BIG BAD OPAL -- 2.2 lbs!

[@saintsfan39475]

I see faces, I hear voices, but I don't talk to the dead...much. Great story, incredible opal, thank you for sharing.

[@Opaldigger]

I remember Angelo's run very well! There was at least 20-30 locals noodling on the big elevator dumps every day for several months while he worked the big two slips that were carrying the opal. Each day, each noodler would sell jars for between 500 and $1000 each! Each Day Angelo would come up from below and tell them 'No noodling!' but would never be too annoyed and they would be there again the next day. The maths on what came off his dumps is staggering.. That spot started the massive rush that was featured on the ducumentary 'Opal Fever' An old Hungarian opal buyer named Gypsy Les bought most of the opal. One of the most notable finds in Coober Pedy of the 90's for sure and probably dwarfs any except for a few Opal Valley finds over the last 20 years. Love your work mate!

[@Opaldigger]

@@PulitzerOpal Well Sir, I have the sickness and it's not going away soon! I am preaching to the choir now! I was only in Coober Pedy for about 25 years but do love remembering some of the great days, hence my comments, I remember the family and days you speak of with great fondness.

[@Opaldigger]

@@PulitzerOpal Awesome! you are a very much appreciated ambassador for the opal industry world wide I'm sure! Please follow us @worldclassopal on Instagram and let us know when you're headed to the opal fields, It would be great to meet you! I've done some business over the years with Murray Willis too (we call him Muzza Wizza in Aussie slang lol)..

[@shortydoowop1128]

You're the Bob Ross of opal. Love your vids.

[@colleenposadas8415]

More like the Henny Youngman lol

[@mollynakamori]

You are just SO. FUNNY!! I am so glad I discovered your channel.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Man I just love watching someone do something they love as well as genuinely just enjoyin themselves! Brilliant video, entertaining as always my friend!!! Thank you!!!

[@andersongeorge7591]

Hello there, I have found you once again! Watching rockhounder's is honestly such a pleaser!😊. You are really interesting rookie rock hounding

[@clintonrobinson8070]

I love opal, such beautiful colours.

[@danie1hi116]

I’ve been waiting in anticipation for your next vid!! Finally and not disappointed!

[@sangrealrings]

Man I love your videos.

[@scottlubsen9004]

Wow those two opals must be worth over a million! Bright intense colors of the full spectrum, absolutely beautiful.

[@PulitzerOpal]

I think it sold for $160k, but that was 5-7 years ago.

[@dengcastro4283]

This vid is extra entertaining i love the sound effects your making hahahha

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

Wowza! Those are massive ! Beautiful opals ! Great story. And of course your humor all make for another great video my friend! Thanks for Sharing!

[@stulynn2005]

Your definitely the funniest opal cutter on u tube

[@stulynn2005]

@@PulitzerOpal That's why I watch The opals are beautiful and the process is interesting and educational but the humor is also as unique as a stone I wish I lived there and could find one

[@boxgajodar4144]

no matter how amazing an australian opal may be it seriously does not grabs my amazement like the way it gets my eyes all possessed when I see an ethiopial fire opal!

[@solarlion144]

You seem like someone I would hang out with. Love the humor and personality. On point. Keep those vids coming

[@wayne1959]

love the opal, love the entertainment and love your work my friend..Thankyou

[@thennowforever47]

Hello, that was a lovely story of the Greek who never ate bacon until he sailed to Australia. 😁 and those glorious opals💜💙 I didn't see Alf though...maybe next time. Thank for sharing. P.S. the fake finger cut reminded me of a Mr. Bill skit from Saturday Night Live back in the day. Hee hee hee...

