[meteorite-list] Blood Auction Hammer Prices

2011-02-08 Thread fallingfusion
Could anyone with a complete list of hammer prices from Saturdays auction please contact me off-list? I just want to check on a few items. Would appreciate it greatly. Thanx. Ryan Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® __ Visit the Archiv

Re: [meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Renewed

2011-02-08 Thread Meteorites USA
Congrats Steve and Geoff on Season 3 of Meteorite men! Regards, Eric On 2/8/2011 8:53 PM, Pete Pete wrote: Great exposure for our passion! Today 4.3 million viewers, tomorrow ze vorld! http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118031777?categoryid=14&cs=1&cmpid=RSS%7CNews%7CLatestNews http://www.var

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Renewed

2011-02-08 Thread Pete Pete
Great exposure for our passion! Today 4.3 million viewers, tomorrow ze vorld! http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118031777?categoryid=14&cs=1&cmpid=RSS%7CNews%7CLatestNews http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118031777?categoryid=14&cs=1&cmpid=RSS%7CNews%7CLatestNews Science Channel renews 'Meteo

[meteorite-list] AD-Ivuna

2011-02-08 Thread mail
I have a 0.3g frag for 1000 usd. First come first served! Matt Morgan Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer stones

2011-02-08 Thread Pete Pete
Hi Chris and List, Reading through the falls listed on your linked site reminded me of the excitement this List had for the Carancas fall in 2007. Does that crater still exist? It seemed predictable at that time that the crater would quickly vanish from erosion, become a cattle watering hol

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer stones

2011-02-08 Thread Chris Spratt
Try here: references are listed. http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/icq/meteorites.html Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com ht

[meteorite-list] EETA 79001 and the Martian Atmosphere

2011-02-08 Thread Walter Branch
Hello Everyone, I feel like an idiot. I know that trapped atmospheric gases have been found in some martian meteorites but for some unexplained reason, I had always thought that the gases had been incorporated in the rock at the time of formation. I always wondered how gases from the martian

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer stones

2011-02-08 Thread Gary Fujihara
I don't know about a master list Derek, but you can check on Michael Blood's site for a list of Hammer stones: Hammers 1790-1954: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/Hammers1.html Hammers 1959-2010: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/Hammers2.html gary On Feb 8, 2011, at 4:37 PM, Derek Yoo

[meteorite-list] Hammer stones

2011-02-08 Thread Derek Yoost
Hi My name is Derek Yoost and I just rejoined the Meteorite List. Is there a master list of all the hammer stones? I'm updating my list and I included a column for the hammer stones. Thanks for your time, Derek. __ Visit the Archives at http://www

[meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER??

2011-02-08 Thread JoshuaTreeMuseum
In spite of the kerfuffles and sometimes egregious abrogations of the etiquette of auctioneering decorum, this was still by far and away, the most awesome meteorite auction I have ever vicariously (virtually) attended. Anyone with the means to drop a few thou could have built an awe-inspiring c

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?‏

2011-02-08 Thread Adam Hupe
I agree with these statements. Next year, I will be a buyer instead of a consignor. It takes a lot of work putting these items together and it reduces the fun by taking a shellacking. I do not mind breaking even or taking a slight lose but I am in no need of more write-offs. I think it wo

Re: [meteorite-list] Public Smearing of Someones Name

2011-02-08 Thread Richard Montgomery
Warren, posts of your nature are levity and needed sometimes to remind us of our passion here! (I'd love to read your moon comments.) I weed throught the riff-raff banter and wonder why all the in-fighting sometimes, but in general I'm pleased to have the chance to read the truely high-end pe

[meteorite-list] [AD] "Utrecht" Super rare Dutch meteorite slice and more

2011-02-08 Thread Jan Bartels
Listoids, Taking offers (no trades, sorry) on next items... Super rare 1.12 gr. slice (part. crust) of one of only four Dutch meteorites "Utrecht". The Utrecht was a witnessed fall (June 2, 1843) with only 9,7 kg. tkw. Super thin cut slice. Aprox 28 mm by 23 at widest points. Two seperate smal

[meteorite-list] Man Made Meteorite

2011-02-08 Thread Thunder Stone
I found this interesting http://cgi.ebay.com/Salyut-7-Electronic-components-Man-made-meteorite-/110644588237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c2ee6ecd Greg S. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritece

[meteorite-list] Question of Iridium in LDG?

2011-02-08 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
Hello All, Carl2, you memory serves you right! The color of LDG is affected by: 1) its very high silica content (almost pure silica: 98%). A decreasing silica content correlates with a gradual change of color from yellow over green towards brown. and, ... this has to do with no. 2: 2) the

[meteorite-list] Public Smearing of Someones Name

2011-02-08 Thread Warren Sansoucie
Hello List - This is silly!! I stopped receiving the METlist several months ago because all I ever saw on here was name calling, name smearing and other assorted childish nonsense. Just think of it, I had people chastizing me for talking "off topic" about the Moon.at least that's in orbi

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?‏

2011-02-08 Thread bill kies
There has to be a consistent balance in order to keep an established auction from withering away. The only way to maintain balance is by following prescribed protocols to the letter. Anyone that sells at auction regularly, knows you have to take a few lumps once in a while but no matter how wel

[meteorite-list] Question of Iridium in LDG?

2011-02-08 Thread Carl 's
Hello All, I bought a small piece of darkish green Libyan Desert Glass from a seller in Tucson. He told me it was dark green from iridium. I had thought the difference in color was from iron. My memory has been really terrible lately so I don't doubt the seller at all. I know this man has for

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Meteorites & Stuff! Back to Tucson Sale!

