Elton, Rosie, Steve and others, This is a tiresome subject.
Rosie you were right on target last week when discussing the attitude of Steve who seems to often be offering his "mine is better than yours" attitude, and again today when you commented on Elton's attempt to lead Steve to better deals. I would have to say the number of willing "traders" out there is shrinking by the day. The approach taken by Steve is brash and irritating. The rumors of some of these dealings are not surprising. I'm sure a book could be written about them all but who would want to read it. I think he even dreams of such a book. No fame will come from the approach taken. Steve, you should treasure your collection a little more. The revolving door approach demonstrates that these things are nothing more than badges to you...and we have the problem of having to experience your presentations with each new wonder...it is not appealing to me or most others I would suspect. I understand the idea that these are like cash, and trading is one of our options as collectors. But you seem to have developed a new method. Steve, I think you might be surprised at how many awesome, intact (for the most part) meteorite collections that are out here. Many awesome specimens that were acquired at a great price or through a great deal. Here is to the true collectors. Here is to field collecting of any kind...that is where your mind begins to treasure what discovery and collection is all about. Everyone should do both if they can. I would not trade many of my personal earthy finds...even for a slice of marjalahti. Well, to all those going to Tucson...have a safe and enjoyable trip, and hopefully get along with each other. I would love to be there to meet all of you, including Steve. But I'll remain back east dreaming of Gold Basin and the rest of the show. Report in please. As suggested by others: Steve...it is time to lay low and cool it...both here on the list, in your dealings and in Tucson. This is a tiresome subject. John Divelbiss "Herman-75" IMCA 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rosemary Hackney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "E.L. Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "STEVE ARNOLD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] marjalahti pallasite..... yada yada yada > Elton... neither do I understand.. I do not know how " rare" is defined. > They are all rare to me... shrugs. > > Sometimes ... my suspicious feminine nature takes over.. and then I think > strange ideas...but.. it seems to me...it is a way of flaunting a new > acquisition without coming out and saying.." I have this and you don't... > neener neener." > I have friends in high paces.. and you don't". or.. " Am I stud or what?" > > Just crazy Rosie ramblings as I said.. sheesh maybe he really means to > trade. But when I tried... it never worked out. > > Rosie > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "E.L. Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "STEVE ARNOLD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:24 AM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] marjalahti pallasite..... yada yada yada > > > > Would you; > > 1) define "rare" or are you fishing? > > > ______________________________________________ > Meteorite-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
