Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-02-28 Thread Adam Hupe
Like I have said many times.  Collector confidence is at an all time low when it comes to new falls due to a few bad people.  It only takes one person substituting material from one fall to totally ruin the confidence in another.   This is the main reason I no longer collect recent falls or

Re: [meteorite-list] New measures to protect fossils

2013-02-27 Thread Adam Hupe
I think all Chinese goods should be taken off of the U.S. market until they are proven worthy.  Fake Chinese medications that made it into American pharmacies almost killed my mother-in-law. I had a GE microwave that failed after 13 months.  I thought it had a lifetime warranty but after

Re: [meteorite-list] [off topic] New measures to protect fossils

2013-02-27 Thread Adam Hupe
, but this is the latest Chinese scam out there.  And we thought we had seen it all. http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/fake-concrete-filled-walnuts-sold-china.html   Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans. John Lennon - Original Message - From: Adam Hupe

Re: [meteorite-list] sharp protrusion from an iron meteorite

2013-02-27 Thread Adam Hupe
Isn't Baygorria another meteorite with a fake provenance?  Basically a cleaned up Campo with a delaminated section protruding after a not-so-careful makeover.  I would just tell him to seek first aid so he doesn't catch the dreaded Lawrencite disease. Adam   - Original Message -

[meteorite-list] AD- Auctions Ending - Many Lasts

2013-02-26 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have 36 auctions ending tonight.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserve. Many are the last pieces I have prepared in inventory.  I will not be preparing or restocking many of these so once they are gone, they will no longer be available, at least from me.  I am

[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk Main Mass Guess

2013-02-25 Thread Adam Hupe
My guess is that the largest piece will weigh 21 kilograms.  I will go further and guess over 1,200 kilograms will be recovered this Spring when the snow melts. Happy Hunting, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com

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

2013-02-19 Thread Adam Hupe
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

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

2013-02-19 Thread Adam Hupe
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

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

2013-02-19 Thread Adam Hupe
. Adam - 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 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one) Adam, those

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

2013-02-19 Thread Adam Hupe
- 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

Re: [meteorite-list] Famous Dave

2013-02-19 Thread Adam Hupe
Generally an alright piece considered the source.  At least they did not focus on the fake black market aspect like the New York Times. I couldn't help but fixate on the youngster wiping a snooger on the massive iron (I believe Cape York if I am not mistaken).  I wouldn't stick my finger in

[meteorite-list] AD- Monday Night Special Acutions Ending

2013-02-18 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have Monday Night Special auctions ending in a few hours.  Lots of nice specimens loaded and started out at just 99 cents.  I also have 36 auctions ending tomorrow evening. Items are barely bid up so there may be some great bargains to be had. Link to all auctions:

Re: [meteorite-list] Asteroid Hits Earth! How the Doomsday Scenario Would Play Out

2013-02-14 Thread Adam Hupe
I want to be part of the The Committee to Save the Planet  As far as I know, the Earth is the only planet that still serves cold beer and where you can get a decent hamburger. Adam The Committee to Save the Planet: Who Watches the Asteroids? by Nina Burleigh, Time, February 12, 2013   

[meteorite-list] AD -Many Great Auctions Ending In Hours

2013-02-12 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, Just a quick note to let you know I have 36 auctions ending tonight.  All items were started at just 99 cents with no reserve.  And for those who didn't get what they were looking for in Tucson this year, I will entertain offers on any item in my store. Link to all

Re: [meteorite-list] . Re: Advert / NWA 7397 (MARS) ONLY $200/g

2013-02-10 Thread Adam Hupe
Wow, the recovered weight sure has increased substantially (quadrupled) on the Black Beauty in the last few months.  I should have tried harder to make it to Tucson this year to buy some.  I first laid eyes on some of it at the show last year and now more has shown up.  $200.00/gram, what a

Re: [meteorite-list] Doug Schmitt's Talk at TEDxVancouver on 21st October 2012

2013-02-07 Thread Adam Hupe
and hearing their own name in the media. Adam . - Original Message - From: Yinan Wang veom...@gmail.com To: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com Cc: MEM mstrema...@yahoo.com; Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, February 6

