Re: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
That is too funny! --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 4:47 PM Look

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD more likely

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
Not many reports have come from MD, the ones I have seen are a bit off as regards to the time of the fall. Also I have read of the reports that the booms were best heard from PA area, closer to Southern Hanover. What is the normal time from the booms to impact? I understand it to be within 75

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA! Perhaps near Delta?

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
I am thinking perhaps this is within 75 miles of Delta PA from what I have been able to figure out. Anyone else get anymore news or information? Greg C. --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: Re

[meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA! Perhaps near Delta? video

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
Video from the local news there, has interviews with people who witnesed the fall. http://www.wgal.com/video/19971301/index.html Im pretty sure now that this is close to the area of Delta PA. Greg C. --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg

[meteorite-list] Arizone fall a secret ?

2009-07-05 Thread Greg Catterton
I would like to go join the hunt for meteorites at the recent fall, but it seems this is being kept a secret location... Is this to drive the prices up? One would think extra sets of eyes and hands would be great, but in my opinion it seems a select group is the only ones who will be allowed

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizone fall a secret ?

2009-07-05 Thread Greg Catterton
-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Greg Catterton Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 1:12 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Arizone fall a secret ? I would like to go join the hunt for meteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizone fall a secret ?

2009-07-05 Thread Greg Catterton
Then why not let fellow collectors be included instead of the just big dealers? Is it becouse the collectors are the ones that the dealers will be selling to? The same people that were selling West for $100 per gram are there right now. --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizone fall a secret ?

2009-07-05 Thread Greg Catterton
. Greg --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net wrote: From: Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Arizone fall a secret ? To: cyna...@charter.net, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 5:30 PM Greg Catterton, I am very surprised to hear

Re: [meteorite-list] My thoughts on the Arizona Fall

2009-07-05 Thread Greg Catterton
Im glad you seem to understand where I am coming from, this was not meant as an attack, just my frustration at not being able to join in on what I would consider a great learning experience. When I was told it was being kept secret, I felt pretty upset at the fact that it seemed to be that

Re: [meteorite-list] My thoughts on the Arizona Fall - detailed...

2009-07-05 Thread Greg Catterton
wrote: From: Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] My thoughts on the Arizona Fall To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 10:30 PM Greg, you seem to have a good heart, but you are coming

[meteorite-list] AD - 4th of July sale with great savings!

2009-07-02 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, hope everyone is having a good day! I have marked down several items listed on ebay to VERY good prices for the 4th of July. You will have a hard time finding better buys on these meteorites and the sale is good until July 6th when I will take the prices back up. You can view my

[meteorite-list] ISS volcano pictures - must see!

2009-07-02 Thread Greg Catterton
Totally awesome images from the ISS that captured a volcano erupting in one of the Kuril Islands in the Russian Federation. http://chamorrobible.org/gpw/gpw-200906-English.htm __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Sellers, would you like to keep more of your money?

2009-06-27 Thread Greg Catterton
I have found a nice way to beat the system when it comes to getting money with paypal. Instead of sending money with the purchase tab, use the personal tab and you will not have to pay the paypal fees when you recieve the money. This can add up to substantial savings over time. Dealers, all

Re: [meteorite-list] Sellers, would you like to keep more of your money?

2009-06-27 Thread Greg Catterton
, Mark Grossman mar...@westnet.com wrote: From: Mark Grossman mar...@westnet.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sellers, would you like to keep more of your money? To: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 10:49 PM Yes

Re: [meteorite-list] Sellers, would you like to keep more of your money?

2009-06-27 Thread Greg Catterton
Grossman  mar...@westnet.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sellers, would  you like to keep more of your money? To: Greg Catterton  star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 10:49  PM Yes,  but does the buyer get the PayPal protection

[meteorite-list] AD - Nice Camel Donga Thin Sections For Sale

2009-06-25 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to everyone, here is my ad for the week and the last one until sometime after July 4th. I have 5 thin sections of the Camel Donga (eucrite)in hand and available for sale. All are uncovered to allow the buyer the option of testing. These are nice samples and priced reasonably at $80 each and

