Re: [meteorite-list] Columbia -- COLOMBIA

2010-09-08 Thread star_wars_collector
Its ok as long as we all know that Africa is not a country... Hope everyone is having a better day then me... Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Sender:

[meteorite-list] Museum update

2010-09-03 Thread star_wars_collector
I was not able to raise the cash needed in time for the museum to be housed in the larger building... Instead Lenoir will have its 4th fitness center that sits empty on a daily basis. Ah well. There is still the previous building which is almost completed from the remodel work. This one does

Re: [meteorite-list] Museum update

2010-09-03 Thread star_wars_collector
proposal, some images, and links posted on that website, you might get some people to fund your museum in the future. Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 eBaystore http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p4340 [meteorite-list] Museum update star_wars_collector at yahoo.com

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - SALE and FUNDRAISER

2010-08-27 Thread star_wars_collector
Hi, yes I am having full insurance, 1 million to be specific at a rate of $1,100 per year. Any samples in the museum will be covered under it as well as people inside. There will be security system and also recording equipment. Greg Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil DONT THINK SO!

2010-08-26 Thread star_wars_collector
What a shame. California is in all this trouble and could raise nice amounts by selling permits to hunt these areas. Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Sender:

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help

2010-08-23 Thread star_wars_collector
I met with the realitor today to get pictures and have them draft up the lease contract. Will post some pics when I get back home. I'm excited, can't wait to show you all the future home of the museum! I am up to $465 of the amount needed. Hope everyone is doing good! Greg Sent on the

Re: [meteorite-list] Pale Blue Dot

2010-08-11 Thread star_wars_collector
There are people on that speck! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:56:35 To: Meteorite-listmeteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite inclusions

2010-08-10 Thread star_wars_collector
The enigma stone is awesome, but not too surprising. A howardite is made up of a certain amount of Eucrite and Diogenite mixed together. I'm sure that there is likely several stones from howardite falls that might be similar. The nwa 1929 strewnfield yielded both Eucrite and Howardite

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs

2010-07-29 Thread star_wars_collector
I don't collect wrongs, but have a few of them. I'm happy to be able to say any I have seen (minus the pallasite looking one) I have been able to tell from looking at them they are not meteorites. Mendota was one of the easier ones to tell, it was obvious from the pictures. Greg C. Sent on the

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite lands during cricket match

2010-07-28 Thread star_wars_collector
No way. The sample in the photo I saw is far too weathered to be fresh, and to hit him in the chest? Nope. I don't think there is any truth to it. Surely, even from a bounce it would have left some kind of mark. Think about the old lady who was indirectly hit - that was after it went through

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites as bullets

2010-07-27 Thread star_wars_collector
Perhaps meteorite bullets are to aliens as silver bullets are to werewolves??? Hope everyone is doing good! Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Melanie Matthews miss_meteor...@yahoo.ca Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad (ebay) - NWA 6291 The King of Angrites 75mg Lot w/Anorthite!

2010-07-26 Thread star_wars_collector
Haha, It weighs .75g or 750mg and is an awesome sample. Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Melanie Matthews miss_meteor...@yahoo.ca Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:01:22 To: Melanie

Re: [meteorite-list] Its official! NWA 6291 The King of Angritesfor sale - AD

2010-07-23 Thread star_wars_collector
No, from what I understand, there is a good chance that in 2011 we may have some good information from Messenger that just might help to answer the question of the angrite/Mercury connection. Also, since the paper mentioned was done, several others have been published that seem to support a

Re: [meteorite-list] Its official! NWA 6291 The King ofAngritesfor sale -...

2010-07-23 Thread star_wars_collector
Faith... Science... Its all how someone wants to take it. On topic, How about an angrite like NWA 6291 for sale for less then the Wisconsin meteorite was selling for?? That's a great deal for those that really understand rare meteorites. At one point Wi (still unofficial) was selling for over

Re: [meteorite-list] Trends with WI Fall and alike for July

2010-07-01 Thread star_wars_collector
That was on ebay after I had offered it to metlist members at $60 per gram. To be honest, some paid less then $40 per gram who have been good customers of mine. Once I filled the requests on here, yeah I did try to cash in a little bit on ebay, but keep in mind about 18% of the cost went to

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin Appreciation

2010-05-13 Thread star_wars_collector
I would also contribute to this, I think its an awesome idea! Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 11:38:55 To: countde...@earthlink.net; Meteorite Listmeteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Hunting Statistics

2010-05-09 Thread star_wars_collector
Just wanted to chime in on this... When I went to PA looking for the fall, food cost more then 2x what we normally would have spent. It cost more then travel costs. In my opinion, food should be counted to an extent of above and beyond normal costs. Hope everyone is good!! Greg C. Sent on

Re: [meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Hunting Statistics

2010-05-09 Thread star_wars_collector
I agree with a good deal of what johnno says. I would also like to offer this thought as a collector... We all know there is cost, I don't like the fact that ways we get by with the IRS is being used as guidelines to get by on collectors. We break everything down to the IRS to get more money

Re: [meteorite-list] Help with Kunya-Urgench

2010-05-05 Thread star_wars_collector
The reply button will send to the person who's post you are repling to. The reply all will sent to the list also. Hope that helps some. Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: hxmendoza hxmend...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:59:27 To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin Meteorite Hunt.

