[meteorite-list] List of Dealers that have passed away or no longer selling

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Wow!! I want to thank all of you who responded and updated me on what I have 
missed over the years! Where does the time go!?

Again I wish All of you and your Families a very Merry Holidays and a Happy New 
Year! 

If others are late reading my original post please feel free to update me and 
the wonderful Folks here that follow this List on any other missed information 
or the passing away of Seller/Dealers in the past 5 years or so.

Thank you All!

Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] List of Dealers that have passed away or no longer selling

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List and Happy Holidays.

Forgive me that I have been out of the game of Selling and Buying meteorites 
for a good bunch of years. Recently I took some time checking the internet 
going back to check some of the Meteorite Dealers Websites and ran into some 
websites being closed down. I do read some of the meteorite-list postings every 
now and than to stay somewhat abreast on the world of meteorites.

Can someone tell me what happened to Michael Blood's Website. Did Michael 
CottIngham (probably spelled his last name wrong, sorry) get out of meteorites. 
The Hupe brothers?

Can you also share some of the renown Dealers that got out of the game so to 
speak and or that have passed away say over the last 5 years.

Appreciate it!

Sincerely
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Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Its funny bringing this up. "Low ball" most likely. Not easy selling an 
entire collection since the world of collecting meteorites is tiny 
percentage compared to other type hobbies. I know when I sold my collection 
I  Thoroughly and meticulously spent 4 months going through many Dealer 
sites to get an idea what prices were fair for my collection piece by piece 
and what I truly spent on it over a 20 year period. I was stunned what low 
ball offers I received by Dealers and Collectors, yet they sell their pieces 
on their sites for top dollar!


I decided to sell my collection to an institution that we both agreed in 
writing to never resell my collection for profit but rather display the 
collection as a way to draw Folks to the institution for learning and 
educational purposes. The institution would make money via an admission fee 
to view the collection and other attractions they have set up. Did I take a 
loss? You bet I did, but at least I know my efforts, time and money over 20 
years collecting meteorites was not in vain. It will now be viewed by 
thousands of Folks rather than a few if I just displayed the collection in 
my house, thus worth it. I left a legacy so to speak as my name is displayed 
on the collection in the institution and I can travel and see my collection 
free at any time!


I sold my collection because as I got older I did not want to leave it to be 
sold by my family after I take my last breath here on this Earth. They would 
have had no idea where to begin with it and or how to sell it nor what value 
it was worth. A burden I did not want to leave them.


With the Covid 19 running this world into the ground, especially Folks 
losing their jobs, houses etc. it would not surprise me some collector 
needing quick cash from a Pawn shop to pay bills and such. Desperate times 
call for desperate measures. Sad as it is, we do what we need to do.


Cheers and Happy Holidays to ALL you meteorite Folks out there.
- Original Message - 
From: "Michael Gilmer via Meteorite-list" 


To: "John higgins" 
Cc: "Meteorite List" 
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2020 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?



Hi John and List,

I never thought to cross-reference these with the Met Bull. Good
detective work there. The numbers just don't add up. Something is
suspect there - or "sus" as the kids say now. LOL.

Occasionally you'll see these pawn brokers or antique/collectible
dealers offer a meteorite or two, but you don't often see an entire
collection of larger and more interesting pieces from a seller like
this. Meteorites clearly aren't their speciality, so the pawn shop is
just probably passing along whatever info came with the specimens when
they received them.

What strikes me is (you alluded to the same) is that a collection of
this size and quality is wasted on a pawn shop. Who takes a collection
like that to the corner pawn shop? The seller could have done a lot
better selling it first-hand to collectors and not going through a
pawn broker that is going to lowball you on the sale. I'd think that
any collector who built a collection like that would be savvier than
walking into a pawn shop and plopping them on the counter for a quick
sale.

But, who knows? Somebody might have needed money fast for legit
reason. Or, maybe they are stolen. Or maybe the story is stranger than
that. Just seeing all of those meteorites for sale by a pawn shop made
me curious. I've been watching them for a couple of weeks now, and
more specimens keep being offered.

Buyer beware.

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 12/1/20, John higgins  wrote:

Hey Mike,
Check out the Dar El Ghani 995 and examine the listed weights for the 
stone.

Take into account the two photographed specimens in the encyclopedia of
meteorites.
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=6535
https://www.ebay.com/itm/46-5-G-Dar-al-Gani-995-Meteorite-Specimen-Main-Mass-Black-Fusion-Crust-DaG-995-/264951405461?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Main mass of 46.5g and the bulletin says the type specimen weighs 11.2g .
The tkw is listed as 56.12 This is a physical impossibility since the 
Pawn
Shop shows a tkw of 57.62, more than the Meteoritical Bulletin shows 
exists,

and that is not accounting for cutting loss and the 2 photographed
specimens. Maybe the meteorites were purposely stripped of the provenance 
to
hide something. Maybe they are stolen? Clearly someone is trying to get 
rid
of them really fast. Buyers should be cautious, and the collection they 
are

sourced from should be identified fast!!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/46-5-G-Dar-al-Gani-995-Meteorite-Specimen-Main-Mass-Black-Fusion-Crust-DaG-995-/264951405461?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[meteorite-list] Rest in Peace (RIP)

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Rest in Peace (RIP) Mars Opportunity Rover :(

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/02/13/opportunity-nasas-record-setting-mars-rover-is-declared-dead-after-years/?noredirect=on

Cheers
Don 



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[meteorite-list] AD: Update: Trim Saw + Scale - US BUYERS ONLY

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

U.S. Buyers Only
Hi Folks. Just an update as I been getting emails about the availability of 
the trim saw. The trim saw has been Sold. I wanted to thank everyone who 
inquired.

*
The Scale (My Weigh iBalance 311 Scale) is still available. It is in mint 
condition with a 310 gm Capacity x 0.001 (milligram) gram resolution
Very well taken care of. The scale is very well built. This is a VERY 
Accurate scale perfectly calibrated and measures in milligrams.
Comes with a 30 year/lifetime Warranty Card and Original Receipt for 
Warranty purposes.

AC Adapter + 200 gm weight to zero in the scale if needed.
*
I lowered the price a bit.
I am asking $210 + $20 for Shipping = $230. A $100+ savings over new.
Here is a link to my website for more info:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/sale_items.html?r=20181101180807

If interested or have questions, you can contact me off list or contact me
from the link page above. I accept PayPal, Personal Check, or Money Order.
If using PayPal please add 3% to the total which covers the fee they steal
from me.
*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
IMCA #0960


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[meteorite-list] Trim Saw + Scale - US BUYERS ONLY

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi Folks. First off U.S. Buyers Only. The Shipping cost and potential length 
of travel abuse makes it costly and something I don't want to do. So I'm 
not. So with that said...

*
I have up for sale a Kingsley North 6" Trim Saw with Vise. It is in very 
nice working condition and well taken care of. Gently used about a dozen 
times and kept clean. Comes with 3 meteorite blades, a Lapidary book, 
manuals and Vise. I am asking $325 plus $30 Shipping = $355 total. A $200+ 
savings over new. The Vise alone cost me $100. Put a blade on, fill tank 
with distilled water and your good to go!

*
Here is a link to my Website so you can see the pictures and more info.
*
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/sale_items.html?r=20181101180807


Lastly I have a mint condition 310 gm Capacity x 0.001 (milligram) gram 
resolution My Weigh iBalance 311 Scale. Very well taken care of. The scale 
is very well built. This is a VERY Accurate scale to milligrams. Comes with 
a 30 year/lifetime Warranty Card and Original Receipt for Warranty purposes. 
AC Adapter + 200 gm weight to zero the scale if needed!

*
I am asking $220 + $25 for Shipping = $245. A $100+ savings over new.
*
Here is a link to my Website so you can see the pictures and more info.

*
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/sale_items.html?r=20181101180807

If interested or have questions, you can contact me off list or contact me 
from the link page above. I accept PayPal, Personal Check, or Money Order. 
If using PayPal please add 3% to the total which covers the fee they steal 
from me.

*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] AD-REVISED AD: Entire Meteorite Collection $6000

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi Meteorite Friends Don Merchant here again. I have recently conversed with 
a few World Renowned Meteorite Dealer Friends about selling my Meteorite 
Collection. As some may know and some may not, I have been out of the 
Meteorite Collecting and its Markets for some time now due to health 
reasons. With this said I have to in all fairness revise the sale amount of 
my collection. It needs to go! I have decide to sell the entire collection 
for $6000 which is a fair price based on Markets. Far less than what I put 
into it, but fair none the less. So if anyone is interested please contact 
me off List and forgive me of not keeping up with the Markets. Below is all 
the info of my Meteorite Collection as stated in my previous email post:


I have been Buying, Selling and Collecting
Meteorites for almost 20 years. It is with a heavy heart that the time has
come to sell my entire meteorite collection. METEORITES ONLY. Cabinets NOT 
included.


I have acquired over 220+ different specimens from around the world. Many 
specimens

purchased from the top most world renowned Dealers/Collectors such as Mike
Farmer, Michael Cottingham, Sergey Vasiliev, Moritz Karl, Rob Elliott, Dean
Bessy, John Schooler, The Hupe Brothers, Norbert Classen, Steve Arnold
(Meteorite Men) to name a few! This is a much diversified collection that
was acquired over 20 years!

These meteorite specimens vary in size and weight from micro to macro size.
Many are of the most historical and
scientific significance. Many are the rarest of the rare and exceedingly
difficult to acquire now days. Much thought was put into each purchased
meteorite. Some of these specimens are fragments, some are slices, and some 
are part slices.

A few are whole stones, and a few are oriented. 2 have natural holes in
them, some have crust, and others are etched. All of them have an
interesting story to tell.

I have been a long time Member of the IMCA (International Meteorite
Collectors Association) Member #0960 and long time Member of the Meteorite
Central List/Forum

LINK to IMCA
http://imca.cc/index.php?option=com_frontpage=1

LINK to Meteorite Collection:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/meteorite_collection.html

Due to time constraints and health reasons I am not interested in selling
these pieces one at a time. I just do not have the stamina or the time for
that. I am looking to sell the entire collection as a whole, thus the price
reflects and compensates for someone who does.

I have painstakingly, meticulously and thoroughly organized all the
paperwork, cases and specimen information for each piece. All have
Provenance's, be it ID Cards (the majority) from the previous
Dealer/Owner. A few will have a PayPal or EBay receipt/paperwork, as well as
my own ID Cards. For a Buyer if purchased, these pieces are ready to sell
instantly as I have done all the work!

As a bonus (since I will no longer need it and well worth over a $500
value), this collection will come with a Rolodex that has
Information/History Cards professionally typed. The Rolodex
Information/History Cards covers about 80% of all the specimens, with a few
handwritten included. I just was never able to complete 100% of the
Information/History Cards due to time constraints and health reasons. Still 
very

nice to have, and I am just throwing it in the sale.

Link for Rolodex pictures:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/rolodex.html?r=20180529130829

I prefer a United States Buyer as my first choice. A U.S. Buyer will have
first preference over an International Buyer.

I will entertain an International Buyer under strict conditions and at my
discretion.
International Buyer MUST be of good standing and a World Renowned Reputation
Dealer and or
Collector in the meteorite Community and can back that reputation up!  My
reluctance selling
Internationally is not to be taken personal. It is due to the fact that once
the collection is sent out, tracking and Custom Handling becomes
virtually difficult to deal with and heavy risks for such an expensive
transaction. I have
a hard time trusting certain Country Customs. I am sure many of you
understand what I am talking about.

With that stated. I am asking $6000.00 USD. It includes Free 1 Day
shipping Registered Signature Required with tracking and insured Paid by me
to any U.S. Buyer in the United States. This Collection will be well packed,
and secured for its journey.

Interested International Buyers will have to contact me to work out details
on shipping if I consider a Sale/Offer..

I accept a Bank Cashiers Check Only. However.I will entertain payment via
PayPal. However PayPal takes 3% from the amount. I will split the PayPal Fee
so the Buyer will have to pay 1.5% to the negotiated price.

PLEASE, ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS contact me off list.

At that point I will pass along my phone # so you can speak with me if you
choose or have further questions..
I will also send via your email an entire list in alphabetical order on
Microsoft Word a list

[meteorite-list] AD: Entire Meteorite Collection- $9500 or Best Offer

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi Folks. Don Merchant here. I have been Buying, Selling and Collecting
Meteorites for almost 20 years. It is with a heavy heart that the time has
come to sell my entire meteorite collection. METEORITES ONLY. Cabinets NOT 
included. I have

acquired over 220+ different specimens from around the world. Many specimens
purchased from the top most world renowned Dealers/Collectors such as Mike
Farmer, Michael Cottingham, Sergey Vasiliev, Moritz Karl, Rob Elliott, Dean
Bessy, John Schooler, The Hupe Brothers, Norbert Classen, Steve Arnold
(Meteorite Men) to name a few! This is a much diversified collection that
was acquired over 20 years!

These meteorite specimens vary in size and weight from micro to macro size. 
Many are of the most historical and

scientific significance. Many are the rarest of the rare and exceedingly
difficult to acquire now days. Much thought was put into each purchased 
meteorite. Some

of these specimens are fragments, some are slices, and some are part slices.
A few are whole stones, and a few are oriented. 2 have natural holes in
them, some have crust, and others are etched. All of them have an
interesting story to tell.

I have been a long time Member of the IMCA (International Meteorite
Collectors Association) Member #0960 and long time Member of the Meteorite
Central List/Forum

LINK to IMCA
http://imca.cc/index.php?option=com_frontpage=1

LINK to Meteorite Collection:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/meteorite_collection.html

Due to time constraints and health reasons I am not interested in selling
these pieces one at a time. I just do not have the stamina or the time for
that. I am looking to sell the entire collection as a whole, thus the price
reflects and compensates for someone who does.

I have painstakingly, meticulously and thoroughly organized all the
paperwork, cases and specimen information for each piece. All have
Provenance's, be it ID Cards (the majority) from the previous
Dealer/Owner. A few will have a PayPal or EBay receipt/paperwork, as well as
my own ID Cards. For a Buyer if purchased, these pieces are ready to sell
instantly as I have done all the work!

As a bonus (since I will no longer need it and well worth over a $500
value), this collection will come with a Rolodex that has
Information/History Cards professionally typed. The Rolodex
Information/History Cards covers about 80% of all the specimens, with a few
handwritten included. I just was never able to complete 100% of the
Information/History Cards due to time constraints and health reasons. Still 
very

nice to have, and I am just throwing it in the sale.

Link for Rolodex pictures:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/rolodex.html?r=20180529130829

This collection has been valued well over $22,000+.
For the price I am asking, if someone who has the time, they can double
their money selling these pieces individually. Others can take what pieces
they want for their collection and sell the rest and still easily make out
on the plus side of this sale.

I prefer a United States Buyer as my first choice. A U.S. Buyer will have
first preference over an International Buyer.

