Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?
Hey Mike, Check out the Dar El Ghani 995 and examine the listed weights for the stone. Take into account the two photographed specimens in the encyclopedia of meteorites. https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=6535 https://www.ebay.com/itm/46-5-G-Dar-al-Gani-995-Meteorite-Specimen-Main-Mass-Black-Fusion-Crust-DaG-995-/264951405461?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Main mass of 46.5g and the bulletin says the type specimen weighs 11.2g . The tkw is listed as 56.12 This is a physical impossibility since the Pawn Shop shows a tkw of 57.62, more than the Meteoritical Bulletin shows exists, and that is not accounting for cutting loss and the 2 photographed specimens. Maybe the meteorites were purposely stripped of the provenance to hide something. Maybe they are stolen? Clearly someone is trying to get rid of them really fast. Buyers should be cautious, and the collection they are sourced from should be identified fast!!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/46-5-G-Dar-al-Gani-995-Meteorite-Specimen-Main-Mass-Black-Fusion-Crust-DaG-995-/264951405461?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Have a great day, John Higgins Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 10:02 PM, Michael Gilmer via Meteorite-list wrote: This eBay seller, Loyalty Pawn, has been offering some higher-end meteorites lately - many of them. These are not the typical meteorites you see occasionally offered by this type of seller. This is obviously somebody's collection being sold piecemeal. Does anyone know who this collection used to belong to? There are no hints to provenance in the listings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/613-Grams-Large-Howardite-NWA-3078-Meteorite-MAIN-MASS-Endcut-w-Crust/264959075664 Best regards, MikeG -- --- Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com Meteorites, Ice Age Fossils, Minerals, and Artifacts --- __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite Auctions Ending Today Lunar, 3 different HED, Pallasite, LL3 & More!
Dear List, Please enjoy the select meteorite auctions ending today. Visit: ( https://goo.gl/AUYrom ) Thank You and best wishes for a wonderful weekend! John Higgins www.OuterSpaceRocks.com __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Questions About NWA 7034, "Black Beauty" Pairing
Last time I checked the wholesale price of Black Beauty has always stayed above $1000 per gram, any rumors of a stone being sold as Black Beauty for $100 is likely a fake, just a fantasy. And I have proven in the past that this seller in question is self pairing and making illegimitate claims. Read my facebook posts, all the facts of my experience with him cheating me are there, he should not be given any credit. This is a big fleece taking place here. You are a sucker for supporting and entertaining this. Martians especially Black Beauty likely pairings should always be verified. Labs do have the time and manpower for planetary meteorites and yes it's up to you especially as the seller to verify. If you do not verify by lab, and your intent is to sell, you are destroying the integrity of the market place and looking to make a quick buck off another's hard work. There is a unspoken code here that forbids this illegitimate practice. The new generation of collectors are educated and they disdain any seller participating in any such sales. No more excuses. John Higgins On Monday, March 12, 2018, 11:40:03 AM EDT, Bigjohn Shea via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: I have bought from the seller in question numerous times. He is very reliable, after at least a dozen transactions... As to whether or not people are willing to buy specimens that cost as much as Black Beauty under the advertisement of a probable pairing, it is entirely up to the buyer. This is a topic that has been discussed to death. Probable pairings are simply that, “probable” based on the knowledge of the seller, and the extent to which the buyer trusts them. Labs have neither the time nor the manpower to verify every specimen of every meteorite that gets sold. As a result, the trust between buyer and seller is what is most important when buying probable pairings. Cheers, John A. Shea, MD IMCA 3295 Sent using the mail.com mail app On 3/12/18 at 10:08 AM, Carl Esparza via Meteorite-list wrote: > List, Interesting Ebay listing. The seller shows an IMCA number 5743 and > guarantees authenticity with a certificate. Is that OK with the IMCA if a lab > has not certified it? > Carl > -- > Love & Life > > Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> > wrote: > > It looks like the Moroccans are letting out a little bit at time of this > one. Let a small amount out, find out what it is and what it goes for > on the market, and then slowly release all of the pairings. The only > exception is if multiple parties in Morocco get a hold of the same > material, at the same time; Then it is dumped as quickly as possible as > is the case with the new "lunar" with similar looking terrestrial > breccia mixed in for extra profit. There is no crust so few collectors, > and some dealers for that matter, can't tell the difference. > > A List member was kind enough to point out one example of many untested > fragments of "Black Beauty" being offered on eBay directly from Morocco. > He claims he was offered the 3 Kilo piece over a year ago but they > refused to break it down into more affordable pieces at $100.00/gram. > They are content selling smaller untested pieces for 10 times this amount. > > Rarest Old Basaltic Breccia Martian meteorite 0.31g http://r.ebay.com/ZgE79Q > > I refuse to play games with them. If a few dealers want to buy two > thirds of the big stone, I would be interested in the other third. > > Adam > > > > > On 3/9/2018 3:53 PM, Graham Ensor wrote: > > I was told it is mythical. > > > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 6:06 PM, Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list > > <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > <mailto:meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>> wrote: > > > > Does anybody know the disposition of the 3 kilogram plus pairing to > > NWA 7034, the Basaltic Martian Breccia sometimes referred to as > > "Black Beauty?" Has it been been cut yet? Has a laboratory > > analyzed it or is it just another self-paired stone? $300,000.00 or > > $100.00/gram for the entire stone is a bit much but I would be > > interested in a kilogram at this price if it has been confirmed in a > > laboratory and is available. > > > > I was hoping it would have shown up cut in Tucson but I did not hear > > anything more about it so canceled any thoughts of going to the show > > last month. > > > > Any info would be greatly appreciated, > > > > Adam > > __ > > > > Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral > > <https://www.facebo
Re: [meteorite-list] AD- PALLASITE METEORITE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE
If the Link is not working PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING: ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/156783585@N03/39813029575/ ) Dear Friends, Today I am bringing you a wonderful opportunity. I am offering you AMAZING Sericho Pallasites @ below WHOLESALE prices! I have no benefit to sell them to you this cheap. This clearance event is a special one that will continue until my $50,000.00 quota is reached. There is a $10,000.00 purchase minimum to participate in this special ONE TIME EVENT. You will not see me selling this LOW on eBay ! WHAT A TRULY AMAZING OPPORTUNITY IF YOU ARE A METEORITE DEALER! (Auction prices for cut pieces regularly fetch several dollars per gram) The BIG one alone, if sliced, could bring you a profitable return of hundreds of thousands of dollars @ current market price. This bonafide opportunity will only last until my quota is met. Click here to see the SALE and my INSANE prices: SALE* ( https://flic.kr/p/23E9bCp ) *SALE If the Link is not working PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING: ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/156783585@N03/39813029575/ ) Please get back to me with your orders ASAP, this deal will not last, many specimens have shear lines & signs of orientation. Thank You and Have a Wonderful Day! John Higgins, President Outer Space Rocks LLC Reply: Business email: outerspacerocks...@gmail.com Personal email: geohigg...@yahoo.com Telephone # (772) 237-0059 Twitter ( https://twitter.com/outerspacerocks ) Join my private sales group on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/outerspacerocks/ ) ***P.S. If you cannot afford to spend $10,000 at this time, do not fret, I have a slew of Auctions on eBay started at $0.99 cents Visit my ebay store for incredible CRAZY DEALS! Click Here for eBay Auctions: ( goo.gl/9KdpZQ ) AND THE PALLASITE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE * ( https://flic.kr/p/23E9bCp ) * If the Link is not working PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING: ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/156783585@N03/39813029575/ ) __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- PALLASITE METEORITE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE
Dear Friends, Today I am bringing you a wonderful opportunity. I am offering you AMAZING Sericho Pallasites @ below WHOLESALE prices! I have no benefit to sell them to you this cheap. This clearance event is a special one that will continue until my $50,000.00 quota is reached. There is a $10,000.00 purchase minimum to participate in this special ONE TIME EVENT. You will not see me selling this LOW on eBay ! WHAT A TRULY AMAZING OPPORTUNITY IF YOU ARE A METEORITE DEALER! (Auction prices for cut pieces regularly fetch several dollars per gram) The BIG one alone, if sliced, could bring you a profitable return of hundreds of thousands of dollars @ current market price. This bonafide opportunity will only last until my quota is met. Click here to see the SALE and my INSANE prices: SALE* ( https://flic.kr/p/23E9bCp ) *SALE Please get back to me with your orders ASAP, this deal will not last, many specimens have shear lines & signs of orientation. Thank You and Have a Wonderful Day! John Higgins, President Outer Space Rocks LLC Reply: Business email: outerspacerocks...@gmail.com Personal email: geohigg...@yahoo.com Telephone # (772) 237-0059 Twitter ( https://twitter.com/outerspacerocks ) Join my private sales group on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/outerspacerocks/ ) ***P.S. If you cannot afford to spend $10,000 at this time, do not fret, I have a slew of Auctions on eBay started at $0.99 cents Visit my ebay store for incredible CRAZY DEALS! Click Here for eBay Auctions: ( goo.gl/9KdpZQ ) AND THE PALLASITE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE * ( https://flic.kr/p/23E9bCp ) * __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Test
Testing , Testing One Two Just a test , please ignore. __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- $0.99 Meteorite Auctions ending HUGE Pallasite, Lunar, Iron & More
Dear fellow Meteorite enthusiasts, This is John Higgins of Outer Space Rocks Meteorites here with another unbelievable set of eBay auctions started at only $0.99 You won't find many World Class Specimens sold these days with NO RESERVE so best of luck with the bidding! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 6 GRAM LUNAR FELDSPATHIC REGOLITH MELT BRECCIA METEORITE NWA 11266 https://tinyurl.com/yca3utbg 404 GRAM SERICHO HABASWEIN PALLASITE METEORITEhttps://tinyurl.com/yca3utbg 321 GRAM SERICHO HABASWEIN PALLASITE METEORITE https://tinyurl.com/ydy78ll8 528 GRAM SIKHOTE ALIN IRON METEORITE WORLD CLASS SPECIMEN PURCHASED FROM GEOFF NOTKIN https://tinyurl.com/ybyxectc ALSO VARIOUS EXTRATERRESTRIAL DELIGHTS!!! https://goo.gl/294ruU Truly many of these highly collectible meteorites you would expect to see in a Heritage or Christie's Auction not on eBay! Thank you so much and have the greatest day!John Higgins, IMCA 9822 President, Outer Space Rocks LLCwww.OuterSpaceRocks.comSign up for my private sales group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/outerspacerocks/Join the Meteorite Club on Facebook and have fun sharing meteorites with others https://www.facebook.com/groups/meteoriteclub/Follow me on Twitter: johnhiggins@outerspacerocks __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad- .99 Meteorite Auctions Wonderful Material
Dear Meteorite List Members, Outer Space Rocks are impacting the Meteorite Community with a wonderful selection of rare, beautiful and interesting meteorites. You will love some of the best meteorite auctions ALL started at .99 with no reserve! Score some tonight. Browse our hand selected and expertly prepared specimens. Highlights this week are out of this World. DIRECT LINK TO ALL AUCTIONS: http://tinyurl.com/hehuj8c INDIVUDUAL LISTINGS: NWA 6080 LL4 6.7g part slice http://tinyurl.com/gw9dfw8 NWA 6952 L4 11.5g partial cut http://tinyurl.com/gqs4k3s NWA 8587 L6 12.1g part slice http://tinyurl.com/jdruvhk NWA 10411 HED HOWARDITE 2.4g part slice http://tinyurl.com/j2r5sqz NWA 6077 UNGROUPED ACHONDRITE 1.8g part slice http://tinyurl.com/jx6a3sr NWA 8365 HED GABBROIC EUCRITE 3g part slice http://tinyurl.com/jg7urqw NWA 7650 L6 45g part slice http://tinyurl.com/j7cnf2f NWA 8362 HED HOWARDITE 4.3g partial cut http://tinyurl.com/jpkrq53 NWA 10499 LL3 3.8g complets slice http://tinyurl.com/hk8n2nx NWA 6287 LL5 26.1g part slice http://tinyurl.com/hn9k73e AL HAGGOUNIA 001 EL3 18g windowed fragment http://tinyurl.com/jso9qro NWA 7716 PALLASITE 5.3g windowed fragment http://tinyurl.com/gpvyl3s NWA 7122 L4 8.1g part slice http://tinyurl.com/hcofa78 NWA 869 L3-6 43g part slice http://tinyurl.com/hattjvm ALAMO IMPACT BRECCIA 1.8g part slice http://tinyurl.com/jjmlt78 NWA 8363 L MELT ROCK 3.6g part slice http://tinyurl.com/j6saxcz AL HAGGOUNIA 003 HED EUCRITE 0.85g complete slice http://tinyurl.com/goen4cw NWA 6953 MESOSIDERITE 4.6g windowed fragment http://tinyurl.com/jj6fzgx NWA 6868 LL6 3g part slice http://tinyurl.com/hgpucst MUNDRABILLIA IRON WITH MICHAEL FARMER ORIGINAL PROVENANCE 19.56g sculpted individualhttp://tinyurl.com/hnq4fua SIKHOTE-ALIN IRON 40.5g individual http://tinyurl.com/hqhalld CANYON DIABLO IRON 179g individual http://tinyurl.com/gv2lcfs GEBEL KAMIL IRON 85.8g individual http://tinyurl.com/jceanno GIBEON IRON 34g individual http://tinyurl.com/jrl3ave Thank you very much & wishing you a great day! John Higgins President, Outer Space Rocks LLC IMCA # 9822 Meteoritical Society Member John Higgins Outer Space Rocks Meteorite Collection www.OuterSpaceRocks.com email: geohigg...@yahoo.com eBay ID: meteoritehunting Subscribe to my eBay seller newsletter http://tinyurl.com/zvrw3fv __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad- .99 Meteorite Auctions & NEW Material
Dear Meteorite List Members, You’ll love the meteorite auctions ending today, ALL started at only .99 with no reserve! Highlights this week include truly fascinating, NEW meteorites you won't want to miss. Al Haggounia 003 HED Eucrite Meteorite Unbrecciated 3.3 gram windowed individual http://tinyurl.com/ztw34al NWA 10496 LL3 Chondrite Meteorite 2.2 gram part slice with BIG chondrule http://tinyurl.com/gtuq7zn NWA 10499 LL3 Chondrite Meteorite 7.8 gram complete slice full rim of fusion crust http://tinyurl.com/hlmgohx Click below for ALL the meteorites auctions: http://tinyurl.com/hehuj8c Click here for eBay " Outer Space Rocks " store with exceptional meteorites: http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank you very much & wishing you a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA # 9822 Meteoritical Society Member President, Outer Space Rocks LLC John Higgins Outer Space Rocks Meteorite Collection __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD SALE Thanksgiving Meteorite Auctions!