2010-05-03 Thread star_wars_collector
It always seems to happen with each fall... Some could say it shows the passion we all have for meteorites... Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Don Giovanni grig...@operamail.com Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 00:54:58 To:

Re: [meteorite-list] low-life on the meteorite list

2010-04-22 Thread star_wars_collector
I echo the others, I enjoy the work you do also. Keep it up and don't worry bout one sour grape. We all get them from time to time. Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: geo...@aol.com Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:35:00 To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Online PDF files of The Yale Peabody MuseumPublications

2010-04-21 Thread star_wars_collector
The link about photocopiers is a very good one. Same can be said for old hard drives... Even if they don't work data can still be recovered. Hope everyone is good, Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Paul H. oxytropidoce...@cox.net

Re: [meteorite-list] More WI finds

2010-04-18 Thread star_wars_collector
Me too!!! I will pay $10 per gram. Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:18:25 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] More WI finds On Sun, 18

Re: [meteorite-list] METEORITE HUNTER MICHAEL FARMER FINDS 131 GRAMMETEORITE FROM THE APRIL 14, 2010 FIREBALL!

2010-04-17 Thread star_wars_collector
Awesome find Mike! Congrats. Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:18:02 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] METEORITE HUNTER MICHAEL FARMER

Re: [meteorite-list] $1 Million Dream Meteorite Collection

2010-04-13 Thread star_wars_collector
I would only want a sample of a certain ALH martian that I heard something about some time ago on TV by some guy named Bill. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:12:47 To:

Re: [meteorite-list] I thought of an idea on how to get around...

2010-03-29 Thread star_wars_collector
Hi Richard, hope you have been good. You are right. To circumvent ebay fees by increasing shipping is a violation of ebay rules. Anyone who is a TRS would get it taken. I agree with Mike. Let's take our meteorites to websites and focus on advertising them. That's what I am doing. I will still

Re: [meteorite-list] $122.23 per gram

2010-03-18 Thread star_wars_collector
There has been just over 3kg recovered. I don't have the exact number in memory, but I want to say its like 3086g Greg Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:58:34 To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: The Sniper Mentality

2010-03-18 Thread star_wars_collector
I think the quality of your boxes and the wide use of them allows you that. Even at normal price they are an awesome value. I store all my best samples in them and have not even wanted to look for another option. Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay Sniping strategy

2010-03-17 Thread star_wars_collector
I agree. As explained, this will usually save buyer $ due to the other bidder not having time to cave in and say I want it bad enough to spend just a bit more and push final price up even though he will not win. A well timed snipe allows you the best bid amount for your max bid. Greg C.

[meteorite-list] Metal in lunar

2010-03-03 Thread star_wars_collector
I have a part slice of nwa 5000 that sticks to a rare earth magnet. Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Ebay links

2009-09-28 Thread star_wars_collector
Some time ago I had a major amount of listings removed for mentioning my website and not even offering a link. Use caution when mentioning any place where off ebay sales are offered. Greg C. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® __

Re: [meteorite-list] Alien Contact Predicted

2009-08-30 Thread star_wars_collector
I think that this has been a interesting topic. Its my thoughts, as I said before that any intelligent life we encounter will actually come to us. I do think that they would be far more advanced and most likely be machine/robot that would actually visit us rather then the actual beings that

[meteorite-list] GA meteorite event info

2009-08-14 Thread star_wars_collector
Hey, can anyone with info on the GA meteorite event sat send me an email off list with info, time, etc... I am on my way back from FL today (as I type) and may stay over for the event and check it out. Thanks, Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

Re: [meteorite-list] Saving money on meteorites

2009-08-10 Thread star_wars_collector
I agree. I use bing all the time and save a lot of cash on a lot if things. Greg C Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] AD- Camel Donga, Tatahouine, NWA 4734, NWA 5480 Achondrite sale

2009-06-02 Thread star_wars_collector
Hi to all, I have alot of very nice achondrites listed on ebay for sale. Some of the items include: NWA 4734 - Lunar - 3 slices left! NWA 5480 - Olivine Diogenite Camel Donga - Eucrite - whole stones slices and endcuts for $30 per gram Tatahouine - Diogenite - up to 2.7g L'Aigle - Historic fall

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA planetaries and Moroccans

2009-05-18 Thread star_wars_collector
I would really like for this issue to stop. I had no idea that so much drama would come from me offering samples of this Lunar. All my intentions were was to offer some of this really nice Lunar for a more reasonable price then I have seen it going for. What I have has been confirmed to be

[meteorite-list] FREE LL4 S3 W1 material - Study only

2009-04-15 Thread star_wars_collector
Hi to all, hope everyone had a great day! Anthony and I finished all cutting on the NWA LL4 S3 W1 meteorite that will be done, What is left are several very nice slices and the Main Mass, a 191.85g endcut. This material will be submitted for an official name soon. I have some more cutting

[meteorite-list] AD - NEW LL4 Meteorite for sale

2009-04-09 Thread star_wars_collector
Hi to all, Hope everyone is having a good day! I am offering a few slices of the new LL4 meteorite for sale that I have had tested and will be submitting to recieve a NWA #. Its a great looking meteorite with a total weight of only 497g prior to cutting, and I will only be selling about 100

[meteorite-list] Berduc information and questions

2009-03-09 Thread star_wars_collector
I have been seeking information on the Berduc fall for quite some time but have been unable to find anything about it on the internet and it does not seem to be listed on the Met Bull... Can anyone provide me with testing information (or any available information) on this fall? Is there a