This is the kind of thing that gets the average Joe interested in rocks. No way hardcore rockhounds are going for this stuff; this is crystals-for-the-masses, which is great! It’s the kind of thing that sparks interest and has the potential to convert people into rockhounds/lapidaries. It’s fun and entertaining, which is exactly what the industry needs to spark and maintain the public’s attention. I certainly didn’t cut my teeth on rare Wingate Pass agate; I started out buying rose quartz and aventurine, like most people probably do. You need the cheap, commonly-available stuff to dip your toes in the water. Then after years of obsessing, you cultivate a deeper sense of what’s out there, and what’s sublimely special and why, and everything is like that: cheese, cars, sports memorabilia, you name it; all things.
Some people are getting ripped off by not getting what was scooped for them. A youtuber named Coldbrewbarbie seem to get a pretty decent scoop but they sent her something completely different and the order she got was much smaller. The polishing was very poor and some of the gems were damaged.
Bait and switch! I experienced this with an Ebay seller who was foreign. When I tried to discuss his 'mistske' - he suddenly acted like he didn't understand English 😳 I looked up an FCC rule (not sure if it's in force now). I told him that his 'mistake ' could be perceived as a Federal violation. Suddenly he understood me & sent the appropriate item.😅
My biggest worry is that you don’t know the labor practices going on. For prices to be so low it could be child or prison labor for all we know. That’s my one worry.
You're such a Media Puppet. Child labor means kids are contributing to the family. Kids earning a living is a good thing. Their whole culture is about earning for the Family. Americans can't compete on this level so the Media washes your Brain and wires it backwards. You don't buy and they don't work. Prison labor is also a good thing. What do you want them to do? Organize crime? Or work? So what if they earn $1/day? Labor practices? Victorian England was built on the backs of Children. If only u knew how the rest of your World really works....Native Americans still suffer so U can prosper in 2024. But that's not your one worry i'm sure.
Another way to think of this is that some pay is better than NO pay. These countries don’t have the Constitution and protections of our country and we can’t force them to. If these people live in regions where mining is the only viable industry then US customers paying for crystals is the best thing that can happen for them. They don’t get “welfare” if their businesses fail or they become unemployed. I don’t *support* this kind of labor industry, but just wanted to lay out the realities for the idealists out there.
I paid 300 for a lab sphere at a local shop, then scoped one for 39.00 same quality if not even better…soooo I say some folks are over pricing big time and are now big mad.
I have ordered from a few of those companies. I have not been disappointed so far! many spheres,towers and beautiful specimens. shipping is 4 weeks, that's the only thing that sucks! none have been broken either, well packaged.👍
Same! I’ve had nothing but good luck and I’ve spent thousands on purchasing these scoops and wholesalers. I actually don’t do the scoops anymore because he is correct…it’s fairly cheap material, not high quality, (not terrible quality either) and usually the same materials over and over, so I’ve gotten lots of repeats at this point.
I have never tried a lucky scoop from this company or any of the other companies that do this, but i appreciate your honest opinion. I dont have a problem with it at all either, because i think looking at the quality of the items being displayed and for the price being paid, you are getting a screaming deal. If you think its hurting your business, because you are selling your products at a higher price, then your had better be of a higher quality material or you need to lower your prices. These are interesting and a great deal. Thanks dave! You are the best!
My biggest worry is that you don’t know the labor practices going on. For prices to be so low it could be child or prison labor for all we know. That’s my one worry.
@@RufotrisRootedRockhound I totally understand you on that point, but that could be the case on any item we purchase from outside the USA. We can never be sure. So does that mean we only buy american? Because if thats the case, we never buy a lot of products because many things are made overseas. and american made, of a lot of products, isnt superior quality. They have us beat in almost all electronics and cars! so is it just rocks? Can we discriminate like that? Isnt that kind of wrong in itself? I truly do understand, but im not there, and do not know how its made. So i cant judge without proof because listening to gossip isnt right either.
@@largent45 you are right. And it’s why I buy as little as possible online. I’m worried everything is made with bad labor practices 😅 but that’s just me being paranoid 😋
I know a few people that have ordered these and received something other then what the video showed for their scoop, to me that is a scam, and the quality definitely wasn’t that great, I also know this is rarer then it is common. In the end, everyone needs to do what is right for them, i can see why these are tempting for new collectors and businesses just starting out. I will never buy a lucky scoop, I can’t guarantee where it came from for my own personal ethical reasons. I appreciate your honesty Dave, and no, the video does not make me mad, we all have opinions.
“I like it” GOSH THANK YOU DAVE! I have one lady in particular that I love watching on TikTok, it’s like ASMR. I’ve never bought anything but she just brings me joy, and the sound of the rocks clicking around as she mixes them is so soothing. I don’t know how anyone could say they’re damaging the scene when most of them are just selling tumbled stone, face rollers, towers, you know - not really “artisan” pieces. If I want something artisan I’m most definitely going to buy from an artisan! But for a little scoop of tumbled stone and a tower that doesn’t have perfectly even faces? Let the TikTok Lucky Scoop folks do their thing!
I’ve mostly seen people saying they didn’t get what they were shown getting in the scoop when it actually arrived, or literally getting glass or even resin items. And of course getting stones that turned out to be not what they were called out to be, in terms of the material. Obviously that’s going to be a small segment; people who got what they paid for don’t tend to write reviews or make videos, and there are clearly some sellers who are just scammers and many more who are just people selling crystals from the manufacturer. I don’t think the practice itself is bad for the industry as a whole; people who are really into crystals or buying mineral specimens want to see the actual crystal they’re buying, they want to choose it. I don’t think the people buying lucky scoops are the same people who are walking into crystal shops and choosing pieces, or at the very least, they’re spending money in both, they’re getting different things from each, and of course the trend will introduce some people to crystals for the first time.
My partner used to sell Crystals and would sell HUGE nice rare pieces. thousand dollar rocks... BAMN. Yeah, if you are selling that policed mass produced stuff that is dyed.. probably you wouldn't... But he made money off of the stuff he sold.
I ordered 2 scoops from Highland Crystal and some of the crystals weren’t as polished as others but they were still beautiful. I got a large lab sphere that is worth more than the price of 1 scoop. Well worth the money. Love them!
The lucky scoops introduced me to crystals. I don't mind an imperfect tower. Or an occasional mis labeled palm stone. I enjoy the variety, the fun of watching your scoop get scooped. Then the thrill of unboxing when it comes in the mail. I've learned a lot. Thanks for this video.