I will entertain an International Buyer under strict conditions and at my 
discretion.
International Buyer MUST be of good standing and a World Renowned Reputation 
Dealer and or
Collector in the meteorite Community and can back that reputation up!  My 
reluctance selling

Internationally is not to be taken personal. It is due to the fact that once
the collection is sent out, tracking and Custom Handling becomes
virtually difficult to deal with and heavy risks for such an expensive 
transaction. I have
a hard time trusting certain Country Customs. I am sure many of you 
understand what I am talking about.


With that stated. I am asking $9500.00 USD or Best Offer. It includes Free 1 
Day

shipping Registered Signature Required with tracking and insured Paid by me
to any U.S. Buyer in the United States. This Collection will be well packed,
and secured for its journey.

Interested International Buyers will have to contact me to work out details
on shipping if I consider a Sale/Offer..

I accept a Bank Cashiers Check Only. However.I will entertain payment via
PayPal. However PayPal takes 3% from the amount. I will split the PayPal Fee
so the Buyer will have to pay 1.5% to the negotiated price.

PLEASE, ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS contact me off list.

At that point I will pass along my phone # so you can speak with me if you 
choose or have further questions..
I will also send via your email an entire list in alphabetical order on 
Microsoft
Word a list of that shows each meteorite name, the weight, the type and who 
I purchased from. Again this will ONLY be sent out

to serious Buyers.
NO CURIOSITY SEEKERS PLEASE!

Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me

Sincerely
Don Merchant
IMCA #0960
Founder- Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com





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Re: [meteorite-list] Stolen specimens from Eduardo jawerbaum collection

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Holy Smokes! They wiped you out! So sorry to hear this Eduardo. How does 
something like this happen? It seems every year I hear about someone at the 
Tucson whose items get stolen. Are there not paid security during this event 
day and night? Are there not security cameras in the buildings/rooms/parking 
lots? This is such a shame.
Don
  - Original Message -
  From: eduardo jawerbaum via Meteorite-list
  To: meteorite-list
  Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 1:37 PM
  Subject: [meteorite-list] Stolen specimens from Eduardo jawerbaum collection


  Hi
  While I was in Tucson, several specimens from my collection were stolen.
  Listed here are the meteorite related ones, but also minerals and 
archaeological items were taken.
  You can see some photos in facebook:
  
www.facebook.com/eduardo.jawerbaum/media_set?set=a.10212891073661772.1073741938.1537830863





  Meteorites Class Weight (g) sizes (mm) Crust% Observations

  BINGOL Howardite Individual 8,05 26x18x12 90 ORIENTED shiny glassy surface

  MARJALAHTI PAL PMG sliceP 22.2 50x40x3

  ST. MICHEL L6 Fragment 29.5 40x40x3-13 5-

  SYLACAUGA H4 Fragment 0,52 9x8x4 0

  JILIN H5 End Piece 35,76 48x30x15 50

  NEW ORLEANS H5 Fragment 2,287 15x13x9 0

  TAZA Iron Ungr Plessitic Octahedrite End Piece 84.4 80x33x13 w/rad.Kamac. 
needles and large inclusion

  NWA 5358 Brachinite slice 5,92 38x27x1,5 25

  NWA 6484 Lodranite slice 4,63 37x28x1,5 90

  NWA 7397 SHE Enriched Permafic Poikilitic Individual 4,53 17x17x8 85

  Campo del Cielo IA MG Og 3.0 Individual 19,1 30x22x15 graphite nodule w/metal

  Campo del Cielo IA MG Og 3.0 Individual 3g 17x14x7? graphite nodule w/metal


  Keris. ceremonial knife made of meteorite from Bali. Original  15th century. 
42x8cm


  tectites-impactites

  Australit v.Lent Individual 0.65 From Hugh Howard collection

  Australite v.boat Individual 2.586 31x11x5 oval oriented. Excellent

  Australite vFlangedButton Individual 2.536 20x20x7 near perfect 1mm scratch

  Australite vFlangedButton Individual 3.194 21x19x9 incompl. Aprox 80%

  Bediasite Individual 5.61 20x14x13

  Moldavite Individual 11.2 50x23x9 100

  Moldavite Individual 13.1 33x27x12 100

  Moldavite Individual 6.5 33x32x8 100

  Moldavite Individual 6.7 80x21x6 100

  Moldavite Individual 1.626 18x16x9 with hole

  Moldavite Individual 0,668 18x10x3 with hole

  Moldavite Individual 10,77 41x23x7 0

  Moldavite Individual 5,57 31x20x9 with flow lines

  Rizalite-Phillipinite Tektite 272 55x55x50 0 excellent deep ribs all around

  Amerikanite/Colombianite pseudotektite Individual 14.1 27x23x18

  Belemnite del Ries Crater impactita Individual 2.77 32x8x6 sliced/melted form 
meteorite impact

  Darwin Glass Impactita Individual 9 32x27x10

  Darwin Glass Impactita Individual 2,3 22x12x10

  Tektite v. Batong Anag impactite Individual 49,12 49x33x26 0 "stone from the 
ants

  Wabar Pearl of Al'Ad Impactita Individual 0.64 12x9x5

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 18.3 3x2x2

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 11.8 about 70mm drop shape

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 67.4 about 70mm plane disc

  Indochinite Tektite 87.7 11x3 bone sized

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 23.8 35x25x25 twisted drop shape

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 28 60x30x14 flat striated drop shape

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 30 40x38x25 with gastropod
  impression?

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 12 43x25x9 Muong nong

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 36 39x36x20 round with rare center

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 57 85x40x23 round with rare center

  Indochinite Tektite Individual 5,71 45x15x9 remaglipted drop

  Indochinite v.Drop Tektite Individual 13.2 58x13x14

  Indochinite v.MUONG NONG Tektite Individual 48.6 65x45x20 layered tektite

  Phillipinite Individual 46.7 35x33x28

  Lybian Glass IMPACTITE Individual 17.3 60x30x10 Crystobalite,Schlieren

  Lybian Glass IMPACTITE Individual 55 75x42x25 Flight Oriented!

  Lybian Glass IMPACTITE Individual 17 35x20x18

  PARK FOREST glass from car impactite" Fragment 0 50x25x4 glass from car 
broken by Park Forest met. Letter E

  the following 5 were in one box, with several large photos and a certificate 
of Jon Larsen (also stolen)
  MICROMETEORITO 213 Barred Olivine Individual 0,01 0x0x0 100 BO
  MICROMETEORITO 225 Barred Olivine Individual 0,01 0x0x0 100 BO
  MICROMETEORITO 227 Turteback Individual 0,01 0x0x0 100 fine grained 
cryptocrystalline
  MICROMETEORITO 228 Barred Olivine w/Fe/Ni nuget Individual 0,01 0x0x0 100 BO 
with Fe/ni nugget
  MICROMETEORITO 241 Barred Olivine w/broken glass bubble and Pt grp Individual 
0,01 0x0x0 100 BO w/pt grp nugget & glass bub

  pseudometeorite
  Shirokovsky pseudometeorito pseudopallasite slice P 24.1 64x51x2 0


  these last three, with almost no commercial value were a nice part of my 
collection as were "found" in tucson show auction's cakes, still with the 
aluminium foil, never opened.

  Gold Basin V.Cake L4-6 Individual 3,684 w/foil 27x20x11
  Meteorite auction cake 

[meteorite-list] AD: eBay-Signed Copy-The Art of Collecting Meteorites & Field Guide of Meteorites

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List and Happy New Year. Been a while since I posted.
*
I have up for auction on eBay 2 interesting items from my collection.
*
1) The Art Of Collecting Meteorites First Edition Hard Copy & Signed by 
Kevin Kichinka

*
2) The Robert A. Haag
Field Guide Of Meteorites 12th Anniversary Edition 1997
*
These can be found by clicking the link and or copy n paste into your 
address bar.

*
http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=162351090288=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960 



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[meteorite-list] \'The Art of Collecting Meteorites\' auction- last chance

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List and Happy New Year. Was wondering if any heard what the final bids were 
on the 2 books "The Art of Collecting Meteorites" by Kevin Kichinka were that 
were up for auction the 3rd week of December 2016?
Cheers
Don

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Re: [meteorite-list] SPACE ROCKS MAGAZINE

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Holy Cow Adam...you're right! Heck I was moaning and whimpering when it was 
$16.95. I had to now check for myself for Priority small flat rate box. I can't 
believe it!! I have always preferred Priority Mail. Now to save costs you have 
to go first class mail. I don't like it. Seems more of a chance for someone to 
say they never received the item. Now your out the item and if they paid via 
PayPal your double screwed and out that or PayPal blocks your account from you 
using it until refund is made. Sorry Folks did not mean to hijack the post but 
wow you aren't kidding USPS raised their prices!!
Cheers
Don
  - Original Message - 
  From: Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list 
  To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] SPACE ROCKS MAGAZINE


  The rates went up again.  It now costs $34.00 to send a USPS Flat Rate Box 
international.  I remember when it costs $2.80 to send a USPS Flat Rate Box 
domestically just a few years ago.  Like any thing the Federal Government 
touches, you count on drastic price increases with less efficiency. 

  Adam


- Original Message - 
From: cbo via Meteorite-list 
To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com 
Cc: 'Michael Johnson' 
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] SPACE ROCKS MAGAZINE


I concour with Sergey. Very expensive the shipping fee to Europe:(

9.99USD Magazine with over 20USD shipping fee? Why?

 

Regrads!

Zsolt

Hungary

IMCA#6251

 

From: Meteorite-list [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] 
On Behalf Of Michael Johnson via Meteorite-list
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:08 AM
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] SPACE ROCKS MAGAZINE

 

Hi, I'm still getting questions where to order the February 2016 issue of 
SPACE ROCKS MAGAZINE so here again is the link. If you would like to submit an 
article, ad, or have any questions please contact me at the following address: 

spacerocksmagaz...@gmail.com


http://www.blurb.com/b/6862308-space-rocks

 

Regards,

Michael Johnson

Editor-in-Chief

SPACE ROCKS MAGAZINE 

Sent from my iPhone6



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Re: [meteorite-list] India "Meteor-Killed Man" was NOTby Meteorite09FEB2016 Graphic!

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Any confirmation as to what the object was/is? As soon as someone knows can 
you let us on the List know.

Cheers
Don
- Original Message - 
From: "drtanuki via Meteorite-list" 
To: "Raremeteorites" ; 


Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] India "Meteor-Killed Man" was NOTby 
Meteorite09FEB2016 Graphic!




Adam,  I guess I am the first one to publicly call this out!  Dirk
Dirk Ross...Tokyo The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 
http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/



- Original Message -
From: Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list 


To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] India "Meteor-Killed Man" was NOT by 
Meteorite09FEB2016 Graphic!


The third degree burns and stifling should be the first clue that it was 
not

a meteorite that capped this poor fellow.

Another B.S. story that belongs in the archives.  Liars and Thieves all
deserved to be exposed like whomever broke this story.

Adam




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To: "Meteorite Mailing List" 
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 12:25 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] India "Meteor-Killed Man" was NOT by
Meteorite09FEB2016 Graphic!



List,


India "Meteor-Killed Man" was NOT by Meteorite 09FEB2016 Graphic!
http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.jp/2016/02/india-meteor-killed-man-was-not-by.html
Dirk Ross...Tokyo The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News
http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/
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Re: [meteorite-list] Killed by a meteorite

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

You could be on to something here Tom! Remember the movie "Joe Dirt" and his
meteorite! This could be a ball of frozen poop that was released from a
plane and traveled and pushed around by the jet stream. Tine will tell but
that is my guess.
Cheers
Don
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To: 
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Killed by a meteorite



It's GOT to be BS.  Waiting to hear more about it.

Tom



On 02/08/2016 12:44 AM, matija bericic via Meteorite-list wrote:


R.I.P.
https://www.rt.com/news/331687-india-man-killed-meteorite/




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[meteorite-list] Gunmaker to forge $1 million pistols from a meteorite

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Happy New Year Folks. Interesting article here.
*
http://money.cnn.com/2015/12/24/luxury/cabot-guns-meteorite/
*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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Re: [meteorite-list] 1996-2016 meteorite collectors / dealers

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Not sure if this counts but I started into the hobby of astronomy when I was 
very young. At 13 years of age I went to the Strasenburg Planetarium here in 
Rochester, NY. While I was there I bought a small book called "A Comet 
Strikes the Earth" by Harvey Ninniger in the gift shop. On that book was a 
glued a small piece of meteorite from the outside rim of the Barringer 
crater. I still have that book and the meteorite. I will go out on a limb 
and say then that I started collecting meteorites in 1973!

Cheers
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: "Paul Harris via Meteorite-list" <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
To: "J Sinclair" <j...@meteoriteusa.com>; "Meteorite List" 
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>

Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 1996-2016 meteorite collectors / dealers



Hi John,

Jim and I were active before this but '95 & '96 is when the Internet 
started taking off and the first meteorite websites were born.  I think 
Eric Twelker was the first with The Meteorite Marketplace.


Can't believe 2016 will be 20 years...

Paul



On 12/27/2015 5:11 PM, J Sinclair via Meteorite-list wrote:

Hello All,

20 years.

I noticed while looking at Matt Morgan's web site, he writes
"established in 1996"
The Meteorite Exchange site says "Impacting the Meteorite World Since 
1996"


Did anyone else start collecting in '96. If not then... when? and why?
Many dealers and collectors were active before '96 and many more after.

In August 1996 I read on the front page of the local NC (Greensboro
Daily News) newspaper that NASA had found a possible life form in a
Martian meteorite found in Antarctica - Allan Hills 84001. This was
announcing there was life elsewhere in the Universe.

I figured people would want meteorites. I was already selling gems and
minerals at shows and had seen meteorites for sale in Tucson and
Denver. I had meteorites before the end of the year. The fist ones
were mailed from a dealer in Mexico - Tolucas, then Gibeon from the
S.African dealers Karl and Clive. Next was Esquel from Bob Haag. I
nearly sold out the first show I offered meteorites.

It was ALH 84001 that started it for me. How about the rest of you?

See you in Tucson.

John
MeteoriteUSA.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball Just Now

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Here's a Christmas wish that a Christmas Meteorite lands through your roof 
Larry and lands right next to your Xmas Tree. Of course no one gets hurt, 
just the roof!
Cheers & a Safe & Happy Holidays to you Larry Atkins and all the rest of you 
wonderful Meteorite Friends.

Don Merchant
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To: <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 9:22 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Fireball Just Now


Anybody just see a huge fireball out in Cali,Nevada, Utah, Az? 5 or 6 big 
flaming pieces I hear.



Sincerely,
Larry Atkins

IMCA # 1941
Ebay alienrockfarm


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[meteorite-list] AD-Last Autions this year - Related Meteorite Coins/Stamps Items

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List and Happy Holidays to all of you and your families.
*
I just put up my last auctions/buy it now meteorite coins/stamps - related 
items for this year on eBay. Might be something there for someone. Some rare 
block of 4 meteorite stamps too. Here is the Link:

*
http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161918221820=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] AD: Ending Meteorit Coin Auctions. Hupe-"Campo del Cielo" & Mali Coin

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List. I have 2 not often seen much anymore meteorite coins ending in less 
then 24 hours for those collectors who do not have or missed out on them 
years ago.

