Hi all- we have been selling at the Tucson shows for over 19 years now. I know that the African Village is a wonderful place to find alot of great trade beads and some not so great trade beads. There are still some hidden stashes- just as for the under the table beads. The guys will love to show you them.
Then there is G&LW at the 2nd tent at the Gem Mall where alot of the old gang moved to. They would all love to see you. Come mingle.
Then there are a few traders at the newst show- 22ND Street show. It is a lovely eclectic variety of vendors. Rocks, dinosaur fossils, beads, native beadwork , beads and more-- oh did I say beads. Yes, a good amount of beads. And remember have fun and only buy the trade bead if you feel good about spending that amount of money. Love them, treasure them and share with others.