Honestly I'm only really concerned about the product getting beaten up in whatever big tub it's scooped out of. I love surprises and the fact that it's slightly more random and not a selection picked individually off the shelves makes it more exciting. I'm sure the labor practices involved are similar to anything else going on in China.
I’ve ordered 30 times from different sites ranging from small crystals at $10us a scoop and $57 a scoop with larger crystals and I plan on reselling some crystals when they all arrive. I received a package with a skull in it and lots more today the skull alone sells for $150au.
I've ordered from 4 different lucky scoop companies bc of impulsivity at 1am 😭😭 they haven't arrived yet but I'll update when they do. I'm not gonna continue buying just bc of ethics, they aren't really transparent abt where the crystals come from or if miners are getting paid a fair wage. I don't really feel comfortable supporting unethical labor but those are just my thoughts! seeing orders coming in on TikTok and people hyping them up in the comments is what made me buy them but thinking it through idk
I've never heard of lucky scoops. Very interesting. I will say I've bought many crystals and spheres from China. Never been disappointed with any of them. I bought mine of Etsy. Good prices no shipping cost. Big spheres for under 20. 60mm. This was very interesting Dave. I don't do Tiktok.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this crazy fad! I recently became aware of scooping and have watched “unboxing” videos with both happy and dissatisfied buyers. I personally am not interested in buying anything online and definitely not crystals unless I was buying beautiful cabochons from a great artisan like you Dave😊.
I can see both sides of the argument for or against lucky scoop. I went Hard on scoops for about a month it really triggered my hyper focus drive with the QVC sales model. The quality is here and there some I adore and some are terrible, scuffed to all hell, cracked and glued. So if you go into it with the illusion you are going to get all flawless pieces it is a recipe for disappointment when they say over and over high quality crystals blah blah. I have not been prey to the missing items issues many are having and for the pieces that I received broken I would say I got a fair refund. Scoops lit a fire under a childhood fascination. I live near DC and remember spending the bulk of my time with the Smithsonian specimen collection and buying my first (likely VERY overpriced) amethyst cluster and large dyed agate quarter at the gift shop. I still have it today after 25yrs. I've since graduated from lucky scoops to small shops and have started curating a collection both specimen and polished pieces. But I gotta say the quality from the small shops has been way more consistent than scoops. I would legitimately feel bad reselling half the items I scooped because they just look beat up. But yea cost analysis wise it is roughly like paying 5-$7/piece depending on how much scooped.
You're a legend man, I like how you cover all the modern lapidary and Rockhounding news. If newspapers still existed, yours would be the only one I'd subscribe to.
Thanks Ragnar I really appreciate you being in alive and letting us know your experience I’ll give you a call in a couple days or if you don’t mind and maybe we could chat a bit about your experience I really appreciate you my friend
It's brilliant! I need to do this myself for my crystal business! China sells material from other countries but they do have heat treated and dyed stuff too. But this is sheer brilliant! People are upset cause they never thought of this idea. They do business as well folks get used to it. They may not know the real names of crystal so they call it something else. As long as you know what they are It shouldn't matter. You need to always reinvent your selling strategies especially if everyone is doing the same thing, do something that makes you stand out of the rest of the clones.
I know this video is a year old, but for the people like me finding it later, I literally got a host (of a small competitor to the ones in the video) to show me around their factory yesterday while on air (I was the only one in the live, so I did a screen recording). They had dozens of commercial tumblers, and thousands of tons of raw materials just outside the shop doors. She showed the (adult) workers carving the crystals by hand in a room next to the tumblers. I bought 3 scoops and was their first customer. I have 25 scoops coming from the vendor in your vid. I have a plant shop and want to sell crystals alongside my plants. I will definitely be supporting the smaller business and go wholesale with them, assuming my order arrives. I’ve purchased from the larger vendor, so I know they’re legit.
I feel like the people who hate on lucky scoops are mad because they are selling scoops at wholesale prices and they aren't able to overcharge newbies for basic stones.
Lol 😂 I can't Imagine Being Triggered by Lucky Scoops Either. They're Jealous If anything by Lucky Scoops.. Lol Damm all Those people having fun with All those Rock's Lol 😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂
They are making these pieces accessable for everyone rather than the imported retail outlets charging an absolute fortune for tiny mass produced items. These are basically bargain bags from massive stocks of goods for western markets that are being sold at low profit but much less than you would pay at a retail shop. Lapidary goods are so high priced at the present time and western markets are making lots of money which is why people are complaining, lower profit. Ireland, exporting imported minerals.
I don't have a problem with it at all. I have no problem paying the people or companies who find or make their pieces and I'm not a perfectionist, I like to see flaws in pieces because it reminds me it was taken from the earth. But as someone who isn't American, when I shopped for crystals online I would end up paying double the price displayed, then shipping, plus customs and clearance when it reached my country. Because I was paying double and honestly a lot of the prices were extortion, especially on something that was mass produced, I would have to talk myself out of feeling guilty for indulging in a hobbie I adore, even when I had set the money aside for that purpose. I also had to also turn away from alot of items especially big pieces because I couldn't justify them in my mind. So it's crazy to see what some of these scoops produce. It's one the massive reason why I started shopping directly with Chinese suppliers, the prices were more reasonable, the items I got were real, I would almost alway get what I wanted for my collection and I was always getting way more for my money without hurting my pockets. I took out the middle man but I honestly don't regret it because some people were doing way too much in my opinion and exploiting their customers. I may have to give these scoop shows a try.
How often do they get orders mixed up? I received a random order today from Highland Crystals. Nothing from my scoop was in my order. I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to getting my jade elephant and rose quartz tree.
See that's definitely an issue, I flip out here in the US with regular tracking...although I must say I love this Ebay seller I buy crystal spheres from he's based in Hong Kong and every order has been perfect....
It's a brilliant concept! US sellers need to change up their selling strategies. I notice alot of sellers in the US do their selling the same way. The crystal market is too over saturated. Everyone needs to up their game by doing things differently avoiding the cookie cutter selling like everyone else. I would buy from someone else who is doing things differently and unique.
Another view...we know that pretty rocks can hook folks into the field. If someone buys a scoop, are they more or less likely to attend a local rock show? I think far more likely, myself. It's no different than the grab bags we used to get at the county fair or street fairs. I loved the packets of tumbled rocks! And I'm here, so..... 😁😁🤣
What are your thoughts about other channels that sell over TikTok and Facebook lives? My mom and I have bought a large amount of crystals from Sorbinar Crystal that does Facebook lives. I've gotten so many beautiful pieces I wouldn't have been able to afford at local shops.
