[meteorite-list] What the heck is it and why?

[Michael Gilmer]

Hi List!

I ran across these oddball "meteorite" auctions on eBay this morning
and I am confused.  What the heck are these?  It looks like some
gravel and plastic toys in a gem jar.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320319577872

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320319577831

First, why are they so expensive?  Is the gravel in the jar some kind
of rare type?  Are they Weston or Ensisheim crumbs? (LOL)

Second, someone better email this guy and tell him that Chile has
forbidden further export of plastic herbivore figurines and that
he is under investigation for selling forbidden plastic quadrupeds.

Regards,

MikeG


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Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA)
Member of the Meteoritical Society.
Member of the Bayou Region Stargazers Network.
Websites - http://www.galactic-stone.com and http://www.glassthrower.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/fine_meteorites_4_sale
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