| Original Message: And the sun sets on the buck-thirty tent....... |
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Last year it went from the dollar tent to the buck-thirty tent......Across from the buck-thirty you can see the corner of the Rodeway tent. The Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers venue that spent years as The Rodeway Inn, most recently Grant Inn, is coming to a close at the end of this show. This unfortunate news spread by the second day. Which is why I've posted a plethora of images as sort of a farewell.....it is the end of an era. Apparently this venue has been open since 1994 or thereabouts. Tasart may know for sure. It has evolved to be a main destination for collectible beads in Tucson. The destiny of the sellers? Rumors will probably fly for months. Some will likely start doing the Gem Mall venue, also run by G & LW. Others may go do other shows such as the Pueblo. Some African dealers may go to the African Village. The Rodeway dealers have evolved into a most unique group. I've only shown a small portion of the fine sources and material at this show. The closing days will be sad ones. I feel very fortunate to have been able to be there for a few days this last year. Whatever happens this coming year, I wish everyone from dealers to collectors the best possible fortune. Thank you all for your patience with me while I peer at your beads, ever so dang slowly! I miss seeing those who didn't make it in recent years and delight in seeing bead friends through the years and meeting new ones. All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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