*
One is the Campo del Cielo "In The Skies We Trust" "Space Coin" from the 
Hupe Collection.

 *
The other is the Mali Coin with a piece of Chergach meteorite inlaid on the 
coin.

*
Auction is worldwide.
*
Here is the Link:
*
 
http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161892586534=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
*
Thank you.
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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[meteorite-list] AD: Auction style 2 meteorite Coins (Hupe-"Campo del Cielo & Mali Coin

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List and Happy early Thanksgiving.
*
I have 2 not often seen much anymore meteorite coins up for auction on eBay 
starting at 99 cents!

*
One is the Campo del Cielo "In The Skies We Trust" "Space Coin" from the 
Hupe Collection.

*
The other is the Mali Coin with a piece of Chergach meteorite inlaid on the 
coin.

*
Auction is worldwide.
*
Here is the Link:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161892586534=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Thank you.
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] AD: Last 3 of Silver Meteorite Coins

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List. I put up the last of my prized Silver Meteorite Coins on eBay at 
very reasonable prices Buy it Now:

2006 Palau Nantan Coin
2007 Cook Islands Brenham Pallasite Coin
2008 Pultusk Coin
*
Link below:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161870806370=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] AD: 3 Rare Ancient Meteorite Coins on eBay

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List. I just put up all 3 of my rare ancient meteorite coins from my 
collection. All very nice and free shipping U.S. Buyers only. Here is the 
Link and thanks for looking. Email me off list with any questions.

*
http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161865467329=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562*Also
 Art where do I send the AD fees and how much?*SincerelyDon MerchantFounder-Cosmic 
Treasures Celestial Wonderswww.ctreasurescwonders.comIMCA #0960

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[meteorite-list] AD: RARE - Robert A. Haag - 1986 COMET HALLEY METEORITE MEDALLION

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List. I am using my last free AD to post that I am selling another of my 
prized Meteorite Coins/Medallions from my meteorite collection on eBay. This 
is the 1986 Halley's Comet Meteorite Medallion produced by Bearded Star, 
inc. and originally sold by meteorite collector Robert Haag. You don't see 
this one very often if rarely. Free shipping as well.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161855163355=item25af51cbdb%3Ag%3A8cEAAOSw~bFWGrNQ=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] AD: Meteorite Coins

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Hi List. I finally decided to start selling off my Meteorite Collection. I 
am starting with my meteorite related items first, thus that would be my 
meteorite coins. I have listed 2 meteorite coins which are my most prized 
coins since they are highly desired with Meteorite Coin Collectors and Coin 
Dealers. They are the 2004 Liberia NWA 267 Coin and the Fly Me to the Moon 
Coin. Believe it or not they are fair priced compared to other Sellers 
selling either of these coins. As you know the Liberia 2004 NWA 267 coin 
rarely if ever shows up anywhere's for sale. Here is the link below if 
anyone want to take a peek. If you have any questions email me off List

http://www.ebay.com/sch/emflocater/m.html?item=161855163355=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that they 
buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is do they 
really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a few Dealers 
a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they do, but when 
asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement should be removed 
from their web site, I guess.

*
I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire 
meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all my 
meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. I get 
the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated even though 
my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved.

*
With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and if 
so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended?


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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Re: [meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

Great advice List! Looking at all the factors involved and suggestions 
related to the meteorite market, it make much sense to strategize a 
collection sale.
Please List keep sharing your thoughts on this as the topic may help many 
others in the future!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list 
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?


I have bought many collections. There is no right or wrong answer. Markets 
change, prices rise or fall. Send me a list.
I've offered to buy back endless meteorites for even 10 times what I sold 
them for. Of course that doesn't apply to most things but some it sure 
does.


Michael Farmer

On Jun 28, 2015, at 10:36 PM, Don Merchant via Meteorite-list 
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote:


Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that 
they buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is 
do they really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a 
few Dealers a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they 
do, but when asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement 
should be removed from their web site, I guess.

*
I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire 
meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all 
my meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. 
I get the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated 
even though my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved.

*
With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and 
if so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended?


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960

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[meteorite-list] SOLD: ALL-YOU-NEED 8 inch Complete Hi-Tech

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Thank you List for your interest in the All - You Need 8 Complete Hi-Tech 
Diamond Horizontal Lap Machine as it was Sold within in an hour of posting. 
Happy Holidays to everyone.

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[meteorite-list] AD: ALL-YOU-NEED 8 inch Complete Hi-Tech Diamond

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Hi List and Happy Holidays.
*
This is for U.S.Buyers ONLY.
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I have up for sale an ALL-YOU-NEED 8 inch Complete Hi-Tech Diamond 
Horizontal Lap Machine. I had purchased this some time ago from Kingsley 
North with the intention of using it. That never transpired. This is a brand 
spanking new never been used and been just sitting around like a paper 
weight. It is Complete and runs perfect. I decided it's time to unload it to 
someone who will use it! This sells for over $500+ I will take the loss and 
I am selling it for $375 with FREE SHIPPING any where in the U.S. If it does 
not sell by Friday December 5th, 2014 I will put it up on eBay as a Buy It 
Now but at a higher price. I thought I would allow the List first chance 
before eBay. Here is a link to a page on my Website which has pictures and 
more information and how to contact me if interested. Thank you for your 
time and have a safe and Happy Holidays.

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http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/all-u-need_lap_machine.html?r=20141201215239

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[meteorite-list] Off subject--Halloween Special

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Hi List. Sorry if this is off Subject...As many as you may know or not, one 
of my hobbies is the study of the haunted paranormal. I had the fortunate 
opportunity to study for about 5 years one of the most haunted places in the 
United States called Rolling Hills...a former insane asylum! During this 
time I created a CD on the history and findings of Rolling Hills, much like 
a virtual tour. Below is the Link to my Website

*
Anyways...since today is Halloween, and Happy Halloween by the way, I 
thought I would send out a Halloween Treat to the List for those who can 
find some time today/tonight to check out the Video and listen to the CD 
virtual tour. Best to listen to the CD with headphones to get the best 
affects but not necessary. Your welcome to share it with family and friends 
to give a scare!

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/rolling_hills_history.html?r=20141030132621
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Enjoy
Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Big solar storm heading toward Earth

[Don Merchant via Meteorite-list]

A bit off subject (please forgive me) but thought many on the List might 
find interesting.


http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/tech/innovation/solar-storm/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Meteorite smashes into Nicaraguan capital ???

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Anyone read or hear more on this?
http://news.yahoo.com/meteorite-smashes-nicaraguan-capital-230034550.html

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Re: [meteorite-list] Fake Norway rock

[Don Merchant]

I knew it was a rock in his head that fell out of his ear and got caught up 
in his shute!

Cheers
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
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Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 5:04 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Fake Norway rock


So now that the parachute scam has been debunked and now proven to be a 
rock from the parachute, why has the list gone silent on it?


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Re: [meteorite-list] Norwegian skydiver nearly struck by meteorite

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More likely one of the rocks in his head rattled out of his ear and struck 
him.

Cheers
Don
- Original Message - 
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To: Tom Randall tommy2...@hvc.rr.com
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Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Norwegian skydiver nearly struck by meteorite


Fake, absolutely mathematically impossible. More likely a small stone in 
his pack came out when parachute deployed or scam.


Michael Farmer

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On Apr 3, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Tom Randall tommy2...@hvc.rr.com wrote:


  Just saw this video. Not sure I buy it. What do you all think?

http://www.nrk.no/viten/skydiver-nearly-struck-by-meteorite-1.11646757

Regards!

Tom

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Re: [meteorite-list] New fall

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Congrads. Is it a new fall or find?
Cheers
Don
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Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New fall



Congrats to you and your family Mike!

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Farmer

Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:45 PM
To: Meteorite List
Subject: [meteorite-list] New fall

New fall in Tucson AZ!  Evan Reese Farmer
6 lb 13 oz. Born 20 March 2014 1157 am.
Michael Farmer

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[meteorite-list] CNN News---Could meteor have hit Flight 370

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http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/03/12/ac-dnt-brown-missing-plane-conspiracy-theories.cnn.html
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[meteorite-list] Month of March 2014 Website Updates now up!

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Hi List. Happy March.
March 2014 Updates are up. You Folks no the drill. Something different this 
month for everyone's enjoyment.

Enjoy!
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The Black Hole Mystery Video of the Month
You Folks have to check out this video of the tallest  heaviest Amateur 
Model Rocket ever launched...unbelievable!

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/secret_video.html

*
Also the Flash from the Past Photo of the Month is up.
Take a look and read about the very first picture take by the Hubble 
telescope before the optics were corrected.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/astro_met_news_back-up.html

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The Night Sky this Month for March 2014 is up as well!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/menu_1.html

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Don Merchant
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Re: [meteorite-list] Fraud from Portugal?

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Hi List. Just sent this Seller asking if any of their items come with a COA 
+ Provenance + ID card and if they guarantee authenticity.. If the Seller 
says no Provenance, COA or ID card I will pressure them on how they can sell 
without these important documents. Will keep all of you posted.

Cheers
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com

To: Met-List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 12:07 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Fraud from Portugal?


I have a feeling that the fraudster from Portugal may be at it again. He is 
listing under the name nrscc and has some rare items for sale. No 
provenance, few details, ...


Let me know your thoughts so we can stop this if in fact a fraud.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/nrscc/m.html


Mendy Ouzillou
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Re: [meteorite-list] Fraud from Portugal?

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Hi List. The Seller responded back to me with this about the A Rare Chaves 
Howardite Meteorite

*
 Hello, I have bought this specimen from Corey Kou, a well know collector 
of meteorites, i have the provenance card that we gave to me.

Best regards nrscc
*
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Don Merchant
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Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fraud from Portugal?




Frank,

Can you be more specific as to why you believe they are a legitimate seller? 
Can you point to specific purchases you have made or report back what their 
real name is?




Mendy Ouzillou





From: Frank Salome fsal...@rocketmail.com
To: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com; Met-List 
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Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 11:14 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fraud from Portugal?



A legit seller.



On Monday, February 10, 2014 9:08 AM, Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com 
wrote:


I have a feeling that the fraudster from Portugal may be at it again. He is 
listing under the name nrscc and has some rare items for sale. No 
provenance, few details, ...


Let me know your thoughts so we can stop this if in fact a fraud.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/nrscc/m.html


Mendy Ouzillou
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[meteorite-list] Month of February 2014 Website Updates now up!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Happy February. Were getting closer to spring but we have the Super 
Bowl and Groundhog's Day to get by us first. Anyways February 2014 Updates 
are up. You Folks no the drill. Something different this month for 
everyone's enjoyment.

Enjoy!
*
The Black Hole Mystery Video of the Month
10 of the World's most mysterious and unsolved pictures ever taken!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/secret_video.html

*
Also the Flash from the Past Photo of the Month is up.
I decided a lil change this month to mess with your eyes and brain!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/astro_met_news_back-up.html

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The Night Sky this Month for February 2014 is up as well!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/menu_1.html

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Sincerely
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Re: [meteorite-list] Estremly rare HOBA IVB ataxite small pieces forsale

[Don Merchant]

Hi. Can you tell me for certain if this is not shale?
Thank you.
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:07 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Estremly rare HOBA IVB ataxite small pieces 
forsale




Hi List!

I have got some two cutted bigger and some small
fragments of HOBA IVB ataxite meteorite pieces.

You can see in E-Bay the on of the bigger piece, here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221358293386?
ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m15
55.l2649

Smaller pieces available in private e-mail:
1,774 gr 3 polished sides with brown patina
0,697 gr fragment with polished side and brown patina
0,688 gr small fragments and dust, aptina
0,520 gr small 3 fragment, patina
0,437 gr small fragment, patina
0,429 gr small 5 fragments, patina,
0,423 gr small fragment with polished side, aptina
0,289 gr  small 9 fragments, paitna
0,223 gr small fragment with polished side, patina
0,221 gr small fragment with polished side, patina

Please send me a privite e-mail for the images, prices.

Authenticity is absolutelly guaranteed for every pieces.
I will give you certification copy of the ID card from
where this fragments came from.

Best regards!
Zsolt
Hungary
IMCA#6251

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Re: [meteorite-list] Hoba shale or not shale?

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- Original Message - 
From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com

To: Zsolt Kereszty c...@t-online.hu
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Hoba shale or not shale?


Hi Zsolt. Reason I ask is that I know that trying to find some real actual 
Hoba cut from the meteorite is very hard to acquire and very very 
expensive. Even today the shale alone is getting difficult to acquire. I 
acquired a 3+ gram polished piece many years ago from Rob Elliott and the 
shale had lots of nice metal inside (still in my collection and can be 
seen here: http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/meteorite_collection.html

*
But it is still shale and no where near the value of an actual piece off 
the Hoba meteorite (metal). It appears that yours resembles shale but only 
Anne Black who you purchased from can truly confirm this. The outside 
appearance of your piece listed on eBay resembles mine from Rob Elliott. 
Again even the shale is hard to acquire...been quite a few years since I 
seen much available until your post. Here is a neat site to check out 
about the Hoba and price.

http://www.fallsandfinds.com/page7.php
*
Hope this helps.
*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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- Original Message - 
From: Zsolt Kereszty

To: dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:13 PM
Subject: Hoba shale or not shale?


Dear Don!

When I have bought this piece from Anne Black she didnt mentioned me that 
it is shale.


Very interesting thing, beceause when I have cutted it it looks like me 
metal shine inside after polishing.
Really was some spot, area of the surface in brown but was metal-gray area 
also.
My bigger piece has content two polished sides and this also has got 
structuce and color.


Do you think that there is a 25-30 mm thick shale? Not too wider for the 
shale?


Best Regards!
Zsolt
from Hungary






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Re: [meteorite-list] Hoba shale or not shale?

[Don Merchant]

Very good question MikeG! I look forward to a expert in Geology or Petrology 
and or a meteoricist that can explain this in terms that will resolve this 
oxidized/non-oxidized state or better yet to be or not to be, that is the 
question !!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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From: Galactic Stone  Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com

To: Anne Black impact...@aol.com
Cc: dmerc...@rochester.rr.com; c...@t-online.hu; 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Hoba shale or not shale?


Hi Folks,

I have seen shale or oxide fragments that had unoxidized metal inside
them when cut.  From the outside, the pieces resembled shale, but the
interior was unoxidized iron or it had a core area with shiny metal
in it.

So, given such a specimen, is it still considered shale or oxide
if there is unoxidized metal inside it?  What litmus test is used to
determine this?  If the metal can be etched, is it considered iron
and not shale?  If so, a way to solve the mystery is to etch the
shiny portion and see if it yields a widmanstatten pattern.

