[meteorite-list] New Collector Card Series

[Adam Hupe]

Thanks Ed,

Stonehenge was selected as an icon because it is a well-known ancient 
observatory where both the Lunar and Maritain cycles were witnessed among 
other celestial bodies. As a matter of fact, the table stone in the center 
of Stonehenge is used to track the Moon.

I have had outside interest in mass producing a similar series but this 
simply isn't possible. There is no automated way of depositing the aliquot 
in the sample bay due to variability so this was done manually, a very time 
consuming process. Also, the scarcity of planetary material available to 
such a project would not allow for mass production. I priced all of the 
cards the same although my costs exceeded that of production in a few cases. 
The Artwork alone added a considerable amount to my costs.  The nice thing 
is that I got a new logo out of the deal.

I only produced 50 of each to see what happens.  In all honesty, any revenue 
generated by this project will come no where near close to offsetting the 
costs of cutting loses. I just thought it would be a fun project and a good 
way to distribute small fragments/cutting dust in a presentable package. It 
took me over 5 years to collect sterile cutting dust or small fragments from 
12 different planetary meteorites. It is the least expensive way for many to 
actually own a piece of the Moon or Mars, assemble an SNC set or own a piece 
of both the Highlands and Mare regions of the Moon plus I think they are 
cool!

Take Care,

Adam