[meteorite-list] Serious Stuff--Public Humilliation

---BeginMessage--- Howard and list, I read your letter and looked at the Ebay auctions. Uh...this appears to be rather serious. Maybe I'm missing something...a plethora of ads I can live with, but it sure seems that a line was crossed here. Steven Sachs IMCA # 9210

[meteorite-list] Possible Ebay Solution re: Policeman etc.

Good evening list, Been a while since I threw in my 2 grams worth on a subject. Tom, and others, you bring up a good points with regards to size of meteorites and cost relation, etc. It seems to me that meteorite auctions are a bit trickier to post than say, Wedgewood china, Waterford crystal,

[meteorite-list] Fwd: AD SALE: Meteorite Microscope in Phoenix

Good Afternoon List, Am forwarding this message on behalf of a list member having difficulty with the server. This is for any parties interested in obtaining a microscope--perfect for studying meteorites, whether thin sections, slabs, micromounts, and so forth. I have seen this

Re: [meteorite-list] Park Forest Question

Hi Walter and list, You bring up a good point here. I also had to wonder that with so many pieces being recovered from different areas, i.e. Park Forest, Olympia Fields, if someone is mapping out the finds (for example the Meteor / Barringer Crater distribution map of 1908) and if any GPS

Re: [meteorite-list] RE:Good bye List

Tom and List, I for one don't want to see you go. I too have been a bit depressed by all the selling and so forth regarding the Park Forest meteorites and not being able to get into middle of it. Watching the prices climb out of site was a downer for me as well. Believe it or not--not

Fwd: [meteorite-list] Park Forest fall

Hi Mike and List, Because the news media reported that the going price is $500.00 and ounce, it makes me wonder what the Field Museum is willing to shell out for specimans. Or are people just going to be browbeated for their finds? Seems that the Field Museum will be the recipient of a

Re: [meteorite-list] EBAY SCAM??????

Hi Tom and list, I wouldn't worry too much about this buyer. I looked up a couple of his auctions. Seemed that he was unsure of a ceiling bid and kept putting in more bids on the same auction, essentially bidding against himself, (did that myself the first time out). He or she will learn. :-)

Re: [meteorite-list] PALLASITE!!!

NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! Best, Steven Sachs IMCA # 9210 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Little Green Man Skull!

Kinda reminds me of the old Freddy Fender song: Wasted Days and Wasted Nights :-D Steve Sachs / IMCA #9240 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report

Hi Mark and List, Thanks for giving us a ringside seat to this years event! Someday I will have to get out there, if not to buy, then just to meet everyone. Again Mark...thanks for being our eyes and ears to this get-together. Steve Sachs (as if there weren't enough Steves) Near Chicago - IMCA

Re: [meteorite-list] SAD: eBay Bidders TAKE ACTION YOU NEED TO SEE THIS!!!

Hi Jamie and List, Intererstingly, if one goes to Ebay and just put in the words: Columbia Shuttle there are now hundreds of BRAND NEW auctions all list on Feb. 1, including--one guy selling 500 In Memorium buttons with a pic of the shuttle crew, another selling tee-shirts with a picture of the

Fwd: [meteorite-list] One too many hits on the helmet

Russ and List, Very cool image. I have an image of a pallasite, tiled, as wallpaper on my computer at work (our Judicial Circuit logo gets boring) so this will be another welcomed image. Thanks for sharing it with us. Best, Steven L. Sachs / IMCA# 9210 ---BeginMessage--- All: I played

Re: [meteorite-list] haags new catalog?????

Steve and List, You sure this is a new catalog? The last one I have is the 1997 12 year anniversary edition. I went to his website (Haag's) and there is no mention, (or at least that I could find) of a 2003 catalog. Anyone else obtain a new catalog from Haag? Steve Sachs / IMCA #9210

Re: [meteorite-list] haags new catalog?????

