Days Inn and Rapa River Shows

***TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOWS***
*Days Inn* *Rapa River*
[2003] The I-10 Freeway shows are worth a long hard look because of the sheer size and diversity of dealers. You will see a lot of junk at these shows but you will also find some real treasures and bargains. Some of the better deals in Mexican minerals can be found here but you have to look hard. The Pueblo Inn is probably the best of the five motel shows alone I-10 between Congress St and 22nd street. So if your time is limited, hit the Pueblo Inn FIRST.


[2003] These two shows are not very worthwhile but there is one Arizona dealer here who generally has some great deals on local Southwestern specimens from old collections.

[2004]
Some of the most unusual and beautiful cathedrals found at this tent.
Close-up of center specimen in picture above this one.


*Rapa River*
[2006] I don't think that I would want a cast of my face in 60 seconds - period!
[2006] Rapa River Show tents are a real flea market hodpoge.
[2006] Not a lot of minerals or fossils at these tents adjacent to the Days Inn motel.