[@thennowforever47]

@@PulitzerOpal I had to giggle...real fake blood.? It was like Mr. Bill. (Mr. Hand ) on the other hand (ha ha) always tormented poor Mr. Bill . So Yes, it was just like watching Mr. Hand played by you. Sawing off Mr. Bills head with very expensive real fake blood. Oh, I like your sense of humor. 😃

[@thennowforever47]

@@PulitzerOpal well, tempting has it is...i may have to pass. Ha ha ha you are funny. 😃🤣

[@dietmarsteinhilber169]

WOW WOW WOW , have you ever seen a more remarkable specimen . That's one hell of a retirement I always tell my lady to sell the worst first , than the stock keeps getting better. Thank you for the show.

[@stonemason9063]

@@PulitzerOpal stick it in a setting, bet she would be then lol

[@stonemason9063]

@@PulitzerOpal hah, fair enough, my fiance is the same with cars, even if I was to buy her another(her 3rd). I'm on 7 myself.. I think we both need help hah.

[@stonemason9063]

@@PulitzerOpal though I may be in the market for a wedding ring so I might see if you got anything by time we look lol

[@nobodys_perfict]

The finger trick made me laugh so hard I cried! You sir, are amazing! Just found your channel and will be binge watching for the next few days :)

[@Heatherreseller]

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful pieces! Who knew Australia was that pretty with water! 😍

[@sewathome]

Ahh I'm Australian and I'm pretty sure that photo is of Thailand 😆 But Australia is beautiful. Look up the Kimberly's and the Great Ocean road.

[@darlene7461]

Totally love the lessons. I am watching all in one night. Fabulous work. Thanks for teaching.

[@choochalah]

Your humour and those beautiful stones...pure entertainment

[@mattbohnenberger6594]

I love listening to this guy talk while he’s cutting LOL his commentary is very entertaining

[@evanhall963]

Your style is so engaging!!, thank you for something creative and nice to watch, what a free spirit!

[@peterellis731]

Another great video, I do like the mystery of opal cutting. Thanks for sharing, the footage of the use of trim saw, is educational and usually absent from the cutting videos I have seen. The 1kg stone is a beauty.

[@lynneperg6853]

Yes, Alf was peering out of the stone. Your "alien" visitation confirms it. Beautiful opal pieces, I wish I could visit Australia and the mines. I enjoyed your video. It made me smile.

[@eledatowle7128]

Your humor makes this fascinating process even more fun to watch!

[@RealityBitesYT]

So Beautiful! And Alf I do know and seen his face! You are so fun to watch Thanks again!

[@RealityBitesYT]

@@PulitzerOpal Lol right I caught it 'wink'

[@texaslibitina7875]

My Dear Sir, I love your content and I love your sense of humor! Thank you for sharing the pretties!!!

[@MrTatts64]

Brilliant video, thanks! Thoroughly enjoyed it :)

[@valerieeaton1301]

My goodness, you do such an amazing job, I love seeing what comes out when your done! The cut finger was just too funny…I would love to have any one of your stones! Best of luck to you!

[@HDshovelEd]

The more I watch your videos, the more I get a kick at them. I just shared this with my fal, she loved it. Thanks for the showing. Be sure and keep an eye out for the check that's in the mail.

[@JanVafa]

Aha - your postman makes Off with things too!!!

[@markholland5767]

Those large pieces we re e beautiful, yet another great video sir. Love what your doing, please keep up the good work. Excellent vid.

[@richardsinclair9449]

I absolutely loved that mate, that was fantastic...... Keep up the great entertaining.....

[@richardsinclair9449]

@@PulitzerOpal Well you know full well we demand to be entertained, like any good Roman citizen demands from the Coliseum... "hope I spelt that right, as its a bit bumpy in this chariot..."

[@themacz1671]

Great work it's amazing opal is a very beautiful 👊👊👊 thank you for sharing

[@themacz1671]

@@PulitzerOpal your very welcomed thanks for sharing your content is really awesome opals are incredible and your very talented

[@bretts1]

Beautiful Video Donald, my postdated check is in the mail, with instructions and your address happy birthday!🎁🎉🎂. I wish I was 30 again like you.

