgot.

Originally Posted by sqzbxr

I will add that the only reason I pointed out his post count was because having 3 posts in 5 years and then asking for appraisals of 19 stones is far more like joining today and asking the same and not at all like being a participating member for 5 years first.

Sqzbxr, it's time for you to play that concertina for us to lighten up the mood.