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 1/21/14, Anne Black impact...@aol.com wrote:

Very interesting Don, and thank you for posting this response from
Zsolt.

I will have to disagree with him on one thing, he wrote:   When I have
bought this piece from Anne Black she didnt mentioned me that it is
shale.  That is not correct, it is clearly listed as Shale on my
website, on the Old Collection page (
http://www.impactika.com/OldIRON.htm ), in fact it is still there, here
is a copy of that listing:

Hoba Namibia 1920 Ataxite C. Anger Slice-Shale 65.389 76 x 33 x 13
$995.00

I would guess that Zsolt, being very new at this, did not notice or did
not know the difference.


Anne M. Black
www.IMPACTIKA.com
impact...@aol.com


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From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
To: Zsolt Kereszty c...@t-online.hu; Meteorite-list
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 7:25 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Hoba shale or not shale?



- Original Message -
From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
To: Zsolt Kereszty c...@t-online.hu
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Hoba shale or not shale?



Hi Zsolt. Reason I ask is that I know that trying to find some real

actual

Hoba cut from the meteorite is very hard to acquire and very very
expensive. Even today the shale alone is getting difficult to

acquire. I

acquired a 3+ gram polished piece many years ago from Rob Elliott and

the

shale had lots of nice metal inside (still in my collection and can

be

seen here: http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/meteorite_collection.html
*
But it is still shale and no where near the value of an actual piece

off

the Hoba meteorite (metal). It appears that yours resembles shale but

only

Anne Black who you purchased from can truly confirm this. The outside
appearance of your piece listed on eBay resembles mine from Rob

Elliott.

Again even the shale is hard to acquire...been quite a few years

since I

seen much available until your post. Here is a neat site to check out
about the Hoba and price.
http://www.fallsandfinds.com/page7.php
*
Hope this helps.
*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message -
From: Zsolt Kereszty
To: dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:13 PM
Subject: Hoba shale or not shale?


Dear Don!

When I have bought this piece from Anne Black she didnt mentioned me

that

it is shale.

Very interesting thing, beceause when I have cutted it it looks like

me

metal shine inside after polishing.
Really was some spot, area of the surface in brown but was metal-gray

area

also.
My bigger piece has content two polished sides and this also has got
structuce and color.

Do you think that there is a 25-30 mm thick shale? Not too wider for

the

shale?

Best Regards!
Zsolt
from Hungary






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[meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine??

[Don Merchant]

Hi list. I for the heck of it clicked on one of my links on my website which 
was linked to the Meteorite Hunting  Collecting Magazine. What I ended up 
being linked to was a Cooking Journal Cooking. Recipes. Tips, using the same 
site address! Is this magazine now extinct? On hold? Anyone have an update 
that may have slipped past me?

Thank you.
Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Month of January 2014 Website Updates now up!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List and Happy New Year 2014. I apologize I have been a bit distant over 
the months as I have been very busy with some personal matters. Later this 
month I will be making a major announcement (I hope). In the mean time I 
have finally updated my Website after neglecting it for quite a few months.

*
The Black Hole Mystery Video of the Month
A change of pace here that all
of you have to check out, especially those UFO buffs. Its a short news 
compilation of some interesting and mysterious UFO's caught on video from 
around the world.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/secret_video.html

*
Also the Flash from the Past Photo of the Month is up.
This showing the newest crater on our Moon that was hit by a meteoroid on 
March 17, 2013

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/astro_met_news_back-up.html

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The Night Sky this Month for January 2014 is up as well!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/menu_1.html

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Enjoy!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Meteor explodes over Arizona

[Don Merchant]

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/11/us/arizona-meteor-explosion/index.html?hpt=hp_t2Sincerely


Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Halloween Special

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. I know this is off subject and I sincerely apologize as I do not do 
this too often. Anywaysas many of you know or do not know, one of my 
hobbies besides meteorites and astronomy is the study of the haunted 
paranormal. I created a page only accessible by the link I will post below. 
I call it my Halloween Special page. I investigated and researched Rolling 
Hills for over 5 years which is one of the most haunted places in the United 
States. I basically lived there as I also was the tour guide for the public 
tours! I specialize in EVP which is short for electronic voice phenomenon. 
Basically the recordings of voices of those that have passed on. During my 
research I created a CD called Voices Within Rolling Hills 2 The Truth 
Revealed.

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Voices Within Rolling Hills 2 The Truth Revealed is very much different and 
is somewhat created as a Virtual Tour, so listeners can feel as if they are 
on the property and in the building with me as I narrate the CD. It covers 
the in depth truth of what truly happened in the building and on the 
property over the many decades that which contributed to the incredible 
hauntings that exist there.

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With that said...I have sold hundreds of this CD to paranormal enthusiasts 
around the country but decided for the very first time to publicly post a 
link that anyone can have a little Halloween Fun and entertainment by 
watching a short video created by my former paranormal team RHGHS (Rolling 
Hills Ghost Hunting Society).

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Below the Video is My CD Voices Within Rolling Hills 2 The Truth Revealed 
downloaded in its entirety for anyone to listen to. The link will be working 
until the day after Halloween. I am not selling nor promoting anything. I am 
just sharing years of study and work in the paranormal as a tribute to 
Halloween and to entertain those who have some free time and want to get 
into the Halloween spirit, no pun intended!.

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You are all welcomed to check it out and share the link with your friends, 
and family and have some fun free entertainment while acquiring an education 
about the hidden world of the paranormal. This stuff is real be warned!

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Here is the link.
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/rolling_hills_history.html?r=20131025154602

Thank you  Happy Halloween


Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Moon Explosion by meteoroid caught on video

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Here is a video showing the explosion caught on video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYloGuUZCFM
Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Guesstimate on number of meteorite collectors.

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Some thoughts and questions to ponder. To me it seems like there is 
an endless number of Meteorite Dealers, Wannabee Meteorite Dealers, Part 
Time Sellers, Full time Sellers, One hit wonder Sellers, Mix of meteorite 
and Jewelry Sellers etc. All one has to do is just go on eBay to get a 
partial idea of this fiasco, let alone the many websites you come across 
when searching blindly on the internet involving meteorites. It seems 
everyone including my great grandmother is selling meteorites! I also know 
that meteorite collecting is confined to a very small group/percentage of 
people world wide as compared to other hobbies. Does anyone have any idea of 
how many hard core Collectors there are in the world at one time? I am not 
talking about the 1 time Buyer of a meteorite either. I see some Dealers 
selling the same material every week for years! I mean it sells, but to 
who!! The same type specimen every single week for years, I mean every 
Collector on Earth should have a piece of it by now, and yet someone buys 
another piece the following week! What are Collectors doing, double and 
tripling up on the specimens! I don't get it. AnywaysI just don't see 
how anyone can make a full time living Selling meteorites with such 
completion out there these days and the fraud that takes place. My pet 
peeves are those that sell without providing at least an ID Card or some 
kind of provenance...at least something to back the specimen. That irks me 
to no end! I have solved that issue long, long ago ...I don't buy from you, 
period. How the heck can I resell that specimen without some form of 
legitimacy. So for those of you who still continue to sell without ID Cards 
or Provenance, lets get your crap in order. Another thing I noticed is that 
(especially) on eBay that week after week after week specimens like Lunars, 
Martians, or historical specimens (well known and famous specimens) that 
which have been sold or known for years, still get high prices for the 
auction. You mean that after all these years there are still Collectors that 
do not have a piece of say NWA 482 or DaG 476! Once it is put up on eBay 
somebody buys it. Where on Earth do these people work that they continue to 
buy and buy and buy meteorites! I guess I just don't understand who is 
always buying these specimens with such a bad global economy and a limited 
elite group of Collectors. Where the heck do you get your money from!  Maybe 
inheritance? Lottery Money? Can't be from hard earned money! Just sounding 
off is all to those who want to listen/read. I mean some people go to these 
shows like Ensisheim or Tucson and spend tens of thousands of dollars or 
more on specimens! What!! Are you serious! I know for a fact that less then 
1/10th of 1% of people become millionaires starting out with nothing. The 
rest were either lucky or money was handed to them by Mom and Dad or Mom and 
Dad's business was given to them. I just don't get it. I have a very high 
paying job and no one ever gave me a penny and I barely make ends meet, let 
alone find money to purchase meteorites. This is a mystery that needs to be 
on the History Channel!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Chalyabinsk rusting

[Don Merchant]

Hi all. Mike when you went there (Chelyabinsk) did you actually search for 
specimens or did you just purchase from people that already had collected 
them? Where did all your specimens go? As a regular Buyer from you, was kind 
of waiting for your specimens to be offered up for sale but must of missed 
them.

Thanks
Don
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Derek Yoost mine...@optonline.net
Cc: Meteoritelist Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chalyabinsk rusting



Yes, months of melting snow and rains tend to oxidize meteorites.
Why do you think I rushed over there in the snow and got all I could?
The pre-melt material is exquisite.
The newly found is still quite nice and some are nearly flawless still, 
but many show mild to moderate oxidation.

Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On May 6, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Derek Yoost mine...@optonline.net wrote:

I've been noteing that on ebay, that the Chalyabinsk offered is alot more 
rusty than the material that was recovered right after the fall.


Thanks, Derek.
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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk Sales-- Today versus Yesterday!

[Don Merchant]

- Original Message - 
From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com

To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 1:47 PM
Subject: Chelyabinsk Sales-- Today versus Yesterday!


Hi List. Just curious and was pondering a question. This in particular to 
well known/better known Dealers and regular Sellers of meteorites. It 
seems over the last month an increase in Dealers and Sellers (known, or at 
least more familiar by names) are selling specimens of Chelyabinsk on eBay 
and the List and their Websites. I have noticed a lower price per gram 
then what has been seen at least on eBay in previous months. Maybe this 
price change is to draw business away from the masses of people that were 
buying on eBay due to the media attention of the Chelyabinsk event. Makes 
business sense. Anyways...my question is... Did the delay of acquiring 
Chelyabinsk specimens so late, compared to the many Russians that were 
selling Chelyabinsk fresh specimens with in days of the fall on eBay, hurt 
sales or the price per gram for those Dealers and Sellers who are just 
advertising now? Seems the early sales by the Russians took in quite a bit 
of cash and diluted the market a bit from February until recently when 
familiar Dealers/Sellers started posting their Chelyabinsk sales. Just 
curious.Any thoughts?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk Sales-- Today versus Yesterday!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Just curious and was pondering a question. This in particular to 
well known/better known Dealers and regular Sellers of meteorites. It seems 
over the last month an increase in Dealers and Sellers (known, or at least 
more familiar by names) are selling specimens of Chelyabinsk on eBay and the 
List and their Websites. I have noticed a lower price per gram then what has 
been seen at least on eBay in previous months. Maybe this price change is to 
draw business away from the masses of people that were buying on eBay due to 
the media attention of the Chelyabinsk event. Makes business sense. 
Anyways...my question is... Did the delay of acquiring Chelyabinsk specimens 
so late, compared to the many Russians that were selling Chelyabinsk fresh 
specimens with in days of the fall on eBay, hurt sales or the price per gram 
for those Dealers and Sellers who are just advertising now? Seems the early 
sales by the Russians took in quite a bit of cash and diluted the market a 
bit from February until recently when familiar Dealers/Sellers started 
posting their Chelyabinsk sales. Just curious.Any thoughts?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for a Real Name of eBay Seller

[Don Merchant]

Thank you List. I have found out the name of the person I was looking for.
Cheers
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: MEM

To: Don Merchant
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for a Real Name of eBay Seller


banchmeteorite is Dr Walter Branch of Savanah , Georgia  email: 
waltbra...@bellsouth.net


I don't know if he monitors the list

Regards,
Elton







From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:03 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Looking for a Real Name of eBay Seller


Hi List. I am hoping someone out there can help me. I am looking for the 
persons real name that sold meteorites in 2001-2002 on eBay. All I have to 
go on is an eBay name. I know a few of you may have bought or sold to 
him/her The eBay name of this person is meteorgort and some of the names 
that sold to him on eBay are:

(meteorite-collector)
(newforwu)
(meteorite-hunter)
(mr-meteorite)
(branchmeteorites)
If any of you can get on eBay and search the name meteorgort then check 
meteorgort feedback until you see your eBay name and feedback left. Maybe 
a PayPal transaction may have this person's real name. He/She has done 
nothing wrong, I just need this person's real name not the eBay name for my 
records of a meteorite I purchased from him/her in 2002. He/she would only 
accept check or money order so I have nothing in PayPal, but if he/she 
bought from any of you and he/she paid you via PayPal that information is on 
record with your PayPal transactions.

Thank you.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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[meteorite-list] Looking for a Real Name of eBay Seller

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. I am hoping someone out there can help me. I am looking for the 
persons real name that sold meteorites in 2001-2002 on eBay. All I have to 
go on is an eBay name. I know a few of you may have bought or sold to 
him/her The eBay name of this person is meteorgort and some of the names 
that sold to him on eBay are:

(meteorite-collector)
(newforwu)
(meteorite-hunter)
(mr-meteorite)
(branchmeteorites)
If any of you can get on eBay and search the name meteorgort then check 
meteorgort feedback until you see your eBay name and feedback left. Maybe 
a PayPal transaction may have this person's real name. He/She has done 
nothing wrong, I just need this person's real name not the eBay name for my 
records of a meteorite I purchased from him/her in 2002. He/she would only 
accept check or money order so I have nothing in PayPal, but if he/she 
bought from any of you and he/she paid you via PayPal that information is on 
record with your PayPal transactions.

Thank you.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Anyone notice ADs listed on eBay

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Anyone notice that when you go to view a Sellers other items that 
there are advertisements placed every 5 or 6 items down on the page! When 
did this start? I didn't see it yesterday. Is there any way to get rid of 
these? Am I seeing things? Do I have a virus? Any thoughts?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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Re: [meteorite-list] Anyone notice ADs listed on eBay

[Don Merchant]

Thanks everyone. Found out that some kind of toolbar made its way as an 
extension on Firefox without my conscious knowledge! I deleted its ass and 
all is good. Sorry to bother all of  you with this non meteorite issue.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Galactic Stone  Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com

To: Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com; 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Anyone notice ADs listed on eBay



Ditto what Peter said.  I don't browse the internet without an
ad-blocker.  Facebook and half of the sites on the web would be
intolerable without it.

Get an ad-blocker - you will immediately wonder why you waited so long. 
:)


Best regards,

MikeG

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Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone
Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone
Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone
RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516
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On 4/11/13, Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com wrote:
Sorry Don, I don't see any adds. However I use Firefox with Add Blocker, 
so

I wouldn't expect to see any adds.