Re: [meteorite-list] Bright Fireball seen over southern Arizona tonight

2009-06-25 Thread Greg Catterton
Thanks for the update, It would be nice to have another US fall. Pictures are also nice. I think having pictures and video of falls make it all the more special to have a sample of in collections. Greg C. --- On Thu, 6/25/09, Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Richard Kowalski

[meteorite-list] Looking for good video of Buzzard Coulee fall

2009-06-25 Thread Greg Catterton
3 messages from me today! Does anyone have good quality video footage of the Buzzard Coulee fall? All I have been able to find is youtube stuff and I would like something of higher quality. I can provide a blank disc and cover postage costs for it, or if upload/download is an option, that

[meteorite-list] Camel Donga thin sections

2009-06-23 Thread Greg Catterton
I had a few Camel Donga thin sections made, I know some of you all enjoy looking at thin section images. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/Camel_Donga_1.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/Camel_Donga_2.jpg

[meteorite-list] AD - Assorted Meteorites and thin sections

2009-06-21 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to everyone, here is my ad for the week. I have several meteorites listed on ebay that end in under 24 hours. Items include lunar, martian and eucrite micros. Also listed are Tatahouine, Gao, Bassikounou, Camel Donga and the NWA 4734 Lunar that is left for sale. Off ebay prices: I will take

Re: [meteorite-list] Stinky Meteorite

2009-06-20 Thread Greg Catterton
Perhaps its the first Urineite... I have had a few that had a rotten egg like smell, but never urine. Greg C. --- On Sat, 6/20/09, Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com wrote: From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Stinky Meteorite To:

[meteorite-list] AD - EBAY ITEMS ENDING IN 24 HOURS -

2009-06-14 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, here is my AD for the week. I have several items ending in the next 24 hours on ebay. There some real nice deals on assorted achondrites to be had. Many are at almost 1/2 the normal market value. Many of the items for sale include free shipping to anywhere in the USA. You can view

Re: [meteorite-list] Military intelligence-- still an oxymoron.

2009-06-11 Thread Greg Catterton
Perhaps they have found the big one heading right for us and dont want it to get out... --- On Thu, 6/11/09, Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net wrote: From: Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net Subject: [meteorite-list] Military intelligence-- still an oxymoron. To:

[meteorite-list] Ebay user name change.

2009-06-11 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, I have changed my ebay user ID. It is now WanderingStarMeteorites the star_wars_coiiector is not being used anymore. Just to let everyone know. When you want to see what I have for sale, you will now need to use this link:

Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted - Ash Creek/West Newspaper(s)

2009-06-07 Thread Greg Catterton
I would also like to pick up a copy of the paper. If you have an extra, send me an email! Greg --- On Sun, 6/7/09, Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com wrote: From: Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Wanted - Ash Creek/West Newspaper(s) To: Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD - Achondrites on Ebay ending in less then 24 hours

2009-06-07 Thread Greg Catterton
Here is my ad for this week... I have many Achondrites for sale on ebay currently at very reasonable prices including Lunar at under $1000 per gram for a fusion crusted slice! Ending in under 24 hours are a few nice Camel Donga individuals, slices and endcuts at about $30 per gram as well as

[meteorite-list] Assorted Thin Section Images

2009-06-05 Thread Greg Catterton
I thought I would add a little something to the thin section posts. I have become a very big fan of thin sections since my introduction to them. I find they offer a really unique look into just what meteorites really are. I owe a big thanks to Anthony Love at App State for sparking my interest

[meteorite-list] AD - Ebay items ending today

2009-05-28 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, hope everyone is doing well. I have several ebay items up for sale currently, 2 of the NWA 4734 Lunar samples for sale end today. These Lunar are priced to sell, you will have a hard time finding nice quality Lunar at this price. I also have some L'Aigle, Tatahouine, Allende, NWA

Re: [meteorite-list] Richard Norton

2009-05-27 Thread Greg Catterton
Very sad news indeed. My first book on meteorites was one he wrote and I must say it peaked my interest even more then it already was. Its nice to think that many people for many years to come will still be able to learn from him by the great books he wrote. Greg C. --- On Wed, 5/27/09,

Re: [meteorite-list] Richard Norton wiki

2009-05-27 Thread Greg Catterton
I have a wiki account and would be willing to do it if nobody else has the time. I also agree that he deserves an entry. Greg C. --- On Wed, 5/27/09, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hall of Fame idea/discussion

