Same here Matt. And one thing I noticed was the larger more expensive pieces
getting fewer bids and going for relatively bargain prices (or did not sell)
while many smaller items seemed to push well beyond the original estimate
with very active bidding.
Cheers,
Jeff
- Original Message
Magnificent website Mike, great approach!
You have a fine taste not only for elusive stones but also for photographic
angles. Its always a pleasure to view accounts of meteorite hunts put together
this skilful, regardless if they have been successful or not.
Thanks fo sharing.
Svend
If the person who purchased Bells (lot # 97) in the
Rob Elliot auction belongs to this list, please contact
Me off list.
Thanks, Michael
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This is very typical of auctions for just about anything, it is not
unique to meteorites. I've been to antique auctions where high
priced items got passed over while low end things got fought over.
Same is true for horses and cattle (which I have personal knowledge of).
Next time you bid at
Mike,
Congratulations on the great site. A class act.
I will contact you off list (as requested in your post) to see how much
you want for your West stones pictured on your West Expedition page. ;-)
Best of luck in building the site up with even more awesome specimens and
more great
Hi again list.I have 23 people who are getting freebies. I have alot more.I
also have a 76 gram sikote-alin with 2 holes forsale.Pics later.$300 will take
it home.
Steve R. Arnold, Chicago!!
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Hello Mike, Frank and All,
I doubt our pieces of Bogou share a room at the Hotel Cureton. My
piece came from a university collection that likely acquired the
specimen in the early 1970s. I suspect it originally came from either
the Smithsonian or directly from a museum in Africa. I think the
Jeff nailed it. The smaller items had a larger pool of bidders who
could afford them - so bidding was more competitive. The larger items
appealed only to a smaller pool of monied collectors - so the bidding
was more subdued. It usually happens that way with these types of
auctions. The ones
Dear List,
Anyone interested in purchasing a domain name that I own:
http://www.InternationalMeteoriteHuntersAssociation.com
Please let me know. I will sell it for a reasonable price but buyer must
understand how to transfer the Domain to their name.
Best Regards, Dirk
Mr. Arnold,
it's absolutely not interesting for me to read how many dozens of people
you've connected with your personal Ego-hell by presenting them meteorites.
Which serves for you only as a background for one AD after the other,
against the well known rule. May I remind you: it's not too
it's absolutely not interesting for me to read how many dozens of people
you've connected with your personal Ego-hell by presenting them
meteorites.
It doesn't bother me...I rather enjoy getting the freebies and look
forward to them. Thanks Steven.
GeoZay
Whats the deal with all this?
Can you not send this as PM or keep this off list? I am really getting tired of
getting all these bitchfest emails from people about Cottinghams ads, Chicago
Steves posts etc...
Is there not enough drama on here as it is?
IS there really need to vent your opinions
Hello Andi and List,
Now that is one interesting iron Andi has for Picture of The Day, NWA 5804!
It has the strangest matrix, and look at that thick crust. Nice acquisition,
Andi!
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/August_19_2009.html
Best regards,
Greg
Greg Hupe
The Hupe
Hi Greg,
You wrote: I dont want to read it anymore!
The same the others wrote about Steve's spam.
Why do you expect the others to do you the favour, not to molest you with
their complaints about Steve, while you say it doesn't matter, that they are
molested by Steve's spam?
Illogical, isn't
Hi Greg, Steve #2c, Michael C, and Gary Busey,
I'm sorry Greg, but my world-class email exclusion filters are now set
to delete everyone's posts. I now rule the group! Each day, I now
have the freedom to talk all I want and not be bothered with silly
things like replies or the opinions of
Hi Greg and List,
Wow. When I first saw that link, I thought maybe Michael had made a
rare typographical error. That is really an iron? I had no idea that
irons could have a fusion crust that thick. And that matrix is almost
bizarre to look at. I'm very curious what the final word on this
Hello List,
I have some nice meteorites and meteorite books auctions ending in 1 day:
Books:
- Tunguska Meteorite Krinov E.L. 1949:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190328358165
- Messengers of the Universe. Krinov E.L. 1963:
Hello List,
These graphite rosettes are truly unique when you look at them close-up
and so is part of the fusion crust which looks, well, ... which looks like
those eucrite pebbles in Vaca Muerta - unbelievable as that may sound!
Best wishes from the happy
owner of a 14.74-gr slice
of NWA 5804,
Hi Bernd!