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Well I still enjoy watching your videos, I really get a good laugh watching them, even if you can't catch big catfish like I do. 😆 You keep making them funny, and I'll keep laughing. The opals were very beautiful, really nice colors. And watch out for those fake fingers, they'll really get ya. Lol

[@patrickmcgovern676]

I know who alfe is. Even though I'm about to turn 35 in October. My birthstone is opal. I Love it!!! As well as I love you video's as I've mentioned in previous and post comment sections. I see faces in allot of thing's not just stone's. For instance... Tree's,clouds(not that I stair at the sky all the time) and even in my art. I do some pretty strange abstract drawings. Im a man of many talents so too speak.keep up the Awesome video's and great work you do. I learn allot from you. Just letting you know again. Later opal man

[@realbrandonb]

I love this guys energy

[@rodouladoulos1548]

Dont freak out Mr Pullitzer....actually I have, This Harry guy is very possibly a guy that my dad was always talking about when he was in Australia....I cant be sure and I wont lie but the say that this HARRY guy had even said that he was going to find the BIG one.....considering they are not small pieces and I am so glad my fellow Greek made it big....GOOD on you Harry and thank you for telling us Mr Pullitzer!!!!!!!!

[@Liquid_Mike]

I don't know how I ended up here, but hot damn you're an entertaining guy. also enjoyed your editing style; a bit gonzo but to the point. cool.

[@user-wj1po9xb3l]

Me???? Bacon? Lol.

[@whome7004]

@@user-wj1po9xb3l I feel like the Opal is just a way that leads to the real treasure

[@juangonzalez9848]

Oh yeah, gonzo journalism. I can see it.

[@winniehughes4982]

Love your video, Wowww! That’s one big Opal!! Beautiful though 😎😊👍 I’m from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 thank You for sharing.

[@CBeard849]

You're a funny guy.....you know that?! Love watching you work! My wife sometimes watched from behind me......going Oooh-Aah.....and hoping the wheel throws an opal right out of your fingers.....and out through the computer screen.

[@sieu0830]

I saw Alf On the segment where you were cutting your finger and it’s bleeding. I thought that was funny and me and my husband lets you all time and he really likes your work!

[@blumen-kraft]

Saw that thumbnail image and clicked it.... I’m a little bummed, I thought you were gonna cut it up for us.

[@fredygump5578]

Boy, I'm sure glad the man discovered bacon. Makes the whole trip worthwhile!

[@icatz]

Clouds clouds clouds. Great story and beautiful opals. Thanks!

[@blueyedkitten7415]

These videos are so very interesting! I love opal (who doesn't??) but, I only own one ring, which I get compliments on daily. (I've been wearing it since approximately 2003. That's a lot of compliments!) There was one section of the video, where I was concerned for the mental stability of the narrator! But, then I realized it was my own mental status that was unstable, so...there's that. Beautiful stone results for someone who "does it as a hobby"! Woowee!

[@blueyedkitten7415]

@@PulitzerOpal - Well, upon review, I couldn't remember which segment made me question the mental stability the most, as there is 5:52, 7:29, 9:20, 9:48, 11:42, 12:14, 13:11, 13:17, and 14:19. Plus, I'm fairly certain it was NOT aliens, but rather EVPs (you know...the kind of device of voice emissions used by ghost hunters...?) But, then again, I could just be unstable myself. Toldja!

[@blueyedkitten7415]

Oh, and I like opals AND crazy very much - so you gained a new subscriber! I bet you're just beside yourself right now! But, only because you put your chair next to a mirror...

[@kristiecsu]

Also, Lord have mercy, that’s absolutely stunning. I am beyond envious.

[@davidleslie1963]

That is an unreal stone...I love the cutoffs of the pesky stone! Aliens...who needs them.

[@iankavanagh1385]

Great scene of humour! Great vid!

[@sunlight93339]

Hey Colonel..another great video!

[@scottlubsen9004]

Thanks for sharing that story and the opals.

[@PulitzerOpal]

You are welcome!