2009-05-27 Thread Greg Catterton
:57 PM Hi Ruben, For Nininger you can go here: http://www.meteorite.com/nininger/ I believe that is a sort of hall of fame devoted to Harvey. --AL Mitterling - Original Message - From: Ruben Garcia meteoritem...@yahoo.com To: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Cc

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hall of Fame idea/discussion

2009-05-27 Thread Greg Catterton
--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Ruben Garcia meteoritem...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ruben Garcia meteoritem...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hall of Fame idea/discussion To: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Cc: alm

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hall of Fame idea/discussion

2009-05-27 Thread Greg Catterton
- Original Message - From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com To: meteoritem...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hall of Fame idea/discussion Eric is a great guy, I think he did a good

[meteorite-list] December 20, 2008 falls

2009-05-26 Thread Greg Catterton
Buzzard Coulee and Tamdakht. Same day falls of large meteorites bith very close in type. Has anyone looked into if these falls are somehow related to the same object? I am thinking they are from the same place/area in space. I find it strange that both fell the same day and are so close in

Re: [meteorite-list] Dean's BL NWA 1685

2009-05-22 Thread Greg Catterton
I just recently recieved a stone that looks very similar to one in the pictures at that link... perhaps they are the same? http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1504.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1505.jpg

[meteorite-list] NWA 4734 Lunar AD update

2009-05-20 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to everyone, I hope the day has been good for you all! Just to update the AD for the Lunar so nobody has to email anymore about pieces that have been sold, all samples of the NWA 4734 except for the .65g and .80g have been sold. .65g - $650

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Moroccan dealers

2009-05-20 Thread Greg Catterton
I would have to agree 100% with this. I have never had a bad deal from any I have purchased from. The ones I have had deals with are very cool in my book and now have me as a lifetime customer. Greg C. --- On Wed, 5/20/09, Jack Schrader schrad...@rocketmail.com wrote: From: Jack Schrader

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites and Moroccans

2009-05-19 Thread Greg Catterton
Holding back material Kind of like the West, Texas fall? I still see people advertising it as only 3kg found, yet from my totals, over 15kg have been found... One person has recovered well over 3kg himself! Its not just Moroccans. I see activity going on with recent falls that leads me to

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 4734

2009-05-18 Thread Greg Catterton
so mr greg c , get his 11 gr from sbai associates ,as he wrote to me; congratulations on acquiring this wonderful and pristine lunar Thanks for the confirmation for everyone that what I have the the real thing. I understand the need for caution when buying Lunar and Martian meteorites, but

Re: [meteorite-list] IMCA subject

2009-05-18 Thread Greg Catterton
... Ok. I would like to say for the record, I am a member of the IMCA. Taking a step back and looking at the IMCA with a unbiased point of view, I see it as a group that has alot of potential and could be a great thing for the meteorite hobby. I do think its more of a dealers club then

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-17 Thread Greg Catterton
Not once did I ever say to anyone it came from you. Anyone who claims I did, I invite them post the email where I made that claim... I am sending a sample off to be tested Monday to Tony Irving and the test results will speak for themselves as to what this is - however Im sure anyone can see

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-17 Thread Greg Catterton
    --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale To: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] AD - NWA 4734 Lunar available for sale

2009-05-17 Thread Greg Catterton
I have just spoken with my supplier concerning this and have been assured that it is in fact NWA 4734. quote: the number is NWA 4734 you don't need to present another sample for analysing I will now offer all this material I have available of this at the low price of $1,000 per gram and I

[meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-16 Thread Greg Catterton
I have scoured the net checking current prices offered for this type Lunar meteorite and am pretty confident that I can beat any of the currently advertised prices on this real nice Lunar by $200 or more. I have a few samples available, those interested, send me a email. whats available?

