I have kicked this idea around so many times I just have yet to do it . I am really surprised at how good they look too, I figured Ron Coleman would do people right but man I had no idea they would look that good . I may have to buy a basket next time I am down. Real good video Brother Joe , making me miss Arkansas
@@huntingrocks thank you! Yeah, that was the second time that I’ve bought one of their baskets, and was very happy with them both times. Most of the stuff you get from their tailings piles has a little damage or can be milky, so it’s ice getting material out that’s straight from the pockets, and is water clear, for the most part. Really high quality stuff!
@@hollynoelleAbductedUfologist lots of water at first, to try to get as much clay off as possible. Some had some iron stains on them so I put them Iron Out, and let them sit outside in the sun. The next day I washed them all off and let them dry, then shot the clips for the video and edited them together. 👍
@@joedadbod8450 very mild summer, super surprised. North Idaho state fair was excellent, just got back from Seattle, the Metallica/Pantera concert was amazing.
@@timtaylor1365 I thought it was a good value too…plus I like being able to clean them myself. Half the fun is finding the crystals, the other half is cleaning them off to see what they really look like, so I like that part of it quite a bit.
Oh you just killed me with that rainbow! ❤ I can’t believe you got all those from that little basket!! I need to get one❤ You have given them so much publicity, you should not feel guilty about walking away with free stuff for your birthday!
Fantastic!! Out of curiosity, which one dig you get? I found a lot of great pieces in my last basket too. Plus, it's nice having better quality ones straight from the pocket and we don't have to worry about all of the dings and chips from riding around in the dump trucks and hitting the crystals with our tools trying to sift through all of the tailings.
@@mrsnayarlhats4242 agreed! It’s also a very beautiful area, which helps make it so nice to visit because of the other outdoorsy things and Hot Springs is close by as well. Lots to do in that little area!
@@mrsnayarlhats4242 I live up in the northwest corner of Arkansas, so it takes me about 3.5 hours to get tot he Jessieville area. About the same for Mt. Ida. Maybe one of these days I'll move closer down there! Too much work/life stuff going on for the next several years though.
@@joedadbod8450 really interesting hot springs is really interesting the spring water comes up through the earth might be like lava heating up mineral water with a thin layer of rock or obsidian like a stove top with a pot of water
@@EyestheColoroftheSea hello, and thanks for watching!! I wash them with water as much as possible, then I soak them in Iron Out for a day, then wash them off with some dish soap in water, and rinse really well. I let them dry then shot the videos and edited it altogether. 👍
@@joedadbod8450 Thanks for the information...I have a bunch of rocks and crystals and they need to be cleaned the red clay in East Tennessee is hard to get out of the crystals... I have tried vinegar but somewhat a waste of time.. Your collection is beautiful good for you! I could see a bunch of them on a mirror wouldn't that be. beautiful? The light ect ..reflection all would be outstanding ..
They're a lot of fun to go through! I have two screens set up. I have 1/4 inch mesh with a 20 mesh (20 holes per square inch) under it to catch any of the smaller crystals that might slip through the 1/4" mesh. I hope your basket has even better pieces!!
Yes, nothing quite beats finding them yourself, but it is nice getting such pristine pieces. Sometimes the ones at the tailings can be pretty beat up and have damage, but the ones from the baskets are mostly without damage, and it's minimal when there is some, it seems.
Hey, Joe! My first time here, and what a blast! I was gainfully employed/occupied for a couple of hours, but got myself over-stimulated, so I had a nap. Anyway, I am having such a wonderful time. So do you ship? Or--better yet--where are you located?
Oh, I don't work for them, I just bought one of their baskets and wanted to share my experience so others can see what to expect if they purchase a basket from the Ron Coleman Mine. But yes, when I sell stuff, I do ship. In fact, I am thinking of putting together a large, flat rate box with a mix of all sorts of pieces from my mining trips to offer to anyone who would be interested. Stay tuned...I'll try to put something together this week.
Did you get a chance to look at the baskets before choosing? I’ll be coming from Kansas in September & now I’ll definitely think about buying one of these but I’m not sure how to choose a quality basket like that. Hoping to also get into the phantom mine at Wegner if they can get enough people to sign up
Hello! Yes, you can look at the baskets, but they don't want you going through the baskets, as-in, putting your hands in them and rifling around. other than that, you're welcome to look at them to try to decide which one you think is the best one.
@@yourworldexplorer1 if I have the funds for it the next time I’m there, I’ll definitely get another one. Both of the baskets I have purchased have had great stuff in them, plus it’s a lot of fun cleaning them to see what you get.
@@cherriethomas9538 I wash them with water as much as possible, then I soak them in Iron Out for a day, then wash them off with some dish soap in water, and rinse really well.