[@sharrzza]

Always love your videos. The stones came out beautiful. The one you carved and put into the hamster food vibrating tumbler was really a beauty too. Personally I don't think you give yourself enough credit, you are a very skilled cutter in my eyes. Always looking forward to your next . Thanks

[@joshuapotter7372]

Enjoyed this video!

[@versailshorts]

Lmao, I got an add for the navy when u were talking about Angelo setting sail, and I thought it was part of the video 😂

[@theresajarrells6764]

You are so funny! I'm a new fan!

[@gloriamorris5222]

I just found your videos on You Tube and am I glad. Your casual personality is so easy to like. Thanks for explaining things as you go along. I'm learning lots about those beautiful opals.

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I love you brother. Keep up the great work, amazing production and comedic relief. 👍☮️✨💎

[@random4969]

Nice opal mate, in about 3 months im going to lightnig ridge opal capital of australia, gona try my luck :)

[@random4969]

@@PulitzerOpal Coz im a spontaneous son of a bitch, i *WILL* actually send you a few rogh pieces of high grade opal, I can do that coz I have a *BIZZAR* feeling im going to do very well at lightning ridge, looking for opal all day every day for 6 months, once I find il get your address and send it to you and I want nothing in return, some time in the next 6 months ull have some lightning ridge rough opals

[@mrfxm55]

Holy opal giant Batman! You really amaze us with your sack of presents Santa. 😳

[@katherinedoughty839]

😄😃😂 Alf(not the ex) n the Tanners! Yep grew up watching them. Wow! great specimens n glad your friends ship came in..you have to have determination n opal fever to stick it out in Cooperpedy! 😉 really love the purplish opals you cut...rippers! 👍stay safe n keep all your fingers!😆

[@katherinedoughty839]

That's ok...Your forgiven.😁 Yep purple is my favourite colour too. But I do have a liking for that Peach opal I've seen on a video from somewhere over there..even tho there is no fire in it. Well I'm glad your always careful to keep your fingers😊 you prankster lol. Good luck with your hunt for Opals👍

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@whome7004]

I will say it you are the best Opal craftsman if someone may think differently they obviously have not had the opportunity to Hear what a sures me how vast the rest are from being the best. I find myself Looking forward to every new release you make! I will say something I thought I would not say I hope your son has children to grow up around and pick up some of the best Opal cutter traits and talents I wish I could say I got to meet. The Lord put Special person among us some what normal people to appreciate looking forward to the next Opal needing cut I wish I had pounds I would happily donate it so maybe some one else would get wow my eyes are watering up up this mut next to me probably has been rolling around in something strong, thhe joy I find in paying attention to to a very talented person. I really Appreciate this dump television phone now for the first time. God Bless looking forward to the short episode, don't worry about these running longer I don't believe u will lose a Fan., I sound like a woman I must be after your stones. Watch out Sheila I must wash this dog Have a good day Ser mine was just made I can stop I think you understand what I mean Im not funny or anything but I tell a good joke every now and then Good After noon Man that good stuff

[@whome7004]

@@PulitzerOpal I must be after ur Opal!!! Some time this Technology Can Show some Real Impressive things,More Rare people That Need to understand Their the treasures ! Mushy Gosh yea I don't care glad I was alby to get it Across in these ways

[@evanmurphy8531]

Wait you have an INCREDIBLE sense of humor, not to mention your eye and knowledge for opal. Can we meet up or something? I love you

[@philippineparadisechronicl411]

Entertaining as always Beautiful stones -Great cutting * even the finger* Lol

[@philippineparadisechronicl411]

Pulitzer Opal it was realistic blood Can I get permission to use your Cloud trademark ? ALF I did not see 😂

[@philippineparadisechronicl411]

Pulitzer Opal Thank you 😊

[@PraisingAdonai]

Is there a source you can suggest for good opal at a reasonable fair price? I appreciate your teaching sessions. They are helpful for learning a lot without making the mistakes that can be costly. Thanks for your videos.

