Vista Gem & Mineral Society Rock Box Subscription

What's in the box: The site does not say what a box contains, so ask the club directly about specimens or materials before ordering.

Vista Gem & Mineral Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit club based at 1930 Watson Way in Vista, California. It is open to anyone interested in mineralogy, geology and gems. The club is clearly real and active, but shoppers looking for a monthly rock box should know what the site offers. Its homepage covers membership, beginner and advanced classes in cutting and polishing stones and silversmithing, workshop time, open shop sessions for students who have finished the first set of classes, and two shows a year, in spring and fall, at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. There is an online store, but the site does not describe a recurring box, what one would contain, how often it would ship, or whether it ships outside the local area. If a rock box exists, contact the club at info@vistarocks.org to confirm the details before you count on it. The club looks like a good fit for Southern California hobbyists who want hands-on lapidary training and a local community. Collectors elsewhere in the US who want specimens delivered on a schedule will probably do better with a dedicated subscription service.