Claim OwnershipThe Outback Adventurer: Australian Opals & Beyond
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G'day and welcome to the Outback Adventurer Podcast! Steed and Danny here.
Join us as we share our passion for adventure and all things related to the Australian outback. We explore everything from the challenges of living remotely to interviewing some of the colourful characters we meet along the way.
We will discuss our journey in the opal industry and travelling the world's top gem shows. Tune in for some inspiring stories, opal education, and some outback fun along the way!
Join us as we share our passion for adventure and all things related to the Australian outback. We explore everything from the challenges of living remotely to interviewing some of the colourful characters we meet along the way.
We will discuss our journey in the opal industry and travelling the world's top gem shows. Tune in for some inspiring stories, opal education, and some outback fun along the way!
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Topics discussed How the world's largest gem show came to be. The big 4 gem shows we recommend you see in Tucson. Tips when visiting Tucson for the first time. How much does it cost to be a vendor in Tucson? The application process in becoming a vendor. Networking - bring your business cards! Research and map out when vendors you want to see. Bring cash and book your accom early! Connect with us: insta @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
Tops dicussed: First impressions matter, are you excited to look through the parcel? What does the quality of opal look like (stability / inclusions / colour bar) Does it suit my market? How is the grading / classification? Is the price right - reasonable for your market? Lets connect: @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
Topics discussed Coober Pedy underground palaces and 15 bedroom dugouts. Growing up in remote Oodnadatta / Coober Pedy. The pro's + con's living remote. How important a good mentor is in the opal industry. The stress of buying rough opal and losses in the industry. The demand and price of Australian Opal. Outback fears - snakes, centipedes, and spiders. Kenny comes face to face with the inland taipan. Connect with us: insta @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
Topics discussed: How fragile are opals? The real truth. Will the price of gold ever go down? The term 'semi-crystal' in opal, what does that even mean? Opal polishing secrets and techniques. Connect with us: insta: @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
Topics Discussed: How we started in the opal industry. Opal triplets and the Australian souvinear market. The fear of living in a underground dugout. Coober Pedy back in the day vs Coober Pedy now. True friendships that developed from the opal industry. When GST came to Australia and the learning curve in business. Connect with us: Insta: @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
Topics Discussed: Family production of cutting opal. Open cut mining in Andamooka. Opal industry in the 80's in Coober Pedy. Do what you love and never stop learning. 9/11 devastation affecting the opal industry. Nobby opal and the 19ct straw pattern stone. Connect with us: Insta: @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
Topics Discussed: Our story, how we met and ended up in the remote Australian outback. Family history in the opal industry. Mining industry in Australia. What we love about opal and the Australian outback. Exhibiting at the worlds biggest gem shows. Connect with us: Insta: @opalsbysteed www.opalsbysteed.com
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