[Rockhounds] Arkansas Diamond Fraud

[Jonna]

I have been reading about this hoax and have been quite confused by
reactions. I have been an avid armchair rockhound and online reader
for quite some years now. I can't recall any negative whispers online
about the Vug or those affiliated with it. I have been under the
impression that the Vug has a possitive reputation as an online
presence in the mineral world.
Perhaps this is a time to realize that when bringing about a bit of
controversy there can be some backlash. It's to be expected. Maybe
just take it with a grain of salt so to speak? Years of good
reputation will speak for itself.

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 1:43 PM, Justin at the-vug.com <justin at the-vug.com> wrote:
> I was checking the links to FakeMinerals.com the other night when I came across this board and some negative posts directed my way.
>
> So, who do *I* think I am?  Well, my name is Justin and I've been into minerals for over 8 years now.  I worked for a large wholesale mineral warehouse for several years as the showroom manager, I own The-Vug.com.  I've run several large mineral shows, I've been a member of several mineral clubs, lead field trips, given talks.  In fact, I'll be on my way to give a talk tonight to the Sierra Peloma club.
>
> So, *ahem*, I think I know a little bit about what I'm talking about.
>
> Hold on wait, there is more...
>
> I publish a magazine about minerals, (want to subscribe?) I run special events during the Tucson show, which I'm there the entire time!  I go to most large US mineral shows each year.  My wife designs websites for many major mineral dealers and the hokey pokey is really what it's about.
>
> There is more, but hey, I don't want to take up TOO much of your time!
>
> In fact, before this diamond fraud dropped into my lap, I was doing the layout for my next magazine, which features the Crater of Diamonds.  Odd, eh?
>
> So, yeah, go to FakeMinerals.com and read about this horrible diamond scam.
>
> Best,
> Justin
> The-Vug.com
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