Tucson is always a great time seeing fantastic bead friends and good beads. Over the past 4 or 5 years I have noticed highly collectible bead strands going well above my budget to purchase. I usually focus on trying to purchase small groups and single beads to stick within my budget. I hope to show a few beads that I acquired this year very soon. I have never had a disappointing time visiting the gem and mineral show in the past 8 year attending. You can have a really good trip even with a small budget!