Re: [meteorite-list] Doug Schmitt's Talk at TEDxVancouver on 21st October 2012

2013-02-07 Thread Adam Hupe
like the rest of us.  Why else would he use an American meteorite for a prop to shameless self-promote himself in front of a camera? Adam From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com To: Carl Agee a...@unm.edu Cc: MEM mstrema...@yahoo.com; Adam Hupe raremeteori

Re: [meteorite-list] Confirmed September 2012 BLM Regulations.

2013-02-07 Thread Adam Hupe
Hi Fred, What you stated makes sense. The problem is that self-proclaimed spokespeople are putting forth an image on everybody's behalf without concern or input from for their fellow fans.  They are being noticed in the press by uninformed and also self-proclaimed lawmakers who only hear that

Re: [meteorite-list] Doug Schmitt's Talk at TEDxVancouver on 21st October 2012

2013-02-06 Thread Adam Hupe
In my opinion, NOT a friend of the meteorite hunting community. Seems he found his 22-minutes worth of fame outside of his area of expertise.  He should stick to maritime law instead of demonizing the commercial aspects of meteorite hunting which have contributed far more to science than

Re: [meteorite-list] The controversy about 'Allah's Tear' (the Altay Meteorite)

2013-02-05 Thread Adam Hupe
Sounds like the Chinese version of the U.S. Old Woman find.  Government takes possession of it because they can and then it is all over for the finders.  Offer them a tiny reward for a major find, let them decline and then give them nothing but grief.  In other words, make up the laws as you go

Re: [meteorite-list] The controversy about 'Allah's Tear'

2013-02-05 Thread Adam Hupe
and credits. Best, Daniel Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon Mars Meteorite Rocks i...@moonmarsrocks.com www.moonmarsrocks.com ebay: danovanni Original Message Message: 6 Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 06:50:55 -0800 (PST) From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD- Auctions Ending In A Few Hours

2013-02-05 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have several excellent auctions ending in a few hours.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserve. Many bargains are to be had so if you can spare a few moments, please have a look. Link to all auctions: http://shop.ebay.com/raremeteorites!/m.html Thank you for

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase!

2013-01-28 Thread Adam Hupe
This is typical of USPS and Government in general.  Give absolutely no warning of impending price or tax increases and make decisions at the last possible second.  There are going to be a lot of shocked taxpayers once they realize all of the hidden tax increases in the Affordable Health Care

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase!

2013-01-28 Thread Adam Hupe
Call a spade a spade, we are talking about hyperinflation due to the government spending money they do not have. That is what happens when politicians are not required to understand even basic economics and depend on other idiots (more politicians) to provide advice. The only timely vote you

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase!

2013-01-28 Thread Adam Hupe
...  ;-) -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Galactic Stone Ironworks Gesendet: Montag, 28. Januar 2013 16:12 An: Adam Hupe Cc: Adam Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase!

2013-01-28 Thread Adam Hupe
service! Other than that, I find the clerks to be somewhat friendly when they are not overwhelmed. Adam - Original Message - From: Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Monday, January

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase!

2013-01-28 Thread Adam Hupe
Boo Hoo, poor everybody! Are you OK, Fred? - Original Message - From: h...@meteorhall.com h...@meteorhall.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international = crazy increase!