Dear Meteorite List Members, Happy Thanksgiving to you all ! I am running several auctions ending today, most started at only .99 with no reserve! More ending Tuesday next week. Thank you for viewing. Click here to see them: http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks/_i.html?rt=nc_Auction=1&_sid=16403087&_trksid=p4634.c0.m309 eBay " Outer Space Rocks " store with exceptional quality meteorites and auctions: http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Wishing You A Wonderful Day! John Higgins IMCA # 9822 Meteoritical Society Member President, Outer Space Rocks LLC John Higgins Outer Space Rocks Meteorite Collection __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- .99 Meteorite Auction, Participate Today!
Dear Meteorite List Members, I have several auctions ending today, started at only .99 with no reserve! Many more over the next several days. Click here to see them: http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks/_i.html?rt=nc_Auction=1&_sid=16403087&_trksid=p4634.c0.m309 eBay " Outer Space Rocks " store with exceptional quality meteorites and auctions: http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Website dedicated to the ultra rare, beautiful, and scientifically important meteorites from North West Africa: http://nwameteorite.com/home-.html Thank You and Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA # 9822 Meteoritical Society Member President, Outer Space Rocks LLC John Higgins Outer Space Rocks Meteorite Collection email: geohigg...@yahoo.com __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- New Lunar & Auctions started at .99 ending today
Dear Meteorite List Members, I have several auctions ending today, started at only .99 with no reserve. Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Also I would like to introduce a beautiful new Feldspathic Lunar Melt Meteorite NWA 10228 This small 19.4 gram meteorite was found by Berber meteorite hunters east of Assa, Morocco near a place known by locals as Laagad. Recently classified by Dr. Tony Irving at the University of Washington Seattle and officially approved on September 4th 2015. This new Lunar has incredible dark melted areas among a fine grained matrix containing white anorthite clasts! Limited remaining specimens consist of 3 complete slices and the main mass. This Lunar is available for viewing in my Outer Space Rocks eBay store. Thank You and Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA # 9822 ebay store www.OuterSpaceRocks.com websitehttp://nwameteorite.com/home-.html __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Outer Space Rocks Meteorite Auctions More
they resi de in. Thank you for collecting meteorites and for this opportunity to serve you! Sincerely best regards, John Higgins Meteoritical Society member #5469 IMCA member #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-RocksEstablished since the year 2000 with ebay ID: meteoritehunting Please visit my store and be sure to add me to your list of favorite ebay sellers. www.outerspacerocks.com 1st Advertisement of 2015 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad- Outer Space Rocks Meteorite Auction
Dear List, Seasons Greetings from Outer Space Rocks! I hope this Holiday season you have some time to stop by and check out some of the best meteorite deals this side of the Milky Way Galaxy! This week you can find 15 meteorite auctions ending in my ebay store: Outer Space Rocks www.outerspacerocks.com NWA 6077 Ungrouped Achondrite Brachinite Like Meteorite 1.2 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6077-Ungrouped-Achondrite-Brachinite-Like-Meteorite-1-2-gram-part-slice-/381092386199?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6080 LL4 Meteorite 6 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6080-LL4-Meteorite-6-gram-part-slice-/381092388907?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6288 HEDAchondriteEucriteBreccia Meteorite 1.2 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6288-HED-Achondrite-Eucrite-Breccia-Meteorite-1-2-gram-part-slice-/381092393329?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6289 LL4 Meteorite 8.6 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6289-LL4-Meteorite-8-6-gram-part-slice-/321619547742?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6868 LL6 Recrystallized Brecciated Meteorite 6.3 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6868-LL6-Recrystallized-Brecciated-Meteorite-6-3-gram-part-slice-/381092398363?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6951 L5 Shocked Chondrite Meteorite 5.8 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6951-L5-Shocked-Chondrite-Meteorite-5-8-gram-part-slice-/321619554717?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6953 Mesosiderite Meteorite 6.4 gram windowed fragment http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6953-Mesosiderite-Meteorite-6-4-gram-windowed-fragment-/321619555771?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7122 L4 Chondrite Meteorite 26.9 gram partial cut http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-7122-L4-Chondrite-Meteorite-26-9-gram-partial-cut-/321619561033?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Tissint Martian Meteorite 30 mg with fusion crust http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tissint-Martian-Shergottite-Meteorite-30-milligram-fragment-planetary-from-Mars-/321619564808?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7123 H3.6-type-3-chondrite Meteorite 8 gram-partial cut http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-7123-H3-6-type-3-chondrite-Meteorite-8-gram-partial-cut-/321621876072?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7192 LL4 chondrite breccia meteorite 22.1 gram partial cut http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-7192-LL4-Chondrite-Breccia-Meteorite-22-1-gram-partial-cut-/321621873744?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 869 L3-4 Brecciated Meteorite 22 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-869-L3-4-Brecciated-Meteorite-22-gram-part-slice-/381095805324?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7716 Pallasite Meteorite 10.7 gram windowed fragment lot http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-7716-Pallasite-Meteorite-10-7-gram-windowed-fragment-lot-/381095810093?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8362 HED Achondrite Howardite Meteorite 2.4 gram part slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-8362-HED-Achondrite-Howardite-Meteorite-2-4-gram-part-slice-/381095811594?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8366 (a) LL3.5 Chondrite Meteorite 1.9 gram part slice Type 3 chondrules http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-8366-a-LL3-5-Chondrite-Meteorite-1-9-gram-part-slice-Type-3-chondrules-/381095813496?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT All the available offerings can easily be located in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com THANK YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Sincerely best regards, John Higgins IMCA #9822 Meteoritcal Society member #5469 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks ebay ID: meteoritehunting __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite auctions ending this week
Dear List, Allow me to introduce meteorite auctions: Many specimens ending tonight! NWA 6080 LL4 Meteorite 12.1 gram part slice with fusion crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321532022374ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6868 LL6 Recrystallized Brecciated Meteorite 7.8 gram part slice with crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381005177408ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA Unclassified Meteorite 149 gram individual cut polished with fusion crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321532050490ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8366 (a) LL3.5 Chondrite Meteorite 3.1 gram part slice Type 3 chondrules http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381005223934ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6281 CO3.4 Carbonaceous Meteorite 1.4 gram part slice with fusion crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381005234912ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6288 HED Achondrite Eucrite Breccia Meteorite 1.6 gram thin part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381005236917ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6287 LL5 Meteorite 2.7 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381005248591ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7123 H3.6 Meteorite 6.8 gram part slice with fusion crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321532089380ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Ending Later! NWA 6289 LL4 Meteorite 5.5 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381006069612ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7650 L6 Meteorite 18.4 gram part slice with fusion crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381006071503ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7122 L4 Meteorite 3.6 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381006073167ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 869 L3-4 Brecciated Meteorite 22 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321532914801ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6077 Ungrouped Achondrite Brachinite Like Meteorite 3.1 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381006077669ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8366 (b) LL3.4 Chondrite Meteorite 3.9 grams http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321533957167ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6952 L4 Meteorite 9.2 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321533969562ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8365 HED Achondrite Shocked Gabbroic Eucrite Breccia Meteorite 1.4 grams http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381007135974ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6953 Mesosiderite Meteorite 4.6 gram windowed fragment http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321533975564ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6869 H3.9 Meteorite 1.7 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381007149610ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6285 LL5 Meteorite 4.5 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381008848126ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7716 Pallasite Meteorite 5.1 gram windowed fragment http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381008865730ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8364 L3.5 Chondrite Meteorite 6.7 gram part slice with primitive chondrules http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321535910953ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA Unclassified Meteorite 66 gram individual with oriented characteristics http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321535919806ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 6951 L5 Meteorite 11.3 gram part slice with partial rim of fusion crust http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321535928845ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA Unclassified Meteorite 27.7 gram individual with oriented characteristics http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321535932525ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 8362 HED Achondrite Howardite Meteorite 2.6 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321537903692ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT NWA 7192 LL4 Breccia Meteorite 23.3 gram part slice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381010578262ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Tissint Martian Shergottite Meteorite 28 mg planetary from Mars! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321537926630ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Canyon Diablo Iron Meteorite 127 grams http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=321537931870ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Alamo Impact Breccia 22 gram end cut meteorite related Earth rock http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=381010607634ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT You can find the available offerings in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com Thank you and have a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks ebay ID: meteoritehunting __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite auctions ending soon! Main Mass, HED, PALL, MESO, much more!
Dear List, Introducing generously sized meteorite specimens ending tonight and tomorrow. These meteorites have a fine polish, they come with great presentation including petrological data and first rate provenance. There are some extra special listings this week including the beautiful NWA 6286 Main Mass. Certainly one of the most beautiful LL6 meteorites. This is the last available specimen and your last chance to own this beauty! You can find the available offerings in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com Thank you and have a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks ebay ID: meteoritehunting __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite auctions ending soon!
Dear List, Introducing generously sized meteorite specimens ending tonight and over the next several days. These slices have a fine polish, they come with great presentation including petrological data along with first rate provenance. You can find the available offerings in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com Thank you and have a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks ebay ID: meteoritehunting __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad- 4th of July Meteorite Sale
Introducing a fantastic 4th of July meteorite sale! Various auctions ending tomorrow started at .99 Many generous specimens including Mesosiderite Pallasite HED Achondrite Eucrite Breccia with Diogenetic Clasts L4, L5 LL4 LL5 Ungrouped Achondrite Brachinite Like Meteorite Ungrouped Iron You can find the available offerings in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com Thank you and have a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks ebay ID: meteoritehunting __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite Auctions
Several meteorite auctions ending over the next few daysstarted at .99 You can find the available offerings in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com Thank you and have a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks ebay ID: meteoritehunting __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite Auctions ending tonight, HED, UNG, MESO, PALL, H3.6, LL4, LL5, LL6, L4, L5
11 meteorite auctions ending tonight started at .99 You can find the available offerings in my e-bay store http://www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com Thank you and have a wonderful day! John Higgins IMCA #9822 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] I love e-Bay
I love e-Bay! There is no other place where you can find such great deals on such a wide range of items. For those who complain and blame about the service, I'm sorry you feel that way, I suggest you focus your energy on something more productive than shooting down what has always been ultimately the best and cheapest place to find nearly any type of meteorite specimen.Yes there will always be plenty to complain about, politics, taxes, corporate profits, etc I suggest to take e-Bays policies with a grain of salt. It's the availability of so many specimens on e-Bay that through the years helped fuel the fiery passion of so many for meteorites. Nowhere else can you win a beautiful polished rare meteorite specimen for .99 Oh and lets not forget to mention how much fun the bidding process is! It is the ultimate place for the shopper to discover and fall in love with the world of meteorites, especially if you are on a budget. Lets put the customer first and focus on availability and price. The competition on e-bay keeps the prices down for everyone, and that includes collectors, scientist and institutions who want affordable specimens to study. I support e-Bay and believe it's impact on meteorites and the culture of meteorites and the science is much further advanced than had e-bay never existed. I have great respect for all meteorites dealers who do business on e-bay and off of e-bay, lets all share that sentiment of mutual respect for one another regardless of where we choose to do business. May the culture of e-bay and meteorites live long and prosper! Sincerely kindest regards, John Higgins IMCA#9822 ebay name : MeteoriteHunting ebaystore : OuterSpaceRocks From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Don Skidmore skiddylan...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] eBay plus and minus For all of the smack I talk about eBay for sellers, as I buyer, I love it. Buyers can do no wrong. eBay coddles it's buyers because it's profit model changed when it acquired PayPal. Prior to the eBay/PayPal era, eBay tried to compete with PayPal by offering a rival in-house payment service called BillPoint. For years, eBay made the bulk of it's revenue from the fees generated by sellers. The playing field, vis-a-vis buyers and sellers, was more level then. BillPoint failed miserably and PayPal dominated. eBay bought out PayPal and then the profit model changed. Suddenly, eBay made revenues from sellers and buyers in a more equal proportion - seller's fees (listing, enhancements, final value) *and* now fees from buyers via PayPal (which are paid by the seller). From that point forward, eBay had to consider both sides using a different formula that eventually tilted the playing field in favor of the buyer. This is worsened when eBay started generating significant advertising and third-party revenue, further eroding it's financial dependance on sellers. eBay is now a hell for sellers and a heaven for buyers - more so than ever before. I salute those old guard eBay meteorite sellers like the Humphries, Bessey, and Hupes and others - they are a dying breed and a throw-back to the heyday of meteorites on eBay. If things keep going downhill for sellers, the last diehards may abandon ship for better venues to sell. Is the writing on the wall for eBay meteorite trade dominance? One look at Greg Hupe's killer new stand-alone website, and I see a trend gathering momentum. Ask Greg if he regrets setting up that website. I can't speak for him, but I bet he's wondering why he didn't do it sooner. Plus, it's good eye candy. :) Best regards, MikeG -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 - On 5/6/13, Don Skidmore skiddylan...@aol.com wrote: Hi list! I seldom post but enjoy all the remarks from the regulars. About the eBay thing... If I may weigh in... Aspects of eBay seem deplorable for sellers. As a buyer, however, I have at times gotten some incredible deals on ebay on high quality meteorites from trustworthy sources. To never shop ebay is a mistake, or would have been for me at least. (Though i have burnt myself a few times too) Yet, on the other hand, one can at times buy even better specimens of the same meteorite fall from a dealer's website for less people are paying in insane bidding wars on eBay. Dealer's are often very willing to offer a discount when they can. It certainly pays to know the dealer sites and remember what they have to offer. Getting to know dealers, hunters, and other collectors is part
[meteorite-list] Auctions ending now! Including Lunar Gabbro, rare CO3 types, BIG 869 and more!
