[Rockhounds] China!

[Lyle Pai]

If you're interested in seeing a wide selection of minerals, I would suggest going to Guilin...

I don't know about bargains... but many things should be cheaper than Tucson since they don't have to pay the extra shipping costs to the states... Having said that, you could've picked up some bargains towards the end of any show when the dealers are dumping their inventory... especially this past year...

If you need any help, I'd be happy to point you in the right direction. You're welcomed to look me up when you get into Shanghai. I can give you more details in person. Please email me off list with your itinerary and when you will be in Shanghai and for how long. 

Lyle


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From: "Flint Smith" <flint...smith at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors" <rockhounds at lists.drizzle.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:36 AM
Subject: [Rockhounds] China!


I'm off to China! Can anyone tell me where to go or what places are must-see?


Will I find bargains there, or am I better off just going to Tuscon?

The itinerary is that we start in Shanghai, fly to Beijing, train to Xian, boat to Xiyang, fly to Lahsa Tibet, fly back to Chongqing China, and cruise to Hong Kong. 

Not a lot of Rockhound activities on the list other than scoping out the Three Gorges and visiting a jade factory in Xian. We do have free days pretty much everywhere and Plenty of time in Hong Kong at the end.

One thing I could especially use help with... I'm limited to 44 pounds of baggage...how do I ship things back to the States? Is it expensive? Is there anything like the USPS Flat-rate box that will hold big hunks of stone?

Thanks



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