2013-01-28 Thread Adam Hupe
what service means. Adam   - Original Message - From: h...@meteorhall.com h...@meteorhall.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT: USPS price increase: international

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman contributed 16% of world's meteorite finds in 2011

2013-01-27 Thread Adam Hupe
Luckily, all my offerings from Oman predate this royal decree or were covered under one of three permits issued to the Germans.  Once I am sold out,  I will no longer offer meteorites from Oman.  We can ad meteorites from the United States which I will no longer be restocking.  I never thought

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman contributed 16% of world's meteorite finds in 2011

2013-01-27 Thread Adam Hupe
Unfortunately, lawmakers and bureaucrats watch these shows and base decisions upon them as stated by the BLM in their last public writings. Old-time treasure hunters and clubs are up-in-arms over the new cable show called Diggers.  These two idiots are breaking the cardinal rule of keeping

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman contributed 16% of world's meteorite finds in 2011

2013-01-27 Thread Adam Hupe
the wordings of the Algerian...) predate that show. Only the newer U.S.-regulations not. Best! Martin -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Adam Hupe Gesendet: Sonntag, 27. Januar

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-27 Thread Adam Hupe
Great, now there is a stomach virus spreading like wild-fire throughout the U.S. and a flu shot will not help.  They are calling it a super bug since it can live on surfaces for weeks and as little as 18 microbes instead of 1,000 can spread it .  It effects the gastrointestinal system so

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-27 Thread Adam Hupe
care, Adam - Original Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson? The key here

[meteorite-list] AD- Many Auctions Ending, Great Material

2013-01-22 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have several great auctions ending in about four hours.  All started at just 99 cents with no reserve. Many bargains are to be had so if you can spare a few moments, you may want to take a look. Link to all auctions: http://shop.ebay.com/raremeteorites!/m.html Thank you

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-21 Thread Adam Hupe
In other words, the worst possible conditions imaginable.  It looks like the trend line has nearly left the chart! Hopefully virus infested individuals will stay home instead of damaging the air others breath and the surfaces they touch.  I think those who follow the Monk protocol are wise

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-21 Thread Adam Hupe
I got to thinking (sometimes a dangerous thing) about what somebody said here on the list about the flu being spread by flatulence.  My neighbor swears that he caught the flu this way while he was momentarily trapped in a hotel elevator with a sick and morbidly obese woman for 30 to 45 seconds. 

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-20 Thread Adam Hupe
It was smart to get a flu shot, Linton.  I finally felt good enough to venture out and attend the local gem and mineral show here yesterday.   I haven't left my house since the 5th and still feel somewhat weak. The flu must be widespread or people are just staying home due to the bad economy. 

[meteorite-list] Tucson Show

2013-01-18 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I tried everything possible to attend the Tucson Show but too many other pressing concerns have come up. The main concern is for my mother-in-law who we moved out here to Laughlin three years ago.  She has been having medical issues and her primary doctor says leaving her

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Show Flu

2013-01-18 Thread Adam Hupe
I heard the Brown Bottle Flu is epidemic this year, especially in Tucson. In all seriousness, I hope everybody avoids the real flu as it is no fun and there will be people from all over the world in attendance. Take Care, Adam __ Visit the

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-18 Thread Adam Hupe
And to think I laughed at a guy on a flight to Phoenix who sterilized the pleather seat with about a dozen alcohol wipes before sitting down. I asked what he was doing and he stated, you don't know whose filthy backend has been flagellating on this seat, it could be loaded with hazardous and

Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) more meteorites for sale

2013-01-11 Thread Adam Hupe
Bandito wanted me to share some action images: Bandito protecting his meteorite collection: http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Shot-1.jpg   What you looking at? I can't help my good lucks: http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Shot-2.jpg   Mine, All Mine!: http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Shot-3.jpg

Re: [meteorite-list] Creepy crawlies!

2013-01-11 Thread Adam Hupe
I have been bitten (more like chewed on) by Wind Scorpion on my large toe when I feel asleep on my back porch.  Left a distinctive scar that only a creature with two independent sets of jaws can deliver.  Surprisingly, it wasn't as painful as being stung by bark scorpion which feels like

Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) more meteorites for sale

2013-01-10 Thread Adam Hupe
Bandito the neighborhood Wind Scorpion has a message for those who break the rules: http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Shot-8.jpg Take Care, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] AD- Great Auctions Ending In A Few Hours

2013-01-08 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have the first set of auctions for 2013 ending in about 4 hours.  Many great items were loaded and started at just 99 cents with no reserve.   I also loaded a few more items in my store. Please take a look if you can spare a few moments. Link to all auctions:

Re: [meteorite-list] Dealer views of 2012 Sales

2013-01-07 Thread Adam Hupe
I will let you know when I figure the exceedingly high taxes partially due to the Affordable Healthcare Act.  Taxes are now so complicated that it took a 19 page return for 2011and this doesn't include 1099s that had to be issued for anything over $599.00.  I feel sorry for the paper boy.  I

[meteorite-list] Images of Everett Gibson Found Holbrook Fragments

2013-01-04 Thread Adam Hupe
:   http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Hobrook-a.jpg   Hobrook link 2:   http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Hobrook-b.jpg   Holbrook link 3:   http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Hobrook-c.jpg Kindest Regards, Adam Hupe The Hupe Collection IMCA 2185 __ Visit

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2012-12-31 Thread Adam Hupe
That is one ugly mutha! Adam - Original Message - From: valpar...@aol.com valpar...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 11:00 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: Brahin

Re: [meteorite-list] Suspicious (ok, flat out fraud) Allende on eBay

2012-12-30 Thread Adam Hupe
I see he called it ALLEDE when he should have called ALLEGED  Unfortunately, his/her attitude is prevalent on eBay in other sectors.  It is just a matter of time when up to 40% of the offerings on eBay are misrepresented like the gemstone market which has been taken over by Chinese colored

[meteorite-list] AD- 3 Sets Of Auctions Ending-Year-end Clearance

2012-12-24 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I would like to announce a year-end clearance sale by running three sets of auctions which are all due to end this week.  The first set ends tonight, the second set ends on Wednesday and third ends on Thursday. I am running the very last pieces of many meteorites I have in

Re: [meteorite-list] Watch out Ebay Sellers! Total scammer scammingmeteorite!

2012-12-20 Thread Adam Hupe
What upsets me about eBay is that they seem to forget that the sellers are what brings them the revenue and that eBay is merely a facilitator, not a broker.  There have been numerous times that they decided the fate of my money stored in their PayPal account. What gives them the right to

Re: [meteorite-list] End of the World - NOT!

2012-12-20 Thread Adam Hupe
I don't think they cared much about time zones but their calendar was more accurate than the one in use today.  They had no need for leap years so you don't need to worry about them being a day or two off. They were a brilliant but brutal civilization. On another note, I have never seen so

Re: [meteorite-list] Friday's forecast

2012-12-19 Thread Adam Hupe
Better get the Bugout vehicle ready.  That forecast looks remarkably similar to the Las Vegas weather report. - Original Message - From: cdtuc...@cox.net cdtuc...@cox.net To: meteoritelist meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:49 AM Subject:

[meteorite-list] Bogus Emails

2012-12-19 Thread Adam Hupe
Just a quick note to let users know that I didn't send out any Hey emails.  I received one from Carl Ezsparza's email address claiming to be me.  If you get one, delete it and do not click on any links. Adam __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] AD-Special Auctions Ending!

2012-12-10 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have some excellent planetary and other rare pieces ending tonight and another great set of auctions ending tomorrow night.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserve.  I will be scaling back my meteorite auctions soon, in particular the Monday Night Specials.  I

Re: [meteorite-list] Rationale for BLM regulations

2012-12-09 Thread Adam Hupe
I disagree with point A  I do not think there should be an arbitrary weight limit and nothing is being protected.  I know a casual collector who found a 26 pound meteorite here in Nevada. Under these new rules, it would have to be surrendered to the Smithsonian who seems to have the

Re: [meteorite-list] Smallest Meteorite

2012-12-06 Thread Adam Hupe
The data I read on Revelstoke was different than what is reported in the Meteoritical Bulletin.  Still, 10mg is very small, barely ponderable and almost a micrometeorite! Kindest Regards, Adam   - Original Message - From: aeru...@ucla.edu aeru...@ucla.edu To: Adam Hupe

