[meteorite-list] AD: TONS OF UNCLASSIFIED NWA's LOADED ONTO EBAY

2007-02-15 Thread dean bessey
I took advantage of today's half price ebay listing day and listed more than 400 new ebay auctions - just over half are meteorites. Many are discounted dramatically as I am trying to raise some money and the sheer number of auctions flooding the market all at once means you might get some good

[meteorite-list] AD - Ebay Auctions ending tonght Plus Pallasites

2007-02-15 Thread Jim Strope
Good Morning Meteorite Lovers I have auctions ending tonight, ebay ID catchafallingstar.com. Most started at 99 Cents!!!: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPageuserid=catchafallingstar.com In addition there are some killer Imilac and Seymchan slices available. 250 gram

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay Hassles

2007-02-15 Thread Steve Schoner
Mark, A company such as eBay (which I hate) has a right to make money. After all that is as you say capitalism. However it strikes at least half of my brain as strange that an auction house also has a bank. And that bank, PayPal such as Gary reported, sends him back to eBay for the resolution

[meteorite-list] Allan, Iris

2007-02-15 Thread pinwalla
Dear List, Allan Lang and his lovely wife Iris are wonderful people. They are hospitable and as forthright as anyone I've ever met. They are also honest and trustworthy people. It is unfortunate that things can and often go astray in any auction or event where masses of people are under time

Re: [meteorite-list] Allan, Iris

2007-02-15 Thread Michael Farmer
Where are the lovely Iris and Allen going to explain why they lied to myself and Achim about his stolen and then resold for more money pieces? That is not an accusation, that is proven fact, as seen by all on this list. Michael Farmer --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List, Allan Lang and his

Re: [meteorite-list] Allan, Iris

2007-02-15 Thread Greg Hupe
Hello Nelson, If Allen and Iris are so trustworthy and honest, why did they clearly go astray and rip off the bidders at their auction (as proven by Achim and others). When humans act like the Lang's, with a severe lack of business ethics, then this kind of topic will occur and be made public.

[meteorite-list] Bassikounou - a meteorite that blows your socks off

2007-02-15 Thread bernd . pauli
Hello Hanno, Hello List, I got my Bassikounou specimen today. Thank you very, very much, Hanno! If you ever thought you were holding an absolutely fresh meteorite in your hands, you haven't seen Bassikounou! I have an absolutely fresh piece of the Peekskill chondrite (from David New right after

Re: [meteorite-list] www.venusmeteorite.com - what are your opinions on this claim

2007-02-15 Thread lebofsky
Hi Randall: I will try to answer one of your questions. I wish I could give you details on how to get meteorites off of Mars, but this is something that I would have to talk to Jay Melosh about (if I can keep him in place long wnough). However, I can address the issue of asteroid/meteroid

Re: [meteorite-list] Allan, Iris

2007-02-15 Thread Michael L Blood
Hi fellow list members, While I have no personal knowledge about the Achim accusation, stating that it is proven fact does remind me that Mike Farmer posted a list of final sale prices (as proven fact). In fact, I was, understandably, concerned that I had paid far more than twice the

Re: [meteorite-list] AD Holbrook Reminder + Others

2007-02-15 Thread RYAN PAWELSKI
Good Afternoon Everyone... Just a reminder, for those of you interested in obtaining one of Larry's great Holbrook fragments, bidding will close at 8pm ET.. so be sure to contact him at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get your bids in. Photos of the fragments can be viewed at www.fallingfusion.com I

[meteorite-list] NASA Mars Orbiter Sees Effects of Ancient Underground Fluid (MRO)

2007-02-15 Thread Ron Baalke
Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. Okubo and McEwen report these findings in the Feb. 16 edition of the journal Science. Images showing the haloes along fractures are available on the Web at: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/MRO/news/20070215.html and at http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/publications

[meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Notkin
Dear Michael, Mike, Greg, Charlie, Ryan and others: Please be advised that Iris Lang is seriously ill and had to be hospitalized following the auction. She is with her doctors in Florida at the moment. I spoke with her two days ago and advised her to rest and to try and not worry about all

[meteorite-list] Rosetta Correctly Lined Up for Critical Mars Swingby

2007-02-15 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMKRCO2UXE_index_0.html Rosetta correctly lined up for critical Mars swingby European Space Agency 15 February 2007 ESA mission controllers have confirmed Rosetta is on track for a critical 250-km Mars swingby on 25 February. Engineers have started final preparations

[meteorite-list] Loud Bang In Ohio Might Be A Sonic Boom From A Meteor

2007-02-15 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070215/NEWS01/70215015/1002 UPDATE: Last night's 'big bang' might be a meteor By JIM SABIN The Advocate (Ohio) Fbruary 25, 2007 NEWARK - Something happened at around 9 p.m. Wednesday that a lot of people heard. But nobody seems to have

[meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION SCENE.

2007-02-15 Thread Dave Freeman mjwy
Dear List; As many of you who know me already know, I quit drinking a long time ago (20 years come August) as I couldn't remember crap, or conduct business, or personal affairs when drunk, 1/4 full of beer, or plowed. MAYBE THERE MAY BE A TIME WHEN SOME INDIVIDUALS, or certain or all

Re: [meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Michael Farmer
Sorry Geoff, but I beg to differ. you imply that I made up the fact that AL told myself, many people in the room, and Achim that his pieces were stolen. HE TOLD ME THAT. I never said that Al reported it to the list, indeed, I did that. I am pissed off that I was lied to, and Achim was lied to.