ROCK huge 7g slice Nice Part slice polished on one side with three edges of fusion crust. The designation L-melt rock is incredibly rare and shares the classification with only 14 other officially classified non-Antarctic meteorites. This meteorite is nicer than most melts, even Cat Mountain. What makes NWA 7191 so incredible is a bow-shock wave that gives the metal and flow material an orientation in the matrix. This fresh meteorite has a low total known weight, its super rare and unfortunately there wont be much to go around. Thank You for stopping by www.OuterSpaceRocks.com Sincerely kindest regards, John Higgins IMCA #9822 When we help one another, there is no limit to what we can accomplish __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA] 2013 Membership Dues, Dues, Dues are Due
I agree, I think the complainers and blamers have some nerve and no right to suspect, question or demand anything of the IMCA board members. It's a privilege to belong to the IMCA, not a right. We need to stand together to support our elected officials and stand behind their actions. I don't know of many organizations that have yearly dues of $20 compare that to the Meteoritical Society that charges over $100 per year. I think we need to raise the yearly dues , the budget is so small it's a joke, what can we possibly achieve as a serious organization on such a little budget? And there are a few bad apples that call for more time and money spent on accounting? Ridiculous! And then to be heckled all the way, what a shame. I'm proud to be a member of the IMCA, and sadly this issue keeps coming up over and over, It's old news get over it, I don't think the members have any right to make demands, they should stop worrying and accusing their organization of negative actions and speculating. Most of the trouble is being stirred up from past IMCA members who bowed out or left disgracefully. It boils down to jealousy and hatred, grow up! Stop the negativity right here, right now. Lets all come together and spend our time to make contributions, stop trying to fight and knock down what you are a part of, rather lets build the IMCA to become one of the greatest and eternally lasting association. Sincerely Kindest Regards, John Higgins IMCA#9822 - Original Message - From: Dick Lipke richardli...@comcast.net To: IMCA i...@imcamail.de Cc: Sent: Friday, December 7, 2012 8:32 AM Subject: Re: [IMCA] 2013 Membership Dues, Dues, Dues are Due In my opinion the members should only become concerned when we all find out that Maria and the ELECTED board have several hidden bank accounts around the world,including the Cayman Islands. Then and only then should that be enough for all us to become suspicious. Dick ,IMCA 1155 - Original Message - Hi Maria/all, I know the issue of financial transparency has been raised many times before but i dont recall there ever being any sort of vote put out to the membership on this issue? I understand the issue of safeguarding that info so that only members can see it and how this is linked to the security issues of the website. But surely to find out if this is really an important issue to the majority of the members or not we need to have some sort of poll? If this issue is only important to a few then so be it but if for example you get more responses than for the voting for board members then it would be clear that it is an important issue. Surely if its something that the majority of the members want to know then the board (who are indeed elected to serve the members interests) need to take note. The only way that this will be known is to vote on the issue. For the record, i for one do feel that seeing where/how the members dues are spent is important. In my opinion where members request to see this and that info is not then shared you risk engendering an atmosphere of mistrust and lack of support amongst some of the membership. My opinion only of course for what its worth :-) Regards Martin On 6 December 2012 17:46, Maria Haas dragons...@msn.com wrote: Dear Matt and All, That certainly is your perogative but our fIscal year ends December 31st and no official financials are usually prepared until after the year closes, or quarterly but I do not routinely do quarterly reports. I do ongoing financials as the year progresses. We (most of us, anyway) agree this will be done and haven't forgotten. We still have security issues that will be addressed with the new website. Do you have a specific question I can answer? Happy holidays, Maria Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 17:11:51 + Subject: Re: [IMCA] 2013 Membership Dues, Dues, Dues are Due From: smit...@gmail.com To: dragons...@msn.com; i...@imcamail.de Hi Maria, During the election you said It would be a shame to make the main issue in this election about transparency and publishing the financials. We all agree they should be disclosed and we still cannot do that without the new website.. I refrained from bringing it up again during the election. The website appears fully functional now. If we all agree the finances should be disclosed then it does not seem unreasonable for this to happen before we send further money. Thanks, Matt. On 28 Nov 2012 20:39, Maria Haas dragons...@msn.com wrote: Dear Members, It's that time of year again! Celebrations, Fiesta's, Family, Friends, Food, Dues. Yes, dues. As you all should know by now, everyone's 2013 membership dues are due by December 31, 2012. They are still $20 USD and the easiest way to pay is to send them to d...@imca.cc before December 31
Re: [meteorite-list] Mistaken for one of the Meteorite Men :-)
I have no qualms with asking the seller to sign and even personalize meteorite displays or certificates that comes along with any meteorite, I think it's a great sign of appreciation and respect. It builds a bond between both people. It also adds tremendous value and is a ironclad seal, securing provenance title-ship. But asking for an autographed photo, that is a bit of a stretch!However I would be honored to have such a item. Kindest Regards, John Higgins imca # 9822 www.outerspacerocks.com From: Martin Goff msgmeteori...@gmail.com To: Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2012 3:47 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mistaken for one of the Meteorite Men :-) Very true Linton but of course I am unique! ;-) And Steve and Martin I am glad you share my dry sense of humour ;-) Cheers Martin On 01/12/2012, Steve Dunklee wrote: I Dont think he was confused. You have been selling meteorites for years and have now recieved celebrity status! He wants a signed photo of the person who sold him his meteorite. Kind of like having an author sign a book. Wouldnt you like a signed photo of Nininger? Cheers Steve --- On Sat, 12/1/12, Martin Goff msgmeteori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Martin Goff msgmeteori...@gmail.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Mistaken for one of the Meteorite Men :-) To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 8:09 AM Hi all, I was recently written to by a purchaser of an item sold on eBay who lives in China. He started his email 'Hi Meteorite Man' and requested a signed photo of me to be sent along with his purchase :-) Now although I am happy to oblige with a signed photo of me I feel that he may be a tad disappointed when he receives it! ;-) What to do?! ;-) Geoff, Steve, what do you suggest? Maybe you could send him a signed photo as I am sure he would be much happier with that. Of course he may genuinely just want a signed photo of me, I mean who wouldn't! On that note, any list members that would like a signed photo just let me know and I will be happy to oblige ;-) Cheers all Martin (not the meteorite man) -- Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Novato Meteorite Stick
Your eyes are always the best tool in the shed when meteorite hunting, but when you go to war, you need an arsenal. The next best thing to having 20/20 vision is the Bazooka of all meteorite hunting tools the Meteorite Stick! Leave your metal detectors home! Metal detectors are useless in finding Novato they are not suited for this meteorite or terrain. The Meteorite Stick is the ultimate tool, it's ultra light, weighing in under 2 pounds and has proven to be invaluable time and time again! The Novato meteorite will quickly jump and stick onto the ultra powerful magnet! Best of Luck! www.meteoritestick.com John Higgins IMCA#9822 www.outerspacerocks.com From: Danny Mills dannysp...@gmail.com To: C.G. petca...@gmail.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Novato The meteorite hunter worth his salt would use ALL his tools he has available to him because some of us dont have the best EYES as we get older. Im sure I can get an agreement on that On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Danny Mills dannysp...@gmail.com wrote: The meteorite hunter worth his salt would use ALL his tools he has available to him because some of us dont have the best EYES as we get older. Im sure I can get an agreement on that. On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM, drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Cal G, Any meteorite hunter worth his salt would leave his metal detector behind and use his EYES. Please do not be a Meteorite Men Zombie! Best in your hunt. Dirk Ross...Tokyo --- On Fri, 10/26/12, C.G. petca...@gmail.com wrote: From: C.G. petca...@gmail.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Novato To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Friday, October 26, 2012, 1:46 AM Does anyone know the location in Novato where the 2nd specimen was found? I'm close to the area, and wanted to hunt today..Novato is spread quite large, so, pinning down a spot would help..I did hunt some shoreline of a nearby lake, with no luck, but, I had left my batteries in my metal detector, and, they were dead, with no spares in truck...learned my lesson about taking the 9-volts out afer use! Good Luck Hunting! Cal G. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Exceptional nice Eucrite and a new Acapulcoite
Dear Bernd and list, Albert Einstein once said: Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds Don't let it get to you! You are above that kind of negativity! Best Regards, John Higgins Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: John Lutzon j...@lutzon.com To: David Pensenstadler dfpen...@gmail.com Cc: Bernd V. Pauli bernd.pa...@paulinet.de; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, October 5, 2012 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Exceptional nice Eucrite and a new Acapulcoite Yes Bernd, as Dave and others have said, your knowledge and most willing input is always welcome. It's evident this echoe's the thoughts of others and, personally, your knowledge is, again, very helpful---you know what I mean. Bernd, all best, John - Original Message - From: David Pensenstadler dfpen...@gmail.com To: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Cc: Bernd V. Pauli bernd.pa...@paulinet.de; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Exceptional nice Eucrite and a new Acapulcoite Bernd: Please keep the comments and knowledgeable information coming. There are very few people on this list with the depth of knowledge that you routinely share with this list. I, for one, always look forward to your comments, which always add some nugget of information on that which you comment. Dave On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like the kind of hateful nonsense that comes from another Bill on this List. On 10/5/12, Bernd V. Pauli bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: Hello List, Got this from a certain Bill Connoly: Why do you always kiss all the dealers asses ? Dont need the extra spam. take note No further comment because such words speak for themselves! Best wishes, Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 - __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] New unpaired CO3.6 Meteorites!
