[meteorite-list] New Collector Card Series 2nd AD in 1 week

[David Weir]

Adam Hupe wrote:
> 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
> 
> 
> 
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