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-16 Thread Greg Catterton
What is the official or provisional NWA number for this material?  Who studied it? Best Regards, Adam --- On Sat, 5/16/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available

[meteorite-list] Nice

2009-05-15 Thread Greg Catterton
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1731.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1732.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1733.jpg More to come on this later. Greg C. __

Re: [meteorite-list] Tunguska Questions

2009-05-14 Thread Greg Catterton
I recall reading something recently that stated there was a mass at the bottom of the lake you mentioned that may be remains of the meteorite... I think it was also on TV. Greg C. --- On Thu, 5/14/09, Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com wrote: From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com

[meteorite-list] TEST - Please disregard

2009-05-02 Thread Greg Catterton
...cant post again... __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Test

2009-05-01 Thread Greg Catterton
fuzzy wuzzy was a bear, fuzzy wuzzy had no hair... This is a test, why are you reading me? __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] AD - Assorted stuff

2009-05-01 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, hope everyone is having a good day! I have sold all but 3 samples out of the 300 or so grams of the NWA LL4 S3 W1 material. It has been submitted for NWA number and I will be updating all buyers once the number is given. Price per gram is $5 - which is very reasonable for LL4

[meteorite-list] AD - Last few L'Aigle samples

2009-04-29 Thread Greg Catterton
Hey to all, hope everyone is enjoying the day! The last 2 nice sized L'Aigle fragments end in under 8 hours on ebay. I also have some smaller samples of the meteorite available - they end in under 2 days. These are the last of the L'Aigle I have for sale, and can get no more with such

[meteorite-list] Check out this meteorite pt2 upclose

2009-04-28 Thread Greg Catterton
Here are some very close up pictures of the new NWA 1086 gram stone, I am trying to get good pictures of the green crystals in it. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1516.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1519.jpg

[meteorite-list] Check out these meteorites

2009-04-27 Thread Greg Catterton
Hey hope everyone has had a good day! We Cut some of the recent NWA order I got from Morocco today... Some real neat looking stones. This one has very little visible metal and has almost no magnetic attraction... Any thoughts on what kind it is? It has some massive green crystal formations all

[meteorite-list] AD - Historic L'Aigle for sale

2009-04-23 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to everyone, hope you all are having a good day. I recently aquired some real nice L'Aigle fragments and have a few listed on ebay. These come with great provenance from the Natural History Museum in France. a couple pictures of the samples -

[meteorite-list] AD - Update! - L'Aigle and LL4 Meteorites

2009-04-23 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi again to all, sorry for another AD post... Last one from me for a week, Promise! I needed to update the last one with a few things. The last 7 samples of the LL4 have been listed on ebay, after these are gone, I will have no more left to offer. I would like to add that samples of the LL4

[meteorite-list] Nice looking uNWA stone

2009-04-21 Thread Greg Catterton
Hey I hope everyone is doing well! I cut a NWA stone today and found a real nice looking interior and I thought I would share off a few pics of it... small fragment that fell of during cutting http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1276.jpg endcut of the stone:

[meteorite-list] AD - Nice LL4 S3 W1 Chondrite slices available

2009-04-16 Thread Greg Catterton
I have listed some nice 2mm slices of the new LL4 S3 W1 that has been tested by Anthony Love at Appalachain State on ebay. I also have some others available off ebay for $1 per gram less then the ebay listings (due to high ebay final value fees) I am asking $4 per gram off ebay, $5 from ebay.

[meteorite-list] AD - NWA xxxx LL4 S3 W1 slices Ebay auctions ending in 1 hour

2009-04-14 Thread Greg Catterton
I have several very nice slices of the new NWA LL4 meteorite that end in an hour. These have been tested by Anthony Love at Appalachain State University. This meteorite has awesome features that include bleached chondrules. You can see them here:

[meteorite-list] FREE LL4 material for XRD use

2009-04-07 Thread Greg Catterton
I have just had some slices cut of an LL4 (based on preliminary testing) and have some cutting fragments that would do well for XRD study. I would be willing to offer some free to educational institutions for study/testing. Anyone interested, please contact me off list. I have a limited amount

[meteorite-list] Nice slice of a LL4 S3 W1 (preliminary results)

2009-04-04 Thread Greg Catterton
Here is a nice slice of an LL4 S3 W1 (Based on the preliminary counts of clinoenstatite vs. enstatite) I thought some of you would enjoy a picture of it. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/ASU_NWA_5.jpg Hope everyone is having a good day! Greg C.