Introducing! NWA 7005 NWA 7006 It's not very often such a significant discovery is made in succession, sent from outer space, landing on Earth at different times and places, found by members of the Berber tribe who are a native nomadic culture and the foremost meteorite hunters of North West Africa. I have been entrusted with this wonderful opportunity to present, two exciting, interesting and ultra rare meteorites recently classified by Dr. Anthony J. Irving. Two unpaired carbonaceous chondrite type CO3.6 meteorites that are very much like the Moss meteorite fall of Norway 2006 NWA 7005 CO3.6 (Provisional) 225g Well-formed small chondrules. Olivine (Fa0.9-37.5; Cr2O3 contents in ferroan olivine range from 0.02-0.06 wt.%), orthopyroxene (Fs1.2-9.0Wo0.8-2.9), clinopyroxene (Fs1.3Wo39.0; Fs18.1-18.4Wo46.3-47.5), with accessory calcic plagioclase, troilite, pentlandite, taenite and altered kamacite. Some rounded composite metal+sulfide aggregates. Sparse small CAI composed of fine grained spinel, with varying amounts of Mg-ilmenite, grossite and corundum; some CAI have Wark-Lovering rims composed of sodalite and wollastonite. NWA 7006 CO3.6 (Provisional) 335g Well-formed small chondrules, mineral fragments and rare CAI in a reddish-brown matrix containing minor kamacite and troilite. Olivine (Fa0.4-38.6; Cr2O3 contents in ferroan olivine range from 0.02-0.04 wt.%), orthopyroxene (Fs4.2-5.7Wo0.8-0.4), clinopyroxene (Fs1.4Wo37.0; Fs1.0Wo42.6), with accessory troilite and altered kamacite. Don't miss the chance to see them in my eBay store, http://www.outerspacerocks.com/ Sincerely, John Higgins IMCA #9822 email: geohigg...@yahoo.com www.outerspacerocks.com Have a Great Day! __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Introducing a spectacular new Mesosiderite Meteorite NWA 6953 -AD
Dear Meteorite List, I would like to take this opportunity to present to the scientific world and collecting community at large a very exciting Mesosiderite meteorite. Northwest Africa 6953 is an interesting new mesosiderite whose unique nature is a result of its composition and the collective effects of long-term terrestrial weathering. The metal content in NWA 6953 has experienced dramatic alteration and has almost entirely been replaced with the iron oxyhydroxide goethite. But it’s not the oxidation or alteration alone that makes this meteorite fascinating. Studying how the iron oxidation process takes place on Earth in NWA 6953, a predominantly orthopyroxene-rich meteorite, may have huge implications for comparing how iron oxidation may take place in aqueous environments on other alien worlds. (See BBC News article Spirit claims Mars water prize http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4094437.stm) More importantly, studying this meteorite can potentially reveal clues as what to look for in discovering other highly terrestrialized meteorites that until now have mostly gone unnoticed. This meteorite probably fell 40-50 thousand years ago when the Saharan desert was sub-tropical. It was not a desert then, and the area experienced rainfall much like any other place on Earth. NWA 6953 was exposed to a much wetter environment, and after many millennia of weathering (at the surface and even during burial and exhumation) nearly all the metal has been replaced with terrestrial minerals. In fact, the visual appearance of the meteorite has been radically changed into a strange and beautiful form that is unlike any other in terms of aesthetics and chemistry. Voids in the meteorite matrix have been filled with terrestrial minerals in crystal form, producing a prismatic effect with internal reflections. The visual similarities of this meteorite to a weathered orthopyroxenitic diogenite gives some casual credence to the theory that asteroid 4 Vesta may be the parent body of mesosiderites, and when the classification results came back as a mesosiderite, everyone involved was quite surprised. The original metal content (estimated to be about 30-40% by volume) has been replaced by carbonates and goethite. However, the original orthopyroxene, calcic plagioclase, minor olivine and some troilite remain, and even a few rare grains of the original taenite and kamacite have survived. The refractive quality of the crystal mixture is amazing, and another quality of this meteorite is the presence of water trapped within the matrix during the terrestrialization of iron hydroxides. (See the thin-section photos provided courtesy Mirko Graul Meteorites) As the newest and strangest member of the mesosiderite family, NWA 6953 is sure to be the subject of much discussion and interest. You can find the available offerings on my e-bay sales webpage www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com or http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Currently I have 11 polished fragments up for sale, 7 buy it now and 4 auctions currently at .99 More is available for purchase and trade, I also set aside a significant portion of the find for the scientific community please inquire and be free to ask questions. Thank you and have a wonderful day! Sincerely with best regards, John Higgins IMCA#9822 www.OuterSpaceRocks.com email: geohigg...@yahoo.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Kings ( PROVENANCE COA's )
, A properly papered item will almost always bring in the big bucks in an auction house whereas it may not do so well on eBay where some dealers tend to print their own COAs and grade items themselves. Adam, with all due respect, I don't understand this statement, where do you and your COA's fit into the picture? Don't you print the COA and describe/grade the meteorites you sell and classify? Sounds like you would be hesitant to buy meteorites from yourself? I think comparing baseball cards and antiques that hold cultural value to meteorites that hold both cultural and scientific value, is like comparing Apples to Oranges. To Everyone, I would like to go one step further, I urge the meteorite community at large to consider standardizing COA's and provenance. Each dealer should still have his/her own unique style but there should be a simple standardized field of data provided for each specimen. This will promote the science of studying them, adding value to all of our collections in the future. Thanks for taking the time to hear my opinion, Have a Great Day! Best Regards, John Higgins www.outerspacerocks.com IMCA # 9822 From: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Kings meteorite - $2000 SikhoteAlin Hi Adam and List, Some good points there. About COA's - even if a COA comes from a trusted grading or certification firm, the value in the COA is not the COA itself, it is the name of the grading or certification service on it that is known to collectors of that particular type of collectible. If you buy a rare collectible and the COA says Confirmed authentic by Acme Certification Services, Walla Walla Washington, Serial number #123456, then the value of the certificate is that the buyer or potential buyer can contact Acme Services, have them check their database and confirm that the item in question is indeed genuine. However, anyone can print a piece of paper that looks like it came from Acme Certification Services and the ruse will only be exposed if the buyer follows up on the info printed on the COA. The COA itself is worthless. In the world of meteorites, there is no certification service or central authority that can be relied upon to authenticate meteorites. Without an authoritative body backing a COA, it's just a pretty piece of paper. Otherwise, I agree 100% with the other things you said. :) Best regards, MikeG -- --- Galactic Stone Ironworks - MikeG Web: http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter: http://twitter.com/GalacticStone RSS: http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 --- On 3/23/12, Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com wrote: A lot of buyers judge the price of collectable items from eBay. EBay is not known for fetching top dollar, especially on collectables. A solid auction house will almost always fetch more than what would be realized on eBay. The problem with many auction houses is that their commissions are out of line, some charging in excess of 40%! Then some fleece the buyers with expensive shipping and handling fees. Don't get me wrong, there are a few great auction companies out there, I have used some of them. One problem I encountered is that if the item doesn't sell or the buyer can't pay for the item after bidding on it, then the seller can be out of some serious money including catalog and no-sell fees. They need to do a better job of vetting their bidders! A lot of dealers don't bother with middle men anymore since they can get wholesale prices right off of eBay. Some specialty shops get most of there product from eBay, mark it up considerably and put it on their shelves. The problem is that a lot the collectable items offered on eBay have no expertise behind them and are accidentally or purposely misrepresented. There are reputable independent companies that can authenticate and paper items so COAs are important to me. I wouldn't purchase a valuable coin, baseball card or any other collectable without first seeing that it has been papered through an independent grading and certificate service. A properly papered item will almost always bring in the big bucks in an auction house whereas it may not do so well on eBay where some dealers tend to print their own COAs and grade items themselves. Kind Regards and Happy Collecting, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http
Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Kings ( PROVENANCE COA's )
Hi Mike, I consider that little piece of paper you put inside the micros a valid provenance and COA. It's your design and has your name on it. Regardless of how small or cheap others perceive it to be, it's unique and it's the only provenance that comes from you. That in and of itself makes it special, and something worth being proud of. It adds a cultural and historic attribute to every meteorite you sell. You don't have to explain yourself, I consider you a friend, I like you and the meteorites you provide, I like your comments to the list, you and solely you, add a dimension to the meteorite world where there would otherwise be a empty space. When I see your post I don't always respond but I always take pleasure in reading what you have to say. People don't have to agree with you, who cares if they agree or not, you take pride in what you do and you make a incredible effort making great contributions to the meteorite community on a daily basis. And let me be the first to Thank you for being who you are, telling it like it is, and shooting from the hip, telling people how you feel,In my book that puts you near the top of the list. Not too many people put themselves out there like you do. Even though your not big on contributing great volumes of new meteorites, you more than make up for it in contributions you make elsewhere. Sincerely, John Higgins PS. I still am in support of standardization of provenance. From: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com To: John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Kings ( PROVENANCE COA's ) Hi John, Some specimen cards or COA's would be easier to counterfeit than others. The best one I have seen, in regards to difficulty to duplicate, would be the cards issued by Martin Altmann and Stefan Ralew. Their specimen card is very glossy and professional, but it also has an embedded hologram. This adds an extra element of difficulty to reproducing their cards and would act as a solid deterrent. Truthfully, I don't issue COA's (or even specimen cards) with the vast majority of my specimens for one reason - cost. The bulk of my sales are specks, crumbs, and tiny pieces that cost $10 or less. It's just not financially viable for me to produce cards and COA's for every little micro I sell. At the rate I sell micros, I would need thousands of them over the course of time, and I just cannot afford the expense. When I have to choose between putting gas in my truck (or food in my belly) and ordering up a batch of specimen cards to be custom made, I have to pick the former. I operate on razor-thin margins and this is how I feed my family. I don't have a day job or income outside of meteorites. Also, my inventory has such a high turnover rate, that a meteorite I have in stock today might be gone tomorrow and might never be offered again. And I am a man of opportunity, most of my acquisitions are based on opportunity alone and are not planned. I have no idea what I will be offering tomorrow or next week. Frankly, I am flying by the seat of my pants. I'm not saying what I do is best or should be emulated by others. By the time I figure in the cost of packing-shipping materials (bubble mailers, baggies, gemjars, printer paper/ink, mailing labels) and other stuff like business cards, I am already spending about $2 on packaging each $5 micromount. Figure in PayPal fees and the profit gets even smaller. I have to draw a line somewhere and I draw it at COA's and specimen cards. Not to mention the 20% off coupons I throw around on the web. Every micro I sell comes in a 1.25 gemjar that has a paper label inside. The paper label states the meteorite name, locality, type, and my URL/name. That small piece of paper, is for all intents and purposes my specimen card. On larger or higher-dollar specimens, I do offer specimen cards. Or, if I am reselling a specimen I bought from another dealer, I pass along the original specimen card or a copy of it. Also, if a buyer requests it, I will provide a specimen card (of the conventional type) for any micro I sell. Most buyers don't request it. I am aware that I lose potential buyers because of how I present my meteorites in a spartan way. I have had several collectors contact me privately and tell me this. Honestly, I am not trying to compete with the big guys, the Hupes, Farmer, Cottingham, or any of you veteran dealers. I don't have the financial ability to compete and I have no desire either. I am quite happy in the small niche I have carved out for myself. I have a cadre of repeat customers who like what I offer and they come back again and again. If they are happy, then I am happy. They know what I offer, and if they want a big specimen, they go elsewhere. I often refer them to the other dealers for those big specimens
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite Auctions! Tissint and MORE!
Dear Meteorite List members, Meteorite auctions ending Soon Really nice selection, and some great deals to be had, please don't miss it. All following auctions started @ .99 Please visit my eBay http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks 1.Tissint Martian Meteorite Fragment .1g http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320853486783ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 2. NWA 6080 LL4 Chondrite Meteorite 13.7g windowed frag http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320853487750ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 3. Choice NWA Unclassified Meteorite Fragment 162g http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=380413521120ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 4. NWA 6289 LL4 Chondrite Meteorite 3.6g Part Slice http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=380413523724ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 5. NWA 6290 Official New Diogenite Breccia Meteorite 5.1g http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320853504174ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 6. Choice NWA Unclassified Meteorite Half Cut 43.4g http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320853517251ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 7. Oriented Unclassified NWA Button Meteorite Individual http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320854364896ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 8. NWA 482 Lunar Meteorite 50mg Specimen http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320854927118ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 9. Tissint Martian Meteorite Fragment .080g http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320854929788ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 10.West Sahara 1 Highly collectible L5 meteorite with Hupe Collection Provenance 8.4g http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=380414204003ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT 11. NWA 4590 Angrite Meteorite with Hupe Collection Provenance .064g http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=380414206124ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT You can conveniently view the sale @ http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Also for entertainment I made a short video to share with you my experience hunting for Tissint Meteorite in Morocco. You can watch it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZOucjgvNQEfeature=youtu.be Thank You all, Sincerely, John Higgins Meteoritical Society Member International Meteorite Collectors Association Member #9822 email: geohigg...@yahoo.com www.FusionCrust.com www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com eBay store for meteorites professionally presented with provenance: PS. Please look out for more auctions starting later this week. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY....