Steve, Mike , List, Sounds great will try and get one. Is it similar to the 1997 edition? Steve Sachs __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] please please see this

Mohamed, Depending on the locale, it may be a sample of Troctolite or Trout Stone. Found in just a few places, Poland, Scotland, Montana and Oklahoma, USA, Harz/Germany. From the Handbook of Rocks and Minerals Walter Schumann, he describes it to wit: Rare variety of gabbro with light colored

Fwd: [meteorite-list] thanks for the recomendations

Steve and List, Somehow Steve, I really don't think you have got the message. The good folks here on the list have been ever so patient, and yet you continue. Please go back Steve and carefully re-read the recents posts regarding your trades, etc. It does seem that you view meteorites and

[meteorite-list] A Real Void / End Of A Magazine

Jim, Paul and List, I can only echo the sentiments of what has been posted regarding the end of Meteorite Times. I too looked forward to each and every issue and a short time ago I suggested that all of the issues be put together into book form. I was impressed with the writing and the

Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay meteor

Hi Anne and List, Bravo, Applaud, Standing Ovation! Finally! An eBay ad that's not only fun to read, but is truly educational. I have a Moqui ball in my collection of MterWrongs which I use to show people the differences. This ad should be used as a Public Service Message for IMCA and as

[meteorite-list] Happy Holidays To All

Good Morning to All, Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a prayerful New Year. Steven L. Sachs __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] metal detector help?

Hi Tom and list, One metal detector you may wish to try, that hasn't been mentioned is called a two box unit.. before I became interested in meteorites I had metal detected from 1971 to about 1988. During that time I used a two box unit as well as the more familiar detectors you see on the

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: mail at stand-still

Hi List, I too have had interesting results with the mail. Last week I sent a letter to Atlanta Georgia from 25 miles north of Chicago. It took 6 days to get there. Just this week I sent a letter to Las Vegas, from the post office in Waukegan Illinois. I ask how much for Priority, $3.50. I

Fwd: [meteorite-list] What the...?

Am re-sending this, due to list server possibly being down. Best, Steven Sachs ---BeginMessage--- Hi Jeff and list, Re: EBAY item #742103884 What really caught my eye on the auction write-up was the sentence about the meteorite being owned ...by a candidate for the U.S. Presidency in 2004

Re: [meteorite-list] A fine line

Hi Russ and list, You know, I think that as long as one does not say outright that this thing is a meteorite it will always be Let the Buyer Beware on all goods offered on EBAY. The only time I have really seen EBAY step in is when local law enforcement spotted stolen golf clubs from a

Re: [meteorite-list] A fine line-an additional thought

Russ, One other thing came to mind, was that Ebay will go after sellers who claim that their auction is for a genuine name product. If for example someone offers a genuine Rolex watch, a Prada hangbag, Gucci Luggage, etc, it has to be the real thing. If the seller puts into their description:

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Your Post RE: Boggy Creek

Hi List, I'm forwarding a reply I received today from a post I had made earlier (11/11/02) regarding the Boggy Creek meteorite. Apparently Mr. Cutler sees myself and a few others as possible members of the fringe. The only reason I'm forwarding this, is that the author has included a number of

Re: [meteorite-list] http://www.bccmeteorites.com/

Hi Matteo and list, Well, you have to appreciate how Boggy Creek Collection of Meteorites has progressed this last year. Go to the site and see all of the new research that has happened since we talked about this topic some time agowhy, Mr. S. Ray DeRusse even has a new colleague joining

Re: [meteorite-list] November Issue of MeteoriteTimes is now up!

Paul and List, Re: The November issue of Meteorite Times. What an absolutely splendid issue! One of the most fascinating pieces written with many illustrations was that about Specimen Labels located at The Accretion Desk by Martin Horejsi. The pictures are superb, crisp and clear. One of the

Re: [meteorite-list] A Passing On

Sarah and Family, My deepest condolences for you and your family at this time. Steven L. Sachs __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Fwd: [meteorite-list] Tough day...bottom line nwa482

To the list, I don't know about everyone else, but I'm having to take some deep breaths getting through these postings. First, we lose a fellow meteorite-list member, colleague, and that in itself should give us all time to pause and reflect. Second, is the deal that tanked with Steve

Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery

Hi Michael and List, I'm not sure if this will help you or not. The photograph portion of the software I use (PhotoStudio 2000) for my meteorite website gave me the option of scanning photographs anywhere from a 75dpi resolution to 2400dpi resolution. I initially scanned the photos at about

Fwd: [meteorite-list] Leaving

Jonathan, I would hope you'd re-consider leaving this list. I have belonged to this list for several years now, and while there are times the subject matter seems to be a bit off the plumb, and there are (ahem) petty squabbles, there is alot of very valuable and useful information which can be

Re: [meteorite-list] How To Collect Meteorites

To Al and list,. That's a great write-up about that subject Al. I can't recall either if that particular subject has been broached. Invariably, when collecting, one might also consider having a traveling collection put together as well. Small slices / specimens of the different representative

Fwd: [meteorite-list] RE: bright flash

Kim, What you may be experiencing is nothing more than dry eye. If one stares too long, the water and oils on your cornea start to dry out, and disperse. Subsequently you will see light spots. If you are outside, the process happens more quickly especially if there is a wind. Usually blinking

Re: [meteorite-list] back fill meteor crater? (alternative proposal)

Hi Piper and list, I looked at the plans for the Meteor Crater Resort. Very interesting!! Thanks for sharing it. My co-worker is a Frank LLoyd Wright buff, and she knows my love for meteorites. Wait till she sees the jpg!---it will absolutely floor her! I'll ask her if she has any contacts

Re: [meteorite-list] HABO FAQ

Hi Rob and List, All I can say is that you've done a great job with this sale, and the meteorite list is fortunate to have someone like you as a participant. (applause) In spite of all of the issues this list has to contend with, it's nice to see humanity reign. Best Wishes, Steven Sachs

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #7 - Free 2.3g Tatahoine

Hi Mark and List, Re: Meteorite Contest # 7. The wildest comment came to me some years ago, when I asked my wife what she would do my metorite collection, if and when I kicked the bucket and went to the great strewnfield in the sky. She replied without blinking an eye, I suppose they would

Re: [meteorite-list] Help A Brother Out-Conflict Resolved

Rob, You are truly a class actsome of us can take a lesson from you-just reading your postsThanks... Steven L. Sachs / IMCA # 9210 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Buzz pops jerk

Hi Greg, Robert, and list, Right you all are! Capricorn One was about Mars and not the Moon. Best, Steve __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Fwd: [meteorite-list] (no subject)

Steve Arnold wrote: Last week when I put cumberland falls for trade. Actually Steve, you posted this week, Monday, 09/02/02. Steven L. Sachs IMCA #9210 ---BeginMessage--- Hi all. Last week when I put up my cumberland falls for trade, I forgot to mention what size piece of estherville I

[meteorite-list] 08/26/02

7 days... Steven L. Sachs / IMCA #9210 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Fwd: [meteorite-list] US and Mexican Strewnfields

Norbert and list, Norbert writes: ...but just finding something for the camera. It sounds pretty interesting, but I have to admit, the television crew may have some serious down time between meteorite finds. Is there going to be some other filler in-between the shots of people walking? If

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite collection database

Hi Lars, How about... Fall / Find---and Locale i.e. the specific State / Country / Province (the name doesn't always indicate a pinpoint, exact location---or a location no one recognizes) Best of Luck! Steven L. Sachs IMCA #9210 __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Fireball / Bolide Video Downloads

Good after list, Can anyone tell me how or where I can download either on 3.5 floppy or CD, video clips of bolides / fireballs? I have found a number of websites that have the Peekskill video clips, but my computer refuses to save the video. I'vetried using the: copy to, save as, send to

Fwd: [meteorite-list] updated sale page

Steve, Steve, Steve, I can now understand how some members of this list is getting exceedingly frustrated with your posts. Your lastest sales post seems amost cryptic in nature, and this can be astonishingly frustrating for the reader. As I now understand it, you sold off the Wagon

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #6 - FREE NWA869

Hi Mark and list, Because this particular subject seems to be such a perennial favorite(?) of the list, and generates lively discussions...let's give the poor Nakhla dog a name! (and why we chose that particular name) Best, Steven L. Sachs IMCA # 9210

[meteorite-list] Perseids

Hi List, Stayed up till 3:30am (my co-workers always know why I use a vacation day after the Perseids :-) Chicago time...waiting for cloud cover to break...it didn't. Chicago weather is fickle. The evening sky of the 10th and 11th was absolutely clear, and saw (2) on Sat. and (3) on Sun.