I’ve never heard of that particular dealer, but if it works, it works I plan on making a prior to this video talking about all the bad experiences people had with the topic, but I haven’t had the chance to make the video
I think the person that wants to buy random from from someone like this isn't the type of person that is also going to shows and buying quality materials or buy nice custom stuff on etsy. There's just not the overlap I think people believe there is. We all know when something looks cheaply made or when someone didn't care about what they were really doing when they made something and I have yet to see one of these rock scooping streams where I was impressed with what they were pulling. I look at the people complaining about it like someone complaining about the dollar store impacting there local business, if that's your competition you might selling the wrong thing at the wrong prices..
My biggest issue with lucky scoops is the transparency. They do use low cost and common materials and I've even seen pieces glued back together. However, most of the time the price reflects the quality. Also some use rice which gets in all the small cracks.
i got to make a part two talking a bit about the bad experiences people have I’m gonna try to interview a few people and it might take me a little while to get the video out
Hi Dave , great video , love your honesty as usual lol 😂 , there is good advice here , Tik tok trends like this do Help as they introduce new people to the scene and create a larger interest in crystals , I agree totally be unique be different , there are a million products out there to sell if you trade and know your product ,sellers customers will know that and come for that reason , personally I’m not a fan of dyed agates but nearly every one I speak to started there collection by getting one , I can see why people feel threatened by the low price especially in times where money is tighter
Honestly.. my view on it is that the people buying lucky scoops just aren’t my sales market. It has just made me think about carrying better quality or unique items that you don’t see as often. I also sell totally different things in person at fairs than I do online.
Hiya Dave, I have never heard of this, but if I would see it, I would buy it. You can always cut it down and make something else out of it. Lol I hope you have a awesome blessed day. Cya! 😺🐟 out!
Im glad to hear that if i were going to buy this somewhere else it would be like 200 bucks or more thank you for your review on this ive been watching this for like a month i might get a scoop after hearing this . Do you sell crystals ??
Low grade crystals in scoops ive ordered from several different ones. Rarely got high quality crystals. They were real just depends what you want i guess. Alot of crystals were also broken because they don’t all wrap them properly. Some are better than others. They’re are a few good ones but it takes trial and error and money to find out. Just my thoughts. Have a great night. I love your content.💜🫶❤️🙏🤩😉😘
no my friend I completely agree I think you’re spot on but they never look high quality to me they look like the same old one to four dollar upon material cut into the same shapes video is mainly about people thinking that they’re bad for business in my opinion they are definitely a case if you get what you pay for the only time I have seen someone get what they paid for is when they accidentally or perhaps intentionally sometimes send you someone else’s scoop
thank you so much for this. was so sckeptical because everyone talks shit. it would be nice if you are verse enough in crystals on how to test if you crystal is real. thank you for your input
when it comes to crystals, it’s pretty easy to identify if they’re real or not, there’s a few things that make crystals really easy to identify over glass. In fact, it’s almost like you’re not looking to find out if it’s crystal, but rather, if it’s glass glasses, the one thing that they’re freaking crystals out of something such as bubbles or different types of colors, introduced into the slag can be a good identifier, also gravity and polish at the end of the day. it’s some thing that really is hard to explain over the phone or even watching a UA-cam video it’s something you have to touch and feel and experience for yourself. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. If you’re trying to only get real stuff I would stay away from with a call opalite or those red wispy towers spheres
Personal I am not into this type of thing but don’t have a problem with it if they are honest. If you want to sell something collect and cut materials from your area. It’s not going to be mass produced and unique. Stay positive and keep on rockin.
Is it even okay for the crystals to be banged against each other in the Tumbler (not sure what to call it). I know it's bad for some crystals since they are more delicate and scratch or break easily?
Plastic pellets are a popular media for tumbling the more fragile stones. Of course this isn’t actual tumbling going on, as there’s no water or polish, it just makes a cool moving display.
I really want to start selling lucky scoops because I’m unemployed and need to make some money. I can make a lot of things like lip gloss, perfumes and lollipops and things like that
And I’ve been in the jewelry business for 20 years so I know gems very well. Some of the quartz was glass with resin in the center. I’ve never seen manmade stones or fake quartz like it’s, it was actually unreal some of the mysteries I have Recieved, you can NOT see in the videos that some of the agates are literally dyed and painted and the camera can’t capture the quality.
I’m super sorry my friend for your bad experience this is part one of a two-part video that was putting out the second one I was going to have a few folks that I interview give them bad experiences I know what you mean about the colored courts usually they sell a red variation of it some people call it smelt
I would order from them. I can definitely make a profit, and up my collection of cool. I have an amazing Jade collection, and prefer to get my own. Jade is a very loved stone for me. I used to live in Big Sur. Big Sur jade is my love.
I have a criticism about this trend, for environmental reasons. They might just seems like a few rocks, but they are important to saxicolous reliant ecosystems. So just ask the question: Are they sourcing these stones and minerals with proper licence and environmental considerations. Cause the fossicing of the raw stones can be environmentally unethical or damaging. The other thing about trends like this, it encourages amateurs to start, to fossic, mine and collect rocks from the environment, without the proper licence. In some places in Australia it is prohibited to take rocks from natural habitat. Similar reason, I no longer follow or support stone-stacking photography on social media.
Ahahahahahahaha. If you can’t grow it, you must mine it. The impact of rockhounding worldwide pales in comparison to a single coal, copper, or gold mine. So rest easy.
I personally think it looks fun, like a carnival... but with that said.... In order to keep the prices so low a lot of this is mined from unethical sources. But most people are fine with that but Its not for me. I have bought crystals online and it was fake ....it's not all real. I don't think you're looking at it charitably for the people who are against this. If you go on Etsy or eBay and a lot of Chinese vendors are selling it at dirt cheap prices and viewing the pieces ...... you can tell some are fakes. I don't think this is such a black-and-white issue of they are all real or all fake. I understand why some people would be frustrated about the minerals and unable to compete with the prices when they are passionate about rocks and to see fakes flood the market at a price that you can not match ...I'd be frustrated too. You state just get over, but why are you so upset about someone's opinion. maybe you should get over it. See how that sounds. It sounds hostile. I was only saying that as an example of what you said. I like some of your takes on it but I disagree about the authentic minerals.. some are some are not My experience ..maybe you have been lucky and gotten all great items. But again I love the entertainment value these Lucky scoops provide.
