[meteorite-list] Steve Arnold (Elgin). Man of his word.

[GeoZay at aol.com]

>> I agree with your  assessment.  Chicago Steve may be a little odd, but 
who of us isn't.   I have gotten a couple of free meteorites from him and I'm 
thankful to Steve for  that.  Instead of his constant complaints about 
someone like Steve, who has  a child like quality to him in his quest to bring 
joy to others with his give  aways, Bill should try doing likewise.  Perhaps 
he should buy a bunch of  inexpensive NWAs and just give them away to school 
children and perhaps his  neighbors.  I've done this and believe me, seeing 
the excitment in these  people when they hold their first meteorite in 
their hands is worth the time and  money I spent.  <<

Maybe Steve's generosity is a little  infectious...I too have found myself 
giving away meteorites to people that I  think would appreciate them. 
Usually neighbors, other relatives and friends. I'm  sure others have done the 
same. By condeming such practices of those who do this  is only shooting 
yourself in the long term foot if you are a dealer. 
GeoZay