Hi Folks, Sandy Hook is a national Park, regular civilians don't live there. There are no 75ft escarpments in Sandy Hook. Maybe if the guy said he was from Atlantic Highlands, that would make more sense. This story is full of holes, Daryl please be careful. Best Regards from New Jersey, John Higgins IMCA # 9822 www.outerspacerocks.com From: Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com To: dar...@dof3.com; m...@meteoriteguy.com Cc: meteoritelist meteoritelist meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; i...@imcamail.de Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY I agree with Mike, Daryl! I'm trying to imagine a scenario of a house on a ravine, a guy finding a rusty lump, and the wife persistently tries to throw the lump out in the garbage(?!) instead of simply heaving it over the fence? Doesn't track. Sounds like a scripted story. Like we say at work - The name's Tucker, not sucker! Pete From: dar...@dof3.com Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:10:31 -0500 To: m...@meteoriteguy.com CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; i...@imcamail.de Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY Hi, I'm not inclined to disagreeit doesn't add up. On Feb 13, 2012, at 11:02 PM, Michael Farmer wrote: Scam. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2012, at 8:45 PM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote: Folks, I need your help; there is a problem here---I'm just not certain as to its nature. A seemingly honest fellow from Sandy Hook, NJ came to my office late today in the hope I could verify what he was told could be a meteorite---and it is. This fellow said that just after he moved in a year ago, he found it on the embankment of his backyard just beyond which is a 75 foot escarpment. The wife said she tried to throw the rusty thing out a couple of times and both times he rescued it from the garbage. It is a medium octahedrite which weighs 4.236 kg. How do I know it's a medium octahedrite? I could make out a feint pattern underneath a veneer of rust on the cut face. Yes, roughly speaking, this fellow found a cut and prepared meteorite in his backyard. The fellow left the specimen in my possession and agreed to allow me to have a sample removed and forwarded for analysis. I advised him there could be a problem here that could be readily determined---and he didn't seem fazed. While I've been accused of being naive, I nonetheless genuinely believe he and his wife are honestbut I just don't get it. Any thoughts here? Northeastern New Jersey. End piece. Medium octahedrite. 4.2 kg. I'll get a pic posted tomorrow. All best and thanks / d, __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite Auctions! Seasons Greetings
Dear Meteorite List members, SEASONS GREETINGS! I'm am so happy to be a part of such a wonderful community of meteorite enthusiasts. Thank You all for such great inspiration! I have a important announcement to make today, 9 meteorite auctions ending Tomorrow. ALL Started @ .99 cents. Really nice selection, and some great deals to be had, please don't miss it. Please visit my eBay http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com for meteorites professionally presented with provenance: 1.NWA 1290 Main Mass with Hupe collection provenance This is really the star of the show! http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-1290-L4-Meteorite-25-6g-Main-Mass-Hupe-Collection-/320811445863?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1da2e67 2. NWA 6286 is a new Official LL6 Breccia that has been quoted as the Poor Man's Lunar This is really a beauty to behold. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6286-LL6-Chondrite-Breccia-Meteorite-6-1g-PS-/380393399375?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item589136a44f 3. NWA 6868 is a new provisionally classified LL6 that is primitive chondrite related, I know there have been several discussions about this type on the list recently, and I hope this meteorite will add to the interest and fuel some more curiosity. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6868-Provisional-LL6-Breccia-Meteorite-2g-PS-/320811416961?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1d9bd81 4. Choice NWA Unclassified 42.6g Individual, Top Quality specimen with great fusion crust, would really love to see what this one looks like on the inside! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Choice-NWA-Unclassified-Meteorite-42-6g-Individual-/380393386828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item589136734c 5. NWA 869 LOT of 7 weighing a total of 77g http://www.ebay.com/itm/Choice-NWA-869-L3-6-Meteorite-77g-lot-7-/320811391507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1d95a13 6. NWA 6080 Beautiful LL4 Meteorite with some nice black clasts! http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6080-LL4-Chondrite-Meteorite-1-8g-PS-fusion-crust-/320811411070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1d9a67e 7. NWA 6284 Nice L5 meteorite with a low weathering level http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6284-L5-Chondrite-Meteorite-5-5g-Part-Slice-/380393387922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item5891367792 8. NWA 2638 Super end cut of a H4 Meteorite with Hupe Collection provenance and low TKW of only 56g http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-2638-H4-Meteorite-EC-9g-Hupe-Collection-TKW-56g-/320811435870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1da075e 9. West Sahara 1 Highly collectible L5 meteorite with Hupe Collection Provenance. http://www.ebay.com/itm/West-Sahara-1-L5-Meteorite-PS-5-3g-Hupe-Collection-/320811430916?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1d9f404 ALSO MORE AUCTIONS ENDING LATER NEXT WEEK: Including, NWA 6290 a Offical beautiful Brecciated Diogenite that reflects light in every direction when held on a angle, (NOT YOUR ORDINARY DIOGENITE) http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6290-Official-New-Diogenite-Breccia-Meteorite-7-8g-/380394526255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item589147d62f Unclassified windowed fragment that looks like a type 3 or better! Do NOT Miss this one! This has got to be one of the best meteorite fragments available. Literally wall 2 wall chondrules. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Choice-Windowed-NWA-Unclassified-Meteorite-7-3g-Type-3-/320813922416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab1fff870 Also don't miss the NWA 2975 Shergottite Martian Micro lot, NWA 6289, NWA 6287, and a Nice Indochinite Tektite Biscuit. You can conveniently view the sale @ http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You all and please have a Warm and Merry Christmas! Sincerely, John Higgins Meteoritical Society Member International Meteorite Collectors Association Member #9822 email: geohigg...@yahoo.com ebay store:www.OuterSpaceRocks.com www.FusionCrust.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7107, Very Unusual New Carbonaceous Chondrite CK3
I concur with you guys, Congratulations Carsten on a real jaw-dropper CK3 meteorite, NWA 7107 is fantastic! http://www.gi-po.de/special/7107.html Best Wishes, John From: Bernd V. Pauli bernd.pa...@paulinet.de To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 5:25 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] NWA 7107, Very Unusual New Carbonaceous Chondrite CK3 MikeG wrote: I agree 100% with what Greg said - that is a beautiful meteorite. So do I ;-) because I am one of the lucky ones fast enough to purchase a specimen of this unique, rare CK3 chondrite! ... only two specimens left if I am not mistaken! Best regards, Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- 5 Great Meteorite Auctions Ending Today
Dear Meteorite List members, 5 meteorite auctions ending Now! started @ .99 cents. Please visit my eBay http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com for meteorites professionally presented with provenance: NWA 6077 (2.67g) Incredibly rare, Officially classified Ungrouped Achondrite similar to a Brachinite type meteorite. Many scientist have considered this to be one of the most significant finds in history. To put in perspective how important, this meteorite comes from a time when Earth was a primordial ball of molten rock. It may be the only surviving ancestor of Earth itself. The last time such a important discovery was made is when anthropologist found Lucy the missing link between Ape and Man or maybe the much more petrologically important link between Luce and L'Aigle. This meteorite comes with special documentation and Oxygen isotope information which pairs this stone to the famous NWA 5400. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6077-Ungrouped-Achondrite-Meteorite-2-67g-/320785005176?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab046ba78 NWA 6080 (10.5g Windowed Fragment) Super nice looking Officially classified rare LL4 type meteorite with plenty of Well-formed chondrules. Olivine (Fa28.7-28.9), orthopyroxene (Fs22.7-23.5Wo1.5-1.3). clinopyroxene (Fs7.9-9.4Wo45.1-41.5), sodic plagioclase, chromite, chlorapatite, altered kamacite, taenite, troilite.This would make a super addition to any collection and is a fine windowed fragment with some fusion crust. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6080-LL4-Chondrite-Meteorite-10-5g-windowed-frag-/320785195255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab049a0f7 NWA 6290 (6g End Cut) One of the newest Vestan siblings.Introducing an incredible, Officially classified Diogenite Breccia meteorite. Made of Fresh polymict breccia composed predominantly of distinctly “milky” orthopyroxene fragments and some polycrystalline clasts, with sparse pigeonite, olivine (bimodal in composition), calcic plagioclase, chromite, troilite and Ni-poor metal. Orthopyroxene (Fs22.9-24.9Wo1.0; FeO/MnO = 30.8-31.0), pigeonite (Fs28.1-29.1Wo13.4-7.0; FeO/MnO = 22/6-26.0), magnesian olivine (Fa12.9-13.1; FeO/MnO = 40.9-48.5), ferroan olivine (Fa31.0; FeO/MnO = 44.2). Most of the orthopyroxene is charged with microscopic inclusions of chromite and troilite, which render it pale tan-colored in thin section. The TKW of this meteorite is only 1000g and this is a excellent end cut displaying some really nice refractory crystals when exposed to light from different angles. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=380381625832ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT#ht_1284wt_817 OTHER AUCTIONS INCLUDE: NWA 6285 LL5 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6285-LL5-Chondrite-Meteorite-6-9g-Part-Slice-/320785114396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab048651c#ht_1409wt_817 NWA 3151 Brachinite (Hupe Collection) http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320785015097ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT You can conveniently view the sale @ http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You Have a Great Day! Sincerely, John Higgins Meteoritical Society Member International Meteorite Collectors Association Member #9822 email: geohigg...@yahoo.com ebay store:www.outerspacerocks.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite Sale - Rare Types - Cambridge Encyclopedia More - AD
it's composition is comprised of Some distinct, moderately large chondrules. Olivine (Fa27.0-27.1), orthopyroxene (Fs22.6-22.8Wo1.4-1.6), clinopyroxene (Fs7.5-8.1Wo47.4-45.0), sodic plagioclase, chromite, altered kamacite and troilite. This is not one to be missed. The auction is started @ only .99 ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-6287-LL5-Chondrite-Meteorite-67-3g-Choice-End-Cut-/320781300818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab00e3452 ) OTHER AUCTIONS INCLUDE: NWA 2932 (9.5g End Cut) This is a really nice rare type Mesosiderite meteorite that has plenty of visible metal on the polished surface. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-2932-Mesosiderite-Meteorite-9-5g-/380379860505?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item5890680e19 ) Park Forest L5 Chondrite Meteorite Riker Box Display ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/PARK-FOREST-L5-Chondrite-Meteorite-Riker-Box-Display-/320781345389?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab00ee26d ) Murchison CM2 Meteorite Riker Box Display ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/MURCHISON-CM2-Meteorite-Riker-Box-Display-/320781309755?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4ab00e573b ) You can conveniently view the sale @ http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You Have a Great Day! Sincerely, John Higgins Meteoritical Society Member and International Meteorite Collectors Association Member #9822 email: geohigg...@yahoo.com ebay store:www.outerspacerocks.com homepage: www.fusioncrust.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] French version of Steve Curry found
OK you won't believe this but I just identified a French version of Steve Curry. He goes by the name Pascal Charissou you can read all about his work here: http://meteoriteinconnue.blogspot.com/ I suggest using Google translator to convert the French to English It makes me wonder how many more people we will discover with the same delusions? Best Regards, John Higgins __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Meteorite Sale- Nice Selection- Free 2012 Calendar
AD- Meteorite SALE - Nice Selection LIVE .99 auctions + FREE Shipping! All winning bidders will receive a special 2012 magnetic meteorite calendar FREE! One per person. www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com HIGHLIGHTS include: NWA 6077 OFFICIAL Earth Related Ungrouped Achondrite - 1.4g NWA 6080 OFFICIAL LL4 with nice Fusion Crust - 8.7g NWA 6284 OFFICIAL L5 Part Slice 13.3g NEW! NWA 6285 OFFICIAL LL5 14.9g NWA 6288 Provisional Eucrite Breccia thin complete slice 1.8g NWA 6289 OFFICIAL LL4 part slice 6g NWA 6290 Provisional Diogenite Breccia 16g NWA Unclassified Individual High Quality Specimen 21.8g Allende CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite End Cut 2.6g And Others include: Canyon Diablo, NWA 4292, NWA 2932, NWA 4799, NWA 869, NWA Unclassified You can conveniently view these live auctions @ www.outerspacerocks.com Thank You Have a Great Weekend! John Higgins IMCA#9822 www.fusioncrust.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- BIG Meteorite SALE - Nice Selection
AD- BIG Meteorite SALE - Nice Selection LIVE .99 auctions + FREE Shipping! www.OUTERSPACEROCKS.com HIGHLIGHTS include: NWA 6077 OFFICIAL Earth Related Brachinite - 1.1g NWA 6080 OFFICIAL LL4 with nice Fusion Crust - 65g NWA 6081 OFFICIAL LL4 Beautiful nice and thin Complete Slice 6.8g NWA 6283 Provisional RARE H3.6 Complete Slice with BIG White Clast 4.12g NWA 6285 OFFICIAL LL5 with natural holes 10.6g NWA 6288 Provisional Eucrite Breccia thin part slice 1.6g NWA 6289 OFFICIAL LL4 part slice 6.4g NWA 6290 Provisional Diogenite Breccia 12.9g NWA Unclassified Individual Cut High Quality Specimen 693g You can conveniently view these live auctions @ www.outerspacerocks.com Thank You Have a Great Weekend! John Higgins IMCA#9822 www.fusioncrust.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Free Shipping
Hi Chris, I offer FREE Shipping on all my meteorites anywhere in Universe! Yes even Canada. Best Regards! John Higgins www.outerspacerocks.com - Original Message From: John Lutzon j...@hc.fdn.com To: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, June 8, 2011 10:16:21 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Free Shipping HA HA HA HA - Original Message - From: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Chris Spratt cspr...@islandnet.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Free Shipping Hi Chris, I offer free shipping to all Tampa Lightning fans, world-wide. However, fans of teams that have eliminated the Lightning from playoff contention are subject to a $100 shipping surcharge. Currently, this surcharge is in effect for all orders to the Boston area. ;) Go Canucks! -- - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galactic-Stone-Ironworks/218849894809686 News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone EOM - http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/collection.aspx?id=1564 - - On 6/8/11, Chris Spratt cspr...@islandnet.com wrote: I wish dealers especially on EBay wouldn't advertise Free Shipping when it only applies to U.S.customers. The rest of us (non U. S.) get hit with high shipping costs. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] THE SUN EATS A COMET?
It is very possible there is a connection between the comet and the CME when watching these videos of possible EMP storms that hit several areas in the United States on the following day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfwd05W-cWE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYCHBI66izs Regards, John Higgins www.outerspacerocks.com - Original Message From: Matthias Bärmann majbaerm...@web.de To: Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: i...@imcamail.de Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 7:37:15 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] THE SUN EATS A COMET? Perhaps this piece of matter came straight along from Krypton? - Original Message - From: Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: i...@imcamail.de Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 4:29 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] THE SUN EATS A COMET? Hello Listees, This posted on LiveLeak a an hour or so ago. It purports to show a comet captured by the Sun. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6c1_1305678323 Regards, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ HinweisvonESET Smart Security, Signaturdatenbank-Version 6130 (20110517) __ E-Mail wurdegeprüftmitESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ HinweisvonESET Smart Security, Signaturdatenbank-Version 6131 (20110518) __ E-Mail wurdegeprüftmitESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Zagami LOT in question and others May 17th 2011 NYC.
