[meteorite-list] Speck Issues - Reply to this subject

[Mark]

I would sure hope the specks I have are real. I do trust my sources, but 
when ever this comes up, there is always some little room for doubt. But, as 
long as we trust in the IMCA, I have to trust these sources. But, let me 
also say that if someone doubts the item they have gotten from me, contact 
me off list and we'll go over who I got them from.

Mark Ferguson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
To: "Adam" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Speck Issues - Reply to this subject


> Hi Walter and All,
>
> It is interesting that Claxton was mentioned. Every
> since I started offering thin cut part slices several
> months ago, I have seen a lot being offered in
> fragment form, even before Darryl Pitt's auction.  I
> ask, where did it all come from all of a sudden?  Has
> a major supplier been holding out?
>
> I lost a lot on Claxton having traded at an extreme
> value. The piece I entered in Blood's auction only
> realized about $150.00/gram and this piece came from
> Michael Blood himself. I will not offer specks of it,
> only small part slices, many with crust. The only way
> I can come close to breaking even on Claxton is to
> offer it in small part slices.  Besides, the largest
> slice I had shattered when removed from the Riker as a
> previous dealer used epoxy to repair a crack in it and
> this caused it to stick to the glass.
>
> I personally do not collect falls anymore as I have
> lost thousands on each of them.  We still have the
> Garza stone if anybody is interested as I do not want
> to cut it in order to recover our investment.
> Possibly, somebody could propose some rare material in
> trade.
>
> It all boils down to who can be trusted. In the case
> of Michael Blood, I am confident of the provenance for
> each piece he offers.  This is why the IMCA is so
> important.  Every dealer has taken an oath of
> authenticity and guarantee their offerings. Also,
> several prominent scientist belong to the IMCA who can
> always do some probe work if needed. If in doubt,
> check it out.
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Adam
>
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