Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
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Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
Hi Listers: Recently we had an article in The New York Times about our hobby. Now we have this. Better smarten up folks or our little hobby will fall into a very nasty pit full of other kind of fraudsters. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Michael Blood
How can I be sure that any whole stone be properly labeled as classified? -- Easy, We have only been saying this on the list since The list began: Buy from a dealer known for honesty And integrity. God bless the IMCA and the hard workers of the Board BUT I do not consider an

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Walter Branch
...@earthlink.net; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns How can I be sure that any whole stone be properly labeled as classified? -- Easy, We have only been saying

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Michael Blood
rickm...@earthlink.net; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns How can I be sure that any whole stone be properly labeled as classified? -- Easy, We have only been saying

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Impactika
Well, Walter, I cannot speak for Matt, but I have found that getting complete provenance and Proof of provenance is not always all that easy. I just discussed with a collector who has been collecting for many years, but has moved several times in his life; he could tell me exactly what each

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Mark Grossman
To: waltbra...@bellsouth.net; mlbl...@cox.net; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns Well, Walter, I cannot speak for Matt, but I have found that getting complete provenance and Proof of provenance

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Impactika
Yes, Mark, I know, it has been discussed before and I believe that is wrong. And that goes back to what I just said: Know your dealer and buy only from dealers you trust. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _IMPACTIKA@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com)

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Walter Branch
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns Well, Walter, I cannot speak for Matt, but I have found that getting complete provenance and Proof of provenance is not always all that easy. I just discussed with a collector who has been collecting

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Walter Branch
: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns OK, I think all of you are right. Therefore, you should all send me Your entire meteorite collections - then I will be stuck with any and All fakes in your collections. Just trying to be helpful, Michael On 5/8/11 5:17 PM, Walter Branch

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-08 Thread Steve Dunklee
; mlbl...@cox.net; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns Well, Walter, I cannot speak for Matt, but I have found that getting complete provenance and Proof of provenance is not always all that easy. I