[meteorite-list] Fraudulent Trade?

[almitt]

Greetings,

Besides this particular case, there seems to be another dealer who sold 
a specimen for a considerable amount of money that was suppose to be a 
certain type of meteorite. The sale was done before the classification. 
It was later learned that the meteorite was not what it was suppose to 
be (class type) but a more common (but rare) class type.

When the buyer asked for a refund he was told that he should take it up 
with the source that the dealer bought from and that he (the dealer) 
didn't think he was liable. I am here to tell you that such 
misrepresented classes by a dealer that is in good standing, YOU are 
liable and should offer a refund. I think the buyer used bad judgment 
but probably thought the dealer was better than that.

I have nothing in this transaction so as Michael said, it isn't any of 
my business. I am very disappointed in this dealer. I am sure many will 
ask for the name of the dealer but I won't mention this to anyone 
individual. I would be glad to talk to the IMCA (at least a member I 
respect) and give them the details. Such poor behavior can ruin it for 
everyone.

--AL Mitterling
Mitterling Meteorites