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Colorado VIP Field Trip for Amazonite and Topaz with the Dorris family
- Colorado, USA
- Ex. Dorris family
- Documents,
- Start Time: 08/10/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/19/2023 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $5,800
Item Description
Since the late 1870s, the Crystal Peak District in Colorado has produced the world’s finest amazonite and smoky quartz specimens. Recent mining has seen some remarkable new finds from the District that many had deemed nearly exhausted. The Dorris family's efforts since the early 90s to use mechanized equipment and new techniques to mine the deeper pegmatite structures which had never been tapped have opened new ground for treasure hunters here (this is the same locality, and the Dorrises, as seen on Prospectors TV show!). This excursion includes a full day of collecting for you and your family (up to 4 people) with the Dorris Family at their famous mining claim, during their summer or fall digs. These are the famous localities you've seen over many seasons on the Prospectors TV show! This experience will take you to either/both localities for Amazonite, Smoky Quartz, and Topaz, based on current mining conditions where they think you’ll have the most action! The Dorris family has arguably produced the finest amazonites in history, and are the world experts in mining and preparing specimens of this material. NOBODY goes home disappointed. (As a guide, at our past live online auction charity events, this trip has fetched $5000-plus and reliably made for happy bidders.)
Keep up to $2500 (retail value) in found specimens, with the opportunity to purchase additional found specimens at fair prices. Note: Pockets often have to be reassembled, so some pieces might be unavailable to take home. Travel costs are not included. This trip is good for 2 to 4 people, during 2023-24. Trip value $5000. Donated by Pinnacle 5 Minerals/The Dorris Family.
This trip is part of the 2023 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!
Billing for this auction will occur on Monday, August 21st, for payment using PayPal or a credit card. Shipping will be billed at cost.
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Learn MoreBidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $5,800 | 08/19/2023 5:42:13 pm (CDT) |
| $5,700 | 08/19/2023 5:42:13 pm (CDT) |
| $5,600 | 08/15/2023 10:31:55 pm (CDT) |
| $5,500 | 08/15/2023 10:31:55 pm (CDT) |
| $5,100 | 08/15/2023 10:31:25 pm (CDT) |
| $5,000 | 08/15/2023 10:31:25 pm (CDT) |
| $2,550 | 08/15/2023 6:39:03 pm (CDT) |
| $2,500 | 08/15/2023 6:39:03 pm (CDT) |
| $2,050 | 08/11/2023 10:40:06 am (CDT) |
| $2,000 | 08/11/2023 10:40:06 am (CDT) |
| $1,550 | 08/11/2023 10:39:49 am (CDT) |
| $1,500 | 08/11/2023 10:39:49 am (CDT) |
| $825 | 08/11/2023 10:39:27 am (CDT) |
| $800 | 08/11/2023 10:39:27 am (CDT) |
| $525 | 08/11/2023 10:39:16 am (CDT) |
| $500 | 08/11/2023 10:39:16 am (CDT) |
| $150 | 08/11/2023 10:38:57 am (CDT) |
| $140 | 08/11/2023 10:38:57 am (CDT) |
| $130 | 08/11/2023 10:24:34 am (CDT) |
| $120 | 08/11/2023 10:24:34 am (CDT) |
| $110 | 08/11/2023 10:17:33 am (CDT) |
| $100 | 08/11/2023 1:19:04 am (CDT) |