@@joedadbod8450 I sent my hubbs the place so maby when he checks on his property out there he can take me there! I don't even know uf it's close but I've got the bug. I've heard there are other cool places to hunt for rocks. My grandfather was an Indian jewler an we went to 4 peaks and pick up Amethyst and Apache tears. He was always taken as kids somewhere looking for some kind of rock we have barrels of it at my uncle's house I wish she would let us in it.
I believe you can order a basket from their web site, you'll have to pay for shipping though. I haven't purchased from heir web site before, as I have purchased directly from the gift shop when I am visiting for the day. Here is their web site, and I hope this helps! www.roncolemanmining.com
Great video, looks like a nice basket!! whaaaaaaaaaaat!
@@TheCrystalCollector thank you, Bryan!!
I have kicked this idea around so many times I just have yet to do it . I am really surprised at how good they look too, I figured Ron Coleman would do people right but man I had no idea they would look that good . I may have to buy a basket next time I am down.
Real good video Brother Joe , making me miss Arkansas
@@huntingrocks thank you! Yeah, that was the second time that I’ve bought one of their baskets, and was very happy with them both times. Most of the stuff you get from their tailings piles has a little damage or can be milky, so it’s ice getting material out that’s straight from the pockets, and is water clear, for the most part. Really high quality stuff!
Great Video! We live in Arkansas and I've never heard of this place. My son would love this. Thank you for sharing this!
You're welcome! So glad I could help! :)
Hope you and yours have a wonderful evening!! :)
Just beautiful, Joe. Worth the price. You must be thrilled! How did You clean them up? Stunning.
@@hollynoelleAbductedUfologist lots of water at first, to try to get as much clay off as possible. Some had some iron stains on them so I put them Iron Out, and let them sit outside in the sun. The next day I washed them all off and let them dry, then shot the clips for the video and edited them together. 👍
Hello, "Joe DadBod"! Thank you for showing us such a great video! I feel very happy! I look forward to your next work! Have a nice day!
@@libmananchannel hello! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it!! Have a wonderful evening!! 😊
Holy. Lots of water clear quartz. Love the tabby clusters. Of course, it’s all from Arkansas! What deal.
@@Raven_Claw-g9b I know, right!? Arkansas has the best quartz, imho.
Very nice. Thank you for this video. Most excellent.
@@expectamiracle.406 thank you so much!!
Definitely worth it!! Glad to see that their mine is still producing strong!
R A G N A R ! ! ! ! !
How have you been? What's new in the PNW??
@@joedadbod8450 very mild summer, super surprised. North Idaho state fair was excellent, just got back from Seattle, the Metallica/Pantera concert was amazing.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Belated Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much, and thanks again for making these bags available! They're a lot of fun!!
That seems very good value. Lovely crystals, can do a lot with them.
@@timtaylor1365 I thought it was a good value too…plus I like being able to clean them myself. Half the fun is finding the crystals, the other half is cleaning them off to see what they really look like, so I like that part of it quite a bit.
Oh you just killed me with that rainbow! ❤ I can’t believe you got all those from that little basket!! I need to get one❤
You have given them so much publicity, you should not feel guilty about walking away with free stuff for your birthday!
Thank you so much!! Yeah, the rainbows are some of my favorites, for sure! So beautiful!!
You did great! They are beautiful! Well worth what you paid I think.
@@homesteadaquarius thank you!! I believe it was worth it too. Lots of fun washing them all off to see what they really look like!!
Totally worth it, nice stuff.
Thank you! I agree...it was worth it, for sure. Have a wonderful evening!! :)
I’m dying! I want to go there and I’d buy a bag also 💕so cool thanks for the videos you do! Soul Adventurist sent me! ❤
Woohoo!! Thank you for swinging by! I always tell people that I'm just a dork with a cell phone, but I try to have some fun along the way too. :)
I bought a basket the same day! got lots of nice stuff
Fantastic!! Out of curiosity, which one dig you get? I found a lot of great pieces in my last basket too. Plus, it's nice having better quality ones straight from the pocket and we don't have to worry about all of the dings and chips from riding around in the dump trucks and hitting the crystals with our tools trying to sift through all of the tailings.
Awesome material. Do they do mail order?
@@jimellis936 yes they do! Just order off of their web site and you should be good to go. You’ll have the added expense with shipping though. 👍
Oh my i want a bucket!
@@cherriethomas9538 they’re a lot of fun!!
I've been to ron Coleman mines in Arkansas it's interesting that mountains have so much minerals
@@mrsnayarlhats4242 agreed! It’s also a very beautiful area, which helps make it so nice to visit because of the other outdoorsy things and Hot Springs is close by as well. Lots to do in that little area!
