[Jewelry making - Article 01058] - Re: [Orchid] [Tucson 2003] General information

[Gerry]

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    Catbleu, I have been shopping and a dealer at Tucson for almost 20
    years.  You are in for the experience of your lifetime.  There are
    several dealers in G+LW at the Holidome that sell tools and
    equipment.  You can also find a gathering of equipment dealers at the
    Electric Park Shows.  I would not expect to find anyone dealing in
    fabrication metals, but you will find a quite a few dealers of cast
    findings and parts.  G+LW is a good location for both.  I deal in
    custom gemstones, cabs and concaved facetted. 

    Try to get some business cards and a checkbook with your business
    name on the account.  All three will get you into most shows without
    a hassle.  If you are missing any of the three you may have trouble
    gaining access to some shows.  Also bring picture ID of yourself. 

    Tucson is a double edged sword.  Some of the most ethical people in
    the business are dealers at the shows.  Unfortunately some of the
    worse scoundrels are also there as dealers.  The best defense you
    have to stop yourself from being taken advantage of is your own
    knowledge of price, quality, and identification. This applies to
    equipment supplies and gemstones. 

    Personal safety is always a concern.  A thief knows that Tucson is a
    spread out show where people with means to purchase are often
    walking between shows.  Normal precautions are necessary to insure
    that you have a safe experience at Tucson.  Every year people make
    mistakes like leaving their purse open while they walk or storing
    purchased items in their automobiles or hotels.  Flashing large wads
    of bills is dangerous as a thief may be watching.  The biggest factor
    in crime in Tucson seems to be that the criminals are creatures of
    opportunity.  They do not want confrontation. They wait until you let
    your guard down, then in a matter of minutes your property is stolen.
     Be safe, travel in pairs, and always keep a sense of awareness of
    what is going on around you. 

    Otherwise, Tucson is the greatest experience I have ever encountered
    in the gemstone business.  The world meets at Tucson and is welcome. 
    Enjoy. 

  Gerry Galarneau
  G+LW GemMall, Feb 1-14, 2003, Booth 111
  www.galarneausgems.com


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