Re: [meteorite-list] Smallest Meteorite

2012-12-06 Thread Adam Hupe
Here is what I have been able to summarize: Smallest find: Yamato 8333 10mg provided there are no pairings Smallest TKW for a witnessed fall: Revelstoke ~1 gram Smallest completely crusted individual from a witnessed fall: Bensour ~48mg Take Care, Adam

Re: [meteorite-list] Smallest Meteorite

2012-12-05 Thread Adam Hupe
I thought Revelstok Canada which was just a smudge in the snow held the record. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message - From: Derek Yoost mine...@optonline.net To: Anne Black impact...@aol.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 4:11 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Anyone know who this dealer is? - Meteoritefragments.com

2012-12-04 Thread Adam Hupe
I don't know who it is but somebody should warn him/her about selling meteorites found on federal land like Yelland can land you in tremendous trouble. Adam - Original Message - From: MikeG meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent:

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-03 Thread Adam Hupe
Franconia do you really want? Jason From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Date: Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy To: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com You have heard the saying give an inch and they will take a mile Richard

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-03 Thread Adam Hupe
already doing so. Jason From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy To: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com I have never sold a single piece I have found on federal land

[meteorite-list] Heritage/Legacy

2012-12-03 Thread Adam Hupe
.    Adam - Original Message - From: MikeG meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy Every inch of BLM land and all of America

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
It is interesting that the BLM has pulled the Antiquities Act out of a hat in this version.  We can thank Douglas Schmidt for this connection in the infamous paper he wrote years ago claiming meteorites are cultural objects. He went as far as quoting the Antiquities Act in his ramblings. Now

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
the nail on the head, Adam.  Things sure have changed over the last few years. Jim Strope 421 4th Street Glen Dale, WV. 26038 Sent from my iPad On Dec 2, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote: It is interesting that the BLM has pulled the Antiquities Act out

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
TV entertainers and press-chasers have publicly turned looking for meteorites into a treasure hunt complete with grossly inflated price-tags to attract viewership. This is the same tired but effective method that the lame Antique Roadshow has used for over a decade.  Perhaps these entertainers

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
nation #1, you got off still relatively lightly. Best! Martin -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Adam Hupe Gesendet: Sonntag, 2. Dezember 2012 22:46 An: Adam Betreff: Re

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
Martin Wrote: (uh just read a while ago on web, that Botswana claims to have their cultural heritage back, the biggest lunar Kalahai 009 and asked the university muenster for it). Good, maybe they can provide us with an accurate weight and dimensions instead of rounding it off and hiding it

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
% of the land here in Nevada is under federal control Something got the BLM's attention  What else could it be other than the media? Why else would the give %@#*? Adam From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Meteorite List

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy

2012-12-02 Thread Adam Hupe
You have heard the saying give an inch and they will take a mile  Richard Norton tried to warn anybody who would listen a decade ago.  Meteorites are no more antiques than the rocks in my back yard.  Twisting laws to fit a bureaucrat's immediate needs is not the proper way to go about it and is

Re: [meteorite-list] Water cutting question

2012-11-27 Thread Adam Hupe
I remeasured the PH and TDS levels of my incoming tap water and again after being filtered.     Before filtering  After Charcoal and RO Filtering TDS: 515 PPM 31 PPM PH:   7.7                  7.1 It looks like 7 stage RO filtering made the water move

Re: [meteorite-list] Water cutting question

2012-11-27 Thread Adam Hupe
after being cut with tap water.  Who knows what started the reaction, perhaps chlorine? Kindest Regards, Adam Adam - Original Message - From: Richard Montgomery rickm...@earthlink.net To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com; Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Adam meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Water cutting question

2012-11-20 Thread Adam Hupe
Who knows what chemicals lurk in tap water?  By purifying it, you are removing the unknowns.  I have seen, for lack of a better term, Lawrencite disease creep up, especially with tap water that contains chlorine which seems to accelerate the problem.  I have had no issues cutting with

Re: [meteorite-list] Water cutting question

2012-11-20 Thread Adam Hupe
I purify water in a closed system, reverse osmosis so I assume most of the gasses are discharged with the brine. Adam - Original Message - From: Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: [meteorite-list] Admire Pallasite Destruction!