Re: [meteorite-list] Cat-Faced Sikhote

Geoff and list, Geoff, Very cool! Put a piece of red cellophane behind the holes, shine a light through it, voila...instant Halloween meteorite! Thanks for sharing it. Great pic by the way...what type of camera do you use? Digital? Best, Steven L. Sachs /

Re: [meteorite-list] Email from Sampson

Matteo and List, Hopefully Brad will make good on his business ventures here. I'm a bit surprised though that an internet provider could wipe out his entire email database. (That would be a class action suit just waiting to happen!) Hopefully Brad would have backed up his files to the hard

Re: [meteorite-list] 1897 Cape York Newspaper Article

Mark, Very interesting! Thanks for sharing the story! Steve Sachs __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Brad Sampson Update

Dear List, I sure didn't mean to get embroiled in a controversy, but was thinking outloud when I responded to Matteo's post. I was also emailed later, privately by someone else on this list, who finds themselves in the same boat as Matteo-money sent, no meteorite. At that point my IMCA

[meteorite-list] Lunar Meteorite Density

Good evening list, Question for the list. Can anyone point me in the direction if anyone has ever taken Lunar Meteorite samples and performed density tests? As I understand it, ordinary meteorites has density of the scale of 3.5 to 3.7. Would a lunar sample be in the neighborhood of 2.7?

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Site Updated

Good morning List! I have added more pics to my collection / picture site. The address is: http://www.geocities.com/gangwise/collection.htm Thanks for the feedback! BTW... if you go to the site and there is a message: page unavailable bandwidth exceeded, blah, blah,. It just means that the

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Pics

Good Afternoon List, Received from my family, a scanner for my birthday last month. Finally going high...tech ;-) so I have now scanned in some pics of a portion of my collection, to add to my Meteorite Collection site. The address is: http://www.geocities.com/gangwise/collection.htm

Fwd: [meteorite-list] How are Stones cut ???

---BeginMessage--- Hi Ian, I use a vibrating sander, with grit papers of 400, 600, then finish with 1,000 grit. Takes about three minutes with each sheet, on the surface of the specimen. Best, Steven L. Sachs http://www.geocities.com/gangwise/meteorite.html ---End Message---

Re: [meteorite-list] How are Stones cut ???

Hi Ian, I use a vibrating sander, with grit papers of 400, 600, then finish with 1,000 grit. Takes about three minutes with each sheet, on the surface of the specimen. Best, Steven L. Sachs http://www.geocities.com/gangwise/meteorite.html __

[meteorite-list] Desert Varnish question

Hi list! Hope all is well for list members. Quick question. Does anyone know how fast desert varnish adheres to a freshly fallen meteorite? (days, months, years?) I'm sure there are a number of variables, such as Western United States dry lake beds -vs- NWA's. Is there a formula for reaching

[meteorite-list] Fwd:Ebay Fraud Drama! (What Law?)

Jeannie and List, 1) colin --- or whoever sends you the emails, should seriously consider either a spellcheck program or hire a proofreader. Their response was fraught with so many spelling errors. I sincerely doubt this person has an advanced degree or any degree at all. One can hardly take

[meteorite-list] Re: (update) Is really Richfield this?

Matteo and list, Oh well...I sent an email to the Ebay seller of the Richfield meteorite(wrong) item #2104158466, included my telephone # and an offer to show him a few genuine meteorites as well as a quick field test on his specimen. I also suggested if he wanted to meet, we could so at a

[meteorite-list] meteorwrong education - refer to?

