Dear List Members: My first meteorite was actually a package of three irons. In October 1985, I saw an ad in SKY & TELESCOPE by Robert Haag for meteorites! I never knew that normal people were able to own meteorites. I assumed they were "untouchable" like the moon rocks. Only available to museums and universities. Well, I sent away for his catalog and purchased three irons approximately 100 grams each of an Odessa complete slice, Canyon Diablo individual and Henbury individual. All three for only $60 including shipping!!! Ah, those were the days. My next purchase was a 1gram fragment of Murchison for only $20. When I weighted it on my balance, it was actually 2.1 grams. The rest is history...
I was only 25 years old when I purchased these specimens. I can remember the pre-internet days where one never saw how the meteorite actually appeared. I too liked David News descriptions, choice, suberb, etc It was a real thrill opening up the package and seeing the specimen for the first time. All specimens received where top quality meteorites, I rarely ever sent any back. Today, one knows how the meteorite appears before purchase- still a thrill in my mind. Take care. Sincerley Greg Shanos Sarasota, Florida ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
