[meteorite-list] Stay home from show if you do not have any money?

[Paul G. Spears]

Hi, Gary:
Unless your comment "I am guessing that if you can't afford to travel to 
Tucson then you probably don't have much money to spend at the show.  May as 
well stay home and leave the shows to the buyers with money to spend." was 
intended as a sarcastic jab at plutocrats or others, it shocks me to see 
such a comment.  I do not know the context of the statement, but I choose to 
believe it was justifiable sarcasm.  Among the lookers are those with 
aspirations to become collectors (nee buyers) when they know enough to do so 
wisely.  I will attend the TGMS show.  I may not buy a thing.  If I do, it 
will be from a seller who supports every level of this "industry" and is 
happy to meet all comers as friends.  Any seller who gives me attitude, 
snobbery, or arrogance will never see the color of my money.  There are too 
many good guys/gals to tolerate egotists, and I have do not include you in 
that group.  In any event, if I see you at the show, I will bring enough 
money to buy a cup of coffee for you. :-)
Regards,
Paul