Are you volunteering to post more photos of this unusual and beautiful iron? ;)
Best regards,
MikeG
On 19 Aug 2009 16:57:52 UT, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de
bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote:
Hello List,
These graphite rosettes are truly unique when you look at them close-up
and so is
Hello Bernd, and other happy owners of NWA 5804,
Congrats on your nice score, Bernd. Do you have a close-up of rosettes? What
is the TKW of 5804? Truly a crazily-impressive meteorite!
Best regards,
Greg
Greg Hupe
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http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/features.cfm?feature=2285
Spirit Hits 2,000
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
August 18, 2009
Today marks the 2,000th Martian day, or sol, of what was initially
planned as a 90-sol mission on Mars for NASA's Spirit rover.
Spirit's twin, Opportunity, will reach the
I hope that this email doesn't offend anyone. I mention two particular people
who I won't name, but for the most part I am speaking in general.
I've been on this list for several months now. I joined for all the reasons
people usually join a mailing list; To make contacts with others that have
Dear Listees:
I thought some of you -- especially those who visit Tucson on a
regular basis -- might be interested in this story:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/lizard/2009/08/18/tucson-it-is-time-to-step-up-be-counted-and-save-the-great-flandrau-science-center/
The late O. Richard Norton was a
Please ignore my most recent email. It was sent in error.
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Don't look like meteorites to me!
http://www.heralddemocrat.com/hd/News/2009_08-19_news_Meteorite-Texoma-Luella
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Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you.
List:
I was wondering what was the most valuable single meteorite - not scientific
but the most value $/gram?
Also, what is the most valuable type? Mars, Lunar or other? Do Lunar
meteorites still have the most value?
Much Thanks,
Greg S.
Good afternoon, Folks,
I can't speak for today's meteorite market, but back in the early 2000's
it was the Lunar meteorite Calcalong Creek. Small specimens were selling at
about $75,000.00 per gram. I know because I bought some from Rob Elliot
at that price, and made money re-selling
Hi Greg,
I'll take a stab at this one.
The most expensive meteorite I have bought was Sylacauga. A 1mg
Bessey Speck cost me $100.
That is a staggering $100,000.00 a gram.
I would wager that the most valuable meteorites are probably
historical falls - history usually trumps type when it comes
Dear List,
Thank you for all your on- and off-List reactions.
In general your advice is, to have it classified, including terrestrial
dating, and to try to find as much as possible information on the find of
this stone.
I also have some references now, from the isotope terrestrial age
Greg,
I would guess that Semarkona would bring a very high price per gram if any
of it would come on the market.
Also, some of the very low TKW carbonacious chondrites with a historical
twist could be in the top price ranges.
Steve Arnold
of Meteorite Men
In a message dated 8/19/2009
Hi List,
thanks a lot for all the kind words about the finally classified ungrouped iron
meteorite.
The Meteorite was purchased in 2005 at the Munich mineral fair, the TKW is 726g.
Here are the test results:
: Bulk Composition: INAA data (J. Duke, UAb): Ni = 11.54 ± 0.03 wt%, Co = 0.509
±
Hi List,
thanks a lot for all the kind words about the finally classified ungrouped iron
meteorite.
The Meteorite was purchased in 2005 at the Munich mineral fair, the TKW is 726g.
Here are the test results:
: Bulk Composition: INAA data (J. Duke, UAb): Ni = 11.54 ± 0.03 wt%, Co = 0.509
±
Amen brother.
I wonder how many people lurk on this list and pay close attention to who
acts like a professional at all times and who does not. I have no doubt there
are others like me who will not do business with anyone who does not present
a professional demeanor most or all of the
Hi Andi,
Thank you for sharing the excellent photos. From the Pic-o-Day photo it
looked like it had a black fusion crust, but after viewing the uncut mass
photo, it looks like it must have been shadows in the slice picture. It does
appear to have a thick crust in some areas, is this the case?
Last I saw, one of the priciest meteorites was the Martian Governador
Valadares, of which only a few grams has ever made it out of institutions for
private collectors. Milligrams cost thousands, and Bill Gates couldn't afford
the main mass, should it ever become available.
Best!
Tracy
I wonder how many people lurk on this list and pay close attention to who
acts like a professional at all times and who does not. I have no doubt
there are others like me who will not do business with anyone who does not
present a professional demeanor most or all of the time. (We all have
Hi All,
--- On Wed, 8/19/09, Greg Stanley stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote:
I was wondering what was the most valuable single meteorite
- not scientific but the most value $/gram?