@@joedadbod8450 yes it is my friend I'm going to be moving to Arkansas someday
@@mrsnayarlhats4242 I live up in the northwest corner of Arkansas, so it takes me about 3.5 hours to get tot he Jessieville area. About the same for Mt. Ida. Maybe one of these days I'll move closer down there! Too much work/life stuff going on for the next several years though.
@@joedadbod8450 really interesting hot springs is really interesting the spring water comes up through the earth might be like lava heating up mineral water with a thin layer of rock or obsidian like a stove top with a pot of water
This is AMAZING✨💝✨ What did you use to clean the crystals?
@@EyestheColoroftheSea hello, and thanks for watching!!
I wash them with water as much as possible, then I soak them in Iron Out for a day, then wash them off with some dish soap in water, and rinse really well. I let them dry then shot the videos and edited it altogether. 👍
@@joedadbod8450 Thanks for the information...I have a bunch of rocks and crystals and they need to be cleaned the red clay in East Tennessee is hard to get out of the crystals... I have tried vinegar but somewhat a waste of time..
Your collection is beautiful good for you! I could see a bunch of them on a mirror wouldn't that be. beautiful? The light ect ..reflection all would be outstanding ..
I've been debating on getting one of the baskets. after watching this video, definitely going to get one as soon as I can
They're a lot of fun to go through! I have two screens set up. I have 1/4 inch mesh with a 20 mesh (20 holes per square inch) under it to catch any of the smaller crystals that might slip through the 1/4" mesh. I hope your basket has even better pieces!!
Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you, my friend!!
Stunners for sure, but I just got to find em myself.
Yes, nothing quite beats finding them yourself, but it is nice getting such pristine pieces. Sometimes the ones at the tailings can be pretty beat up and have damage, but the ones from the baskets are mostly without damage, and it's minimal when there is some, it seems.
Hey, Joe! My first time here, and what a blast! I was gainfully employed/occupied for a couple of hours, but got myself over-stimulated, so I had a nap. Anyway, I am having such a wonderful time. So do you ship? Or--better yet--where are you located?
Oh, I don't work for them, I just bought one of their baskets and wanted to share my experience so others can see what to expect if they purchase a basket from the Ron Coleman Mine.
But yes, when I sell stuff, I do ship. In fact, I am thinking of putting together a large, flat rate box with a mix of all sorts of pieces from my mining trips to offer to anyone who would be interested. Stay tuned...I'll try to put something together this week.
Did you get a chance to look at the baskets before choosing? I’ll be coming from Kansas in September & now I’ll definitely think about buying one of these but I’m not sure how to choose a quality basket like that.
Hoping to also get into the phantom mine at Wegner if they can get enough people to sign up
Hello! Yes, you can look at the baskets, but they don't want you going through the baskets, as-in, putting your hands in them and rifling around. other than that, you're welcome to look at them to try to decide which one you think is the best one.
I had one that was rusty on the outside and soaked it in clobber brand drain acid. For a day and it was clear
I bought one it was worth it
I agree, I think they're worth it too!
I've often contemplated getting one but now I may. Thanks.
@@yourworldexplorer1 if I have the funds for it the next time I’m there, I’ll definitely get another one. Both of the baskets I have purchased have had great stuff in them, plus it’s a lot of fun cleaning them to see what you get.
How do you process them to get to the Finnished pieces?
@@cherriethomas9538 I wash them with water as much as possible, then I soak them in Iron Out for a day, then wash them off with some dish soap in water, and rinse really well.
@@joedadbod8450 I sent my hubbs the place so maby when he checks on his property out there he can take me there! I don't even know uf it's close but I've got the bug. I've heard there are other cool places to hunt for rocks. My grandfather was an Indian jewler an we went to 4 peaks and pick up Amethyst and Apache tears. He was always taken as kids somewhere looking for some kind of rock we have barrels of it at my uncle's house I wish she would let us in it.
We’re Disabled Seniors, Now would it be possible to order and have them mail a Basket to us?
I believe you can order a basket from their web site, you'll have to pay for shipping though. I haven't purchased from heir web site before, as I have purchased directly from the gift shop when I am visiting for the day. Here is their web site, and I hope this helps!
www.roncolemanmining.com
Amazing specimens, worth the $150, for sure
Thank you! Yes, I believe it is worth it as well...so many great pieces!!
Did I see a rainbow inclusion?
Yes!! A few of them, actually...those are some of my favorites, for sure.
Not worthy. Don’t do it.
definitely am gonna but a basket next time. I went for the first time on Monday and I only got little ones like 4. The rest were rocks. 😅
how did you clean them up