[meteorite-list] AD: Indochinites for sale and some of Beyer Coll.

Dear List,   First I am offering Indochinites from known location @ $50/kg minimum order at his price is 5kg-10kgs (plus postage/shipping).  Smaller orders the price will be higher. Grades and sizes can be sorted if you want specimens for kits or for handing out. Smaller pieces are $70/kg (plus

[meteorite-list] Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope, already damaged, collapses

Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope, already damaged, collapses By Danica Coto, Associated Press, December 1, 2020 https://apnews.com/article/technology-arecibo-observatory-puerto-rico-science--0da6abb251f455977bf0c752348e712e Yours, Paul H. __ Visit ou

Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

Seems to me that one possible explanation has been danced around: that the collection owner might have died (perhaps unexpectedly), and the spouse/family/estate knew little about meteorites. If so, it would illustrate the importance of having a living will with clear instructions for “exotic” i

Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

TKW reported in the MetBull is often inaccurate, as addition masses found after the classification are seldom reflected in the MetBul. -Michael in so. Cal. Virus-free. www.avg.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

After over 40 years in the resale business I can think of quite a few scenarios that might lead to a sale like this. Theft is a possibility that should always be looked at but in this case seems unlikely. There are certainly people out there worthy of Darwin Awards that would try to sell stolen

Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

Its funny bringing this up. "Low ball" most likely. Not easy selling an entire collection since the world of collecting meteorites is tiny percentage compared to other type hobbies. I know when I sold my collection I Thoroughly and meticulously spent 4 months going through many Dealer sites to

Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

Hey Mike,  Check out the Dar El Ghani 995 and examine the listed weights for the stone. Take into account the two photographed specimens in the encyclopedia of meteorites.  https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=6535 https://www.ebay.com/itm/46-5-G-Dar-al-Gani-995-Meteorite-Specimen-Mai

Re: [meteorite-list] Who sold their collection to a pawn shop?

Hi John and List, I never thought to cross-reference these with the Met Bull. Good detective work there. The numbers just don't add up. Something is suspect there - or "sus" as the kids say now. LOL. Occasionally you'll see these pawn brokers or antique/collectible dealers offer a meteorite or tw

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

Today''s Meteorite Picture of the Day: Kolang Contributed by: Roberto Vargas http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpodmain.asp?DD=12/01/2020 __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-