Peter

-Original Message-
From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Don
Merchant
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:55 PM
To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant
Subject: [meteorite-list] Anyone notice ADs listed on eBay

Hi List. Anyone notice that when you go to view a Sellers other items 
that

there are advertisements placed every 5 or 6 items down on the page! When
did this start? I didn't see it yesterday. Is there any way to get rid of
these? Am I seeing things? Do I have a virus? Any thoughts?
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders www.ctreasurescwonders.com 
IMCA

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Re: [meteorite-list] Third set of Human remains found in the CasaGrande Strewn Field

[Don Merchant]

Any thing to think they were hit and killed by the meteorite that caused the 
strewnfield?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: wahlpe...@aol.com

To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:33 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Third set of Human remains found in the CasaGrande 
Strewn Field




Hi List,

I just finished reading a link to a story that is an unfortunate reality 
in the Casa Grande area strewn field. To my knowledge this is the third 
body discovered. I came across one, another man I met in the field found 
one and now this one. I sure hope there are not anymore.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Meteorite-hunters-find-human-remains-in-desert-along-I-8-202586231.html


Sonny
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Re: [meteorite-list] Significant digits

[Don Merchant]

Wouldn't it of progressively obtained more weight as it came closer to the 
surface of the Earth? Isn't it true the higher you climb into the sky the 
less you would weigh so if true then the opposite must be true! So what was 
the weight when it exploded, since it was closer to the surface of the Earth 
as opposed to entering the atmosphere? Hmmm...a  little food for thought to 
factor in to all you geniuses out there.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com

To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:54 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Significant digits



Hi Greg,

Good old empty precision on a number converted from metric units.
11,000 metric tons = 24250848.8 lbs.  The humorous thing is that
I seriously doubt the original mass is known to better than a
factor of 3, so none of the digits are significant.  --Rob

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[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk meteorite sales--Where are the Hunters!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. I guess I am surprised here with the Chelyabinsk event. It has to 
be one of the most historical events in many decades. For sure one of the 
most media covered meteorite events! My confusion surrounds the fact that 
less meteorite events (still extraordinary but less covered then the 
Chelyabinsk event) like Carancas, Park Forest, etc. that these events were 
stormed with famous meteorite Hunters running or flying out to find some 
treasures to keep and sell.. Where are these same Hunters/ Dealers with the 
Chelyabinsk event!!? The Mike Farmers, the Michael Cottingham's, the Steve 
Arnold's, the Geoffrey Notkin's etc! All REAL QUIET. Isn't this one of the 
greatest events in history with what appears to be many stones all over the 
strewnfield. Yet hardly a well know Hunter to count on for purchasing 
specimens. What is there no money to make on this event to cover the cost of 
flying to Russia? Collectors have to rely on taking a risk with little or no 
name Sellers. Where or what happened to the American Dealers and Sellers 
with this meteorite event? I mean its been almost 2 months since the fall. 
Is something going on as a collector I/We should know about? I had heard of 
2 reputable Hunters stating they were going to Russia, but total silence! Am 
I the only one who is confused on this whole Chelyabinsk event with many top 
well known Dealer/Seller/Hunter's?
- Original Message - 
From: drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com

To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 9:28 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] AD-Chelyabinsk meteorite now 10% off



Dear List.
If you are still searching for a specimen of the Chelyabinsk meteorite 
here is a link to his site.  http://finlandspectrolite.blogspot.jp/


Andrei Barakshan (Finland Spectrolite and Meteorites), has just discounted 
all by 10% price listed minus 10%.

He is a reliable seller and material normally arrives in 7-10 days.
Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo

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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk purchase

[Don Merchant]

Hi Michael. I am sorry to hear this but be patient. I purchased my meteorite 
on March 24 and received it April 2, coming from Latvia. I was a bit worried 
as well, but researched this Seller before bidding. Boy did he surprise me! 
Not only was shipping fast (about 10 days) but it was packed to withstand 
entry through the Earth's atmosphere. Not only that I had to sign for it and 
it came in a very nice white square Gem case with a glass front! My shipping 
cost was only $8! Anyways here is a link to my Gallery of Meteorites 
Collection so you can go to the C's and you can see the case and meteorite 
Chelyabinsk I purchased. Its only a 1.15 gm whole stone 100% crust, but its 
a beauty. Of course first thing I did when I received it was place it to a 
neodymium magnet of which it took to. Be patient as I have had to wait as 
much as 30 days on some of my collection. I do agree its getting a bit long 
but it seems when I get edgy about it as I am sure you are, that all of a 
sudden it arrives in the mail a day or 2 later. Here is the link to my 
Gallery of Meteorites as I just added the Chelyabinsk specimen the other 
day. Let me know Michael when it arrives.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/meteorite_collection.html

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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- Original Message - 
From: Michael Brooks michael13_bro...@yahoo.com

To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 1:24 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk purchase



Hello list,


I was curious how long it took for some of you to receive your meteorites 
from Russia? The seller I purchased mine from stated that he sent it to me 
on March 11, 2013, I have yet to receive it. I want to be prudent and seek 
council from you before I make the decision to put a claim into PayPal. It 
has been a little more than three weeks, could someone more experienced in 
shipping to and from Russia please advise if I am correct in being a 
little concerned or should I give it a few more weeks. I have questioned 
my seller to this and have not received a satisfactory response. Yes I 
know the danger of dealing with someone who is a new seller, however since 
I used PayPal I felt assured that if it did not work out I would be able 
to recoup my funds. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Warm regards,

Michael Brooks
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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk purchase

[Don Merchant]

Thank you Mike. Be patient!
Don
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Brooks michael13_bro...@yahoo.com

To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Cc: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Don Merchant 
dmerc...@rochester.rr.com

Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk purchase


Hi Don, thanks I will let you know. Cool little Chelyabinsk you have there. 
Your collection in outstanding.


Mike

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 5, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com 
wrote:


Hi Michael. I am sorry to hear this but be patient. I purchased my 
meteorite on March 24 and received it April 2, coming from Latvia. I was a 
bit worried as well, but researched this Seller before bidding. Boy did he 
surprise me! Not only was shipping fast (about 10 days) but it was packed 
to withstand entry through the Earth's atmosphere. Not only that I had to 
sign for it and it came in a very nice white square Gem case with a glass 
front! My shipping cost was only $8! Anyways here is a link to my Gallery 
of Meteorites Collection so you can go to the C's and you can see the 
case and meteorite Chelyabinsk I purchased. Its only a 1.15 gm whole stone 
100% crust, but its a beauty. Of course first thing I did when I received 
it was place it to a neodymium magnet of which it took to. Be patient as I 
have had to wait as much as 30 days on some of my collection. I do agree 
its getting a bit long but it seems when I get edgy about it as I am sure 
you are, that all of a sudden it arrives in the mail a day or 2 later. 
Here is the link to my Gallery of Meteorites as I just added the 
Chelyabinsk specimen the other day. Let me know Michael when it arrives.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/meteorite_collection.html

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - From: Michael Brooks 
michael13_bro...@yahoo.com

To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 1:24 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk purchase



Hello list,


I was curious how long it took for some of you to receive your meteorites 
from Russia? The seller I purchased mine from stated that he sent it to 
me on March 11, 2013, I have yet to receive it. I want to be prudent and 
seek council from you before I make the decision to put a claim into 
PayPal. It has been a little more than three weeks, could someone more 
experienced in shipping to and from Russia please advise if I am correct 
in being a little concerned or should I give it a few more weeks. I have 
questioned my seller to this and have not received a satisfactory 
response. Yes I know the danger of dealing with someone who is a new 
seller, however since I used PayPal I felt assured that if it did not 
work out I would be able to recoup my funds. Any advice would be greatly 
appreciated.


Warm regards,

Michael Brooks
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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk -Mike Farmer

[Don Merchant]

Utt. Looks like he (Mike Farmer) shut his phone off there Mike Blood. I'll 
take a guess and say he was never in Russia! Lol that might get the phone 
back up!

Don
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net
To: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com; Matson, Robert D. 
robert.d.mat...@saic.com

Cc: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk -Mike Farmer



Hi Mike,
   All posts I have seen from you in the last couple of weeks have
Come from your IPhone. Does that mean you are still in Russia and
Coming back to the US soon like Santa with a big bag full of Chelyabinsk
Stones?
   Collectors want to know.
   Michael
PS: If that's the case, I wish you  Great Luck!

On 4/3/13 1:00 PM, Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote:


Just saw that. Not surprisingly the piece is being sold direct from
Chelyabinsk.
Buyers taking huge risk that it will arrive  from central Russia. I think 
that

rusk depresses price and bidding pretty badly.
Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Matson, Robert D. 
robert.d.mat...@saic.com

wrote:


Hi All,

For those that have been following the eBay price history of
Chelyabinsk, the below $10/gram price point was just breached.
($9.32/g for a 63-gram specimen). I have been keeping a log
of all Chelyabinsk eBay sales of stones 3-grams or larger,
and the median price has fallen from about $60/gram at the
beginning of March to about $15/gram today.  --Rob

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[meteorite-list] Month of April 2013 Website Updates now up!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. My updates for the month of April 2013 are completed.
*
The Black Hole Mystery Video of the Month
With the Chelyabinsk meteorite causing some serious damage from its shock 
wave I thought I would show a 3 part video that all you men out there would 
enjoy. Maybe some of the ladies will enjoy it as well. Kind of a man 
thing! Anyways its a 3 Part compilation documentary by the Discovery Channel 
of Explosions gone wrong. Pretty incredible and scary at the same time.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/secret_video.html

*
Also the Flash from the Past Photo of the Month is up.
A nice little history of the Paragould Meteorite!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/astro_met_news_back-up.html

*
The Night Sky this Month for April 2013 is up as well, for those 
meteorite collectors/astronomers! Check out what is visible in the night sky 
this April.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/menu_1.html

*
For any of you who missed my last email, I have posted my entire meteorite 
collection and all meteorite related items in my collection up on my 
Website. Just read the directions on the page for simple convenient use. All 
other meteorite related items such as, Space/Meteorite Displays, Postcards, 
Stamps, and Meteorite/Space Coins/Medals are now on the Slideshow ONLY. Hope 
you enjoy! Here is the Link. Just scroll down a bit, can't miss it.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/about_1.html

*
All very educational and for everyone! Hope you all enjoy.


Sincerely
Don Merchant
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Re: [meteorite-list] From Russia (with love) - a contest with prizes

[Don Merchant]

So Adam is there is a high potential that I could be right and Steve Anold 
and Mike Farmer (who agreed with Steve Anold) could be wrong on the prices 
and quality of pieces of Chelyabinsk down the road?!


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960

- Original Message - 
From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com

To: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] From Russia (with love) - a contest with 
prizes



The current price has dropped from over $400.00/gram to about $30.00/gram 
according to the 417 specimens that have already been sold on eBay. Judging 
from other recent falls, they should be selling for about $3.80 to $5.00 
gram in a few months and there will be over 50 dealers offering it and 
thousands of pieces on the market like SA. At this price, they will still be 
twice as expensive as SA or a recent Moroccan fall.



Adam

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Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) METEORITES FOR SALE

[Don Merchant]

Another thought was donating it to me. I would of taken a picture of it, 
added it to my collection, then posted the picture on my Website with your 
information on the specimen and your name as the donator. All this with in 
an hour of receiving the donation! I would of shown my gratitude 
immediately. Don't believe metry it!


Sincerely
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Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Tom Randall tommy2...@hvc.rr.com
Cc: Meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) METEORITES FOR SALE



Perhaps you contact us.
Not Everything is public.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 25, 2013, at 2:59 PM, Tom Randall tommy2...@hvc.rr.com wrote:

 Well let's wait and see some prices before we get too nuts about this. 
I'm waiting to hear from some of the big dealers here on small specimen 
prices.  I don't need big pieces to be happy.  5-10 grams is fine by me.


  I do agree that the longer they sit under the snow the worse they may 
look as the snow melts.


  Price wise I will buy one that *I* can afford.


Regards!

Tom

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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk at White House today

[Don Merchant]

Another thought was donating it to me. I would of taken a picture of it,
added it to my collection, then posted the picture on my Website with your
information on the specimen and your name as the donator. All this with in
an hour of receiving the donation! I would of shown my gratitude
immediately. Don't believe metry it!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960

- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Chris Peterson c...@alumni.caltech.edu
Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk at White House today


I was just in Chelyabinsk, a city under emergency for the last month, -20 
and tens of thousands of windows blown out, not only glass, but entire 
walls of many buildings caved in,  entire buildings collapsed, and more 
than 1500 wounded, some still in the hospital, and that was just a 
meteorite passing overhead 30 miles high.
Are you telling me that those hundreds of thousands of stones, doubtless 
many weighing tons, would not have killed thousands or destroyed hundreds 
of buildings if it had directly impacted the city at a high angle? I think 
the damage would have been catastrophic and the death toll in the 
thousands.



Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 25, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Chris Peterson c...@alumni.caltech.edu 
wrote:


It's extremely doubtful that this body could have done all that much more 
damage. It simply wasn't big enough, or strong enough. A little steeper 
(or just as likely, as little shallower), a little earlier or later, 
probably wouldn't have made much difference.


While I'd love to see a constellation of IR space telescopes looking for 
asteroids in this size range, realistically there's probably nothing we 
could do if we found one, and as a matter of public policy, the money 
might well be considered poorly spent.


The reality is that the actual risk to human life and property from small 
asteroids is absurdly small compared to a large number of other things 
that we actually have some control over.


Chris

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On 3/25/2013 3:15 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:
Congratulations to Dante Lauretta of UOfA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory 
and Osiris-Rex mission, who presented a piece of Chelyabinsk that I 
donated, to President Obama and Congress today while there to discuss 
the threat of asteroid impact.


Chelyabinsk was almost a City Killer as Richard Kowalski told me 
yesterday, had it come in a few second earlier and steeper angle, a 
million people in Chelyabinsk would likely be dead today.

Time to take meteorites serious.

Michael Farmer


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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk at White House today

[Don Merchant]

Really interesting video. I did notice that when the major 
flashes/bursts/explosions of the meteorite ends, it takes aproxamentally 11 
seconds for the shock wave to hit. Any geniuses out there able to get a 
rough idea how far or high in the sky the meteorite was when it exploded?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Galactic Stone  Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com

To: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com
Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk at White House today



Has there been any update on the woman who suffered a broken back from
the event?



On 3/25/13, Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote:

I was just in Chelyabinsk, a city under emergency for the last month, -20
and tens of thousands of windows blown out, not only glass, but entire 
walls
of many buildings caved in,  entire buildings collapsed, and more than 
1500
wounded, some still in the hospital, and that was just a meteorite 
passing

overhead 30 miles high.
Are you telling me that those hundreds of thousands of stones, doubtless
many weighing tons, would not have killed thousands or destroyed hundreds 
of
buildings if it had directly impacted the city at a high angle? I think 
the

damage would have been catastrophic and the death toll in the thousands.


Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 25, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Chris Peterson c...@alumni.caltech.edu 
wrote:


It's extremely doubtful that this body could have done all that much 
more

damage. It simply wasn't big enough, or strong enough. A little steeper
(or just as likely, as little shallower), a little earlier or later,
probably wouldn't have made much difference.

