[meteorite-list] On the price of Huge size Nantan Iron-Nickelmeteorites, Need advices

[Email from Chinaren76]

Hi, Bob,

Thanks Bob, thanks for your advice on the general
market trend of the Nantans and the general price,
thanks for your help.
Actually, being a meteorite collector, i'm a newbie
with a collecting duration of less than 4 monthes.
Many things need to be learned further, as to what
meteorites are, what meteowrongs are, the story of one
perticular type of meteorite, the price, and so forth.
I hope to obtain more info or knowledge from the list
and thanks in advance for all kinda members here.

Thanks again, Bob

Bob
 
--- Bob Holmes <bobholmes at cox.net> wrote:

> Hi Bob-
> 
> I have been involved with meteorites for more than
> 10 years. I will give you 
> my take, for what it is worth.
> 
> Let me say right off that I do not collect Nantans,
> but do follow market 
> trends. Nantans are among the cheapest of all
> meteorites because;
> 
>                      a) of the huge amount of
> material on the market
>                      b) they are rarely aesthetic
>                      c) they are notorious for their
> instability (they 
> rust!)
>                      d) having been on the market
> for a great while, demand 
> is extremely low (anyone who                        
>      might want one, 
> already has one)
> 
> Most of the established collectors/dealers that I
> communicate with on a 
> regular basis (myself included), have no desire to
> acquire any amount of 
> Nantan. Generally the main market for these irons is
> beginning collectors.
> 
> Without going further, in my opinion, Nantans are
> worth no more than 
> $0.05/gram US. You might get $0.15/g on big pieces,
> but I would be 
> surprised.
> 
> Granted, it is difficult to gauge value without
> seeing the specimens. Please 
> take my opinions as broad and general, and given
> only with the limited 
> experience I have.
> 
> I am most interested in the comments others provide.
> Good luck on the sale 
> and please keep me posted on the outcome.
> 
> Cheers,
> Bob



 
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