[meteorite-list] TEST - Please disregard

2009-04-01 Thread Greg Catterton
test... test... test __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] test - delete me

2009-03-28 Thread Greg Catterton
I am a test and only a test... Alice in wonderland syncs to the wall... so does Wizard of Oz and Darkside of the moon... Why are you reading me? I am a test! __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] not getting messages, bounce back thing?

2009-03-28 Thread Greg Catterton
I got a message today stating that I am getting bounced? After checking my website email (I never check it and had 1850 emails!) I wonder why my yahoo account is not getting messages? I am posting but not getting any. Greg __

[meteorite-list] AD - 181 gram Bassikounou - Best offers

2009-03-28 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all! I sent this out about a week ago, but have seen some have had issues like me with getting messages, I figured I would offer it again. I am offering a very nice 181 gram Bassikounou endcut for sale, I will accept best offers on this great meteorite. Please place offer off list.

[meteorite-list] AD - 181 gram Bassikounou

2009-03-20 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, hope everyone is having a good day! I am offering a very nice 181 gram Bassikounou endcut for sale, I will accept best offers on this great meteorite. Please place offer off list. Fusion crusted end: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF0808.jpg Cut face:

[meteorite-list] Wanted - West Texas meteorite sample

2009-03-15 Thread Greg Catterton
in advance, Greg Catterton IMCA 4682 www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD - Ebay auctions

2009-03-03 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to everyone, Hope all is well! I have some nice meteorite samples listed for sale on ebay. Auctions end in the next 2-3 days. Some of the items include (many from Mike Farmer and the Hupe Collection) NWA 1877 - Olivine Diogenite .08g NWA 3140 - Ureilite 4.4g NWA 4024 - Winonaite 1.05g NWA 5511

[meteorite-list] Thin Section Images

2009-03-03 Thread Greg Catterton
Here are a few thin section images, I know some here enjoy looking at them. NWA xxx Howardite (very nice looking) http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/HowarditeDL_2.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/HowarditeDL.jpg NWA 3140 - Winonaite

[meteorite-list] AD - Provisional NWA 5511 - LL5 chondrite

2009-02-28 Thread Greg Catterton
I listed a few samples the the meteorite Ted Bunch was kind enough to classify for me on ebay. It is provisional and the assigned name is NWA 5511 and it has been classified as an LL5 chondrite. This meteorite has a very nice look to it and low TKW of only 387 grams (prior to cutting). I am

Re: [meteorite-list] FOR THE RECORD

2009-02-27 Thread Greg Catterton
.   Greg C. --- On Fri, 2/27/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] FOR THE RECORD To: Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 1:03 PM First let em say that I would really like

[meteorite-list] documentation ideas/discussion

2009-02-27 Thread Greg Catterton
I am currently working on a nice format to use for COAs on higher priced material... This is what I have come up with and want to know your thoughts/ideas/suggestions. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/COAsample.jpg I think this offers a very nice look and gives the basic

Re: [meteorite-list] PELISSON SLIMEBALLS STRICKS METEORITE COMMUNITY AGAIN

2009-02-25 Thread Greg Catterton
I have seen the site before also... It makes me wonder what motivation they have for such comments. Im sure the big oil companies contribute far more to terrorism then the meteorite trade, but I think meteorites are an easier target due to the fact that they dont have high dollar lawyers.

[meteorite-list] New LL meteorite with bleached chondrules?

2009-02-18 Thread Greg Catterton
I recently pick up a nice meteorite that looks to be LL type with nice big bleached chondrules. Here are a few pics of this nice looking meteorite. I am looking to get this one classified, if anyone here has the time, please let me know. Thanks, Greg C. Fusion crusted exterior

Re: [meteorite-list] Houston (Chronicle), we have a problem

2009-02-17 Thread Greg Catterton
I often wonder why people who have no idea of what they are talking about get paid to talk about it... Greg C. --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Notkin geok...@notkin.net wrote: From: Notkin geok...@notkin.net Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Houston (Chronicle), we have a problem To: Meteorite List

[meteorite-list] Tishka/Tamdakht/Tamdaght images

2009-02-13 Thread Greg Catterton
Many thanks to Aid for this incredible sample of the Dec 20, 2008 fall. I took some pictures and thought I would share them with you all. Its an outstanding meteorite that will stay in my personal collection for quite some time. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF0441.jpg