[@PraisingAdonai]

I'm sure there are many of us who would like to buy some reasonably priced rough but can't get to a gem show. I've wanted to come to Tuscon for 20 years but can't make it. I bought some rubs and a few pieces of Coober Pedy from Herman Kreller 25 years ago and I want to practice on the rubs first. Your videos inspire me to get restarted in cutting and polishing.

[@melissabakken9134]

Paco is very cute. Love watching your videos

[@mrpicks3148]

Dude that has to be worth close to 100 grand if not more surely. Wtf thats huge and gem quality. I just got back from coober pedy and planing my next dig as we speak wtf

[@nicksofialakis1448]

I KNOW THAT MONGREL SCUMBAG ANGELOS, THE GREEKS CALLED HIM ANGELAKIS. MOST OF THOSE ROUGH OPALS ARE LOOTED FROM MY DAD'S MINE. I'VE NEVER EXPECTED TO SEE MY DAD'S STOLLEN GEMS FROM SIX MILE AFTER 40 YEARS. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. IT'S CALLED KARMA.

[@lexzbuddy]

You got me with the fake cut trick. Curled my toes. LoL

[@emilydang8096]

i really enjoy your videos

[@Smallathe]

ALF... WOW... a blast from the past. Loved the TV show... Wonderful opal...

[@MetalBum]

Hey buddy Nice man cool find and thanks for the show.

[@MetalBum]

Pulitzer Opal yeah I try hehee

[@oneshotme]

Wow very beautiful Not sure if it wasAlf but did kinda see a face that looked somewhat like him :) Really loved the one you wasn't going to cut and just polish it(#4) Very much enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up also

[@oneshotme]

@@PulitzerOpal You're very welcome my friend I look forward to every video you put out and have enjoyed everyone!!

[@DeIicateFynn]

Lol. Just send a check. It's so simple! Anyway. Entertaining video like I expected. I was going to bed but noticed you had a new vid and had to watch it first. So good night 😴

[@Dean-eu2pl]

Lol. I love gems and didn't expect such entertainment here 😅 keep it up!

[@marekkram5608]

Alfe was brilliant back in the day! 💯

[@chuongnguyen2630]

What a story! I always love an endearing hardworking immigrant story!

[@silverboltaerialbot2929]

Most entertaining near 15 min of the day! ;) The closest thing to Alf I saw were the 2 kitty ears & your faux-fancy-nail! \ 5:40 lamb or baby koala >> 5:42 floppy-ear terrier pup ;) >>>> 14:11 rainbow treefrog > 14:14 obviously a rainbow chameleon :) you see what you've started !? ;)

[@cgfreak5359]

Man that brings me back. I remember sitting down on my grandmother's couch watching Alf

[@SandraLThomas64]

Dude your are a card. Loved the stones and your work

[@cathybaldry7822]

You cheeky bugger. Love your sense of humour

[@cathybaldry7822]

@@PulitzerOpal sorry it is an Aussie saying

[@DeIicateFynn]

Well... I guess I missed this one... How could I??? Actually I watched it late at night I guess I just fell asleep in the middle. Well great episode as always.

[@DeIicateFynn]

@@PulitzerOpal I got the bell on! 😉! Don't worry about it replying. Just do you. Though I will say. The replies I've gotten make me feel like a very lucky subscriber! ☺

[@Doxymeister]

Just stumbled across this video by accident, and am just stunned. Lovely color, especially adore the blue-green and purple flash. Well done, sir. Plus, I clearly remember Alf, which is itself problematic--I cannot remember what I had for breakfast but can remember a silly alien from a silly TV show from decades ago, LOL. P.S. Well done on the finger/blood, I almost fell for it!

[@Doxymeister]

@@PulitzerOpal ROFL, you got me!

[@dottiegnyc1]

thanks for sharing with me and the other viewer !!! nice work, funny too!