Also, what is the most valuable type? Mars, Lunar or
other? Do Lunar meteorites still have the most value?
Just
Mike Farmer sold a 0.0232g fragment of Bells on ebay last night for $190.50, or
$8211.20 per gram.
--
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http://fullmoonphotography.net
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--- On Wed, 8/19/09, Don Edwards iceda...@swbell.net wrote:
From: Don Edwards iceda...@swbell.net
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list]
Calcalong and Governador Valadares are good candidates.
I would suggest Chassigny. Not so much because it is a Martian but because
it is a Fall, almost 2 centuries old, a small meteorite, namesake of a whole
class of meteorites, and so far the only named meteorite in this tiny class.
Angra
I am not charging enough I guess :)
Matt Morgan
--Original Message--
From: Don Edwards
Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question
Sent: Aug 19, 2009 3:35 PM
Hi All,
--- On Wed, 8/19/09, Greg Stanley
Governador Valadares is one, Chassigny and Lodran of the classics are two
others. When a few mg of these were offered at various times past, the
calculated price/g was $50K and 30K respectively.
Ted
On 8/19/09 1:52 PM, tracy latimer daist...@hotmail.com wrote:
Last I saw, one of the
Great question Greg, and excellent answers by list members in
response! I was amazed at the prices quoted for some of the specimens
- astronomical!
For those who cannot afford such meteorites or their prices, I offer
something a little more down-to-earth on ebay this week, where
I have the main mass and Bill Gates, where ever you are, don't listen
to Tracy---you can easily afford it.
Seriously, the comparative table previously provided is flawed as all
the sales were not for one gram specimens. I've sold a 1/10 carat of
GV for the equivalent of $165,000---but
How about Bob Haag's Venus Stone? As far as I know, none has ever
been offered for sale.
Best,
John Gwilliam
At 02:53 PM 8/19/2009, impact...@aol.com wrote:
Calcalong and Governador Valadares are good candidates.
I would suggest Chassigny. Not so much because it is a Martian but because
it
Don't forget NWA 011 when only 58 milligrams was in private hands. It sold for
an equivalent whopping $250,000.00/gram 0r 4500.00 for a 2 milligram speck.
Overall, lunaites are and will always be king unless a piece of Mercury shows
up with ground truth.
Best Regards,
Adam
Correction: the 2 milligram speck sold for $500.00 not $4,500.00.
--- On Wed, 8/19/09, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question
To: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009,
Greetings:
What John just mentioned about sticking to a limit prior to an auction
is some of the very best advice you will ever receive as it regards
the auction environment. Do not compete with others---stick to the
number you've determined that works for you.
In the same spirit,
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I suppose that should make me feel good that I only paid $700 a gram
for a 5.70 gram slice of the NWA 2976 pairing!
Mike Fowler
Chicago
Correction: the 2 milligram speck sold for $500.00 not $4,500.00.
--- On Wed, 8/19/09, Adam Hupe raremeteorites at yahoo.com wrote:
From: Adam Hupe
Hi Don,
Thanks for the list. Very interesting.
However, I need to check my records, but I honestly don't remember
paying more than $200,000 for the piece of Mooresfort I purchased from
Rob Elloitt a while back. (;- )
Here's the write-up on that one.
I have a nice slice of LA 002 available at FAR less than the
Price listed below. (Perhaps the last existing slice in the
Market?) - I also have one of LA 001!
Anyone interested please contact me off list for photo
And price.
RSVP
Thanks, Michael
On 8/19/09 2:35 PM, DON
Hello,
Not really meant to be serious ad, but this one is a steal then!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=200358178952
Best Wishes
Michael
On Aug 19, 2009, at 3:53 PM, Michael Blood wrote:
I have a nice slice of LA 002 available at FAR less than the
Price
Just in case someone hasn't seen the documentary Meteorite Men yet, I
noticed that it's being shown again on the Science Channel at 9pm Pacific
Time. Just giving a heads up
GeoZay
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Hi Mike,
I too am fairly new to the meteorite scene. I've been collecting for about 3
years. I second all that you wrote and say a hearty Amen to it.