When I first saw the title/thumbnail I thought you were gonna tell me these are the next version of "Pearl Parties". Now THOSE are a scam all around! 😂 But yeah, I can totally see this concept being a great way to get people into rocks and minerals honestly. It's basically the adult version of filling a little velvet bag with polished stones from a gift shop at a tourist attraction. You know the ones. lol
I’m looking at a black obsidian panther carving beautiful but 600 dollars I’m not spending that on a decorative animal it gorgeous I wish I had that life where 600 isn’t a big purchase at 1 point I could do it not now all our money goes to bills and rent…..sorry kitty cat
It just seems if this was in Germany, it would admired. Jesus was also born in America don't cha know? I think it's disgusting how Ethiopian Opal is dirt cheap compared to Aussie Opal. It's the West that determines value of the things we buy and from where. Native cigs cost me $3 a pack while in Australia they cost $25! We overpay for things and don't know it.
If you make your living selling this stuff? You CAN order from these ppl bulk. Cheap. I wouldn't buy mineral specimins. Most is Hydrothermal grown. Not natural. Mining anywhere is not cheap. Scour Ebay, Facebook for these bulk suppliers.. edit to make sure it post.
@@peridot_craponite_earrings Youre being sarcastic I know. Ebay is just a platform. I've been with Ebay for decades. Yes they got a bad reputation. Sellers were allowed to call grown mtrls "Unheated untreated Natural." Etc. Have you noticed its changed? I & several Gemologist got them to change their parameters. There ARE many good dealers selling genuine " traditional hard earth mined" mtrls. Key words. If you don't know what you're buying. You should research it 1st. If you would like a list of reputable dealers? I can help.
@@roberttyrrell2250 Half and half actually. I do think eBay can be a good online source for lower end materials, especially since from my experience I have usually gotten exactly what was pictured in the listing, rather than here's a blind bag of all crap they wouldn't have been able to sell if they actually showed what you would be getting (I'm looking at you, Etsy), but your point about a lot of people killing their reputation by also saying they have "genuine" and "natural" higher end stuff like diamond, ruby, topaz, etc. is spot on and I'm glad you were able to make them be a little more honest. Personally if I see something I know is fake but still think it's pretty anyway I may buy it for myself, but sending dyed quartz to someone who really thinks they're getting a real tourmaline is a great way to turn someone off from buying on the platform in general. I've also had good luck with the buyer protection rules when I needed them, so no one's been able to get away with scamming me.
@@peridot_craponite_earrings If you like real mineral specimins I recommend Wayne Schrimp. Capistrano mining. He gets some exotics too, part owner in a benitoite mine. One rarest minerals on the planet. Also vested in Red emerald Byxbite. I sell traditional mined stones. Cut opals I also create Jewelry, by hand, old fashioned way. No prefabs. Ebay was a mess. There still shady ppl. Hurts the entire industry putting a bad taste in consumers mouth. If you find one? Report them. Note lab synthetics, simulant mtls are now listed as such.
@@roberttyrrell2250 Thanks! I'll check him out. Edit: I noticed they sell ore, although they aren't selling it right now. I'm always looking for recommendations for where to get interesting ore! (Not seeded, etc.)
Have been collecting crystals, fossils and mineral specimens for 30 years. I buy large statement pieces and rare materials. That being said , I have purchased a few lucky scoops. It's a fun experience , I have gotten a few beautiful larger pieces, some really good quality sphere holders and lots of cute carvings and tumbles that my nieces and nephews love. I guess it's a you do you kind of thing; if you don't want to buy lucky scoops, don't.
Lol if you get the items you paid for what's the problem? Frankly i don't sell or buy ready mades, i make whatever i need and i dont sell its a hobby for me to cut stuff and make jewelry.
Even though I've heard of these, I'm not a TikTok fan. I was born in 1985, and I carry myself with class, so anything that has videos that aren't tasteful to me is something that I don't like. I thought about having TikTok just to order from one of the crystal vendors, but then I started spending my money elsewhere, and I haven't quit spending it somewhere else, so I just decided to delete my TikTok account since I wasn't using it.
Calling oneself classy isn't a very classy thing to do. Aside from that I would not equate TikTok with levels of class. A lot of content is certainly trashy, but there is also content that has more quality and substance. I am personally not a fan of TikTok and my activity is limited to none, but I do watch the crystal scooping (from Highland Crystal) for entertainment purposes. I keep my TikTok account open to broaden my exposure to society's never ending evolution!
This is the kind of thing that gets the average Joe interested in rocks. No way hardcore rockhounds are going for this stuff; this is crystals-for-the-masses, which is great! It’s the kind of thing that sparks interest and has the potential to convert people into rockhounds/lapidaries. It’s fun and entertaining, which is exactly what the industry needs to spark and maintain the public’s attention. I certainly didn’t cut my teeth on rare Wingate Pass agate; I started out buying rose quartz and aventurine, like most people probably do. You need the cheap, commonly-available stuff to dip your toes in the water. Then after years of obsessing, you cultivate a deeper sense of what’s out there, and what’s sublimely special and why, and everything is like that: cheese, cars, sports memorabilia, you name it; all things.
Some people are getting ripped off by not getting what was scooped for them. A youtuber named Coldbrewbarbie seem to get a pretty decent scoop but they sent her something completely different and the order she got was much smaller. The polishing was very poor and some of the gems were damaged.
Bait and switch! I experienced this with an Ebay seller who was foreign.
When I tried to discuss his 'mistske' - he suddenly acted like he didn't understand English 😳
I looked up an FCC rule (not sure if it's in force now). I told him that his 'mistake ' could be perceived as a Federal violation. Suddenly he understood me & sent the appropriate item.😅
My biggest worry is that you don’t know the labor practices going on. For prices to be so low it could be child or prison labor for all we know. That’s my one worry.
Mine too.
And if we’re talking about China, they have literally had people in concentration camps picking cotton, sooo…
You're such a Media Puppet. Child labor means kids are contributing to the family. Kids earning a living is a good thing. Their whole culture is about earning for the Family. Americans can't compete on this level so the Media washes your Brain and wires it backwards. You don't buy and they don't work. Prison labor is also a good thing. What do you want them to do? Organize crime? Or work? So what if they earn $1/day? Labor practices? Victorian England was built on the backs of Children. If only u knew how the rest of your World really works....Native Americans still suffer so U can prosper in 2024. But that's not your one worry i'm sure.
Another way to think of this is that some pay is better than NO pay. These countries don’t have the Constitution and protections of our country and we can’t force them to. If these people live in regions where mining is the only viable industry then US customers paying for crystals is the best thing that can happen for them. They don’t get “welfare” if their businesses fail or they become unemployed.
