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    The Rock Shed

    4.8 (23 reviews)
    ModerateJewelry, Gift Shops
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Marshall C.

    WELL ROUNDED RARE ROCKS! Keystone SD is where everybody goes to reserve hotels during tourist season to go see Mount Rushmore. It's also a great place to buy a multitude of rare rocks at "The Rock Shed." This is where I bought my perfectly round cut "pet rock" for $65 (+ tax) in October 2020. That's right, they will round out your rocks for you, or otherwise cut to fit, any reasonable(sorry, Mt Rushmore not for sale) size or shape you want. In my case, my 2 lb "fullyspherical" Utah sandstone was pre-cut. Their precut items are on display in their store. Or if you wish, you could buy a whole rock, uncut, from their backyard, or their sideyard. HUGE SELECTION BELIES SMALL STOREFRONT It is a small little shop. Yet you will be amazed at the selection they have! They not only have rocks, but also gems, minerals, fossils and rose quartz, according to their sign in their backyard, where they have many big box loads of uncut rocks and other hard places for all you rockhounders out there! They also have books, cutting tools, and other rockhound related paraphernalia. Who knows, they may even have rare igneous rocks. If they do, Howard Bannister (played by Ryan O'Neal from the movie "What's Up Doc?"...1972") may be calling, or rather clicking, to place an online order at www.therockshed.com. JANELLE = ROCK OF GIBRALTER OF RESELLERS OF GEMS, SHAWN SHOWED KINDNESS But for those of you who are in the Mount Rushmore area, it's worth it to come in, as the kindly late middle aged sales lady Janelle, was extraordinarily helpful. She knows her rocks, and therefore she rocks! Also, kudos to the owner of The Rock Shed, Shawn, whom I just spoke on the phone a few minutes ago to get info for this edited review.

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    2 years ago

    Omg....so many rocks to choose from! Nice prices and awesome employees..can be hard to find but worth getting lost for

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    3 years ago

    Excellent selection and great prices with a helpful and friendly staff! One of our favorite stops!

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    3 years ago

    The web site is easy to navigate, product shipped in a reasonable amount of time. Great selection, great prices. Highly recommend!

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    12 years ago

    Best example of rocks of every kind here. Super friendly staff and some monumental pieces I have on my wish list!

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    11 years ago

    This place ROCKS!! Best prices online, excellent selection and amazing staff!! In other words they r perfect!!

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