[meteorite-list] Looking for a sample of a historic fall - Ensisheim

2009-02-07 Thread Greg Catterton
I am looking to pick up a sample of Ensisheim. I have the money on hand. If you have a sample for sale, please contact me off list with price, pictures and provenance. Thanks, Greg C. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Greg Catterton
I have questions anf thoughts about Tucson... Is it really worth going? I would think that prices would be hogher due to cost of travel and living (room, food etc) for the show and the dealers wanting to recover funds for that. Also a friend is out there and says its slower then he has ever

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Greg Catterton
I only have talked to one person out there - they sell earth rocks and minerals, not meteorites - they told me that they have done nothing like previous years there at this point. Maybe its just that area that isnt doing well, maybe its him... he sells really nice stuff so I know the quality is

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: AUCTIONS ENDING TODAY!- HIGHLIGHTS-30% OFF SALE- RUNNING TILL TONIGHT/28th-MANY NEW METEORITES!ALSO, Don't Be Shy About Good Offers On Collection Pieces!

2009-01-28 Thread Greg Catterton
This is your 3rd AD in 2 days. --- On Wed, 1/28/09, michael cottingham mikew...@gilanet.com wrote: From: michael cottingham mikew...@gilanet.com Subject: [meteorite-list] AD: AUCTIONS ENDING TODAY!- HIGHLIGHTS-30% OFF SALE- RUNNING TILL TONIGHT/28th-MANY NEW METEORITES!ALSO, Don't Be Shy About

[meteorite-list] AD - NWA 5480 Thin sections

2009-01-27 Thread Greg Catterton
I have 3 thin sections of the new NWA 5480 that I had made from some of the material I recieved from Greg Hupe. These are not covered, so testing is still an option. If anyone is interested in one, I have 2 currently listed on ebay. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZstar_wars_coiiector Greg C.

[meteorite-list] night sky observing/recording ideas and tips?

2009-01-26 Thread Greg Catterton
I am looking to set up a camera and recording system for outside my house at night - just to see if I can catch anything. Can anyone here offer tips, suggestion and/or ideas? thanks, Greg C. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] new meteorite Morocco ??

2009-01-25 Thread Greg Catterton
On my old Camera, when I change the batteries it goes back to Jan 2006 and I have to reset the time/date myself. THis may explaine the date issue. --- On Sun, 1/25/09, Pelé Pierre-Marie pierremariep...@yahoo.fr wrote: From: Pelé Pierre-Marie pierremariep...@yahoo.fr Subject: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] NWA 5480 thin section image

2009-01-13 Thread Greg Catterton
I thought some of you might like to see a thin section image of the awesome new NWA 5480 Olivine diogenite I had made. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/NWA_5480_11.jpg Greg C. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] 3 more images of NWA 5480 thin section

2009-01-13 Thread Greg Catterton
Here are 3 more images of a different thin section that was made from NWA 5480 material from Greg Hupe. This new meteorite makes some impressive thin sections. All 3 of these have outstanding features and are really neat to look at. I would place the NWA 5480 as one of my nicest thin section

Re: [meteorite-list] Incomparable Olivine Diogenite - NWA 5480 - AD

2009-01-06 Thread Greg Catterton
I was lucky enough to aquire a few samples of this and I will add that I am very happy with it and do agree that the photos do not do this meteorite justice. To see it in person is simply amazing. There is an awesome swirled crystal structure and it makes an outstanding display piece. In my

Re: [meteorite-list] fraud and ebay

2008-12-30 Thread Greg Catterton
Concerning fraud and ebay... I contacted ebay by phone and email for about 2 weeks concerning Mitch Minors fake lunar material. I provided them with several documents that clearly showed his material was not authentic. I also informed them of the legal liability they assumed if they continued

Re: [meteorite-list] MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2008-12-24 Thread Greg Catterton
Yes, Merry Christmas to all and be safe! --- On Wed, 12/24/08, Michael Johnson mich...@spacerocksinc.com wrote: From: Michael Johnson mich...@spacerocksinc.com Subject: [meteorite-list] MERRY CHRISTMAS! To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wednesday, December 24,

[meteorite-list] New LL5 Meteorite - NWA 5511 (provisional)

2008-12-18 Thread Greg Catterton
I would like to announce my first officially classified meteorite, NWA 5511 (provisional) NWA 5511 was a single stone that weighed 387 grams and a slice was tested by Ted Bunch to be a LL5. It was then assigned the name/number NWA 5511. Here is a picture of the meteorite before cutting:

Re: [meteorite-list] IMCA?