I have a question about the exceedingly rare meteorites in question. Why does Bonhams devalue these meteorites by stripping them of their provenance and chain of ownership history? Why are they being sold without the supporting information of where they originated from? It does not seem to be in the best interest of the buyer Best Regards, John Higgins IMCA#9822 www.fusioncrust.com - Original Message From: Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, April 13, 2011 6:46:32 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Zagami LOT in question and others May 17th 2011 NYC. 100% not Zagami. Images and Descriptions became shuffled. On Apr 13, 2011, at 3:12 AM, Shawn Alan wrote: Hello Listers In NYC on May 17th 2011 Bohams is having a Natural History auction and there are some nice meteorites up for auction. However, I was viewing the LOTS and I noticed that a 5.6g Zagami slice does not look like a Zagami from what I have seen and what I have owned. Here is a link to that lot http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19371/lot/3168/ take a look and see if you agree with me or not. Also, I noticed other LOTS where the images do not match up with what they are auctioning off. Nakhla http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19371/lot/3172/ Here is a Nakhla image from the Smithsonian http://nhb-acsmith1.si.edu/emuwebmsweb/objects/common/webmedia.php?irn=1001071 Dar alGani 400 http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19371/lot/3177/ The matrix is darker then what I have seen. From what I can tell, it should be a neutral gray and white clasts. Now I am not sure if I am correct or incorrect but I am wondering if they have mixed up the images of the LOTS or I am blind. But at any rate, take a look and see what I mean by some of the LOTS. Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 eBaystore http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Auctions ending today and tomorrow -AD
Dear Meteorite List, Great selection of meteorites ending soon! http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks/_i.html?rt=nc_dmd=1_sid=16403087_trksid=p4634.c0.m14_vc=1 Best Regards, John Higgins IMCA# 9822 www.outerspacerocks.com geohigg...@yahoo.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- INTRODUCING THE METEORITE STICK
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[meteorite-list] Official Announcement NWA 6077 is Paired with NWA 5400
Official Announcement NWA 6077 IS PAIRED WITH NWA 5400 North West Africa 6077 Description: An olivine-rich assemblage with cumulate (or possibly metamorphic) texture exhibiting triple junction grain boundaries. Olivine (Fa30.2-30.7), orthopyroxene (Fs24.1-24.5Wo2.1-2.0), clinopyroxene (Fs9.4-10.0Wo44.0-43.5), altered kamacite, chromite, chlorapatite, Ni-bearing troilite and/or pyrrhotite. No plagioclase was found. Analysis conducted at the Carnegie Institution of Washington show that the oxygen isotopic composition of this specimen plots on the Terrestrial Fractionation Line. In conjunction with the mineral compositions and texture, this establishes that NWA 6077 is paired with NWA 5400. The averages of the two Oxygen Isotope Results are: d17O = 2.780, d18O = 5.358, D17O = -0.019 (all in per mil) This brachinite was recovered out of Morocco in 2008 as one whole stone and purchased by John Higgins. It was submitted for classification to Dr. Tony Irving and was given the provisional classification number of NWA 6077. This meteorite has a modest TKW of less than 1000g after the type specimen was removed. Personal Notes: Although I suspected that the two were possibly paired due to similarities in visual observations and classification compositions, I felt it was important to wait for secondary Oxygen Isotope results to come in which have recently confirmed the results beyond a reasonable doubt. There was also another important factor besides Oxygen Isotope testing that had to be taken into account. Orthopyroxene which is present in NWA 5400 was missed the first time around in NWA 6077 because it looks identical to clinopyroxene in back-scattered electron images. However further in-depth microprobe studies of the thin section have confirmed the presence of orthopyroxene, and are now noted in the updated description. I feel that making a self pairing based upon my own visual observations, is not only unethical, inappropriate, and akin to pirating, but would only feed the controversies regarding this meteorite without the scientific testing data to back up such speculation, such action would be premature, immoral and unfair to Greg Hupe and NWA 5400 after all the time and effort he put into the study of what has become one of the most important meteorite finds in history. Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA#9822 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Official Announcement NWA 6077 is Paired with NWA 5400
Greg Catterton, I would be very cautious with throwing loose words around like considering all the pairings As far as I know NWA 6077 is the only whole stone other than NWA 6292 of which is very fragmented that has conclusively been paired through testing and subsequent testing to NWA 5400, from what I understand most of the others are purely conjecture, or speculative without the extensive testing completed or in various stages of testing... I think our focus should be on the Science and authenticity of claims before you start making bets and psychic predictions about how much more material is paired to this very special and important meteorite. Regardless of what you think, and however hard you try to knock this meteorite for TKW, of what may or may not come to fruition, this meteorite is priceless to Science. I don't understand what the focus on TKW boils down to other than monetary value or jealousy, this meteorite truly transcends price. And I think the focus should be on the science of what this meteorite can teach us about our past. And possibly give us clues to the future. NWA 6077 is a Meteorite that has most likely come from the mantle of a planet, which one? The Oxygen Isotope results suggest one like our own planet Earth. Even if there are 10kg or more, this meteorite is from the mantle of a planet that is similar to our own and comes from a place in time that does not exist anymore. I hope we can, as a community become more productive with our time and focus on figuring out what the meteorite parent body is and what the conditions are that existed when it materialized. I suggest we shift the emphasis to the scientific study rather than putting such a great focus on prematurely rushing TKW statistics, that can only be revealed only after many more years of scientific studies. Regards, John Higgins IMCA# 9822 - Original Message From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com Sent: Tue, October 5, 2010 12:01:35 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Official Announcement NWA 6077 is Paired with NWA 5400 Its great that there is such a nice amount of this material when considering all the pairings... With over 10kg of this material in pairings known so far, I am willing to bet there is likely a good amount more still. I bet the Brachinties are coming out of the woodwork to be tested. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites --- On Tue, 10/5/10, John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Official Announcement NWA 6077 is Paired with NWA 5400 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 9:26 AM Official Announcement NWA 6077 IS PAIRED WITH NWA 5400 North West Africa 6077 Description: An olivine-rich assemblage with cumulate (or possibly metamorphic) texture exhibiting triple junction grain boundaries. Olivine (Fa30.2-30.7), orthopyroxene (Fs24.1-24.5Wo2.1-2.0), clinopyroxene (Fs9.4-10.0Wo44.0-43.5), altered kamacite, chromite, chlorapatite, Ni-bearing troilite and/or pyrrhotite. No plagioclase was found. Analysis conducted at the Carnegie Institution of Washington show that the oxygen isotopic composition of this specimen plots on the Terrestrial Fractionation Line. In conjunction with the mineral compositions and texture, this establishes that NWA 6077 is paired with NWA 5400. The averages of the two Oxygen Isotope Results are: d17O = 2.780, d18O = 5.358, D17O = -0.019 (all in per mil) This brachinite was recovered out of Morocco in 2008 as one whole stone and purchased by John Higgins. It was submitted for classification to Dr. Tony Irving and was given the provisional classification number of NWA 6077. This meteorite has a modest TKW of less than 1000g after the type specimen was removed. Personal Notes: Although I suspected that the two were possibly paired due to similarities in visual observations and classification compositions, I felt it was important to wait for secondary Oxygen Isotope results to come in which have recently confirmed the results beyond a reasonable doubt. There was also another important factor besides Oxygen Isotope testing that had to be taken into account. Orthopyroxene which is present in NWA 5400 was missed the first time around in NWA 6077 because it looks identical to clinopyroxene in back-scattered electron images. However further in-depth microprobe studies of the thin section have confirmed the presence of orthopyroxene, and are now noted in the updated description. I feel that making a self pairing based upon my own visual observations, is not only unethical, inappropriate, and akin to pirating, but would only
[meteorite-list] Meteorite Update, Very Important Serious- AD
Hello Good Day to you all, http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks As you know for some time I have been able to provide .99 starting bids and free shipping on my auctions for quite some time now in my e-bay store OuterSpaceRocks. However I would like to note that the supply of Meteorites from North West Africa has dramatically declined recently, if not come to a standstill altogether. Prices have already doubled, and tripled in some cases, and the meteorites that I am selling cannot be replaced. The Nomads are actively trying to buy back meteorites from the Moroccan dealers, in expectation that prices will soon skyrocket. Currently the prices being paid in Morocco exceed any prices paid in the USA over the last 4 years. I'm sure the spike in the price of gold, and the global rush to buy hard assets and avoid paper currencies has exacerbated the situation creating a insatiable demand that has finally run NWA dry of it's Meteorites. Now I don't want to get anyone excited, and I know we have all heard this was going to happen for the last decade, but it seems the music has finally stopped playing and the lights are on, looks like the show is just about over folks. I also believe that there may be some undercurrents that have masked the severity of the situation, that being many well known dealers liquidating inventories to raise cash in this tough economic environment, as well as changes in eBay policies. There are multiple factors I believe have only temporarily and artificially deflated the prices of Meteorites. What is being done? First of all you will see dealers raising prices dramatically, I have already started the process, and have been keen to watching others do so as well. Secondly corners are going to have to be cut, I'm not sure if I can continue to provide free shipping and .99 starting bids. But I will continue to do so until it becomes financially unsustainable, currently my sales are indeed on the brink of that threshold, and in many cases, once you figure in, my cost, eBay fees, packaging supplies and shipping fees I am paying most buyers to take away my most precious meteorites. Please don't forget about my time and commitment it takes to provide you the buyer with a first class experience and nicely prepared meteorite slice with no saw marks, it is my insatiable passion, and love for meteorites that has kept me going this long. Just like you have seen dealers slices get smaller and smaller over time, this is a trend that will take hold and become more apparent. No longer will you see nice Complete slices for sale or large pieces of rare meteorites at affordable prices. Currently I am having a sale that will end Thursday and Friday of this week. Consisting of 17 meteorite Auctions started at .99 with free shipping I would like to take this time to point out some incredible deals that should not be overlooked, For Example: There is a 1.478kg Meteorite that cost me over $250 and can easily run me another $50 in shipping fees, this meteorite will have cost me over $300 cannot be replaced, has beautiful remaglypts and a incredible matrix and is currently at the insane low price of $36 with less than 24 hours to go. I do not think you will see this quality of material start at .99 ever again, that is if you are lucky enough to find someone willing to part with it. All my other auctions are currently at giveaway prices, giving me dramatically negative returns. I encourage you to please stop by my ebay store, take a look, and consider bidding: You can find all the meteorites in my ebay store entitled OuterSpaceRocks by copying and pasting either of the two links below. http://shop.ebay.com/meteoritehunting/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A4026rt=nc_ipg=_sticky=1_trksid=p3911.c0.m14_sop=1_sc=1 http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You, Have a Great Day! John HigginsIMCA #9822 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Private involvement helping science
Hi Mike, I strongly agree with your post, and in particular this statement, It's a fun and positive thing that laymen can become involved in science in an indirect way that produces real results. And this is also another example of how find coordinates for some meteorites is secondary to more important secrets the specimens hold. In this particular case, the find coordinates are not fundamental to the discovery. Thanks for sharing that with us, John Higgins IMCA # 9822 www.fusioncrust.com www.outerspacerocks.com - Original Message From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 11:50:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Private involvement helping science Hi List, I don't want to re-open the debate between science and laymen over the involvement of private meteorite hunters. But I think something should be pointed out in regards to the recent development about the age of the solar system (story linked below). This story is a perfect example of how private involvement can benefit meteoritics and science as a whole. This NWA meteorite has yielded some potentially-valuable data, and the stone was made available by private nomad hunters and private collector/dealers. Without private involvement, this meteorite would still be laying undiscovered in the desert and possibly buried forever by the marching dunes, or left to suffer the fate of terrestrialization as a part of desert pavement. It's a fun and positive thing that laymen can become involved in science in an indirect way that produces real results. And this is also another example of how find coordinates for some meteorites is secondary to more important secrets the specimens hold. In this particular case, the find coordinates are not fundamental to the discovery. http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=meteorite-nugget-pushes-back-age-of-2010-08-23 Best regards, MikeG -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites http://www.galactic-stone.com http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Private involvement helping science
Hi Mike, I strongly agree with your post, and in particular this statement, It's a fun and positive thing that laymen can become involved in science in an indirect way that produces real results. And this is also another example of how find coordinates for some meteorites is secondary to more important secrets the specimens hold. In this particular case, the find coordinates are not fundamental to the discovery. Thanks for sharing that with us, John Higgins IMCA # 9822 - Original Message From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 11:50:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Private involvement helping science Hi List, I don't want to re-open the debate between science and laymen over the involvement of private meteorite hunters. But I think something should be pointed out in regards to the recent development about the age of the solar system (story linked below). This story is a perfect example of how private involvement can benefit meteoritics and science as a whole. This NWA meteorite has yielded some potentially-valuable data, and the stone was made available by private nomad hunters and private collector/dealers. Without private involvement, this meteorite would still be laying undiscovered in the desert and possibly buried forever by the marching dunes, or left to suffer the fate of terrestrialization as a part of desert pavement. It's a fun and positive thing that laymen can become involved in science in an indirect way that produces real results. And this is also another example of how find coordinates for some meteorites is secondary to more important secrets the specimens hold. In this particular case, the find coordinates are not fundamental to the discovery. http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=meteorite-nugget-pushes-back-age-of-2010-08-23 Best regards, MikeG -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites http://www.galactic-stone.com http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil DONT THINK SO!