[@charlescooperderose8872]

Hahaha I definitely saw a face, on the one where you said, “don’t cut me!” Haha good stuff. I forget the word for it, but there’s a certain word for people who can see faces in just about anything. I’m that person. In fact, when ever I see a face in something, I’ll take a pic of it. Whether it’s a face or an image, some of the things I see are pretty astonishing. I have a rock that I found that I lapped with a diamond plate, and it literally looks like someone created some drawings on it. I’ve got tons of rocks that I have collected, I’m obsessed with rocks and stones. It started when I began freehand knife sharpening using Japanese natural stones. So I’d just pick up rocks that I thought would make great little knife stones. Long story short, I’ve got A LOT, of videos I want to make and post on my channel. Procrastination is ruining it however lol. Awesome videos my friend I love opal.

[@jaybales3160]

Wow awesome discoveries. I hope the owner does well with the sale. Thanks for sharing.

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Enjoyed watching video today 😊.. thanks for sharing!.. Bonnie

[@jameslund2658]

Thanks pops. Good looking out. I appreciate your input. Maybe someday I will be as good as you

[@toddwhite3217]

Because of you i bought some rough boulder opal off Ebay from Australia,,, lets see how this goes...

[@tplyons5459]

I loved ALF. Same with AGRO but at least AGRO is back on TV in Australia doing commercials for a food delivery place

[@tplyons5459]

@@PulitzerOpal It started as a kids show but it got more freelance with double meanings and some outrageous stuff. Hilarious! One example, Ann-Maree is scolding AGRO saying you know what happens when you do and say stuff like that? AGRO replies "The ratings go up?" In a way it was like Soopy Sales in the USA. The adults would rush home. push the kids from the TV and watch! Just put AGRO in the KZbin search engine

[@SunsetBayBonnie]

i didnt see Alf in the opal, but i did see Oogie Boogie!..this was a great video, my first laughs of the day...."...my viewers..both of them.." lmao

[@richardarguelles]

My God that is the most incredible pieces of opal I have seen aside from the big chunk from black opal direct that is called Dwayne the Rock Johnson.

[@PulitzerOpal]

Those opals must have left quite an impression, Richard! Opals can truly be breathtaking. If you appreciate stunning opals, stay tuned for more captivating gems on our channel. 😊👍

[@idonthaveaname42]

Can an opal cutter earn over 100K a year pretty easily? What do you think the average is?

[@coreymerrill3257]

Well ,as one of your 2 viewers i appreciate the mention and the thought. Sorry i see no cat eating alien life forms .omg stone 3 .the blue is so nice.

[@coreymerrill3257]

@@PulitzerOpal Im sure i can talk enough for both of us!...i usually end up with a comment or question or a few of both....and hey if you decide you want to retry that random giveaway thing again. I wont run away! (Its not like i think ill bw picked , i could be the only one in a giveaway and id be disqualified for not being enough people or something like that.lol ) is it worth cutting opal chips?Each one is a few millimeters in size. Most are Actually pretty nice as far as lack of sand and potch as far as i can tell. Vibrant electric green and red color. I just started aquiring opals . i have all of one 1.57 ct ethiopian 9x11 cab and 6 grams of chips and i am super excited to have them! I cannot wait to grow the collection.

[@coreymerrill3257]

@@PulitzerOpal i will keep my eyes peeled...and open too! Thankyou for the heads up!

[@mohammedberlin9982]

OMGSH.. that is a BAD BAD OPAL. I never will have one like that.. but hey. Fantasy is allowed :D Thx for Sharing and explaining, awesome Video.

[@bethanybouley6679]

i have two palm sized chunks of Az petrified wood, have you ever worked with petrified wood? the pcs i have are both beautiful, especially the one with alot of red...

[@robertlunsford1350]

That story is a real tear jerker. I am glad he found some really nice stones to achieve his dreams though

[@Tara-sf7uu]

Oh hell ...I can remember Alf always waiting to catch that cat and eat him! When did I get old?!? I must have missed the memo while watching these opal videos! I swear I was only gonna watch one or two! Lol..great video!

[@Leslie_ann_h]

I had a stuffed Alf as a kid. Born in '88. Good times.