I don’t *support* this kind of labor industry, but just wanted to lay out the realities for the idealists out there.
I paid 300 for a lab sphere at a local shop, then scoped one for 39.00 same quality if not even better…soooo I say some folks are over pricing big time and are now big mad.
I have ordered from a few of those companies. I have not been disappointed so far! many spheres,towers and beautiful specimens. shipping is 4 weeks, that's the only thing that sucks! none have been broken either, well packaged.👍
Same! I’ve had nothing but good luck and I’ve spent thousands on purchasing these scoops and wholesalers. I actually don’t do the scoops anymore because he is correct…it’s fairly cheap material, not high quality, (not terrible quality either) and usually the same materials over and over, so I’ve gotten lots of repeats at this point.
I have never tried a lucky scoop from this company or any of the other companies that do this, but i appreciate your honest opinion. I dont have a problem with it at all either, because i think looking at the quality of the items being displayed and for the price being paid, you are getting a screaming deal. If you think its hurting your business, because you are selling your products at a higher price, then your had better be of a higher quality material or you need to lower your prices. These are interesting and a great deal. Thanks dave! You are the best!
My biggest worry is that you don’t know the labor practices going on. For prices to be so low it could be child or prison labor for all we know. That’s my one worry.
@@RufotrisRootedRockhound I totally understand you on that point, but that could be the case on any item we purchase from outside the USA. We can never be sure. So does that mean we only buy american? Because if thats the case, we never buy a lot of products because many things are made overseas. and american made, of a lot of products, isnt superior quality. They have us beat in almost all electronics and cars! so is it just rocks? Can we discriminate like that? Isnt that kind of wrong in itself? I truly do understand, but im not there, and do not know how its made. So i cant judge without proof because listening to gossip isnt right either.
@@largent45 you are right. And it’s why I buy as little as possible online. I’m worried everything is made with bad labor practices 😅 but that’s just me being paranoid 😋
Damaging my bank balance
I know a few people that have ordered these and received something other then what the video showed for their scoop, to me that is a scam, and the quality definitely wasn’t that great, I also know this is rarer then it is common. In the end, everyone needs to do what is right for them, i can see why these are tempting for new collectors and businesses just starting out. I will never buy a lucky scoop, I can’t guarantee where it came from for my own personal ethical reasons. I appreciate your honesty Dave, and no, the video does not make me mad, we all have opinions.
love this. it takes a real one to admit good competition. humility is so important stay humble
“I like it” GOSH THANK YOU DAVE! I have one lady in particular that I love watching on TikTok, it’s like ASMR. I’ve never bought anything but she just brings me joy, and the sound of the rocks clicking around as she mixes them is so soothing.
I don’t know how anyone could say they’re damaging the scene when most of them are just selling tumbled stone, face rollers, towers, you know - not really “artisan” pieces. If I want something artisan I’m most definitely going to buy from an artisan! But for a little scoop of tumbled stone and a tower that doesn’t have perfectly even faces? Let the TikTok Lucky Scoop folks do their thing!
I’ve mostly seen people saying they didn’t get what they were shown getting in the scoop when it actually arrived, or literally getting glass or even resin items. And of course getting stones that turned out to be not what they were called out to be, in terms of the material. Obviously that’s going to be a small segment; people who got what they paid for don’t tend to write reviews or make videos, and there are clearly some sellers who are just scammers and many more who are just people selling crystals from the manufacturer. I don’t think the practice itself is bad for the industry as a whole; people who are really into crystals or buying mineral specimens want to see the actual crystal they’re buying, they want to choose it. I don’t think the people buying lucky scoops are the same people who are walking into crystal shops and choosing pieces, or at the very least, they’re spending money in both, they’re getting different things from each, and of course the trend will introduce some people to crystals for the first time.
I used to sell crystals, it failed....because I also collect crystals. "Selling" them was GREAT for my collection! 😩🤣😍
My partner used to sell Crystals and would sell HUGE nice rare pieces. thousand dollar rocks... BAMN. Yeah, if you are selling that policed mass produced stuff that is dyed.. probably you wouldn't... But he made money off of the stuff he sold.
I ordered 2 scoops from Highland Crystal and some of the crystals weren’t as polished as others but they were still beautiful. I got a large lab sphere that is worth more than the price of 1 scoop. Well worth the money. Love them!
The lucky scoops introduced me to crystals. I don't mind an imperfect tower. Or an occasional mis labeled palm stone. I enjoy the variety, the fun of watching your scoop get scooped. Then the thrill of unboxing when it comes in the mail. I've learned a lot. Thanks for this video.
Definitely correct! It’s a pipeline I’ve seen. Start with scoops, move to “lucky walls”, then wholesalers, and so on. Super interesting
Honestly I'm only really concerned about the product getting beaten up in whatever big tub it's scooped out of. I love surprises and the fact that it's slightly more random and not a selection picked individually off the shelves makes it more exciting. I'm sure the labor practices involved are similar to anything else going on in China.
Agreed
I’ve ordered 30 times from different sites ranging from small crystals at $10us a scoop and $57 a scoop with larger crystals and I plan on reselling some crystals when they all arrive.
I received a package with a skull in it and lots more today the skull alone sells for $150au.
I've ordered from 4 different lucky scoop companies bc of impulsivity at 1am 😭😭 they haven't arrived yet but I'll update when they do. I'm not gonna continue buying just bc of ethics, they aren't really transparent abt where the crystals come from or if miners are getting paid a fair wage. I don't really feel comfortable supporting unethical labor but those are just my thoughts! seeing orders coming in on TikTok and people hyping them up in the comments is what made me buy them but thinking it through idk
I've never heard of lucky scoops. Very interesting. I will say I've bought many crystals and spheres from China. Never been disappointed with any of them. I bought mine of Etsy. Good prices no shipping cost. Big spheres for under 20. 60mm. This was very interesting Dave. I don't do Tiktok.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this crazy fad! I recently became aware of scooping and have watched “unboxing” videos with both happy and dissatisfied buyers. I personally am not interested in buying anything online and definitely not crystals unless I was buying beautiful cabochons from a great artisan like you Dave😊.
I can see both sides of the argument for or against lucky scoop. I went Hard on scoops for about a month it really triggered my hyper focus drive with the QVC sales model. The quality is here and there some I adore and some are terrible, scuffed to all hell, cracked and glued. So if you go into it with the illusion you are going to get all flawless pieces it is a recipe for disappointment when they say over and over high quality crystals blah blah. I have not been prey to the missing items issues many are having and for the pieces that I received broken I would say I got a fair refund.
