As the co-owner/operator of Smoky Mountain Relic Room in Sevierville, Tennessee, Chase Pipes sells responsibly sourced fossils, rare antiques, meteorites, metaphysical minerals and gemstones to dealers and the general public. He continuously updates the shop’s selection by connecting with dig-site excavators worldwide and attending history related shows. Such gatherings include the Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase (TGMS) in Arizona, from which Chase Pipes’ business has acquired extraordinary finds over the course of more than 15 years.
The month-long Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase is the world’s largest gathering of its kind, attracting dealers, museum personnel, and private collectors from across the globe. Vendors sell an assortment of historical and carefully preserved items ranging from jewelry and meteorites, dinosaur and mammoth fossils to art and decorative crafts, and participants can attend free lectures and seminars. The show also features exhibits that display various treasures and minerals from museum and private collections. Furthermore, nonprofit earth sciences and mineral organizations set up booths to share information and educational anecdotes with people who are interested in gemstones and minerals, as well as their history. Events such as the Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase play a critical role in preserving history and safeguarding fossils, artifacts, and gemstones. Beyond uniting hobbyists and dealers, they inspire intrigue by allowing members of the public to meet curators and other hobby enthusiasts. The opportunity to handle rare and archaeological items at these shows can also increase appreciation for them. Moreover, those interested in building their own assortment of minerals can learn about their proper care and storage, as well as the importance of abiding by laws and regulations related to relic hunting and export.
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