[meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?
Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that they buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is do they really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a few Dealers a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they do, but when asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement should be removed from their web site, I guess. * I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all my meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. I get the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated even though my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved. * With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and if so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended? Sincerely Don Merchant Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders www.ctreasurescwonders.com IMCA #0960 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?
Hello Listers and Don From my understanding there are few dealers that will buy whole collections, it depends on the price and what you have. Now if your looking to sell fast that's the best way to go, but your going to loose a lot in what you paid on your collection. Lets say you spent 100,000 and if I was a dealer I would offer you 15,000 to start the offering and I wouldn't go higher than 20,000 to 25,000. But again, that depends on the collection. I would suggest this Don, take out the high end ticket items and sell them alone and group different meteorites and sell those as a whole LOTS. This way you can save some time on selling your collection and also get a good return. After your done selling off your collection, will you still be collecting meteorites and using the money earned to buy a different collection? If that's the case, I would do trades cause it can be a win win for both parties on some of the meteorites you have. SA Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 ebay store http://www.ebay.com/sch/imca1633ny/m.html Website http://meteoritefalls.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] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?
Hi Don, I know several dealers that purchase meteorite collections. Personally, I have purchased one or two within the last year and am always looking to buy more. However, remember that meteorites are not selling as well as they did in the past, therefore, a dealer can't overpay. If you have realistic wholesale prices - as would need to be the case - I am interested. Remember that I make a living buying and selling meteorites so there would need to be sufficient meat on the bone to make it worth my investment and time. Having said that, if someone contacts me with a collection but wants retail prices - or close to it - I usually won't offend them by sending a lower offer. Five years ago Martian and Lunar meteorites were expensive. Today I can sell them for $125 Martian or $190 Lunar per gram, meaning - in bulk from the finder they are pretty inexpensive. So, if you have that type of material in your collection purchased five to ten years ago you would probably have paid $300 - $700 per gram at least, and you'd lose money reselling today. Meanwhile rare falls would likely have increased in value. Just my thoughts... On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Don Merchant via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that they buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is do they really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a few Dealers a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they do, but when asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement should be removed from their web site, I guess. * I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all my meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. I get the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated even though my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved. * With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and if so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended? Sincerely Don Merchant Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders www.ctreasurescwonders.com IMCA #0960 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia http://www.MrMeteorite.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] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?
Great advice List! Looking at all the factors involved and suggestions related to the meteorite market, it make much sense to strategize a collection sale. Please List keep sharing your thoughts on this as the topic may help many others in the future! Sincerely Don Merchant IMCA #0960 - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions? I have bought many collections. There is no right or wrong answer. Markets change, prices rise or fall. Send me a list. I've offered to buy back endless meteorites for even 10 times what I sold them for. Of course that doesn't apply to most things but some it sure does. Michael Farmer On Jun 28, 2015, at 10:36 PM, Don Merchant via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that they buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is do they really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a few Dealers a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they do, but when asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement should be removed from their web site, I guess. * I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all my meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. I get the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated even though my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved. * With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and if so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended? Sincerely Don Merchant Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders www.ctreasurescwonders.com IMCA #0960 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?
Hmm... interesting topic. I started out somewhat slowly, but soon went overboard with new acquisitions. For me, anyway. I've begun to thin out my collection a bit, but I'm certainly not ready to give it all up yet. Still, I need to strike a reasonable balance. I want to retain a respectable collection, but I don't want to leave my wife a big problem when I'm gone. For the same reasons, I've begun to sell off some of my excess astronomy equipment. And there's certainly some 'excess' there! Stuff. You can't take it with you! Linton -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 3:01 PM To: Don Merchant Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions? Hi Don, I know several dealers that purchase meteorite collections. Personally, I have purchased one or two within the last year and am always looking to buy more. However, remember that meteorites are not selling as well as they did in the past, therefore, a dealer can't overpay. If you have realistic wholesale prices - as would need to be the case - I am interested. Remember that I make a living buying and selling meteorites so there would need to be sufficient meat on the bone to make it worth my investment and time. Having said that, if someone contacts me with a collection but wants retail prices - or close to it - I usually won't offend them by sending a lower offer. Five years ago Martian and Lunar meteorites were expensive. Today I can sell them for $125 Martian or $190 Lunar per gram, meaning - in bulk from the finder they are pretty inexpensive. So, if you have that type of material in your collection purchased five to ten years ago you would probably have paid $300 - $700 per gram at least, and you'd lose money reselling today. Meanwhile rare falls would likely have increased in value. Just my thoughts... On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Don Merchant via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that they buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is do they really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a few Dealers a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they do, but when asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement should be removed from their web site, I guess. * I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all my meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. I get the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated even though my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved. * With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and if so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended? Sincerely Don Merchant Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders www.ctreasurescwonders.com IMCA #0960 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia http://www.MrMeteorite.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 __ 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] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?
I have bought many collections. There is no right or wrong answer. Markets change, prices rise or fall. Send me a list. I've offered to buy back endless meteorites for even 10 times what I sold them for. Of course that doesn't apply to most things but some it sure does. Michael Farmer On Jun 28, 2015, at 10:36 PM, Don Merchant via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Just curious List...I have seen a few web sites of Dealers stating that they buy meteorite and or meteorite collections. I guess my question is do they really buy entire meteorite collections? I have conferred with a few Dealers a few years back who have posted on their web sites that they do, but when asked, they then say that they don't! Maybe that statement should be removed from their web site, I guess. * I know that before the end of this year 2015, I will be selling my entire meteorite collection (meteorites only), then later I will be selling all my meteorite coins, stamps, postcards and other meteorite related items. I get the feeling that this will be more difficult then I anticipated even though my collection has been meticulously documented and preserved. * With that said has anyone bought or sold entire meteorite collections and if so are there any hints, tips and or advice that can be recommended? Sincerely Don Merchant Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders www.ctreasurescwonders.com IMCA #0960 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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
