[meteorite-list] Meteorite Histories

[mark ford]

Benr'd,

Yes I can see some instances where info would be 'commercially
sensitive' fair enough, but 'bought from Morocco' would do as a start
for NWA's!

  A lot of the time however, even basic info is just simply not passed
on. This would be a way of making sure it is. Dealers could still
produce their own labels in addition if they wish. I don't think a cheap
NWA would be worth it, but for specimens of historic value or rare
stuff, The history is so important!

 It saddens me when you get cut specimens from dealers who trade with
the museums and institutions, the info about origin is hardly ever
passed on, not through commercial interests but because it is not deemed
important.

 For example I have many pieces which I know are ex BM, but I have no
Label and no way of telling this! And I have bought many specimens in
the past that are finds from the 1800's all they have on them is a
sticker from the last dealer with just the name of the meteorite - That
can't be good can it? 

 It's obvious most historic stuff would have been through several Famous
institutions and collectors before being sold on the open market. What a
missed marketing opportunity more than anything else!



Best,
Mark





-----Original Message-----
From: Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems [mailto:rendelius at rpgdot.com] 
Sent: 14 September 2004 11:52
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Histories

Well, yes and no. Yes, because it would add to the documentation of a
certain piece. No, because if you are a seller, you do not really want
to disclose your source most of the times.

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Best regards,
Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems 

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That is a fantastic idea!

CJ


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