Re: [meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread David Weir
Thanks again Geoff for satisfying my curiosity about the cause of the errors. Allan has called me already and offered me another piece of the meteorite that I should have won by my absentee bid of $375 which he sold to another live bidder for $325. I doubt he was trying to lose money, and can

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Interpretive Trail Set in Oregon (Willamette Meteorite)

2007-02-15 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=117148655011243900 Meteorite interpretive trail set for Fields Bridge Park By Cliff Newell The West Linn Tidings February 15, 2007 After blazing from outer space to land in West Linn thousands of years ago, the Willamette Meteorite still

Re: [meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Notkin
Dear Mike: You're a good friend and a good neighbor. I've always respected your sense of justice and I sure don't want to get into an argument with you on the List. I'm not making any implications. I'm being very direct and straightforward. You have a right to voice your opinions and concerns

Re: [meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Michael Farmer
Again Geoff, I must completely disagree. I am not arguing, not fighting, nothing but speaking the simple truth about what I was told. Geoff, I had a discussion with Iris and Al on Monday morning, the day I came back up to the Westward Look to buy more items from al before he closed. He told me

[meteorite-list] Holbrook Auction - AD

2007-02-15 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, Yes, I know the rules about one 'AD' post per week, sorry, won't happen again, but I have to tell you that there are 2 pieces without bids yet! This is a no reserve auction, right now they could be had for a penny! I pay shipping. This is a great opportunity to get a chunk of

[meteorite-list] Increased Activity- Has anyone else noticed?

2007-02-15 Thread Mike Groetz
I signed up some time ago to the daily Google news alerts covering the keywords of: Meteorite; Meteor; Bolide; Tunguska and UFO. Just in the last couple of weeks- the daily responses have increased greatly of fireballs, booms and UFO's (most of which I relate to meteors). Does anyone else

[meteorite-list] Holbrook Auction

2007-02-15 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, A sincere thanks to the bidders and congratulations to the winners! It was great fun! Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay Hassles

2007-02-15 Thread Mark
Steve, Paypal probably sent Gary to Ebay as they may not have understood the situation, either way if Gary knew about the bidders contact info sooner it may have all been resolved sooner. If it were me I certainly would have called the bidder the day his payment was late. I am not a set it

Re: [meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Greg Hupe
Hello Geoff, First, I consider you a friend and respect your personal opinions and feeling for your long time clients (Allan and Iris). I may not have been at the Lang's auction personally but was brought in to this discussion by people who were. Yes, I am affected, as YOU very well know, by

[meteorite-list] AD: Seymchan Slices

2007-02-15 Thread David Kitt Deyarmin
I have 10 super nice slices of Seymchan available. I am asking 50 cents per gram in the cut but un-polished and un-etched condition and 75 cents per gram for a fully etched slice. I cut these with a new process (I think) and the finish is amazing for having just come off the saw. There is

[meteorite-list] ID help, meteorwrong meteorite galleries, my collection, meteorite forum, field museum pics

2007-02-15 Thread Joe
Hello list, Once again I have added many photo and discriptions to me webpage. My meteorwrong page now has description fro each wrong. I have also added a new photo gallery page. In a day or so I will be addin at least a hundred new meteorites, slices, individuals, fragments, and micros.

Re: [meteorite-list] Hope Iris is

2007-02-15 Thread Fredmeteorhall
Hello Geoff, I had a great time at the Lang auction. The champagne was free, your lady friend is lovely, and the meteorites, many one of a kind! Iris answered all of my questions with grace, both before and after the auction. I thank you, Al, Iris and the other cheerful help that made the

[meteorite-list] anyone interested in a holbrook expidition?

2007-02-15 Thread justin weippert
Still waiting for someone to join me for a hunt for meteorites in sun valley. Trying to make some new friends that like to hunt meteorites..justin - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo!

[meteorite-list] www.venusmeteorite.com - Let the experts decide

2007-02-15 Thread Randall Gregory
Ken, You said not to rely on your own conclusions but let the experts decide. I am inclosing a e-mail I send 10 months ago to another forum. Please look at the bold text. It was my intention from the very start to have experts evaluate my claim.

[meteorite-list] www.venusmeteorite.com - Peruvian meteorite impact - additional information

2007-02-15 Thread Randall Gregory
The beginning of the story... Google language tools will help to translate from Spanish to English. I hope you enjoy the history of one of the largest witnessed and seismically recorded falls in recent history. http://www.geocities.com/astroycpa/meteoritoaqp2feb2004.html

[meteorite-list] Cast of the flight oriented meteorite Villalbeto de la Pena #25

2007-02-15 Thread Mirko Graul
Hello List, i offer an absolutely perfect cast of the flight of oriented meteorite Villalbeto de la Pena #25. Some European museums used its chance and bought themselves such a perfect cast. And now also the chance exists to receive one of these perfect copies for collectors and

Re: [meteorite-list] www.venusmeteorite.com - Let the experts decide

2007-02-15 Thread Pete Pete
Is this legitimate? Sorry, but it reads like Boggy Creek. Why don't you just send something to Dr. R. Korotev and end the speculating. http://www.meteorites.wustl.edu/what_to_do.htm http://www.meteorites.wustl.edu/what_to_do.htm Cheers, Pete By the way, jpegs attached to a List posting ist