2012-11-19 Thread Adam Hupe
Looks very familiar. I had a complete slice of Brenham which I paid over $2,500.00 for do the same thing.  Some well-known dealer, which will remain nameless for now which was more concerned with easy money coated it with lacquer instead of providing a proper polish.  The lacquer was the only

Re: [meteorite-list] Admire Pallasite Destruction!

2012-11-19 Thread Adam Hupe
I go to great lengths to purify water myself before it comes near a specimen. Here is one of my cutting workstations. Links to water purification system for wafer saw:   http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Station-1a.jpg   http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Station-1b.jpg  

Re: [meteorite-list] Admire Pallasite Destruction!

2012-11-19 Thread Adam Hupe
that most that do it right actually enjoy cutting and polishing and are proud of the final product. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message - From: MikeG meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, November 19

Re: [meteorite-list] Novato, Addison, Battle Mountain, Sutter's Mill, Beni Yacoub, Others?

2012-11-18 Thread Adam Hupe
The U.S. market is in the process of going underground due to new restrictions and monitoring.  We saw the same thing happen in Australia which has less restrictive laws than the U.S. I have always stated that too much price hype in the media equals governmental interest.  Interest equals

Re: [meteorite-list] Novato, Addison, Battle Mountain, Sutter's Mill, Beni Yacoub, Others?

2012-11-18 Thread Adam Hupe
after 82 years of being in business!  The Battle Mountain fall may be remembered as the last event on U.S. public land where hunters could openly share. Happy Hunting Fellow Comrades, Adam - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori

[meteorite-list] AD- Ruler's Staff and Several Great Auctions

2012-11-14 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have many great offerings ending at auction tonight including some sizable planetary and rare specimens.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserve. Link to all auctions: http://shop.ebay.com/raremeteorites!/m.html I also want to offer a papered museum-grade

Re: [meteorite-list] Any New Novato Finds?

2012-11-10 Thread Adam Hupe
I feel no news is better than bad news from the media! - Original Message - From: Robert Verish bolidecha...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; C.G. petca...@gmail.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Any New Novato Finds?

[meteorite-list] AD-52 Auctions Ending In A Few Hours!

2012-11-07 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have 52 auctions ending at auction in four or five hours.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserve. It looks like many bargains are to be had because many items are still at the opening bid so please take a look if you can spare a few moments. Link to all

Re: [meteorite-list] 10 Falls this year - Can we set the 21st century record for recovered falls?

2012-11-04 Thread Adam Hupe
Be careful searching the Alabama fall. People have been warned by government servants to stay away. Adam - Original Message - From: MikeG meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com Cc: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, November 4,

Re: [meteorite-list] 10 Falls this year - Can we set the 21st century record for recovered falls?

2012-11-04 Thread Adam Hupe
Hi Ben, They were not BLM agents this time, just government employed researchers emboldened by the new laws governing meteorite hunting.   I will let the hunters in the field relay first-hand what happened as their report should be accurate.  Hopefully they will provide some names so we know

Re: [meteorite-list] Hunt Goes On for More Meteorites

2012-11-03 Thread Adam Hupe
The words rogue, eBay and rob are pretty harsh.  Somebody had to have influenced Rivera to make these comments. By making these comments, he is interfering with peoples business to sell finds made on private property. It seems that media-chasers after 15 minutes of fame are costing the rest

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites and TAXES

2012-11-03 Thread Adam Hupe
Hi Michael, Thank you for stepping up on some difficult issues and providing good input however I pay a much higher tax rate on meteorite sales. The short-term and long-term capitol gains rate on meteorites are 28% because they fall under collectables like Gold, Platinum and Silver now do.  