While I'd love to see a constellation of IR space telescopes looking for
asteroids in this size range, realistically there's probably nothing we
could do if we found one, and as a matter of public policy, the money
might well be considered poorly spent.

The reality is that the actual risk to human life and property from 
small

asteroids is absurdly small compared to a large number of other things
that we actually have some control over.

Chris

***
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Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com

On 3/25/2013 3:15 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:
Congratulations to Dante Lauretta of UOfA Lunar and Planetary 
Laboratory

and Osiris-Rex mission, who presented a piece of Chelyabinsk that I
donated, to President Obama and Congress today while there to discuss 
the

threat of asteroid impact.

Chelyabinsk was almost a City Killer as Richard Kowalski told me
yesterday, had it come in a few second earlier and steeper angle, a
million people in Chelyabinsk would likely be dead today.
Time to take meteorites serious.

Michael Farmer


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[meteorite-list] eBay listing with 3 different weights

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Am I seeing things or does this Seller have 3 different weight 
sizes listed for this specimen of Norton County. Check the Card out in the 
pics for the weight as well. Hmmm what are you getting!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Norton-County-meteorite-individual-5-1-grams-/330895968130?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4d0aefc782

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Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) METEORITES FOR SALE

[Don Merchant]

Hi Arnold. Why do you say you do not see the prices coming down anytime 
soon? There overpriced right now and there is plenty and plenty more that 
will be found. Its an ordinary chondrite no less! Those that can't wait a 
bit, of course its going cost you an arm and a leg to be the first on the 
block to have one. Curious to know what you paid for your piece! All I can 
say is, and no offence to anyone out there, is please do not sell your piece 
of Chelyabinsk. Keep it locked away in your collection as I do not want it 
in mine. Again I will wait until the craze calms down and or another Fall 
happens so as to take away the price and attention of this Chelyabinsk fall. 
I will wait when I truly know the Dealer and above all else PROOF that what 
I bought is the real deal. Call me cautious, call me carefull, call me an 
idiot, but I will play it safe on this one.

Sincerely
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Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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- Original Message - 
From: steve arnold chicagosteve1...@gmail.com

To: meteorite-list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 9:10 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] (AD) METEORITES FOR SALE



Hello again list. I hope you are all well. I finally got my 7 gram
Chelyabinsk stone. I have never seen a more beautiful and black fusion
crust. This is a fall where I do not see the prices going down anytime
soon. This a real historic fall sen by the whole world. Well anyway I
have a few interesting meteorites for sale, so here we go with out
further ado.

1. 104 gram TAZA bullett w/super flow lines at the bullett head.
Asolutley fantastic!   $475  OR BEST REASONABLE OFFER.
2.87 GRAM unclassified oroeinted stone chondrite the best one I have  $300
3.7 gram oriented TAZA w/super flow lines one of the best I have seen
with this size.$50
4.H, H NININGER 19 gram slice of canyon diablo he cut while looking
for diamonds   $100
5.  65 gram orented stone absolutley complete   $250
6. 77 gram TAZA with rollover lips on both sides with some light cleaning 
$300

7. 81 gram oriented stone unclassified piece.
  $200
8.  57 gram oriented stone w/crater in the top of it.
  $100
9.  43 gram oriented stone unclassed piece
 $75
_
Well thats it. All with free shipping and pictures upon request.
Please no trade unless you have chelyabinsk pieces. Thanks for your
time and have a great day.


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[meteorite-list] Complete Collection Now on a Gallery + Slideshow.

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. After about 1 1/2 months of many, many tedious hours I have 
finished re-organizing, re-photographing, re-documenting, re-labeling and 
making sure every specimen is matched with a provenance, thus my entire 
meteorite collection and meteorite related items are completed and now up on 
my Website.

*
I posted every meteorite specimen on a Gallery Page only. Just read the 
directions for simple convenient use.

*
All other meteorite related items such as, Space/Meteorite Displays, 
Postcards, Stamps, and Meteorite/Space Coins/Medals are now on the Slideshow 
only.

Hope you enjoy!
Here is the Link. Scroll down a bit, can't miss it. Comments welcomed.
*
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/about_1.html
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Sincerely
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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk is 'official'

[Don Merchant]

Wow that was fast! Seeing it is an ordinary chondrille type LL of course 
that type being the least abundant for ordinary chondrites, and it looks as 
if there is quite a bit of this meteorite being found and more that will be 
found, I am still holding out that the price on this will come down 
drastically. My guess should be no more then $15- $25 a gram with fusion 
crust! Am I in the ball park, as I will not get caught up in that eBay price 
war, even though it is a hisorical event, are not any observed falls just as 
historical of an event give or take. Just my thought and opinion on this.

Sincerely
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IMCA #0960

- Original Message - 
From: Marcin Cimala mar...@meteoryt.net

To: met-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk is 'official'



TKW in one place 100kg, and in another 3.5kg
I hope they will be able to count all finds +/-100kg of the real TKW 
someday



-[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]-
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[ Member of Polish Meteoritical Society ]





Dear list members,

Chelyabinsk is OFFICIAL

in the Meteoritical Bulletin Database

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57165

Martin



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[meteorite-list] Found this article: Possible risks of eBay sales of Chelyabinsk meteorite fragments

[Don Merchant]

http://rapsinews.com/legislation_publication/20130227/266535875.html
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Re: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major MeteoriteCollectionstollen !!!!

[Don Merchant]

Seems to me that UPS is responsible since they gave the crate to him I 
would contact a lawyer and make UPS pay for their mistake/error. I am sure 
you had insurance for the contents of the crate!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: The Earth's Memory i...@meteorite.fr

To: cdtuc...@cox.net
Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major 
MeteoriteCollectionstollen 




Carl,

please send us the list of these people, witnesses are always welcome.

Wow, he told you that he has half of our material ? thank you for your 
testimony.


Anybody has pictures of that exposed collection ?

If you had more than your house value as retainer you would be very 
cooperative beleive us,

we even had to give some Museum labels  .

Past debt obligations ? please show any paperwork.

If he is caught there and has nothing to see why he doesn't answer us 
nor write us that he's innocent ?


and as for the delay, 12 days for the crate to come back to France, the 
investigations and been able to have

enough strong written evidences and witnesses takes time you know.

This is one of the biggest robbery in the meteorites history, we are the 
victims and you try to tell us that we

shouldn't be on the list ?

Don't worry, that should be resolved strongly.

Bruno  Carine


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meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Cc: i...@imcamail.de
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major Meteorite 
Collectionstollen 




List,
This is very confusing. The Tucson show ended nearly a month ago on Feb. 
18th. Why the long wait to make claims
Anyone at the show already saw much of this material being sold by Sean 
and he and Bruno were very friendly with each other at the time. I saw 
them meeting and discussing identification and pricing of this material. 
Bruno had half or this material for sale and Sean had the other half for 
sale.  In other words it was explained to me that they had made a deal in 
exchange for past debt obligations Bruno had with Sean's partner. Sean 
explained this to anyone interested . I could give you a list of people 
Sean told this to.  He had made a legitimate deal with Bruno.
This seems like somebody is doing dirty laundry in public and has no 
business on this list. At least not until resolved. There is always two 
sides to every story. Sean may be caught in the middle here but, I know 
him to be an honest man.

Carl
meteoritemax

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 Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com wrote:

Holy Smokes!!! Looking over the list of stolen meteorites, many of those
individual pieces are worth 5X more then my collection of 12 years!!! 
There
has to be several hundred thousand dollars or more lost/stolen on this! 
How

in the name of Mary did anyone get away with all that inventory!? I am
speechless, thankful I only have to type. Where was the security, laser
alarms and Uzzi! I am very sorry to see and hear this. This is 
incredible.

Hopefully this will help create better measures on security because this
boggles my mind!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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- Original Message - 
From: The Earth's Memory i...@meteorite.fr

To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: i...@imcamail.de
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 6:35 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major Meteorite
Collectionstollen 


 Dear list Members,

 it is with consternation that we annouce you that we have been
 victims of extortion at the beginning of the Tucson show
 and finaly totaly robbed at the end of the Tucson show.

 Fortunatly the criminals have been iddentified and one have admited
 that he has the material. For security and procedure raison we will 
 not
 disclose their names at that time nor the circumstances, we can just 
 tell

 you that two are Americans and one is Morrocan.

 We and the Police have enough evidences and witnesses, that will lead 
 the

 criminal team to be
 punished by the full power of the Law.

 We offered them to give back the material and we would not press 
 charges,

 but it seems that they are not cooperating.
 The French Police will involve FBI and INTERPOL in the next days as 
 they

 don't return our inventory intact and at no cost NOW.

 Here is a rapid list of what have been stolen and extorqued:
 http://www.meteorite.fr/en/stolen.htm

 this list is still partial as we are working on it, there are many 
 fossils

 too.

 Many of you know that these specimens are our and saw them in our room 
 or

 on our web site for years,
 please have a close look on that list, some specimens might be already 
 for

 sell somewhere.

 We ask any Dealer, Collector or Curator to be very carefull.

 If you have been proposed any suspicious specimens, please report it 
 to us

Re: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major Meteorite Collectionstollen !!!!

[Don Merchant]

Holy Smokes!!! Looking over the list of stolen meteorites, many of those 
individual pieces are worth 5X more then my collection of 12 years!!! There 
has to be several hundred thousand dollars or more lost/stolen on this! How 
in the name of Mary did anyone get away with all that inventory!? I am 
speechless, thankful I only have to type. Where was the security, laser 
alarms and Uzzi! I am very sorry to see and hear this. This is incredible. 
Hopefully this will help create better measures on security because this 
boggles my mind!


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960

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To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: i...@imcamail.de
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 6:35 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major Meteorite 
Collectionstollen 




Dear list Members,

it is with consternation that we annouce you that we have been
victims of extortion at the beginning of the Tucson show
and finaly totaly robbed at the end of the Tucson show.

Fortunatly the criminals have been iddentified and one have admited
that he has the material. For security and procedure raison we will not
disclose their names at that time nor the circumstances, we can just tell
you that two are Americans and one is Morrocan.

We and the Police have enough evidences and witnesses, that will lead the 
criminal team to be

punished by the full power of the Law.

We offered them to give back the material and we would not press charges, 
but it seems that they are not cooperating.
The French Police will involve FBI and INTERPOL in the next days as they 
don't return our inventory intact and at no cost NOW.


Here is a rapid list of what have been stolen and extorqued:
http://www.meteorite.fr/en/stolen.htm

this list is still partial as we are working on it, there are many fossils 
too.


Many of you know that these specimens are our and saw them in our room or 
on our web site for years,
please have a close look on that list, some specimens might be already for 
sell somewhere.


We ask any Dealer, Collector or Curator to be very carefull.

If you have been proposed any suspicious specimens, please report it to us 
or Eric Twelker off list.


Any help would be very much appreciated.

Best from France,

Bruno  Carine
La Memoire de la Terre
The Earth's Memory
France
www.meteorite.fr

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[meteorite-list] If this can happen so can an asteroid hitting the Earth

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Just wanted to post a thought. Here is a link of which a piece of 
Chinese space debris from 2007 hit a Russian satellite causing it to be 
knocked out of orbit and direction thus rendering it useless. The point 
being with all that space and distance between objects, who would of thought 
that possible. Trust me not NASA, anything can happen at anytime. When NASA 
says that an approaching asteroid will miss the Earth...maybe, but what 
happens if a smaller object that NASA does not or can not see hits that 
asteroid the next day or next hour and changes its orbit, now its heading 
straight at Earth. Did NASA know about the Chelyabinsk asteroid...no they 
did not until it hit. What about the Carancas meteorite event in Peru 
2007...no they did not. There are literally hundreds of thousands of these 
asteroids that are about 1/2 mile wide and smaller that can take out a large 
city at any time. I have noticed over the past 2 years an incredible 
increase of observed bolides, daylight fireballs, and actual meteorite hits 
on Earth. This increase is being caused by something that has affected the 
Solar System. The planets besides Earth, such as Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, 
Neptune are showing increased changes never before seen. There are also an 
increase in more comets entering our solar system as well.  AnywaysI 
believe that a Tunguska event x2 is very well in our near future, maybe even 
this year, and NASA will have totally missed itthat of course until it 
happens!

Here is the Link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/09/tech/satellite-hit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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Re: [meteorite-list] Test 2 please delete

[Don Merchant]

Hi Steve. I did not see any questions on your first Test. Then you sent 
Test 2 and there were no questions on that either! Go figure and I been 
studying very hard.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:35 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Test 2 please delete



Test 2


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[meteorite-list] To get or not to get...that is the question!

[Don Merchant]

Well I see a bunch of List Members are getting anxious and venturing the 
unknown and taking risks and purchasing these eBay listed Chelyabinsk 
meteorites. Some how I feel still reluctant to do that especially when the 
price per gram has not been set based on these being mostly auction style 
auctions and very few Buy it Nows, but mainly because I do not recognize any 
of the Seller names!  A part of me wants to but my conscience keeps stopping 
me. Anyways my question is, has anyone dealt with a world renown Dealer that 
can be trusted that which who has any Chelyabinsk meteorites available and 
that will come with a COA or some kind of convincing paperwork? I really 
don't need a fake Chelyabinsk meteorite in my collection, nor do I want to 
purchase a Chelyabinsk meteorite from someone I know who bought it from 
someone they don't know. Does anyone out there feel my pain? I am only 
looking for a gram or 2 but I am very, very cautious at this stage of 
parting with my $. I was burned once many years ago and said it would never 
happen again. I am sure I am not alone on this.


Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Is this oriented?

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Can someone look at this picture and tell me if it is oriented? It 
is a 6.58 gm. whole stone of Millbillillie with 100% crust with flow lines. 
Top of meteorite is up, and conical tapering to a wide bottom. I bought this 
years ago and believe the Dealer said it was oriented but have had not much 
success making contact with the Dealer. I could take it out of the case and 
take more pics but I am being lazy (shame on me) thus using a picture I 
already had taken. Thank Guys/Gals.

Here is the Link:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/millbillillie.html?r=20130304181254

Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Getting mixed reviews! NEW PICTURS Re: Is this oriented?

[Don Merchant]

Okay List I am getting some for sure yes's and some no's to maybe to being 
oriented. Hmmm. Is this rocket science!Any one else with some deep deep 
expertise want to share their thoughts and why.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com

To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 7:23 PM
Subject: NEW PICTURS Re: [meteorite-list] Is this oriented?



Ok List, you made me get up and take more pictures. So is it oriented?
Here is the Link:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/millbillillie.html?r=20130304192453

Sincerely
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Re: [meteorite-list] Is this oriented?

[Don Merchant]

Getting some excellent feedback on this and very well appreciated, while at 
the same time getting edumacated! Keep your thoughts coming!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com
Cc: meteoritem...@gmail.com; dmerc...@rochester.rr.com; meteoritelist 
meteoritelist meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Is this oriented?


no way, tons of meteorites have flow lines, it is natural for anything 
falling and melting to have a flow line. That does not denote stable flight.
If you are trying to sell me something oriented, I need to see shape, lines, 
rollover lipping, etc.
Combined, those things can make nice orientation. But pretty much every 
Millbillillie has flow lines, many are oriented, but I saw no signs of 
orientation on that piece.



