[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2011-12-19 Thread valparint
Carbo http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpod.asp __ 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] Physicist And Former Astronaut John Grunsfeld To Head NASA Science Directorate

2011-12-19 Thread Ron Baalke
Dec. 19, 2011 David Weaver Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1600 david.s.wea...@nasa.gov RELEASE: 11-396 PHYSICIST AND FORMER ASTRONAUT JOHN GRUNSFELD TO HEAD NASA SCIENCE DIRECTORATE WASHINGTON -- NASA has named physicist and former astronaut John Grunsfeld as the new associate

[meteorite-list] AD - New Meteorites - Etched Canyon Diablo slice, Rare H3/4 Chondrite, Eucrite, Chergach, Trilobite Fossil, Huge Borneo Amber, and more!

2011-12-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Greetings Listees and Collectors, I have a few new offerings available, including some rare meteorites and nice trilobite fossil. As always, use coupon code metlist at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Trilobite -

[meteorite-list] AD-Special Monday Auctions Ending Now-Fine Material!

2011-12-19 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, I have 18 Special Monday Night auctions ending in less than 2 hours.  All are excellent and rare specimens!! I also have 54 auctions ending tomorrow evening.  All were started at just 99 cents with no reserve.  Several bargains will be had since the bidding levels are

[meteorite-list] New in January 2012 Treasure of the Month

2011-12-19 Thread Don Merchant
Sorry forgot to format. Hi List. I first want to wish all of you and your families a safe and Happy Holidays. The reason I am writing is that I am considering starting in January 2012 a small area on my Website called Treasure of the Month and underneath From Collectors Around the World *

[meteorite-list] Promising sites around Sedona Arizona?

2011-12-19 Thread Guenther
Hi all, I am planning a 2 week vacation to Sedona Arizona in January and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share some leads on prospective hunting sites in the area. Thanks, Abe Guenther __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Update to U.S. State Department website regarding meteorite hunting

2011-12-19 Thread Robert Ward
Hello all, It's not every day my actions are mentioned on a government website, I thought I should share this with the meteorite community.    May the new year usher in a wave of new falls! Robert Ward                                                                                              

[meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Count Deiro
Seasons Greetings Listees, Whish I had lee distressing news to share. It seems that UPS has lost my shipment of a CAT MOUNTAIN __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] LOST METEORITE

2011-12-19 Thread Count Deiro
Seasons Greetings List, It seems UPS has lost an individual CAT MOUNTAIN meteorite weighing 162 +- grams that was shipped December 5th. from Las Vegas by second day air delivery, with signature required, to Tucson. Several other shipments were sent at the same time to other locations and all

[meteorite-list] Sergey and Dima on Meteorite Men

2011-12-19 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi all, Our good friends Sergey and Dima ROCK on Meteorite Men tonight. P.S. Hey guys bring some nice Seymchan to Tucson! -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: www.MrMeteorite.com Articles: www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u

Re: [meteorite-list] LOST METEORITE

2011-12-19 Thread Ruben Garcia
Wow, sorry to hear that. On a positive note, my 62 gram Cat Mountain end cut just went up in value : ) I'm only kidding If it makes you feel better this seems to happen every year in December. I think it was last year Mike Miller said the same - and his did eventually arrivelate, but in

Re: [meteorite-list] LOST METEORITE

2011-12-19 Thread John.L.Cabassi
Now that is the funny of the year. I'm sorry Count, I know you must be stressed, but you must admit Ruben has a sense of humor, even when things are down Cheers John -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Count, That really stinks - to put it poetically. ;) It also reinforces my belief that UPS blows. I had numerous problems with them in the past and their customer service is horrible. I'd rather burn a package than give it to them. I haven't used UPS in about 5 years now and I will never

Re: [meteorite-list] LOST METEORITE

2011-12-19 Thread Count Deiro
I love Ruben...he's a funny guy. But, its true. His Cat Mountain did just go up in value. Guido -Original Message- From: John.L.Cabassi j...@cabassi.net Sent: Dec 19, 2011 7:39 PM To: 'Ruben Garcia' mrmeteor...@gmail.com, 'Count Deiro' countde...@earthlink.net Cc:

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Count Deiro
Thanks, Don...it is the Holiday Season rush and I'm hoping this has something to do with it. But, they don't show it scanned into the first terminal off the truck. I have been using this UPS franchised storefront for over ten years without a burp... and now this... far and away my most valuable

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Pete Pete
Hi, All, An added note of advice, I always wondered why Adam Hupe' shipped tiny, sometimes almost weightless, pieces of meteorite in a relatively huge 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 6 box, until I heard similar stories like this in the past and it dawned on me. An box this size is not easily

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread James Balister
I also sent a some things using the US postal service by pirority mail that I paid to arive in 3 days.  It actually took 30 days!   And now they say that they will be slower!  - Original Message From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Don Merchant

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Don Merchant
Great point about the boxes Pete.I thank Adam for my use of a boxes whenever I sell my meteorites to customers. The main reason as you said was size and a bit harder to hide under a shirt or a Fanny Flap, thus the package may have better odds of reaching the destination without being stolen or

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Don Merchant
Sorry about my grammar errors last email. I'm very tired and going to bed. Good night! Sincerely Don Merchant - Original Message - From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com To: Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com; meteoritem...@gmail.com; countde...@earthlink.net Cc: meteoritelist

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Adam Hupe
I always wondered why Adam Hupe' shipped tiny, sometimes almost weightless, pieces of meteorite in a relatively huge 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 6 box. Was this intentional, Adam, and has it proven beneficial, in your experience? Yes, I intentionally use larger boxes for many reasons. Padded envelopes do

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Count Deiro
Hi Pete and List, I will never use UPS again. U.S. Mail Registered is probably the way to go. My package was an approx. 4 by 6 by 8 cardboard box inside a full sized UPS vinyl envelope. I declared it a mineral specimen. Fed Ex over night envelope would be good for ts's and slices. I haven't

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-19 Thread Doug Ross
Very sorry to hear about the missing package. I'm not sure what carrier can be trusted anymore. I recently had to bite my nails for a full month waiting for an airmail package to arrive from Germanyso USPS isn't looking very reliable. I've never personally had a problem with FedEx, but

Re: [meteorite-list] AD LOST METEORITE

2011-12-19 Thread almitt2
Greetings, For Sale 161 gram Cat Mountain and 1 +/- gram specimens. Seriously UPS is the most expensive way I have found to ship and I avoid it. Fed-X is cheaper but I prefer USPS when items are small enough to ship that way. --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites Quoting Count Deiro