2008-12-15 Thread Greg Catterton
of a group that strives to do good and also gives something back to the community. While I do see it as more of a dealers club then anything else, I have enjoyed being a part of it and have only good to say about my time with them. Just my 2 cents on the subject. Greg Catterton

Re: [meteorite-list] THIS IS NOT THE IMCA list. TAKE IT ELSEWHERE

2008-12-15 Thread Greg Catterton
But this is a list for discussion of meteorite related things and the IMCA is meteorite related. In my opinion, this has been a good discussion and is more welcomed then the normal ads that I am flooded with from here. I welcome the non ad based meteorite related posts and wish the owner of this

Re: [meteorite-list] Name the new Canadian fall

2008-12-13 Thread Greg Catterton
I have read several places, including a Nininger book that post offices were used to help determine the meteorite name. --- On Sat, 12/13/08, Jeff Grossman jgross...@usgs.gov wrote: From: Jeff Grossman jgross...@usgs.gov Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Name the new Canadian fall To: tett

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Shipping Hassle

2008-12-10 Thread Greg Catterton
--- On Wed, 12/10/08, RJP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: RJP [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Shipping Hassle To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 10:45 PM Ok.. so I get my shipping quote from Bonhams LA for last weekends

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad New Canadian Meteorite for sale

2008-12-06 Thread Greg Catterton
In my opinion, from the info I have seen I would be willing to pay more then $10 per gram for fresh material, however I do think $50 is simply too much for what looks to be an ordinary chondrite. I am hopefull that the material will not rust too bad during all this snow, and Im sure plenty of

Re: [meteorite-list] Speaking of illegal Meteorites...

2008-12-06 Thread Greg Catterton
I am thinking that there will be a increase in Campo prices due to the new laws. Another illegal meteorite, Berduc... It is widely available for sale on places like Ebay and a few dealers also offer it online. Not too long ago someone from the Metlist offered it in a rather discrete fashion -

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad New Canadian Meteorite for sale

2008-12-05 Thread Greg Catterton
I agree 100% on this. $50 per gram is too high, the Carancas for example was $100 per gram at first, now it can be had for under $20 per gram. I have read several places that it is only valued at $1 - $10 per gram. I will wait a bit myself. Greg --- On Fri, 12/5/08, Michael Farmer [EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad New Canadian Meteorite for sale

2008-12-05 Thread Greg Catterton
months to get export permits, time for TKW etc to firm up and tell us more. mike --- On Fri, 12/5/08, Greg Catterton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Greg Catterton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ad New Canadian Meteorite for sale To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Marsden Canadian fall/first sedimentary meteorite??

2008-12-01 Thread Greg Catterton
It was only a matter of time for someone to try to pass off a fake meteorite from this fall. --- On Mon, 12/1/08, ensoramanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: ensoramanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Marsden Canadian fall/first sedimentary meteorite?? To: Cc:

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Greg Catterton
Try http://translate.google.com/ it works well and is pretty fast. Greg --- On Fri, 11/21/08, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation To: Eduardo. [EMAIL PROTECTED], meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date:

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-20 Thread Greg Catterton
I would not worry about it, as a US resident you are covered under US law, and if Im not mistaken the grandfather laws will cover any exports prior to the ban taking effect. It will be interesting to see how this effects the price of Campo meteorites. Glad I have stocked up long time ago on

Re: [meteorite-list] thanks for the freebies/and vise versa

2008-11-20 Thread Greg Catterton
I have recieved a few of your freebies and I would like to publicly thank you for them. It was very kind of you to offer these out to people. The pieces you have sent me will remain in my collection and be enjoyed by me and my children for many years to come. Thanks! Greg --- On Thu,

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