Scoops lit a fire under a childhood fascination. I live near DC and remember spending the bulk of my time with the Smithsonian specimen collection and buying my first (likely VERY overpriced) amethyst cluster and large dyed agate quarter at the gift shop. I still have it today after 25yrs. I've since graduated from lucky scoops to small shops and have started curating a collection both specimen and polished pieces. But I gotta say the quality from the small shops has been way more consistent than scoops. I would legitimately feel bad reselling half the items I scooped because they just look beat up. But yea cost analysis wise it is roughly like paying 5-$7/piece depending on how much scooped.
Great video, my read on the situation is the same. I'm curious about the cultured pearl jewelry that is sold in a similar "party" style show.
You're a legend man, I like how you cover all the modern lapidary and Rockhounding news. If newspapers still existed, yours would be the only one I'd subscribe to.
Thanks Ragnar I really appreciate you being in alive and letting us know your experience I’ll give you a call in a couple days or if you don’t mind and maybe we could chat a bit about your experience I really appreciate you my friend
@@lapidarydave Anytime, sent you my info on IG
i dont knock anybody hustle. you got to make it by any means. people need to chill, and up there game.
Clicked on this video so fast. Excited to watch this one Dave! Thank you!
I’m so addictive to just watching them !! I have brought some and wow
I love new Ideas for making money like this, these people found a novel way for selling their product, good on them.
It's brilliant! I need to do this myself for my crystal business! China sells material from other countries but they do have heat treated and dyed stuff too. But this is sheer brilliant! People are upset cause they never thought of this idea. They do business as well folks get used to it. They may not know the real names of crystal so they call it something else. As long as you know what they are It shouldn't matter. You need to always reinvent your selling strategies especially if everyone is doing the same thing, do something that makes you stand out of the rest of the clones.
I know this video is a year old, but for the people like me finding it later, I literally got a host (of a small competitor to the ones in the video) to show me around their factory yesterday while on air (I was the only one in the live, so I did a screen recording).
They had dozens of commercial tumblers, and thousands of tons of raw materials just outside the shop doors. She showed the (adult) workers carving the crystals by hand in a room next to the tumblers. I bought 3 scoops and was their first customer. I have 25 scoops coming from the vendor in your vid. I have a plant shop and want to sell crystals alongside my plants. I will definitely be supporting the smaller business and go wholesale with them, assuming my order arrives. I’ve purchased from the larger vendor, so I know they’re legit.
I feel like the people who hate on lucky scoops are mad because they are selling scoops at wholesale prices and they aren't able to overcharge newbies for basic stones.
Lol 😂 I can't Imagine Being Triggered by Lucky Scoops Either. They're Jealous If anything by Lucky Scoops.. Lol Damm all Those people having fun with All those Rock's Lol 😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂
This is the one lady I remember the most who did the crystal scoops.
They are making these pieces accessable for everyone rather than the imported retail outlets charging an absolute fortune for tiny mass produced items.
These are basically bargain bags from massive stocks of goods for western markets that are being sold at low profit but much less than you would pay at a retail shop.
Lapidary goods are so high priced at the present time and western markets are making lots of money which is why people are complaining, lower profit.
Ireland, exporting imported minerals.
I'm watching your video because I've started seeing these lives on TikTok, and it piqued my interest. I appreciate the education!
I don't have a problem with it at all. I have no problem paying the people or companies who find or make their pieces and I'm not a perfectionist, I like to see flaws in pieces because it reminds me it was taken from the earth.
But as someone who isn't American, when I shopped for crystals online I would end up paying double the price displayed, then shipping, plus customs and clearance when it reached my country. Because I was paying double and honestly a lot of the prices were extortion, especially on something that was mass produced, I would have to talk myself out of feeling guilty for indulging in a hobbie I adore, even when I had set the money aside for that purpose. I also had to also turn away from alot of items especially big pieces because I couldn't justify them in my mind. So it's crazy to see what some of these scoops produce.
It's one the massive reason why I started shopping directly with Chinese suppliers, the prices were more reasonable, the items I got were real, I would almost alway get what I wanted for my collection and I was always getting way more for my money without hurting my pockets. I took out the middle man but I honestly don't regret it because some people were doing way too much in my opinion and exploiting their customers. I may have to give these scoop shows a try.
You’re the best Dave. Always great content!
How often do they get orders mixed up? I received a random order today from Highland Crystals. Nothing from my scoop was in my order. I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to getting my jade elephant and rose quartz tree.
Not sure my friend
See that's definitely an issue, I flip out here in the US with regular tracking...although I must say I love this Ebay seller I buy crystal spheres from he's based in Hong Kong and every order has been perfect....
It's a brilliant concept! US sellers need to change up their selling strategies. I notice alot of sellers in the US do their selling the same way. The crystal market is too over saturated. Everyone needs to up their game by doing things differently avoiding the cookie cutter selling like everyone else. I would buy from someone else who is doing things differently and unique.
It appears that someone just out of view is returning scooped items back to the bowl.
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Someone with a better monitor might be able to see this.
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Another view...we know that pretty rocks can hook folks into the field. If someone buys a scoop, are they more or less likely to attend a local rock show? I think far more likely, myself.
It's no different than the grab bags we used to get at the county fair or street fairs. I loved the packets of tumbled rocks!
And I'm here, so..... 😁😁🤣
What are your thoughts about other channels that sell over TikTok and Facebook lives? My mom and I have bought a large amount of crystals from Sorbinar Crystal that does Facebook lives. I've gotten so many beautiful pieces I wouldn't have been able to afford at local shops.
I’ve never heard of that particular dealer, but if it works, it works I plan on making a prior to this video talking about all the bad experiences people had with the topic, but I haven’t had the chance to make the video
Love your honest well thought out opinions Dave. I appreciate all your information you so kindly share with us.
thanks again Dave
I think the person that wants to buy random from from someone like this isn't the type of person that is also going to shows and buying quality materials or buy nice custom stuff on etsy. There's just not the overlap I think people believe there is.
We all know when something looks cheaply made or when someone didn't care about what they were really doing when they made something and I have yet to see one of these rock scooping streams where I was impressed with what they were pulling.
I look at the people complaining about it like someone complaining about the dollar store impacting there local business, if that's your competition you might selling the wrong thing at the wrong prices..
I haven’t seen this lucky scoop bag before. I have seen the fill your own velvet bag. I have no thoughts on either. I appreciate your insight 🙂✌️
My biggest issue with lucky scoops is the transparency. They do use low cost and common materials and I've even seen pieces glued back together. However, most of the time the price reflects the quality. Also some use rice which gets in all the small cracks.
