Marc, what sour grapes would there be? Can you tell us or are you talking
out of your rear end? I don't know you, so what do you think you know about
me?
Do you find a commercial dealer being put in charge of an academic
collection not to be a conflict of interest? I now see they say he wont sell
meteorites, WOW, his wife will do all the selling. Some embargo that is.
The only sour grapes I have is that I have given literally 10s of thousands
of $$$ in meteorites to the UofA (with paperwork to prove it) and I don't
like it being put in the hands of another dealer.
Michael Farmer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Fries" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
Howdy
I think I understand the "concern", and I can sum it up in two words:
sour grapes.
Marvin is an extraordinarily knowledgeable meteorite expert whom I
would gladly work with any day. UA is lucky to have him.
Cheers,
MDF
Michael Blood says that his wife will be selling their meteorites. Is it
me
or is that really not much difference than Marvin himself selling. How
convenient, he will be in the room where his meteorites are being sold?
Or
are no meteorites going to be sold by them in Tucson?
Enquiring minds want to know.
Surely you can understand our concern.
Michael Farmer
----- Original Message -----
From: "D. Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:55 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
Dear Meteorite-List,
Dr. Lauretta and Marvin Killgore asked me to post this message to the
List.
-Dolores Hill
From: Dante Lauretta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday,
January 20, 2006 1:30 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
Greetings meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, and dealers,
In response to recent rumors, we are happy to clarify some
misconceptions
about the University of Arizona Southwest Meteorite Center. We have
established the Southwest Meteorite Center to preserve the dwindling
supply
of extraterrestrial materials for future generations. This Center
represents
a unique collaboration between a (former) meteorite dealer and a
meteorite
scientist. History shows that meteorites have always been collected and
always will be collected. Private collectors and dealers have made
important
contributions to meteorite science. We hope to address the tensions that
currently exist between the commercial and scientific meteorite
communities
and establish a productive relationship between meteorite scientists,
dealers, and collectors.
Our goals are as follows: We have established an organization that will
benefit both the scientific and commercial meteorite communities. We
will
educate future generations of meteorite scientists, dealers, collectors
and
the general public about the importance of studying and preserving
meteorites. It is our goal to have the Southwest Meteorite Center become
a
leader in meteorite research and education. We intend to become a
world-class meteorite repository and house one of the largest meteorite
collections in the world. We will curate this material to the highest
standards and ensure that it is accessible to both researchers and the
general public. We aspire to provide rapid and accurate classification
of
any meteorite sample brought to our center.
Marvin Killgore has ceased his business as a meteorite dealer. The
Southwest
Meteorite Lab will not be selling meteorites at the Tucson show.
However,
you will still have the opportunity to talk and visit with Marvin about
the
University of Arizona's Southwest Meteorite Center in Room 121 at the
Inn
Suites from Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.). Exquisite meteorites,
posters, and educational materials will be on display.
Meteorites that were donated to the University of Arizona will never be
sold. In accordance with existing policy, Donor's wishes will be
honored
and all meteorites deposited at the University of Arizona will be used
solely for public education and research.
If anybody has any questions or concerns about the goals and objectives
of
the Southwest Meteorite Center they are strongly encouraged to contact
Dante
Lauretta ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Marvin Killgore
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) to discuss the details.
Dante Lauretta
Marvin Killgore
Tucson, AZ Jan. 20th, 2006
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