I'm not in the same financial position that you apparently are or I would
also buy hundreds of thousands worth of meteorites. Must
6pm PDT too
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--- On Wed, 8/19/09, geo...@aol.com geo...@aol.com wrote:
From: geo...@aol.com geo...@aol.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men Program Repeat Tonight
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Date: Wednesday,
One of the things my telescope business, Astronomics, allows me to do is own
the astronomy oriented forum at www.cloudynights.com. This is the largest,
and we believe the friendliest, astronomical forum site on the internet and
the official world-wide forums of the 2009 International Year of
Seen the, how do you say, the procurement costs (?) I guess quite any
Antarctic meteorite would be the most expensive one.
Martin
List:
I was wondering what was the most valuable single meteorite - not
scientific but the most value $/gram?
Also, what is the most valuable type? Mars,
Hello Fred,
I can honestly say that Cloudy Nights is my number one favorite site on the
web. It is a model for others to follow. The members, moderators and
administrators members are a great bunch of folks and if you are an amateur
astronomer, you really need to be a Cloudy Nights member.
Hi Martin,
That logic would likely put Lost City of at the top of the most
expensive procurement cost for a meteorite location.
Best,
Martin
On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Martin
Altmannaltm...@meteorite-martin.de wrote:
Seen the, how do you say, the procurement costs (?) I guess quite
- M Gaines recovered this video.
- reflection of meteor on hood of truck is recorded.
- poor quality and very difficult angle to work with.
- you have to watch this 5-10 times to see what is going on
- its from location in between M Gaines witness location and Rob
Matson's drop spot
- we
Hi List,
It's been about 2 months since NWA 5789 was mentioned and I was
wondering if there was any new insights or observations about it that
someone might share? At one time there was talk that this meteorite
might be a new Martian type which doesn't fit neatly in the current
SNC
Hello Mike,
Here is a link to the most comprehensive, and regularly updated web site
concerning Martian meteorites:
http://www.imca.cc:80/mars/martian-meteorites.htm
MetBul Provisional site:
I guess I'm lucky; somehow I managed to acquire samples of 5 of the rarest on
the list, and not for outrageous prices!
I vote we rename the thread 'Unobtanium'. :D
Best!
Tracy Latimer
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Hi to all, sorry for two ads in two days. Since this is only my second time
posting more then 2 in a week, I hope you will let it slide - I wont do it much.
I am less then $300 away from reaching powerseller status!
There are some really nice items ending in under 3 hours. These are priced to
YIKES! Two in Two days. Watch it man... he is out there!
Hey, that didn't seem so bad, after all... Good luck to you on your
auctions!
Best Wishes
Michael
On Aug 19, 2009, at 6:25 PM, Greg Catterton wrote:
Hi to all, sorry for two ads in two days. Since this is only my
second time
6 years ago right after the park forest fall,I was working with a small college
with a trade that netted me my .97 gram fragment of KAKANGARI K class
meteorite.I traded a 370 gram whole individual of park forest to get that K
class piece.It is only one of three K class type's out there.So to
Hi Steve,
To add more opinionative fuel to the theoretical fire, the moment at
which any particular specimen becomes a class complete with type
specimen is the moment it is no longer so rare that it is alone in its
petrology or chemistry.
Therefore (and this is a job for SuperBernd), one might
Main stream media playing catch up.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE57H02I20090818
Count Deiro
Las Vegas
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Hi All,
Just a thought, but maybe to add some realism here, we should only
consider a price as a valid entry in the contest where 1) the sample
that sold was equal to or more than one gram in mass, and 2) it
actually sold for the noted price with payment in hard currency (as
opposed to trade,
Greg,
The highest documented price I find was on NWA 011. It sold at the Tucson gem
show back in Feb. 2003 for $119,000.00 per gram. At that time it was thought
to be from Mercury and was not paired yet. In May of 2004 a small piece was
offered by meteoritelab .022 grams for a bargain price
--- On Wed, 8/19/09, steve arnold wrote:
People have to learn to grow up.
Steve R. Arnold, Chicago!!
I was unsure I'd ever see a day I'd be in agreement with you Steve. I/We
promised to not bash if you would stop doing things worthy of bashing. If you
completely refrain from talking about it
This is a quick message to all those that have send me samples in the couple
months-- most everyone is on the list. I've been on bed rest and haven't had
the time to look at everything and write everyone back. I've several hundred
emails to look back through so if you've not gotten an answer
Elton/All,
Re: your cataloging inquiry below, I submitted an article to Larry on this
very subject which I think is running in the August 2009 issue (haven't seen
it yet, though). There's a good bit of detail in the article itself, but a
quick suggestion here is to videotape yourself presenting
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