Bonus; you get to be an archaeologist and pick it all out again! Whee! 🤣
@@RICDirector
Funny 😄
Was just watching today and thought EXACTLY as you did.
i got to make a part two talking a bit about the bad experiences people have I’m gonna try to interview a few people and it might take me a little while to get the video out
Hi Dave , great video , love your honesty as usual lol 😂 , there is good advice here , Tik tok trends like this do Help as they introduce new people to the scene and create a larger interest in crystals , I agree totally be unique be different , there are a million products out there to sell if you trade and know your product ,sellers customers will know that and come for that reason , personally I’m not a fan of dyed agates but nearly every one I speak to started there collection by getting one , I can see why people feel threatened by the low price especially in times where money is tighter
Never heard of a lucky scoop that I didn’t scoop myself 😂 Gonna be watching 😎👍🏾
it's so much fun to watch
It was pretty neat from what I learned in your video. Definitely gonna look at it a little more and see what happens. 😎👍🏾
Honestly.. my view on it is that the people buying lucky scoops just aren’t my sales market. It has just made me think about carrying better quality or unique items that you don’t see as often. I also sell totally different things in person at fairs than I do online.
I just assumed the tumbling medium was rice 🤷🏼♀️
My worry is I've paid and never receive my order...
Hiya Dave, I have never heard of this, but if I would see it, I would buy it. You can always cut it down and make something else out of it. Lol
I hope you have a awesome blessed day.
Cya! 😺🐟 out!
Im glad to hear that if i were going to buy this somewhere else it would be like 200 bucks or more thank you for your review on this ive been watching this for like a month i might get a scoop after hearing this . Do you sell crystals ??
I do feel free to message me and I could show you what we have 772-284-4459
Oh I saw this in one of Rufo's shorts or maybe his discord....can't wait to see your opinion too
awesome thanks for watching:) where can i watch your friends videos
@@lapidarydave ua-cam.com/users/RufotrisRootedRockhound
Never heard of this. Interesting 🤔
Low grade crystals in scoops ive ordered from several different ones. Rarely got high quality crystals. They were real just depends what you want i guess. Alot of crystals were also broken because they don’t all wrap them properly. Some are better than others. They’re are a few good ones but it takes trial and error and money to find out. Just my thoughts. Have a great night. I love your content.💜🫶❤️🙏🤩😉😘
no my friend I completely agree I think you’re spot on but they never look high quality to me they look like the same old one to four dollar upon material cut into the same shapes video is mainly about people thinking that they’re bad for business in my opinion they are definitely a case if you get what you pay for the only time I have seen someone get what they paid for is when they accidentally or perhaps intentionally sometimes send you someone else’s scoop
thank you so much for this. was so sckeptical because everyone talks shit. it would be nice if you are verse enough in crystals on how to test if you crystal is real. thank you for your input
when it comes to crystals, it’s pretty easy to identify if they’re real or not, there’s a few things that make crystals really easy to identify over glass. In fact, it’s almost like you’re not looking to find out if it’s crystal, but rather, if it’s glass glasses, the one thing that they’re freaking crystals out of something such as bubbles or different types of colors, introduced into the slag can be a good identifier, also gravity and polish at the end of the day. it’s some thing that really is hard to explain over the phone or even watching a UA-cam video it’s something you have to touch and feel and experience for yourself. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. If you’re trying to only get real stuff I would stay away from with a call opalite or those red wispy towers spheres
Personal I am not into this type of thing but don’t have a problem with it if they are honest. If you want to sell something collect and cut materials from your area. It’s not going to be mass produced and unique. Stay positive and keep on rockin.
Is it even okay for the crystals to be banged against each other in the Tumbler (not sure what to call it). I know it's bad for some crystals since they are more delicate and scratch or break easily?
the media in tumbler helps to cushion
Hey, LDG!..
is it possible that the ‘plastic shot’ media is simply rice?
i do r think so The shot has to be big enough and dense enough to move the crystals
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Plastic pellets are a popular media for tumbling the more fragile stones. Of course this isn’t actual tumbling going on, as there’s no water or polish, it just makes a cool moving display.
Why is it always in a vibrating scoop thing? Why did this selling trend start? People trust these people with their money???
I love them. Not Highland, because they sell damaged. But I buy from another crystal scoop company. I get great deals
I really want to start selling lucky scoops because I’m unemployed and need to make some money. I can make a lot of things like lip gloss, perfumes and lollipops and things like that
sounds like a really cool idea :)
@@lapidarydave Thank you.
I’ll call them out that they took out my huge jade elephant before sending and they now either send it or I expose them!!!
TikTok is putting a stop to the scoops in November. I’m sad about it
Really? Source?
This video makes me want to get some lucky scoops.
Supposedly they are ending in November i hope not :)
Dang just missed you Dave. Still gave you a thumbs up friend.👍😊
Have you bought any ? I just got 6 boxes, and many of the stones were fake and made from cement. Most were cracked
And I’ve been in the jewelry business for 20 years so I know gems very well. Some of the quartz was glass with resin in the center.
I’ve never seen manmade stones or fake quartz like it’s, it was actually unreal some of the mysteries I have Recieved, you can NOT see in the videos that some of the agates are literally dyed and painted and the camera can’t capture the quality.
I’m super sorry my friend for your bad experience this is part one of a two-part video that was putting out the second one I was going to have a few folks that I interview give them bad experiences I know what you mean about the colored courts usually they sell a red variation of it some people call it smelt
I got two of my scoops in already and everything is real! I got a gorgeous Labradorite sphere and black moonstone heart among other great pieces
My lab sphere from my lucky scoop is amazing
I think it kinda looks fun. One time anyway.
Your opinion I see nothing wrong with it...u made some good points
I would order from them. I can definitely make a profit, and up my collection of cool.
I have an amazing Jade collection, and prefer to get my own. Jade is a very loved stone for me. I used to live in Big Sur.
Big Sur jade is my love.
Notifications on for this one!
I have a criticism about this trend, for environmental reasons. They might just seems like a few rocks, but they are important to saxicolous reliant ecosystems. So just ask the question: Are they sourcing these stones and minerals with proper licence and environmental considerations. Cause the fossicing of the raw stones can be environmentally unethical or damaging. The other thing about trends like this, it encourages amateurs to start, to fossic, mine and collect rocks from the environment, without the proper licence. In some places in Australia it is prohibited to take rocks from natural habitat. Similar reason, I no longer follow or support stone-stacking photography on social media.
