Hi Everyone- Tonight I looked ahead a bit on the eBay meteorite auctions and saw Magellon's (Ken Newton's) auction for the questionable piece. I think this is an excellent way to have drawn the public's interest to recognizing true specimens verses those that can mislead people to purchasing alledged items that are not true meteorites. I also really respect the IMCA's values and it's current membership, but I am not a member and this is why.... I do not feel I am currently qualified! I know much more than I did 2 years ago when I began collecting and most has been from reading, this meteorite-list, and working with IMCA members. I have purchased from Ken and highly respect him and his sincerity and knowledge. My misunderstanding is why should people join that do not have the experiance of those that have collected, been dealers and and also some school and college educators for many years? Does that not water down the membership? Should these people be selling using the IMCA logo that are learning as myself? I am not knocking those that would like to join- someday I would like to. But can I not learn as much the way I have been? Unless I resold a specimen I have purchased from a current IMCA member I would not feel qualified to use the IMCA logo. OK- I'll be quiet. What do others think? Have a good night. Mike Groetz
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