[meteorite-list] The Cheapening of Meteorites Continues....

[Michael Gilmer]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310117235304

Please folks, I beseech you, do NOT bid on stuff like this and
encourage these people any further.  When you see meteorites being
used in a gimmicky fashion, show your disapproval by NOT buying this
junk.  Turning meteorites into gold-plated trinkets, paperweights, 
and dime-store knick-knacks is not just in poor taste, it's WRONG.
It cheapens the entire hobby of meteorite collecting, and by 
extension it also cheapens the public perception of meteorites.

We can't stop these people from disrespecting meteorites, but we
can show our disapproval by not giving these people the profit they
seek from their meteoritic mockeries.

Best regards and clear skies,

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
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