Taking into consideration the six "Highlights from Naveen Jain's meteorite
collection" pictured in the mentioned article I must confess that it's quite
difficult for me to find any reason why this should be the most or at least
one of the most important/valuable private meteorite collection/s - not to
talk about the really important museum collections.
Regards
Matthias
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteori...@yahoo.com>
To: "Adam" <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] $8.5 million — arguably the most valuable
meteorite collection ever privately owned.
8.5 million is a believable figure considering the world class collection
belongs to multi-billinaire, Naveen Jain.
To keep the record straight, the NWA 5000 main mass appraised for over
$14.5 million by an IRS recognized appraiser and was insured for a record
breaking 9.6 million while on public display. Unlike a diamond, NWA 5000
is worth more cut into small pieces than offered as a whole. Used in
jewelry, it could yield way over 20 million but I have avoided such offers
until recently.
But who is counting? It scientific value is priceless and I would like to
see large portions preserved or on public display. Despite a common rumor
that I received the stone for next nothing, a record amount was spent in
its acquisition breaking yet another world record.
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Shawn Alan <photoph...@yahoo.com>
To: Meteorite Central <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:22 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] $8.5 million — arguably the most valuable
meteorite collection ever privately owned.
Hello Listers
I came across an article about a meteorite collector and read that he has
over 8.5 million dollars worth of meteorites, making it the most valuable
meteorite collection ever privately owned, man I would love to get my eyes
on that collection. But I got to think and I know there are some big time
key plays in the meteorite world and I was wondering would come of the
dealers collections trump the 8.5 million mark. I mean we have the NWA
5000 that was being sold for 6 million or more and if that hadn't been
sold yet would put a large amount in the Hope collection. At any rate
would be interesting to hear what peoples collection are worth or even
which Institution or Museum have the most expensive meteorite collection
minus Antarctica meteorites. Down below is an section taken from the
article.
Shawn Alan
IMCA 1633
ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/imca1633ny?_rdc=1
http://meteoritefalls.com/
......."more than 700 meteorites, some of which I have seen in his office
and house. Just to hear him talk about it and to feel some of these
meteorites in your own hands is an unforgettable experience. The
ForbesLife article says his collection is worth at least $8.5 million —
arguably the most valuable meteorite collection ever privately owned."
Source:http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2013/06/naveen-jain-king-of-the-private.html?page=all
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