Hello Eric, Respectfully, I think your statement is outrageous, especially coming from the creator of the upcoming Meteorite Hunting Magazine. How can you make a statement that is in opposition to what you are promoting? There is nothing wrong with using a meteorite stick! Meteorite Hunting is a fun activity that people of all ages can be involved in. You should know what a special experience it is to be hunting out in the field and find a real meteorite. Sure over time you learn that you should not hold magnets to meteorites, this act will make them useless for certain magnetic experiments. But to say from the door that magnets are bad is kind of ridiculous in my opinion. Everyone knows the first Meteorite test is to see if a magnet sticks. Sure it would be great if all Meteorite hunters were as experienced as you are, but this is not the case, and they cannot be taught to spot a meteorite without the use of a magnet, or first hand experience. That is just the reality that we live in. Almost every collector holds up a magnet to a meteorite to test it, why don't you go attack them for that matter. Meteorite Hunting is fun. I think any activity that promotes the science, culture, and study of them should be encouraged, even looking for them with a magnet on a stick! John Higgins IMCA# 9822 - Original Message From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 1:44:42 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil Curious about the magnetic properties of meteorites as well. We all know that you can magnetize metal just by placing it near a powerful magnet. I read yesterday in Richard Kowalski's post about Brother Guy Consolmagno's visit to Tucson. Dr Concolmagno's research also includes the study of magnetic properties of meteorites. I'm sure he's not the only person to study these properties, but it got me to thinking about it. If one does in fact use a magnet cane on a meteorite, do you impart any magnetic field into the meteorite? I would think yes, even if it is small on a scale only readable by the most powerful equipment. My question is does it cause problems with analyzing/testing? Is this a form of contamination? My question would of course then be... Why use a magnetic cane at all? If you think about it, we're taught NOT to remove a meteorite from it's original location until we get in-situ photos, and record GPS coordinates of the find. If you use a magnetic cane, the meteorite will be removed from it's ancient resting place as it snaps onto the magnet. Eric On 8/24/2010 10:10 AM, Matson, Robert D. wrote: Mark wrote: As soon as everyone stops using metal detectors and magnet canes to look for meteorites then the first Lunars in Europe or USA will eventually be found, until then! I have never used a magnet cane, nor will I ever, and I always advise new hunters against their use. A magnet cane is basically an H-, L-, iron, and stony-iron filter. I sometimes carry an LL6 with me to the desert on the off-chance I'll run into someone using a magnet cane. That usually cures them. ;-) --Rob __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Ebay sellers must see+ My personal e-Bay AD
Hello everyone! Since were talking about e-Bay, Please come take a look, I have auctions started @ .99 with free shipping! There are plenty of cool meteorites including my New NWA 6077 with provisional classification as a Ultra Rare Brachinite, also New, provisionally classified NWA 6080 a gorgeous LL4 with awesome inclusions. These meteorites come labeled and in most cases, have accessories like a black box or clear case. They all come with ID cards, and a certificate of authenticity, I even throw in a cool book mark for free! And @ .99 with free shipping, and all those extras...come down and shop around! http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You, Have a Great Day! John Higgins Outer Space Rocks Original Message From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 9:46:45 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Ebay sellers must see A typo in my last post that confused the meaning : It's just another anonymous row of quasi-retail storefronts and you can even identify the other shoppers standing next to you while you are shopping. It should have read : you can NOT even identify the other shoppers standing next to you. Best regards, MikeG On 3/17/10, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List, Fleabay has been a hell for sellers and a heaven for buyers for a long time now. I have stopped 99% of my selling on eBay because I can sell the same items on my own website for zero fees. But, I still buy stuff on eBay, including supplies like gemjars, bubble mailers, shipping boxes, and shipping labels. I also pounce on the occasional meteorite deal and have snagged a few of Adam's offerings in recent weeks. I used to really like the eBay atmosphere back in 1999 when I first started out there, but eBay has since done everything it can to enforce a corporate-mindset on the membership, and now the sense of community is gone. It's just another anonymous row of quasi-retail storefronts and you can even identify the other shoppers standing next to you while you are shopping. This is what happens when something good is taken over by a bunch of suit-wearing, country-club multimillionaires who don't give a damn about the product or the service, just the amount of green streaming in. Unless the shareholders mutiny, expect more the same from eBay in the future. Having said that, I do have a single .99 cent auction up right now - the first piece of NWA 6026 ever offered on fleabay. Feel free to bid on it, or ignore it, or watch it - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290414451908 Some other eBay-like sites : Bonanzle - better than eBay. No listing fees, small final value fee only when an item sells. You get a free storefront plus live chat bundled in. Downside - not quite as much traffic ebay, but still pretty decent. I actually make a few regular sales there - and I have staked my claim on it as the biggest meteorite dealer Bonanzle. Until one of you folks set up shop over there and knock me off my throne, I am the meteorite king of Bonanzle. LOL Etsy - an arts-and-crafts version of eBay, dominated by artists and mostly female sellers. You won't sell many meteorites there, but you can sell some as crafting-supplies. I've sold some meteorite dust and cuttings over there for artists to use in their works. iOffer - auction site. I tried it, didn't like it. Finally, when you folks are tired of getting strong-armed by eBay, check out High-Wire ecommerce stores. It's where I host my store. You pay a low monthly flat fee to have a store - no listing fees, no final value fees, no percentages. You don't pay anything for sales - sell a dollar or sell a million dollars and the fee is the same. I love it. Caveat - you must be able to drive traffic to your store for a service like this to replace eBay in your sales. I can drive traffic to my site, so my sales are good. I cannot promise similar results for everyone, but I don't miss eBay at all when it comes to selling. If anyone reading this signs up for High-Wire (used to be called Buy it Sell it), use my referral link to sign up because I'll get a kickback! :) http://app.buyitsellit.com/?ref=meteorite Best regards, MikeG On 3/17/10, Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com wrote: Carl and List, I called up ebay and it true what this person says on ebay. Sellers are going to get ripped off. Sorry but I think everone should know that is seller on ebay that sell high price meteorites. Shawn Alan __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Ebay sellers must see+ My personal e-Bay AD
Hi Dirk, Temporarily, I have a few of the new NWA 6077 Brachinite images hosted @ one of my websites www.outerspacerocks.com please note: 6.5g, 2.4g, 3.94g, are sold. Thanks! John Higgins From: drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com To: John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 11:01:25 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Ebay sellers must see+ My personal e-Bay AD Dear John, What are you asking for the Brachinite? Sizes? thank you. Dirk...Tokyo --- On Wed, 3/17/10, John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Ebay sellers must see+ My personal e-Bay AD To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11:47 PM Hello everyone! Since were talking about e-Bay, Please come take a look, I have auctions started @ .99 with free shipping! There are plenty of cool meteorites including my New NWA 6077 with provisional classification as a Ultra Rare Brachinite, also New, provisionally classified NWA 6080 a gorgeous LL4 with awesome inclusions. These meteorites come labeled and in most cases, have accessories like a black box or clear case. They all come with ID cards, and a certificate of authenticity, I even throw in a cool book mark for free! And @ .99 with free shipping, and all those extras...come down and shop around! http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thank You, Have a Great Day! John Higgins Outer Space Rocks Original Message From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 9:46:45 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ad Ebay sellers must see A typo in my last post that confused the meaning : It's just another anonymous row of quasi-retail storefronts and you can even identify the other shoppers standing next to you while you are shopping. It should have read : you can NOT even identify the other shoppers standing next to you. Best regards, MikeG On 3/17/10, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List, Fleabay has been a hell for sellers and a heaven for buyers for a long time now. I have stopped 99% of my selling on eBay because I can sell the same items on my own website for zero fees. But, I still buy stuff on eBay, including supplies like gemjars, bubble mailers, shipping boxes, and shipping labels. I also pounce on the occasional meteorite deal and have snagged a few of Adam's offerings in recent weeks. I used to really like the eBay atmosphere back in 1999 when I first started out there, but eBay has since done everything it can to enforce a corporate-mindset on the membership, and now the sense of community is gone. It's just another anonymous row of quasi-retail storefronts and you can even identify the other shoppers standing next to you while you are shopping. This is what happens when something good is taken over by a bunch of suit-wearing, country-club multimillionaires who don't give a damn about the product or the service, just the amount of green streaming in. Unless the shareholders mutiny, expect more the same from eBay in the future. Having said that, I do have a single .99 cent auction up right now - the first piece of NWA 6026 ever offered on fleabay. Feel free to bid on it, or ignore it, or watch it - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290414451908 Some other eBay-like sites : Bonanzle - better than eBay. No listing fees, small final value fee only when an item sells. You get a free storefront plus live chat bundled in. Downside - not quite as much traffic ebay, but still pretty decent. I actually make a few regular sales there - and I have staked my claim on it as the biggest meteorite dealer Bonanzle. Until one of you folks set up shop over there and knock me off my throne, I am the meteorite king of Bonanzle. LOL Etsy - an arts-and-crafts version of eBay, dominated by artists and mostly female sellers. You won't sell many meteorites there, but you can sell some as crafting-supplies. I've sold some meteorite dust and cuttings over there for artists to use in their works. iOffer - auction site. I tried it, didn't like it. Finally, when you folks are tired of getting strong-armed by eBay, check out High-Wire ecommerce stores. It's where I host my store. You pay a low monthly flat fee to have a store - no listing fees, no final value fees, no percentages. You don't pay anything for sales - sell a dollar or sell a million dollars and the fee is the same. I love it. Caveat - you must be able to drive traffic to your store for a service like this to replace eBay in your sales. I can drive traffic to my site, so my sales are good. I cannot promise similar results for everyone, but I don't miss eBay at all when it comes to selling. If anyone reading this signs up
Re: [meteorite-list] Cause of the current snow
I think the cause of the extremely cold winter is due to the extreme Solar Minimum. The climate on Earth is directly affected by the activities of the Sun. Look into solar cycles, and the effect on climate change, there is more to it than you would think. John Higgins - Original Message From: GREG LINDH gee...@msn.com To: epgrond...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 1:54:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Cause of the current snow E.P. Grondine, Exactly what does your politically correct posting about global warming have to do with the subject of this List, namely, METEORITES? Greg Lindh Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:57:16 -0800 From: epgrond...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Cause of the current snow Hi all - http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2010/01/why-the-us-and-much-of-europe-are-shivering-in-the-cold.ars E.P. Grondine Man and Impact in the Americas __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- .99 Auctions ending in a few hours, and tomorrow FREE SHIPPING!
Hello List, Auctions ending in a few hours and tomorrow, you can see them in Outer Space Rocks Ebay Store http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks AUCTIONS STARTED @.99 + FREE SHIPPING Thank You, Have a Great Day, John Higgins IMCA # 9822 Reach For The Stars! __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Fw: AD- .99 Meteorite Auctions ending tonight and tomorrow night! Free Shipping
http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks FREE SHIPPING ENDING TODAY: Unclassified Meteorite GRUVER MALOTAS NWA 869 NORTHBRANCH NWA 2778 NWA 2779 NWA 2126 Eucrite! ENDING TOMORROW: NWA 869 NWA 3118 CV3! NWA 515 NWA 4473 Diogenite! FORESTBURG TAMDAKHT NWA 3154 H3.9! NWA 3117 Howardite! Thank You, Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA# 9822 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Haiti Relief Auction?
Hi Mike, Your 100% right Please bid on this Meteorite 100% goes to the American Red Cross Charity, and hurry because there are only 2 days left! http://cgi.ebay.com/CONTROVERSIAL-LAS-PALMAS-METEORITE-377g-SCULPTED-WOW_W0QQitemZ380196637353QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item58857c4aa9 Thank you, John Higgins IMCA #9822 - Original Message From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 7:11:06 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Haiti Relief Auction? Hi List, The extent of the devastation in Haiti is great and it makes whatever problems most of us have pale by comparison. If anyone is planning some kind of relief auction or sale, I would gladly donate a few specimens with the proceeds to go to the disaster relief. I don't have any high dollar pieces to donate (mostly small stuff like micros), but anything would probably help. I have my hands and plate full with my wife's medical problems at the moment, so I don't have the time to organize or host such an auction/sale, but I'll definitely donate something. Best regards and happy hunting, MikeG __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecubes.com
Mine came in yesterday! Must say they truly are amazing Jeff! Really great, can't believe how heavy they are, and the letters are so clean a crisp, I highly recommend them to everybody! Whats really cool about them is that they have just the slightest magnetic field with north and south poles. Thank you so much for providing the meteorite community with these excellent, affordable tools and collectible ones at that! Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA # 9822 - Original Message From: starsandsco...@aol.com starsandsco...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 1:34:26 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecubes.com Me to, Mine came in the mail today as well. A measure of it's Cool Factor is how long it takes me to put it on a microscope (My personal highest form of compliment) The shots are just taken through a stereo scope but it nicely shows off the crisp detail. Very nice Jeff! Well done! This will be the last scale cube I will ever need. Email me for some shots of the cube! Tom In a message dated 12/21/2009 11:28:10 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, scientificlifest...@hotmail.com writes: Hello to the List, 'Just received my scale cube today as well. This is a very impressive bit of work! The markings are very crisp. This makes my desert meteorite hunting withdrawals even worse. Pining for the Playa, Pat Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:10:25 -0800 From: damoc...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecubes.com The mail service was a little slow, taking two weeks for my cubes to arrive, but today arrive they did. I notice Jeff's site shows these are almost sold out, so I'd like to add my voice to the chorus and recommend that all who are considering purchasing one or more of these fine cubes, do so asap! -- Richard Kowalski http://fullmoonphotography.net IMCA #1081 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Fw: Merry Christmas ! Harvey Nininger Signed book ending today! AD