Hi list... Indeed, I can only echo the statements other have written about Ken's meteorwrong page. This does bring up a question though...I have made a number of Ebay meteorite purchases and except for my old nemisis Romansells who I went after (he kept posting slag for 2-3 years) I have

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay Item # 1097060071

Greg and list: I went to ebay and looked up your number for ebay item# 1097060071. Uh...it come back for a clown ashtray match holder. I also tried to narrow the search using your description words: farmer, found, field --- also without luck. Can you repost with correct info? Thanks.. Best,

[meteorite-list] Ensisheim -- Looking 1-2 gram slice

Greetings list, Received my Ensisheim art print and it is absolutely beautiful. Am looking for 1-2 gram slice to put on display with print. Please contact me off list if you have a slice for sale. Matteo...do you still have your specimen for sale? Best, Steve

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite Pronunciation

Sterling and list, The meteorite you are referring to is the Benld, which fell in Illinois in 1938. (I apologize for lateness of reply--out of town) Interesting to note that the Chicago Field Museum's display, (replete with part of the actual garage roof and automobile spring and

Fwd: [meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite Pronunciation

---BeginMessage--- Sterling and list, The meteorite you are referring to is the Benld, which fell in Illinois in 1938. (I apologize for lateness of reply--out of town) Interesting to note that the Chicago Field Museum's display, (replete with part of the actual garage roof and automobile

[meteorite-list] Sand Dunes / Fulgerites / Meteorites

Good Afternoon List, Several days ago the topic was bantered about finding meteorites possibly by thermal imaging -- in sand dunes. I have searched dry lake beds with some success, and a few blow-out areas. However, living in Illinois, it takes time and expenses to travel to Nevada, New

Re: [meteorite-list] In House Fighting

Wow, gone for three days and I came back to this. This could be better than a pay-per-view fight, and most certainly better than the televised fight between Tonya Harding and Paula Jones or the actors who played Danny Partridge and Greg Brady! With all of the in-house fighting, it almost

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Eagle Butte Iron Meteorite Item # 1066468831 (fwd)

Hi Tracy and list, It will be interesting to see the response to your query. Meanwhile... Interesting to see the other auctions of this persongeopaleo guy. geopaleo guy apparently bought 100 Morocco fossil shark teeth from Paleoguy from an Ebay auction dated 1/22/02 and won the auction

Re: [meteorite-list] A New Use for Gold Basin

Michael and List, Last time I saw an Attractor Pull was at the Wisconsin State Fair a few years ago. (groan);-) Steven Sachs __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] A Rock in a Hard Place (Willamette Meteorite)

Robert and List, I agree. And what's more, Gersh Kuntzman in his article writes: Two years ago, in a move that sent shockwaves through virtually no one except the small community of meteorite collectors... My...my... how that seems to make us out as a bit petty and clannish. Kuntzman also

Re: [meteorite-list] Licked? Hot Desert Meteorites

Hmmm, licked might have been a bit too much. But then didn't some of the natives from the area where the (Mbale?) meteorite was found...actually eat some of the meteorites as a cure for Aids? And how many of us---come on show your hands---ever sniffed a Murchison---especially after Haag

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Mohamed Constructive info

To Robert, Mohamed and list, Robert, that was a very nice reply you gave to Mohamed and certainly showed true patience and understanding and also great useful information in which he can use! I also can understand the frustration of the others and how they have given up on giving advise to

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Thank You

---BeginMessage--- Steve Thank you very much for your letter. Where allowed to make mistakes and we all should have a place for understanding and forgivness. And when a person goes out of their way like you have you can only admire them more. Steve if you had such reseacrh on Plymouth my

Re: [meteorite-list] My Profuse Apology to Rick Nowak and List

An open letter to Rick Nowak and list, It has come to my attention that I was in total error with the previous post I had made regarding sending Rick information. I looked further into my records and coorespondence and indeed I had never sent information regarding the Plymouth Meteorite. I am