Michael Farmer

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On Mar 4, 2013, at 7:07 PM, Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com wrote:



IMHO, if it's got flow lines, it's oriented!

Pete


Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:02:34 -0500
From: meteoritem...@gmail.com
To: dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
CC: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Is this oriented?

I wouldn't describe it as oriented, but that word is in the eye of
the beholder I guess.

To me, Lafayette is the poster child for orientation and flowlines.

I guess you could say this - if you have to ask, it's not. ;)

Best regards,

MikeG

PS - it's a very nice specimen, oriented or not. :)


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On 3/4/13, Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com wrote:
Hi List. Can someone look at this picture and tell me if it is oriented? 
It


is a 6.58 gm. whole stone of Millbillillie with 100% crust with flow 
lines.


Top of meteorite is up, and conical tapering to a wide bottom. I bought 
this


years ago and believe the Dealer said it was oriented but have had not 
much


success making contact with the Dealer. I could take it out of the case 
and


take more pics but I am being lazy (shame on me) thus using a picture I
already had taken. Thank Guys/Gals.
Here is the Link:
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/millbillillie.html?r=20130304181254

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960

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Re: [meteorite-list] Is this oriented?

[Don Merchant]

Thank you List to all who expressed their opinions on this is it oriented 
or not visual examination topic. I did get a variety of yes and no's, and 
each answer had excellent reasons for or against. My personal opinion from 
the get go was that it was not oriented, but I still wanted to investigate 
the possibility that the specimen could be oriented by tapping into the 
minds of those of you who are much more experienced then me in the world of 
meteorites and the visual signs to look for that help qualify a specimen as 
oriented, plus I wanted to be careful how I label this meteorite in my 
collection. Again thank you very much for all your opinions.


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Question on Book Copyright date??

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. I have a question about the book A Comet Strikes The Earth by H H 
Nininger. How do I actually know what edition it is? It does come with a 
meteorite fragment placed in hole cutout. Here is the info looking at the 
first 2 pages. Reads:

*
American Meteorite Museum
Sedona, Arizona.
American Museum Laboratory
(successor)
P.O. Box 2098 Denver Colorado 80201.next page...
*
Copyright, 1942
By H. H. Nininger
*
Revised, 1944
2nd Revision, 1946
3rd Revision, 1951
4th Revision, 1953
5th Revision, 1957
*
further down at bottom of page says:
*
printed by
Desert Press, Inc
Palm Desert, California
*
I see nothing else as far as dates, copyrights and the such throughout the 
rest of the 65 page book.

*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
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Re: [meteorite-list] Question on Book Copyright date??

[Don Merchant]

I am guessing that by the last Revised Copyright that it is from 1957? If so 
any value?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 2:53 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Question on Book Copyright date??


Hi List. I have a question about the book A Comet Strikes The Earth by H 
H Nininger. How do I actually know what edition it is? It does come with a 
meteorite fragment placed in hole cutout. Here is the info looking at the 
first 2 pages. Reads:

*
American Meteorite Museum
Sedona, Arizona.
American Museum Laboratory
(successor)
P.O. Box 2098 Denver Colorado 80201.next page...
*
Copyright, 1942
By H. H. Nininger
*
Revised, 1944
2nd Revision, 1946
3rd Revision, 1951
4th Revision, 1953
5th Revision, 1957
*
further down at bottom of page says:
*
printed by
Desert Press, Inc
Palm Desert, California
*
I see nothing else as far as dates, copyrights and the such throughout the 
rest of the 65 page book.

*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Question on Book Copyright date??

[Don Merchant]

Thanks Martin and Bernd. My color is yellow.
Don
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To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
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Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question on Book Copyright date??



Hi Don/list,

I have a few of these booklets in different colours and i asked the
question to Mike Jensen a while ago. Below is his reply:

Those are available in several different colors. I seem to find the
bright orange? color the most. But I have seen a more red cover and
one closer to the 1969 yellow? color as well.  So yes they are
produced in several different colors. I always thought the blue ones
were the rarest color but I have actually seen several of them
recently. I also must point out I have seen so few of them over the
years that my opinions are based on a very small population so I could
easily be wrong when I state rarest...most...fewest...etc.
Something I find curious is only the 42 seems to have been produced in
several different colors. I do have one later edition that has a very
light yellow cover but every other book I have seen is the 69 yellow
cover

So it appears that the 1969 edition has the yellow cover and you may
be able to date them according to the colour of the cover. Nice little
booklets :-)

Cheers

Martin

On 3 March 2013 19:57, Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com wrote:
I am guessing that by the last Revised Copyright that it is from 1957? If 
so

any value?
Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - From: Don Merchant
dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 2:53 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Question on Book Copyright date??



Hi List. I have a question about the book A Comet Strikes The Earth by 
H
H Nininger. How do I actually know what edition it is? It does come with 
a
meteorite fragment placed in hole cutout. Here is the info looking at 
the

first 2 pages. Reads:
*
American Meteorite Museum
Sedona, Arizona.
American Museum Laboratory
(successor)
P.O. Box 2098 Denver Colorado 80201.next page...
*
Copyright, 1942
By H. H. Nininger
*
Revised, 1944
2nd Revision, 1946
3rd Revision, 1951
4th Revision, 1953
5th Revision, 1957
*
further down at bottom of page says:
*
printed by
Desert Press, Inc
Palm Desert, California
*
I see nothing else as far as dates, copyrights and the such throughout 
the

rest of the 65 page book.
*
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
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[meteorite-list] ALTERNATIVE dealing with eBay Fraud! JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

[Don Merchant]

Very good advice Mike. If I may add...to all of you who do sell on eBay and 
are tired of paying fees, and receiving unjust negative feedback from 
constipated Buyers or dealing with fraud and wanna be Dealers/Sellers, may I 
suggest an alternative. Please understand I realize eBay covers a world wide 
distance of people, but and I mean BUT, don't many here on the Meteorite 
List anyways adverstise that they have items posted on eBay? Yes they do, 
and a large amount of Buyers are from this List who read the posted 
advertisment and then go to eBay to view these Auctions. Some even sell 
specimens just by posting on this List without eBay such as Chicago Steve 
Arnold and several other Sellers, thus saving costs. Very smart people! Yes 
I understand that an Auction can allow an unlimited price, but as avid and 
experienced meteorite collectors, we know what we can afford and we know 
roughly what the market value is give or take for most specimens.

*
Here is an option which I have as well as many other people, for these 
reasons took. You do not need to be a rocket scientist or computer guru to 
do this. It is simple and well explained. Most importantly it is free. Yes I 
said it is FREE. Build your self a small Website.Not only does it make you 
look legit and professional, it seperates you from those frauds that hide 
behind eBay. You then when you have meteorite specimens to sell, do as you 
always have by advertising them on the List with a link to your site. Yes 
there will be a set price and yes you can still use PayPal to have Buyers 
purchase your meteorites, but Bam...no eBay fees, no negative feedback no 
bull crap!

*
Here you can build a 3 page limit Website for free very easily. At least 
click the link and check it out. Options are there for even more Website 
options. My Website was created entiely by myself this way! Over 2.5 million 
people use this Site for their home and professional business by building 
their own Website. Just a thought and option. Heck if we can get the whole 
List to do this we might be able to elliminate most of the fraud, and get 
more bang for the buck to purchase meteorites. I know we will never 
elliminate 100% of the frauds, but those who are serious about meteorites 
can take it a step further by building a Website to sell their meteorites, 
since many fraudulant people will find it to time consuming thus taking the 
easy route via eBay. Now please don't get me wrong, we know not all eBay 
Sellers and Dealers are frauds using eBay to sell their meteorites. But with 
a Website you then can not hide behind your eBay name or behind eBay itself. 
Check the Link out. I would not steer any of you wrong. Here is the Link:


http://www.webstarts.com/?aff=emflocater

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960

- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com;  Jorge M. Gonçalves  
galeriaco...@gmail.com

Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] JASON,be carefull what you say about my 
meteorites on the Meteorite List,I am warning you...



eBay makes money on sales, they do not care if they are sale of fake or 
real items.

Forget eBay and you would be happier.
Michael

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 2, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com wrote:

Based on the link below, that should be enough for eBay to pull not just 
the listing but others as well.


Slap, slap, oh sorry, I was obviously dreaming.

Mendy Ouzillou




From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com
To: Brandon b1dunov...@aol.com
Cc: Jorge M. Gonçalves  galeriaco...@gmail.com; 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my 
meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...


If you would all stop buying from random scammers, the scams might 
stop.

Just sayin:)
Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 2, 2013, at 2:42 PM, Brandon b1dunov...@aol.com wrote:

What's really a shame, is that the intentionally mislabeled meteorites 
he peddles are likely displayed with his hand-written authenticity 
cards , or worse, have been resold or broke down and now belong to 
countless collections.


What a shame Truly.

Brandon D.

On Mar 2, 2013, at 2:15 PM, Ken Newton magellon@gmail.com wrote:


(Sorry if this is a duplicate)
Jorge (galeriacores),
Please kindly explain to the List and myself as to how your
authentic OUM Dreyga magically became an authentic
Chelyabinsk 
See:  http://meteorite-identification.com/updates.html

Hmmm?

Ken Newton

On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Jorge M. Gonçalves
galeriaco...@gmail.com wrote:
Jason, I was asked by the owner of the METEORITE LIST not to write 
any

offensive language or insult any

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite market talk on radio

[Don Merchant]

I guess the question is are we better off  today with meteorites then we 
were 4 years ago? I am not sure I can answer that, but if President Obama 
asked me if I am better off today then 4 years ago I guess I can say yes! 4 
years ago I didn't qualify for food stamps!!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: cdtuc...@cox.net
Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite market talk on radio



I hit you back when you mention me.
Leave me out of your emails and you will hear a lot less from me.
Let the hunters hunt and you can do whatever you please. I heard you made 
some friends in Tucson with a nice Arispe deal.

Michael

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 2, 2013, at 5:39 PM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote:


Mike, Why are you always on the attack?
The truth is that I do not risk jail by committing illegal acts. Never 
have and never will.

But, if I were ever jailed I certainly would never brag about it.
The point of my post was to relinquish the blame of the state of the 
market from Geoff and Steve. They are good for our field and I think they 
always will be.
So, please share us your attacks. I stay away from you but would ask that 
you try to keep the negative things out of the press.
You are very lucky most people admire your antics. I have to admit, you 
make good press but it is unfortunately not always good GOOD press. 
Mike, I LOVE YA MAN. PLEASE STOP THE ATTACKS .

CARL
METEORITEMAX

--
Cheers

 Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote:
Carl, the problem is armchair warriors like you who cry and whine 
incessantly but have yet to provide a real meteorite,  have no idea the 
troubles us hunters go through to fill the collections of the world, and 
don't care. You have been involved in many scams but no recoveries. Some 
of us have the sack to take risks, some, like you, do not.

Sincerely
Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 1, 2013, at 10:42 PM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote:


List,
I have been around Bob Haag (this radio voice does not sound like bob?) 
and the meteorite world long enough to say that in my opinion, Bob Haag 
and The Meteorite Men TV show have done nothing but, improve the 
popularity of meteorites and those men have represented us well. These 
are the rock stars of our field. To see the look in the eyes of the 
kids while getting Geoff's autograph is truly a sight to see. Geoff 
should make us all proud.
So, before you knock them please  look at the real cause of the 
problems;
1) It all started when a certain Meteorite Man was (wrongly)  jailed 
for attempting to export a 37 ton iron meteorite from Argentina. {Made 
the press}
1) We do have NYT articles that put out bad information. {made the 
press}
2) Whether it's true or not The Egyptian officials themselves say it is 
illegal to export their meteorites. {made the press}
3) Whether it's true or not  We also have India officials saying it is 
illegal to export it's meteorites. {made the press}
4) We also have incidents where people admit to being tried , convicted 
and imprisoned for illegal mining of meteorites. And then further 
publicize it on the local news. {made the press}
5) And of coarse there are all of the news stories about the value of 
meteorites. {made the press}
6). Too many more stories to list here but, the point is that the 
situation  this field is in  today cannot be blamed on any one  single 
thing but can be attributed to many things.

I see the field as growing and improving dramatically.
Our genius scientists are discovering more and more points of interest 
and our semi-genius hunters are finding more and more good material.

It's all good.
Carl
Meteoritemax

--
Cheers

 Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote:

Guido Asked:


Can anyone argue that we are better off as a result of three years
hyping the rarity and value of meteorites on cable TV and in the
nation's print media?

I am beginning to long for the good old days just a decade ago.  I 
have seen over a dozen countries restrict meteorite hunting including 
the U.S. in the past few years, many farms and ranches are now off 
limits due to the perception of being treated, fraud is at an all time 
high and wackos are coming out of the woodwork at an alarming rate. 
Other than that, we are great shape.


Every time a self-proclaimed spokesperson seeking fleeting fame steps 
up to the plate, the rest of us are left to deal with the aftermath.



Happy Hunting,

Adam
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[meteorite-list] Month of March 2013 Website Updates now up!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. My updates for the month of March 2013 are completed.

*
The Black Hole Mystery Video of the Month
Here is something I am sure all of you will enjoy! It is an incredible 
almost 7 minute video compilation of the Chelyabinsk, Russia event that not 
only includes video capture of the meteor as it crosses the sky but includes 
surveillance video showing the fear in people/children as well as actual as 
it happens destruction caused by the shock wave! You may have seen the 
other video's but probably not this one! Totally Awesome.

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/secret_video.html

*
Also the
Flash from the Past Photo of the Month
This showing the first primate to reach space!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/astro_met_news_back-up.html

*
The Night Sky this Month for March 2013 is up as well, for those
meteorite collectors/astronomers!
http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/menu_1.html

*
Also check out my Home page so you can watch and or read about the Comet 
Panstarrs which is visible this month!

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/index.html

*
All very educational and for everyone! Hope you all enjoy.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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[meteorite-list] added another 16 minute + Russian meteorte video

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Because of the historical significance I  have decided to add a 
second video compilation of the Chelyabinsk, Russia meteorite event on my 
Blackhole Mystery Video of the Month page. This is about 14+ minutes and 
has quite a few real nice video's of the meteorite in motion as well as the 
sound of the shock wave. Enjoy!

http://www.ctreasurescwonders.com/secret_video.html

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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Re: [meteorite-list] Watch out for ebay buyer caue they knownothing about meteorite collecting.

[Don Merchant]

Very sad Shawn. Maybe you can keep a watch on him so that when he sells 
something you can buy it and when it is in your possession, you send him the 
favor back with negative feedback!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: Jodie Reynolds spacero...@spaceballoon.org

To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com
Cc: Meteorite Central meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Watch out for ebay buyer caue they knownothing 
about meteorite collecting.



