[meteorite-list] AD: METEORITE CLASSIFICATION SERVICE

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello Michael,

I am not involved in any way with the deal Dean arranged for classifications 
and I hope it is alright to disagree.

I signed a list to be notified when they got things going as I stated and 
have not been notified.  We have discussed Marvin's possible classification 
service on the list a couple times and have not gotten a response from him.

But yes, checking out Marvin's services can't hurt. Although I would think 
it is Marvin's job to let us know his door is open rather then for someone 
like me to check on it. And I did call the center a couple months ago and 
never heard back, so I hope you have better luck with your call.

I think the University of Arizona Southwest Meteorite Center might be a 
great thing.....and I was not one of those that questioned it in Tucson, 
although several others were.  The guests they brought to your auction is a 
great example of what the Meteorite Center can do.  I look forward to seeing 
what role they will play for our community.

But I would still suggest using the cheapest service so far advertised 
(Dean's), over a service that had not explained itself.  You will not see me 
sending anyone to a service that has not explained the fees involved and the 
service rendered.

Now if they do make their prices much lower then everyone else and get a 
fast turnaround, I will likely change tunes.

Clear Skies,
Mark Bostick
Wichita, Kansas