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA SETI Misappropriation of Tax Payer Funds

2012-11-02 Thread Adam Hupe
Yes, our tax burden is at record levels. 28% collectable capitol gains plus 15% FICA plus multiple fees(taxes) attached to nearly everything including the water we drink; What an outrage!  Remember this when you bid on meteorites on eBay. Since they are collectables like gold, silver and

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA SETI Misappropriation of Tax Payer Funds

2012-11-02 Thread Adam Hupe
- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NASA SETI Misappropriation of Tax Payer Funds Hi Adam and List, It's always the poor

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA SETI Misappropriation of Tax Payer Funds

2012-11-02 Thread Adam Hupe
Care, Adam - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Cc: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NASA

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites and TAXES

2012-11-02 Thread Adam Hupe
Hi Paul and List, Good question. The problem is that the new tax laws, hidden and partially due to the Affordable Health Care Act have not yet been fully decoded so nobody knows where they stand. My accountant can't even advise me of what to expect in 2013.   The laws are so complicated that

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites and TAXES

2012-11-02 Thread Adam Hupe
, It Is The Only Planet That Serves Beer! Adam - Original Message - From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites and TAXES Hi

[meteorite-list] AD -Planetary Auctions Ending Tonight - NO RESERVES!

2012-10-30 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have many generous-sized planetary and rare pieces ending at auction tonight.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserves so you may want to check them out. Link to all auctions: http://shop.ebay.com/raremeteorites!/m.html Thank you for looking and if you are

Re: [meteorite-list] AD- Clean looking Buehler Isomet Saw on eBay for $1100

2012-10-29 Thread Adam Hupe
Buehler Isomets are great saws if you can get your hands on one that has been well taken care of.  I have owned several of them. Be prepared to spend $300.00 plus for the low-speed blades. $1,100.00 is an excellent price considering they cost over $5,000.00 new provided everything is working

[meteorite-list] AD - 54 Auctions Ending In A few Hours - No Reserves!

2012-10-24 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have 54 auctions ending in about 5 hours or so.  Please take a look if you can spare a few moments.  There are many good items which were all started out at just 99 cents with no reserve. Several do not even have an opening bid so there are some serious bargains to be had.

Re: [meteorite-list] Library III - Historic Books Articles on special topics

2012-10-23 Thread Adam Hupe
What ever happened to the one ad per week rule?  It seems there are a few who disrespecting those who follow the courtesy rules! From: Martin Altmann altm...@meteorite-martin.de To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:58

Re: [meteorite-list] One Ad Per Week

2012-10-23 Thread Adam Hupe
.  It makes me want to vote against the political party that is breaking the law and can't follow the rules! I considering spamming the List the same. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message - From: Mike Groetz mpg4...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD- Fantastic Specimens Ending At Auction

2012-10-18 Thread Adam Hupe
of NWA 5000 is among the offerings. Many bargains are to be had so please take a look if you can spare a few moments. Link to all auctions: http://shop.ebay.com/raremeteorites!/m.html Thank you for looking and if you are bidding, I wish you the best of luck, Adam Hupe The Hupe Collection IMCA

Re: [meteorite-list] Heritage auction

2012-10-15 Thread Adam Hupe
for a meteorite. -Yinan On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 9:08 PM, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote: I think the timing of this auction during the middle of a political campaign might account for the train wreck witnessed today or the economy is worse off then anybody could imagine. Prices

Re: [meteorite-list] Heritage auction

2012-10-14 Thread Adam Hupe
I think the timing of this auction during the middle of a political campaign might account for the train wreck witnessed today or the economy is worse off then anybody could imagine. Prices were all over the place, some excellent, some poor but not a single item exceeded $50,000.00 even with

Re: [meteorite-list] Heritage auction

2012-10-14 Thread Adam Hupe
house is a train wreck in my opinion.  I expected to see much better results as there were many fine items listed. Just my opinion which is shared by many, Adam From: Yinan Wang veom...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Spiders from Mars

2012-10-05 Thread Adam Hupe
They look like common creosote bushes to me.  I would worry about about a Mars Desert Rattler hiding under one of them. Of course, I am just kidding, but maybe Adam From: i...@moonmarsrocks.com i...@moonmarsrocks.com To:

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