Hello Shawn,

Wow, that's a lot of documentation for a $12 meteorite, I think he
got a, dare I say, killer deal?

Seriously, that guy's a moron.

--- Jodie



Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 12:50:01 PM, you wrote:


Hello Listers



Watch out for ebay buyer peterbilt701



It seems he knows nothing about meteorites and left a negative
comment about a 354mg Valera meteorite fragment he won from me which is 
down below...


Next time I will go out to my gravel pit and type up some BS about a rock 
Buyer:

Member id peterbilt701 ( Feedback Score Of 29) Feb-27-13 05:29
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2userid=peterbilt701ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers


FYI about this buyer and hope sellers on ebay wont have to deal with him 
and get bashed.


Shawn Alan
IMCA 1633
ebay store
http://www.ebay.com/sch/imca1633ny/m.html
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Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) a few meteorites for sale

[Don Merchant]

Hi Steve do you have anymore of the sequel slices you posted about a week 
ago?

Don
- Original Message - 
From: steve arnold chicagosteve1...@gmail.com

To: meteorite-list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 6:53 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] (AD) a few meteorites for sale



Hello list. I have a few meteorites for sale. I have a 7 gram imichil
iron, $25, I also have (2)  5 gram imichil irons both $20. I also have
a small group of small oriented nwa 869 $50, I also have a 344 gram
99.9 % fusion crusted black beauty unclassed stoney. This is a must
see. $450 OBO. And finally I have a 171 gram oriented black beauty
$375 OBO. This also a unclassed stoney. As usual off list please and
it is a new week so 1 ad per week. And free shipping. Thanks and pics
upon asking.

--
Steve R. Anold, chicago, ill.
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Re: [meteorite-list] Rain on the sun

[Don Merchant]

Thanks Mike for bringing it to my attention! Really incredible.
Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net

To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rain on the sun




This makes for a fascinating viewing (especially after about 20 seconds 
in):


http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130226.html


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Re: [meteorite-list] 25 counting Chelyabinsk meteorites onebay........

[Don Merchant]

I think I'll wait until Mike Farmer (if he does go to Russia) or another 
very reputable meteorite Dealer to come back with some goodies. I don't feel 
at all comfortable to purchase from anyone at this stage that I do not know 
and who's knowledge of meteorites is near zero and is just hindered by $$. 
Just my opinion.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com

To: Meteorite Central meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 7:24 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] 25  counting Chelyabinsk meteorites 
onebay



Hello Listers..

I wonder out of these ebay listings are the real deal?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=meteorite_sop=1_osacat=1_from=R40LH_PrefLoc=2_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313_nkw=Chelyabinsk+meteorite_sacat=0

Has there been any hunters or dealers that have gotten their hands on this 
fall yet?


Shawn Alan
IMCA 1633
ebay store
http://www.ebay.com/sch/imca1633ny/m.html
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Re: [meteorite-list] sequel weights

[Don Merchant]

Lol. I was thinking same thing Matt.
Don
- Original Message - 
From: Matt Morgan m...@mhmeteorites.com
To: steve arnold chicagosteve1...@gmail.com; meteorite-list 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] sequel weights



Is sequel a new pallasite that looks just like Esquel?

Matt

steve arnold chicagosteve1...@gmail.com wrote:


Hi again list. Just an FYI, the 2 sequel slices I have for trade are
11.5 grams and 17 grams. Not 14 and 16 grams. My scale was set in a
different mode. For that I am sorry. But both are still available.


--
Matt Morgan
Mile High Meteorites
PO Box 151293
Lakewood CO 80215 USA
http://www.mhmeteorites.com
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[meteorite-list] Trying to Contact Steve Arnold (Meteorite Men)

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Does anyone have a direct email so I can reach Steve Arnold 
(Meteorite Men) about some meteorites I purchased from him.

Please email me off List with this please.
Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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[meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one)

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. What an exciting week in the world of meteorites/asteroids! So here 
goes...If you had only the choice of picking one small fragment for your 
collection what would it be. Here are the choices:


Black Beauty Martian meteorite NWA 7034
or
A fragment of the recent and most historic event of the Russian meteorite in 
Chebarkul.


Lets just say for ships and giggles that if you pick one you can never have 
the other!


Any thoughts?

Sincerely
Don Merchant
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Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one)

[Don Merchant]

Great points Mike and Adam. Because my wallet has been taking a beating from 
the U.S. economy all I can say is Mike set a piece of Russian fall aside 
for me!

Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
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IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com
Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one)


Sorry Adam, but this fall has been seen in every country and every tv in 
the world. I would not expect it to be expensive because for sure 
thousands of stones will be recovered. The price on black beauty is 
insane, already dropping and I have Moroccans begging me to buy it. This 
Russian fall has excited the world, my sales are surging because of 
interest.
I will take a bet with you, this Russian meteorite will fill every 
collection in the world and Black beauty will be owned by very few people.

I know where I am going to put my money.

Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPad

On Feb 19, 2013, at 11:13 AM, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote:

In my opinion, the Martian Breccia is far more important than an Ordinary 
Chondrite and will hold its value better than a witnessed fall with 
thousands of pieces on the market..  A witnessed fall may very well lose 
90% of its value within a month or two once its coolness factor wears 
off.  The real story is in the event and once the limited amount of 
collectors get their hands on some, the demand drops off quickly.  On the 
other hand, the way overpriced Martian meteorite will be appreciated much 
longer unless pairings and competition drag the price down.


I always wait at least six months before investing in either one so that 
I am am not paying 4 to 10 times its settled value.


Adam





- Original Message -
From: Matt Morgan m...@mhmeteorites.com
To: Mark Ford mark.f...@southernscientific.co.uk; 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com 
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick 
one)


I'll take the Martian if we are playing that game.

Mark Ford mark.f...@southernscientific.co.uk wrote:



Aw, invoking shrodinger's cat is cheating!  :)

Ok, in this universe, i'll take the Russian, in the other one the
Martian..

lol

-Original Message-
From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Mendy
Ouzillou
Sent: 19 February 2013 15:57
To: Michael Farmer; Matt Morgan
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick
one)

Agreed, they are both cool.

So if Schrodinger's cat can be dead and alive at the same time, I would
ignore the rules and get both.

Mendy Ouzillou




From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com
To: Matt Morgan m...@mhmeteorites.com
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 7:35 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only

pick

one)

But one problem, the Russian fall is likely going to be relatively

cheap, I am sure hundreds of kilos will be found and the price will
likely be low. For $500 people will be able to buy one or many stones.
$500 in black beauty gets you a speck hardly identifiable as a
meteorite.

Both are very interesting meteorites, scientifically the Mars is more

interesting but dynamically the Russian fall is history-book material.

No comparison in my opinion:)
I'll be in Russia very soon, so get your pennies counted:) Michael
Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 19, 2013, at 8:27 AM, Matt Morgan m...@mhmeteorites.com

wrote:



Why discriminate? Both are history-making meteorites in their own

rights. Black Beauty is not just another Mars rock and the Russian fall
is far from ordinary. We should see this as an opportunity (if there is
the opportunity to own the Russian fall) and them both to our
collections.

Matt

Mark Ford mark.f...@southernscientific.co.uk wrote:


Given there is probably more tkw of black beauty than chebarkul at
the moment -  give me 'the Russian blonde'!  :)

Mark

-Original Message-
From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of
Don Merchant
Sent: 19 February 2013 13:14
To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: Don Merchant
Subject: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick
one)

Hi List. What an exciting week in the world of

meteorites/asteroids!

So here goes...If you had only the choice of picking one small
fragment for your collection what would it be. Here are the

choices:


Black Beauty Martian meteorite NWA 7034 or A fragment of the recent



and most historic event of the Russian meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one)

[Don Merchant]

Mike when do plan on heading to Russia?
Don Merchant
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com
Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one)


Completely agree, my partners as I bought over a million dollars in 
Tissint in less than a month. Great meteorite, great price. There are no 
large pieces on the market today. That tells me it was too cheap. I am 
happy to have a nice hoard of it for the future.

I will try to do the same with the Russian fall.
Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 19, 2013, at 2:10 PM, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote:

Tissint is a perfect example of what can go wrong if a dealer or two get 
in too deep with credit cards or don't truly know the market.  They can't 
handle the pressure, panic and then dump at the first sign of 
competition.  If they would have priced it correctly from the beginning, 
they would have avoided a lot of the turmoil that centers around falls. 
Compound the problem with more and more supply coming onto the Moroccan 
market from multiple sources and collectors lose the ability to determine 
TAW undermining value and confidence.


A few fortunate and smart major collectors put out the money and took 
advantage of rookie planetary dealers' mistakes.


If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen and let others with 
more experience prevail!  Know your market and do not let emotion or hype 
influence your decisions to a great degree!



Adam








- Original Message -
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com
To: Graham Ensor graham.en...@gmail.com
Cc: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Adam 
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick 
one)


I agree, Tissint was extremely underpriced. The evidence is that there is 
virtually none on the market a year later. All nice pieces vanished into 
collections. I will take Tissint over a Martian find any day of the week.

Michael Farmer

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 19, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Graham Ensor graham.en...@gmail.com wrote:


So where does this leave Tissint...one of the most undervalued
meteorites of all time. If it had come down as it did , but in the USA
or UK...what would have the price beenand yet what is the
difference. Pricing at the moment has gone bonkers.

Graham

On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com 
wrote:

Adam, those who bought black beauty for $20,000 gram will lose 90%.
I expect this Russia fall to be couple bucks a gram for larger 
material.
Anyone paying $50+ gram for this will be an idiot just like those 
buying fakes on eBay. Please don't stoop to calling this a boring 
ordinary meteorite, it isn't!
Call it anything you want, a nuclear-bomb blast magnitude common 
chondrite on the news 24/7 for last 5 days, Gimme Gimme gimme!

Michael Farmer

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On Feb 19, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com 
wrote:


This is what makes meteorite collecting interesting.  Some prefer 
falls and some prefer rare types.  I am saying that historically, 
there is way more bang for the buck in a planetary piece than a fall 
unless it is a planetary fall.  The last Martian fall maintains around 
40% of the initial offering price whereas the last several chondrite 
falls only maintains about 10-20% of their initial offer price.  For 
the most part, unless some dealer becomes desperate and charges way 
too much on his credit card, Planetary finds have the best record for 
maintaining price in the long run.


With over a dozen falls a year, Ordinary Chondrite falls are 
literately a dime a dozen these days, excuse the pun.  You can 
purchase very old witnessed falls at a bargain by comparison to more 
recent falls with asking prices much higher.  I would prefer very old 
falls for investment purposes.


I like planetary pieces above all else and to me, they will always be 
king.


Adam











From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com
To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com
Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only 
pick one)


Sorry Adam, but this fall has been seen in every country and every tv 
in the world. I would not expect it to be expensive because for sure 
thousands of stones will be recovered. The price on black beauty is 
insane, already dropping and I have Moroccans begging me to buy it. 
This Russian fall has excited the world, my sales are surging because 
of interest.
I will take a bet with you, this Russian meteorite will fill every 
collection in the world and Black beauty will be owned by very few 
people.

I know where I am going to put my money.

Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk: of contrails, bollides and IR

[Don Merchant]

I haven't heard officially if anything of this meteorite was ever recovered. 
Wondering if this meteorite completely evaporated during its explosive entry 
much like the Tunguska event. Divers did check the lake and found nothing 
but were they scientist divers, Govt. assigned divers, or ametauer divers 
not knowing how and what to look for. For such a destructive and media 
covered event nothing I heard has been officially found but I could be wrong


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: E.P. Grondine epgrond...@yahoo.com

To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk: of contrails, bollides and IR



Hello everyone -

I got to watch the Russian videos before all the pop tunes and colorful 
Russian expressions were removed. The sanitized compilations are simply 
not as good. I would have preferred subtitles being added to them instead.


One of the interesting things is that releases of binding forces, the 
bollides, or implosions have previously been estimated to occur around 5 
kilometers in altitude. If I am viewing the entry contrail in this case 
correctly, it looks like this bollide went off around 8 kilometers in 
altitude, indicating a pretty friable small impactor.


Given the slow velocities of the shattered glass pieces, what reached the 
ground was pretty small. You can be sure that after much delicate dancing, 
data will come out and analyzed by the specialists.


In the meantime, infra-red spread estimates from the public videos may end 
up providing a first order estimate as to the magnitude of the bollide.


Another interesting thing is that it has generally been assumed that 
almost all the momentum was converted into energy in the bollide, but in 
this case we can see contrails going off after the main bollide event.


Xinhuanet is reporting Russian online sales:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-02/16/c_124351175.htm

For you folks out there in the field, its -7, so be nice to people; you 
might need their help to stay alive. This area has high tech industries, 
so don't try to pull any stupid bs stunts either. Remember, the reputation 
of all meteorite hunters depend on everyone else's actions, so please 
don't p*ss in the soup.


In closing, if this was a CC, and if larger pieces did continue onward, 
then it has implications for searching for fragments from other CC 
bollides, such as Tunguska.


Finally, I saw one video where a very young lady was having a small piece 
of glass removed from her cheek; if she done not get at least a crumb of 
this one, shame on all of you.


Good hunting, all
E.P.








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[meteorite-list] EBay you gotta be kidding me Now their selling DIRT!!

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. Wow like fly's on sh#$. Like ants coming out of the wood work. 
Scammers and thieves.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ground-near-fall-meteorite-Russia-2013-Chelyabinks-asteroid-/261170537371?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3ccefa239b

or this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russia-2013-February-15-Chelyabinks-Black-sand-near-fall-meteorite-/261170629214?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3ccefb8a5e

Sincerely
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[meteorite-list] Divers find no trace of meteorite in a frozen lake .

[Don Merchant]

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/16/world/europe/russia-meteor-shower/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Sincerely
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Re: [meteorite-list] First Chelyabinsk Russia meteorite listed oneBay

[Don Merchant]

I was thinking of putting up on eBay a couple small jars of contrail vapor 
collected from this recent Russian meteorite 
DA14-Chelyabinsk-Russia-Asteroid, but first wanted to offer anyone on this 
List first chance! $500 per Mason Jar. Contact off List please! Lol


Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960
- Original Message - 
From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com

To: Mike Tettenborn t...@rogers.com
Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Brien Cook 
cont...@briencook.com

Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] First Chelyabinsk Russia meteorite listed 
oneBay




Fools and their money.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 15, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Mike Tettenborn t...@rogers.com wrote:


Someone just got scammed out of $500

Cheers!

Mike Tettenborn
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
t...@rogers.com



On 2013-02-15, at 1:14 PM, Brandon b1dunov...@aol.com wrote:


Could it really be?


Brandon D.

On Feb 15, 2013, at 11:41 AM, Brien Cook cont...@briencook.com wrote:


Horrible picture and not much else, but here it is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meteorite-2012-DA14-Chelyabinsk-Russia-Asteroid-/271156715875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3f22332163





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