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Concrete Matrix isn't as cool as pure opal but it has it's place for sure

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That small mostly blue opal is GORGEOUS!!! I love it!!! 😍

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Where have you been Phil ? I was about to call the rescue squad !

I'm only 1/3 through this video. Buy, I can already say, wow, what a fantastically detailed, And epic video, Phil. Bonzer, mate. Absolute legend

evaluation is useless and BS in most cases - some sellers use this tactics to get 'more' $$$ from amateurs who 'believe' in the 'value' from the cert. Generally experienced miners and cutters have best knowledge about the opal value. Most appraisers (worldwide) are not opal specialists and have no real knowledge about the opals. Best way to get good deal is to buy from reputable seller/cutter. Although opals have too many factors to 'value' it correctly - it's simply impossible !

You rock 🪨👍

Yes we all miss your vids Phil your down to earth you don’t sugar coat the opal industry you tell it how it is we all luvs ya m8 🫡🫡🫡

I’m not 6, but I could understand most of it 👍🏼 thanks for the sharing your insights.

Good you're back. I have a shellfish fossil opal I've had for a few years now, trying to figure out what to do with it. Its had small parts of it ground back to show some nice colour. Really, I'd like a ring, it does have sentimental value, but I'd appreciate some advice about it

And still a myriad of questions and answers formed on one's opinion. I still get perplexed on Base body scale. My main dilemma on the base body scale chart is pattern. Some of the patterns of LR opal do not exist on other opal fields. The Nomenclature is still considered a " Living document " I know that the document itself was considered by representitives from all opal fields. So Phil is it fair to apply LR patterns to other opal fields, knowing full well it is not an LR mined opal ?

Thank you for sharing this information with us now i have a better understanding of selling my opals

Hiya Phil, awesome video mate. I'm sure it's going to help someone out there. I hope you have a awesome blessed day. Cya! 🐱🐟 out!

Great info! Cheers Mate!

G'day Phil, so good to have you back online. 🎉 once again very informative video, where would those amongst us lost in the world of opals be without you???😊

Missed the QBOA

Phil glad to see we did not loose you it would not be the same without you . I’m happy to say I’ve learned a lot from following you for the last 3+ years. I have always loved opal and have wanted a chunk to free form but at 80+ years old I think that time has come and gone but I can still dream........Keel up the good work wish you and yours the best in 2025 and the years to come...Bill🦜

Pretty much from what I understand Opal is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And just act with honesty integrity when you price it.

My favorite is the seam opal gem. I need to see that ribbon pattern rough cut. You did a great job on this video. So glad to see you back.

Thorough thanks. I still don't seem to be able to source the quality Australian Opal. I see small lots. I see a lot of lower quality on Opal Auctions. I see very little quality rough for sale. The information vacuum is where to buy decent lots of quality opal for a fair price. Black Opal Direct works with awesome rough. You've got some awesome rough. It almost seems that you need to be in Australia rubbing shoulders with the miners to source the decent stuff at a fair price. Perhaps you could shed some light on this subject in a later video. Thanks

Great vid, Phil. Not that I’m bitter or anything… but :) Price of online mid-grade Australian rough has been pretty crazy over the past few months. Typically, I ‘d buy a couple/few parcels every month, but haven’t bought anything in the past 3 months. Granted, I’m (mostly) still a hobbyist, but I need to at least break even. Oddly, price of legit high-end rough hasn’t changed much, not that I can afford to buy it :). I LOVE cutting/setting/selling Australian opal, but I’ve started looking for alternatives.

This is awesome information for us novice's this video makes my day! Thanks Phil!❤

Thanks Phil. Much appreciated.

Welcome back Phil.. Great information.. Hopefully I can catch up with you soon.. Have a Prosperous Year. Cheers Famo59👍🍻⛏️

been a wile man great vid its hard to know what the stones are worth , i think to depends on the cutters name , and a not so great stone will fetch a good price where if unknown cutter would get lot less you do a great job mate

Well done, and timely for me.. trying to come up with a price for some opals i cut back in the 80's

That narrowed it down a bit.😳🤣 Harder to pick than a broken nose what opals are worth. Great video.😎

Excellent video

Wow has it been 4 years already ? I’m happy to say I’ve learned a lot from following you from the beginning 👍 you rock Phill

Thanks for the shout out cobba

A good honest video "what did you do wrong ?" Nothing in my opinion Australian opal is a world away from me as Im in France but i have noticed the Ethiopian opal available online here is low quality for high quality prices compared to the Ethiopian opal on the US market a bit confusing as we are nearer to the source than the USA is

Nice to see you back in action 💙💙 I'm subbed to most the opal channels 😂 Thanks for the vid. Great job explaining it. I'm just getting out of opal trap 😂 . Finally got that 1st sale whoop whoop

What's the name of your machine that uses magnetic wheels ...I want one

Awesome to hear you are stepping up the game. Your content is so helpful and fun. And don’t be to shy in doing a bit more promotion and ‘likes’ marketing. Let’s pass the 10K followers mark 🎉

Hi Phil how to get in touch with you.

Hi how to get in touch with you.

What's the name of your machine your using..I like the change of wheels ..magnetic wheels ..how much for the machine and the different grits

Hey Phil I love the video well done. Can I please send you. gem torch so you don't have to use the flash light anymore. 😊

Your shaping skills are excellent!!

would you buy a rough parcel in the hopes of getting a nice piece of opal just as a specimen for a personal collection for example I like to collect rough stones for my collection and sometimes stone to tumble but of course opal not to tumble

The side of the stone is beautiful.

So, you are who I spend my nights with. Great music, education and visual stimulation... doesn't get better 😊

beautiful

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Would love to hear about what you've learned about pricing/valuation. Been the hardest part for me honestly. Just so many factors.

You dont need 3 days in acid 6-8hrs Phil.

I wish I could afford anything like your products I've wasted all my extra money on stones that are trash due to sand

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That’s a sweet cutting job Phil, you’re a credit to to the business.👌🏼👏🏼