Hi Mike and Martin, Wow that's some story, this book has some history now, maybe it's even worth more with the original signature and the speculation of the enhanced signature overwritten in black, you know what they say there's no such thing as bad publicity but maybe that's just wishful thinking since its now a suspected forgery. Thank you for preventing any tarnish to my reputation. Either way If I found that there was any speculation after the book was sold, I would have given a full refund to the winner. And to that note, Im sorry this book is no longer for sale. Before I thought it was an unusually signed Nininger book, but now the plot thickens. Mike do you remenber who you sold it to? Did you sell the book to someone in Germany, where i purchased the book from Hiele Arendt who resided in Leipzig. And I wonder how much he bought the book for But so far this book has been in the Palmer collection, the Jensen collection, and the Higgins collection, I wonder how many colletions this book has passed through. As far as im concerned, this is the most exciting book I ever owned! Thanks for the information! Warmest Wishes, And Merry Christmas to you all John Higgins IMCA 9822 - Original Message From: Mike Jensen meteoritepl...@gmail.com To: Dark Matter freequa...@gmail.com Cc: John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thu, December 24, 2009 11:58:37 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Merry Christmas ! Harvey Nininger Signed book ending today! AD Hi John and Martin I remember both of those books rather well since I sold both of them a few years ago. They came out of a collection of books from Tom Palmer a well known mineral dealer from El Paso Texas; http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=808 That is what the TP stands for in the upper right corner of Martin's image. He had the largest collection of signed Nininger books I have ever seen. He also had what I would call a complete set of signed books. Here is the set of his books; http://jensenmeteorites.com/BookNiningerSet.htm I sold it as well to a fellow list member. I remember the signed book that John had as it had Nininger's original signature traced over. I believe this tracing was done much later and not by Nininger as I found a paper in with Palmer's stuff that used the same color ink pen. The paper was covered with several obviously forged Nininger signatures. I did disclose my suspicions of the tracing to the person I sold the book to. It obviously it was not John. Tom also had another inscribed book but it did not have Nininger's signature. I guessed Nininger was in the process of signing the book but then got to talking about meteorites and just forgot to finish it. Unfortunately the book had an obviously forged signature in the same color ink and style as the Palmer paper but not the same color ink as the inscribed portion. I'm not saying that Tom Palmer forged the signature just that the practice signatures paper in his estate seemed to match the signature in the book. I sold the book as an unsigned copy with a forged signature. Mike Mike Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 USA 720-949-6220 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 8:31 AM, Dark Matter freequa...@gmail.com wrote: Hi John, Interesting autograph. I have not seen a double signed Nininger like that before. However, I have seen, and in fact, own one myself, a double signed Nininger book with two distinct signatures. Here's a pic: http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2003/October/nininger.jpg Also, since you have an interest in Nininger signings, here's an inscription he wrote to Chuck Lewis that shows some of the wonderful personality of H.H. himself. It's in one of my copies of Find a Falling Star. http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2003/December/ning_fafs_insc_best.jpg To some of the thrills... -Martin On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 8:01 AM, John higgins geohigg...@yahoo.com wrote: Merry Christmas all my meteorite friends! Harvey Nininger Signed book ending today! AD Hello, first of all i would like to wish you all a very warm, Happy Merry Christmas, lets make it a great one this year! I have some auctions ending today and tomorrow on E-bay First on the Agenda is Harvey Nininger Autographed book, it's an original from 1952 that I purchased from the owner in Leipzig, Germany. Book is in great shape, just little wear and tear on the top and bottom of jacket. There is a reserve, but to be honest, I think it's super low considering it took me my whole life to find this one, and it's the only one I was ever able to acquire. Not only did he sign, but he even dated this book! making it incredibly rare, and who else in the world can say they own a original book signed by the greatest meteorite researcher in history, and he signed it twice! First in blue ink, then went over it again in black ink to make sure
[meteorite-list] Merry Christmas ! Harvey Nininger Signed book ending today! AD
Merry Christmas all my meteorite friends! Harvey Nininger Signed book ending today! AD Hello, first of all i would like to wish you all a very warm, Happy Merry Christmas, lets make it a great one this year! I have some auctions ending today and tomorrow on E-bay First on the Agenda is Harvey Nininger Autographed book, it's an original from 1952 that I purchased from the owner in Leipzig, Germany. Book is in great shape, just little wear and tear on the top and bottom of jacket. There is a reserve, but to be honest, I think it's super low considering it took me my whole life to find this one, and it's the only one I was ever able to acquire. Not only did he sign, but he even dated this book! making it incredibly rare, and who else in the world can say they own a original book signed by the greatest meteorite researcher in history, and he signed it twice! First in blue ink, then went over it again in black ink to make sure it would stand the test of time, and on the specific date May 21, 1952. Simply one of a kind. Also express shipping is free of course! Just a little side note of events that happened on this day in history: Famous people born on May 21st 427 BC Plato (philosopher) 1427 Albrecht Durer (painter, engraver, mathematician) 1688 Alexander Pope (poet) 1844 Henri Rosseau (artist) 1917 Raymond Burr (actor) 1921 Andre Sakharov (physicist, human rights activist) 1951 Al Franken (comedian) 1952 Mr T. (actor) 1956 Judge Reinhold (actor) 1972 Notorious BIG (rapper) Another thing: 1881 American Red Cross established. 1927 Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo flight across the Atlantic If you are interested you can find the auction here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Harvey-Nininger-autographed-book-Out-of-the-sky-1952_W0QQitemZ380190630961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item588520a431 And I also have Unclassified NWA meteorites ending tomorrow, all with free shipping, currently all under cost! You can find them in my e-bay store Outer Space Rocks http://stores.ebay.com/Outer-Space-Rocks Thanks for looking! And Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA#9822 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] PA Meteorite Search- personal update
Hello Meteorite List Members, Just dropping a line to give you all a update on my investigation, Today I visited Delta PA Fawn Grove PA New Park PA Stewartstown PA Right now I'm in Freeland MD I have been out and about asking around for clues to the whereabouts of the famous PA fireball. I would have to say that about 20% of the informants that I asked heard it or knows somebody who did, Have yet to meet an eye witness, and from the data I gathered, The informants are telling me that they believe its in the New Park area or at least that is the direction the explosive sound was coming from. My suspicions lead me to believe that it's possibly in the Susquehanna Trails Area, However there is no hard evidence that leads me to this conclusion. Only the trajectory which i devised from reading the news reports and talking to people on the ground. The terrain in this area is extremely rugged, hilly, and overly abundant in growing cornstalks, which would make a organized search next to impossible, even if the search area is narrowed down to a mile or two. And you guys could forget about using CCTV's from car dealerships or the like because there is nothing around for miles and miles. I believe that without definitive pictures showing the exact trajectory of the fall from several locations, finding this meteorite will be harder than finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. We are talking really rough very sparsely populated country! Anyway I'm here and will continue the search tomorrow, If anybody wants to meet up, I truly believe that we can accomplish more as a meteorite recovery team. give me a call at 973-687-9888 Good Luck to all you Meteorite Hunters! Have a Great Day! John Higgins IMCA#9822 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Delightfully On-Topic - Re: New meteorite find
I Second that Mike! There are many meteorites that have such beautiful fusion crusts, I too have been reluctant to cut them, and whenever I do get around to cutting them, I am usually surprised to see that they are even more beautiful on the inside. And then I always ask myself, why didn't I cut this sooner? Look at what I was missing out on all that time! Guess the old saying is true Don't Judge a Meteorite By it's Cover! John Higgins From: Michael Gilmer michael_w_gil...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:25:48 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Delightfully On-Topic - Re: New meteorite find Hi Stefan! What a wonderful surprise! :) Every meteorite is like an Easter Egg - there may be a treat inside. And in this case, the inside is even better than the outside. I can understand your reluctance to cut it - the crust with it's delicate textures are lovely enough on their own. Please keep us updated on the eventual classification of this specimen. I am curious what it turns out to be. :) I have a 110gram UNWA that is a whole oriented stone with relatively fresh crust, but it's so beautiful that I can't bring myself to cut it. Now I am rethinking that reluctance! ;) LOL Best regards, MikeG . Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA) Member of the Meteoritical Society. Member of the Bayou Region Stargazers Network. Websites - http://www.galactic-stone.com and http://www.glassthrower.com .. Message: 12 Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:11:52 +0100 From: Stefan Ralew ste...@meteoriten.com Subject: [meteorite-list] OT: New meteorite find To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Message-ID: 000b01c97c04$80dd25e0$15b2a...@sn107086710318 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Dear List, I`m sorry for posting something meteorite related here on the list.;-) Please let me show you two pictures of a really amazing new find from the Sahara, a small single stone with a nice orientation and a fresh black crust (very light-weight stone). I had to think for a while whether I should cut this beautiful piece or not. But cutting was worthwhile because the result was much surprising. The cut surface shows two lithologies, which have a very sharp border. Its definitely a chondrite, and probably a carbonaceous chondrite. Enjoy: The uncut main mass: http://www.chladnis-heirs.com/carb-ungesch.jpg The cut surface: http://www.chladnis-heirs.com/carb.jpg I really like this piece because I suppose that it could be something new. Best wishes, Stefan Berlin / Germany www.chladnis-heirs.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Alternative Meteorite Group Track Records
Hi Elton, this post is not in any way intended to be a attack, trolling, disparagement, of you or anyone else who feels the same way. And the meteorite working group, would perfer this conversation be OFF-LIST. We don't want this to be a meteorite list issue! Instead of discouraging other people, which you have obvisouly acclompished with flying colors. Come and join in our discussion. Get to know the people you are calling untalented auto salesman, and see if when you are done you still think of us as selfish, greedy self centered folks, who only have their own self intrest at heart. A dicussion is all it is at this point. If the idea gets far, and you still disagree. Then bash it all you want. Our group already stated that we want a private dicussion, you are trying to bash us in a public forum, not very nice. Maybe somebody can make comments on your moral judgement and nature for doing so, but that is not in our nature, so we cannot comment on that. I have already responded to your post in Mike's yahoo chat group. Anybody who is intrested, should go there and comment. You can find my post as well as others at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/meteoriteworkinggroup/ Have a Great Day! John Higgins - Original Message From: Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com To: valpar...@aol.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 2:47:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Alternative Meteorite Group Track Records Hello Folks-- Season's greetings. I just wanted to share some thoughts on forming new meteorite interest groups--past empire building in the meteorite world in general and why some succeeded and some failed. Please, no one take this as an attack, trolling,disparagement, discouragement, or a dissing of anyone. It is not directed at any one, although it may have been bumped to the forefront by Mike's recent thread. An honest idea was proposed and I am not per se addressing his proposal in any way so please keep an open mind. On this list we are as close as can be to inclusive(99%) in having a collection of members within the existing meteorite interest niches. As a long time member with observations regarding empire building as an alternative to the Meteorite Central list, The Meteorite Times web space, IMCA, etc. there have been a plenty. I could list a long string of people who wanted to make a big splash campaigning to improve/perfect the culture they did not remotely understand. In spite of -- or because of--self caused blunders, there were many patient old timers willing to advise them on how to get oriented to the list rather than making the list fit around them. They tried to help them get up to speed and direction with the technical side, the meteorite market, and the meteorite culture often being rebuffed, accused of trying to squash competition, or rejected as not knowing what they were talking about. What was hard for some novices to accept was that their own mindset was the reason they were unable to make inroads into the community as a true mover/shaker. There were many more that took the help and are strong respected contributors today. Not wanting to get in their way, the long-time members stepped aside, letting them fall into craters of their own making--some many times over. Many, many, times we have seen Internet/ web page savvy folks offer to provide alternatives to the meteorite forum communities. For the majority of those past forums, I'd have to look hard to see if they were still around. Some were more noble than others. There were some who spend a lot of effort making dust clouds promoting a solution looking for a problem. When the dust settled they sat wondering what went wrong and why their enterprise/forum/ efforts failed to hold attention. Just in passing, there are several meteorite interest groups/ mailing lists: some active but with only duplicate postings, some are inactive/abandoned with only newbie postings who never bothered to look at the membership numbers or posting activity, some private technical lists which are by invitation only, and of course-- the dealer's own list where ads go directly to the member. For reasons beyond the scope of this babbling of mine, 99% of all the inhabitable niches for this hobby have been taken and are being served well by the host. There is a saturation point and economy-of-scale even in this field of interest. In the words of a frequent poster it is a free county so anyone coould feel free to start up all the groups or forums they wish--the Internet is a very large place. Those that offer a truly unique and desirable service will last and those that are offering another way to slice up the limited pie won't-- and will end up on the ash pile of Internet redundancy entirely on their own. Those that did succeed, did so by offering real value and in an unselfish manner within many many manhours and personal expense to do so
[meteorite-list] LOOKING FOR IMCA SPONSORSHIP! PLEASE SUPPORT THE CAUSE FOR A HONEST METEORITE COMMUNITY!
Hello, I want to join the IMCA. this whole thing about Evans, Casper, Matteo, etc... is important, and I believe its for reasons like these that the IMCA was established, to identify and extract the black cancers from among us honest members of the meteorite community. Also it is important to do everything possible to distance yourself, using all the available methods, to make a distinction from the good and the bad. The IMCA is and will be the first and foremost tool that collectors use to make a educated meteorite purchase. And I want to be a part of it, now more than ever. I ask for two sponsors to officially recommend my induction into IMCA Thank You, Have a great day! John Higgins __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- 30th Birthday Meteorite sale from the Higgins Collection!
Welcome to the Special 30th Birthday Meteorite Sale ! From the Higgins Collection of Meteorites! Dear Listees, In recognition of my 30th birthday (11/28/1978), I am having a special meteorite sale! There will be several days of auctions to mark this momentous event. Meteorites Include, but are not limited to… http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/meteoritehunting NWA 4528 Meteorite H5 Chondrite 6.6g NWA 4292 L6 Chondrite Meteorite 5g Famous for its color Super Rare Meteorite NWA 1877 Olivine Diogenite 0.06g NWA 2778 Chondrite Meteorite 1g Part Slice BILANGA DIOGENITE METEORITE .05g lot FALL 10-27-1999 CV3 Meteorite Part Slice NWA 3144 .12g Fresh! Sikhote Alin 5.95g Meteorite cool! Known fall 2-12-1947 Polymict Eucrite Achondrite Meteorite NWA 2126 .63g SAU-001 L 4/5 Chondrite Meteorite Fusion Crusted Cherry NWA 4294 OC3 UNGROUPED METEORITE .034g Super Rare!! NWA 3134 EL6 Chondrite Meteorite Part Slice .39g DRONINO Ataxite (Ungrouped) METEORITE PYRAMID very cool NWA 960 Anomalous H/L/LL3 Chondrite Meteorite lot of 2 NWA 4439 C03.3 Meteorite .08g Carbonaceous Chondrite!! MALOTAS H5 CHONDRITE Meteorite.63g Argentina 6-22-1931 Canyon Diablo Meteorite 15g Meteor Crater AZ, USA cool!! CV3 Meteorite Frag NWA 3118 .67g NWA 1 L5 CHONDRITE .076g FIRST NWA METEORITE WOW!!! NWA 3152 EUCRITE ULTRA RARE TYPE 7 METEORITE .23g Many Unclassified NWA Meteorites And More… http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/meteoritehunting Have a great day! Thanks for looking! John Higgins Higgins Collection of Meteorites __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] scale cubes????
Hello list, I was just hoping that somebody had one extra cube that they would sell me, i saw 20 up for sale on e-bay the other day but i was outbid at the last second. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You John Higgins Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz__ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