Ahahahahahahaha. If you can’t grow it, you must mine it. The impact of rockhounding worldwide pales in comparison to a single coal, copper, or gold mine. So rest easy.
I personally think it looks fun, like a carnival... but with that said.... In order to keep the prices so low a lot of this is mined from unethical sources. But most people are fine with that but Its not for me.
I have bought crystals online and it was fake ....it's not all real.
I don't think you're looking at it charitably for the people who are against this. If you go on Etsy or eBay and a lot of Chinese vendors are selling it at dirt cheap prices and viewing the pieces ...... you can tell some are fakes.
I don't think this is such a black-and-white issue of they are all real or all fake.
I understand why some people would be frustrated about the minerals and unable to compete with the prices when they are passionate about rocks and to see fakes flood the market at a price that you can not match ...I'd be frustrated too.
You state just get over, but why are you so upset about someone's opinion. maybe you should get over it. See how that sounds. It sounds hostile.
I was only saying that as an example of what you said. I like some of your takes on it but I disagree about the authentic minerals.. some are some are not
My experience ..maybe you have been lucky and gotten all great items. But again I love the entertainment value these Lucky scoops provide.
Solid take!
Nice stuff I never seen this before....but I don't see nothing wrong with this...🤷♀️this is interesting....
"Rock bottom prices" hahaha
Good opinions Dave!
When I first saw the title/thumbnail I thought you were gonna tell me these are the next version of "Pearl Parties". Now THOSE are a scam all around! 😂
But yeah, I can totally see this concept being a great way to get people into rocks and minerals honestly. It's basically the adult version of filling a little velvet bag with polished stones from a gift shop at a tourist attraction. You know the ones. lol
your spot on my friend :)
Nice video Dave
I’m looking at a black obsidian panther carving beautiful but 600 dollars I’m not spending that on a decorative animal it gorgeous I wish I had that life where 600 isn’t a big purchase at 1 point I could do it not now all our money goes to bills and rent…..sorry kitty cat
It just seems if this was in Germany, it would admired. Jesus was also born in America don't cha know? I think it's disgusting how Ethiopian Opal is dirt cheap compared to Aussie Opal. It's the West that determines value of the things we buy and from where. Native cigs cost me $3 a pack while in Australia they cost $25! We overpay for things and don't know it.
If you make your living selling this stuff? You CAN order from these ppl bulk. Cheap. I wouldn't buy mineral specimins. Most is Hydrothermal grown. Not natural. Mining anywhere is not cheap. Scour Ebay, Facebook for these bulk suppliers.. edit to make sure it post.
I totally use eBay for getting semi-precious stones from India. Lol
@@peridot_craponite_earrings Youre being sarcastic I know. Ebay is just a platform. I've been with Ebay for decades. Yes they got a bad reputation. Sellers were allowed to call grown mtrls "Unheated untreated Natural." Etc. Have you noticed its changed? I & several Gemologist got them to change their parameters. There ARE many good dealers selling genuine " traditional hard earth mined" mtrls. Key words.
If you don't know what you're buying. You should research it 1st. If you would like a list of reputable dealers? I can help.
@@roberttyrrell2250 Half and half actually. I do think eBay can be a good online source for lower end materials, especially since from my experience I have usually gotten exactly what was pictured in the listing, rather than here's a blind bag of all crap they wouldn't have been able to sell if they actually showed what you would be getting (I'm looking at you, Etsy), but your point about a lot of people killing their reputation by also saying they have "genuine" and "natural" higher end stuff like diamond, ruby, topaz, etc. is spot on and I'm glad you were able to make them be a little more honest. Personally if I see something I know is fake but still think it's pretty anyway I may buy it for myself, but sending dyed quartz to someone who really thinks they're getting a real tourmaline is a great way to turn someone off from buying on the platform in general. I've also had good luck with the buyer protection rules when I needed them, so no one's been able to get away with scamming me.
@@peridot_craponite_earrings If you like real mineral specimins I recommend Wayne Schrimp. Capistrano mining. He gets some exotics too, part owner in a benitoite mine. One rarest minerals on the planet. Also vested in Red emerald Byxbite.
I sell traditional mined stones. Cut opals I also create Jewelry, by hand, old fashioned way. No prefabs.
Ebay was a mess. There still shady ppl. Hurts the entire industry putting a bad taste in consumers mouth. If you find one? Report them. Note lab synthetics, simulant mtls are now listed as such.
@@roberttyrrell2250 Thanks! I'll check him out.
Edit: I noticed they sell ore, although they aren't selling it right now. I'm always looking for recommendations for where to get interesting ore! (Not seeded, etc.)
Have been collecting crystals, fossils and mineral specimens for 30 years. I buy large statement pieces and rare materials. That being said , I have purchased a few lucky scoops. It's a fun experience , I have gotten a few beautiful larger pieces, some really good quality sphere holders and lots of cute carvings and tumbles that my nieces and nephews love. I guess it's a you do you kind of thing; if you don't want to buy lucky scoops, don't.
I am subscribed
thank you so much my friend
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Lol if you get the items you paid for what's the problem? Frankly i don't sell or buy ready mades, i make whatever i need and i dont sell its a hobby for me to cut stuff and make jewelry.
Even though I've heard of these, I'm not a TikTok fan. I was born in 1985, and I carry myself with class, so anything that has videos that aren't tasteful to me is something that I don't like. I thought about having TikTok just to order from one of the crystal vendors, but then I started spending my money elsewhere, and I haven't quit spending it somewhere else, so I just decided to delete my TikTok account since I wasn't using it.
Calling oneself classy isn't a very classy thing to do. Aside from that I would not equate TikTok with levels of class. A lot of content is certainly trashy, but there is also content that has more quality and substance. I am personally not a fan of TikTok and my activity is limited to none, but I do watch the crystal scooping (from Highland Crystal) for entertainment purposes. I keep my TikTok account open to broaden my exposure to society's never ending evolution!
i don't like it. i don't like the tumbling and the chaotic atmosphere.
i love the chaos 😈 but in all honesty i can see why some folks wouldn’t 💎
Fake.
fake news fake shoes 👞
We used to watch you for actually talking about Gemstone and cutting. You are beginning to reach to get airtime. Stay in your lane Bro
Zk,
boo hoo waahh waahh
😂 is this comment you just posted staying in your own lane? That's what I thought. Click on a different video then.
Sorry Dave, didn't mean to rattle your sister.
OccultPowers and OccultPowers_pro is who I buy from. Love them