[meteorite-list] Buyer beware has many meanings

[batkol]

Bill,
 i've bought more than one meteorite from Adam and i'll buy from him again 
in the future.  i get exactly the meteorite shown in the auction, it's 
described accurately, packed well, always has an id card, and i don't wait 
three weeks for him to get around to sending it to me.  i've never felt 
ripped off because i'm the one who types in my highest bid.  i collect 
meteorites, he's in the business of selling them and hopefully makes a 
profit doing so because he'd be an idiot to give them away for what he puts 
into getting them.   if a seller proves to be reliable and has what i want, 
i buy from them.  i don't begrudge anyone a profit, especially since it's me 
that ultimately decides what a piece is worth.  business is business, 
opinions are opinions.   for instance, i'd buy a meteorite from you if it 
was a quality piece and a good deal despite some of your posts to the list. 
i'd also like to add that Adam was complete with soul as well as quite 
gracious and kind when i met him in denver last year.  saw no 666 tatooed on 
his scalp.  lastly, thanks for not buying from him.   one less competitor on 
ebay is always appreciated.  hope everyone has a pleasant weekend. take care
susan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <joseph_town at att.net>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 8:14 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Buyer beware has many meanings


> The first meteorites I purchased were from the Hupes. As soon as I heard 
> Adam open his mouth, I read everything in the archives that related to 
> him. For obvious reasons, I never bought from him again. His arrogance and 
> avarice inspired me to caution. I concluded that there must be more like 
> him in this business. I was correct. For that I thank him.
>
> He's an extreme on one end of the scale as golfyx was on the other. Adam 
> has succeeded in buying his way to what he perceives as credibility but 
> for my money he has less than many of the bottom feeders. He just keeps 
> getting worse. All that potential for good wasted. He's as mad as the 
> proverbial hatter. Quality and integrity are not synonymous, especially 
> when considering a purchase from Adam.
>
> Why would anyone finance this money grubbing husk of an empty soul by 
> buying his treacherously hyped booty?
>
> Take Care,
> Bill
>
>
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