2011-02-08 Thread Meteorites USA
Let's get this moving... Heading to Tucson! Show's ending in a few days. Bulk Discounts on the 13 kilos of good quality UNWA Below... 13 - 1 Kilo LOTS UNWA Meteorites from $150-$199/kg http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2079008&id=1219094173&l=5ca0c59adf 1 Kilo = $150-$199/kg 2+ Kilos Get 10%

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION

2011-02-08 Thread Thunder Stone
List: Isn't that the way auctions are supposed to be; some items sell for a low price and some high. It just depends on the mood of the bidders. I watched the webcast myself and really enjoyed it (thanks Rubin), and I can say... I wish I was there during the bidding of some items, as they s

Re: [meteorite-list] about meteorite casts

2011-02-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Gary, Yes a wonderful cast and a local fall for me. Mine arrived a few days ago. Shame about the damage to yours...very annoying. Not sure I thanked Zelimir back then for his kind offer toothat is a very generous offer...will keep it in mind. Sure missed the trip to Tucson this time, and th

[meteorite-list] about meteorite casts

2011-02-08 Thread martin goff
Hi Gary, What a bummer about the damaged Middlesbrough cast, are the scratches deep or could they be painted out? Your right to big up Dee and David, they produce top quality casts and the Middlesbrough really is top notch! Hope your cast is not too badly damaged and is repairable. Cheers Mart

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread Adam Hupe
Yes, some of the pieces went higher than expected. You can thank my brother, Greg and a few other bidders for recognizing the value, bidding up and in some cases winning stones like the Johnstown piece and Norton County which I have seen sell for far below what they went for. These were the ex

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION

2011-02-08 Thread Don Edwards
As both Adam and Matt have commented, the prices were all over the place. Some went WAY below what I had expected; a few went for more; a couple went VERY high. A couple of the absentee bidders had "deep pockets" so some bids went high that way. If I hadn't already been "broke" from earlier

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread mail
I will chime in on the prices. Like Adam stated, much fine NWA material sold for pretty low prices, that Dhofar 700 slice was a killer. On the other hand, the Norton Co pieces sold for 40+/g, the Worden was 300/g (I originally sold pieces of this for 15-20/g in 2002)! Sylacauga sold for about

Re: [meteorite-list] about meteorite casts

2011-02-08 Thread Gary Fujihara
Aloha all, One of the mountain of packages that awaited me upon my return home was one that contained a cast of the Middlesborough meteorite. It is an incredibly oriented stone reproduced beautifully in this cast. My only complaint is that some idiot at customs cut through the box and scarred

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread Adam Hupe
Yep, most of the material I entered went below my costs. A gorgeous 33.2 gram complete slice of Dhofar 700 prepared by Marlin Cilz sold for only $220.00, a fraction of what it would have realized on eBay. It cost me nearly this much to have it prepared if you take cutting loss into account a

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread actionshooting
I thought the same thing too. I have never seen an auctioneer close bid so fast. Almost like they were in a hurry. Richard Montgomery wrote: > I watched the auction ffrom California via Ruben's broadcast...which was > awesome!...the only thing I noticed that struck me as a bit odd was how

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson adios

2011-02-08 Thread Dave Myers
Hi Richard and Jeff, I have one Unwa-xxx, that has four irisescence spots on the surface of the black fusion crust? I am going to guess this was caused by metal flecks close to the surface or just the crust it self turning to glass? What is your thoughts on that. Thanks Dave - Origina

[meteorite-list] AD - Great Stuff Ending At Auction

2011-02-08 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, Please take a look at some great auctions ending this evening. 54 different items, all started at just 99 cents with no reserve. I only have two pieces of the Josephinite left so if you want a piece, you may want to bid. Once they are gone, along with many other items, I hav

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson adios

2011-02-08 Thread Richard Montgomery
Good one Jeff! Of course I was refering to SiO-type...hence the joke. I had a NWAxxx that had a bunch of minute florescing insect webs adhering to the sand-grains, most likely picked up sitting around in someone's basement box for years. They were bright-blue under the scope...also wiped awa

[meteorite-list] Asteroids

2011-02-08 Thread Meteorites USA
A new perspective on the old... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSqYk6yD75I And this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEDD-86BD-0 Density Of Asteroids in the Orbital Plane of the Solar System (very cool visualization) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJpPjsdlTnw So how important is planetar

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread Richard Montgomery
I watched the auction ffrom California via Ruben's broadcast...which was awesome!...the only thing I noticed that struck me as a bit odd was how fast Michael closed the items, and I kept wondering if more time was taken that bids would have increased substantially. (I don't think this was on p

Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery Box ~ Revealed!!

2011-02-08 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hey Greg, Just wanted to say thanks for all you do. While others shout their achievements to the world ( like me) You quietly, respectfully, ROCK the meteorite world with your knowledge and generosity. You remind me very much of my late friend Jim Kriegh. Very classy! Even though I am not an IMC

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread actionshooting
Mr. Oatman.I believe apoligies NEED to be in order(from you). Count Deiro wrote: > Thank you Jason. Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- >From: Jason Utas >Sent: Feb 7, 2011 7:36 PM >To: Meteorite-list >Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-08 Thread Count Deiro
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson adios

2011-02-08 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Hi Richard, I never did get a reply from a subsequent "joke" email I sent him asking if he'd ever seen opal-like-florescing in a meteorite... Maybe this will help: http://www.meteorites.com.au/features/almahbas.html Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: "Richard Montgomery" To: