[meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world (was STOLEN meteorites - from Allen Shaw)

[GREG LINDH]

  Hi Anne,
 
  I'm not a member, but I've got to say, Al is definitely one of the "good guys" on this List.  Wish more were like him.
 
  Greg L.
 
 
 


> From: Impactika at aol.com
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:17:08 -0400
> To: almitt at kconline.com; swschulz at astrum.com; meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world (was STOLEN meteorites - from Allen Shaw)
> 
> Al, and all
> 
> When we got to well over 100 members in all corners of the globe, we had to 
> organize, and become a legal entity. There was no choice there. And yes, 
> that meant a Code of Ethics, ByLaws, Yearly Elections, but also a website, and 
> the Encyclopedia of Meteorites,....etc, and yes that also meant $20 a year 
> dues, to pay expenses, and so we could have funds to keep on growing and 
> helping newcomers. And we now have 339 members and applications coming in 
> everyday..
> 
> Al!! You are more than welcome to come back in the Association, and I am 
> sure members would line up to recommend you! I'll be at the head of the line.
> 
> As for a "group of dealers that have some sort of stamp of approval and 
> self governing". Isn't it how the IMCA started some 10 years ago? And you know 
> what happened when it grew! See paragraph above. Are you thinking about 
> doing that all over again? 
> 
> Anne M. Black
> _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) 
> _IMPACTIKA at aol.com_ (mailto:IMPACTIKA at aol.com) 
> Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
> _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) 
> 
> 
> In a message dated 8/15/2010 1:22:29 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
> almitt at kconline.com writes:
> Hi Scott and all,
> 
> There are quite a few good dealers who are not IMCA members. In fact some 
> of 
> the larger, most successful dealers are not. So don't cut yourself off from 
> those long time decent dealers. I'd be glad to compose a list for you. I 
> belonged at first but decided not to renew when they became official with 
> dues and so forth. I believe as a newer person collecting meteorites it 
> would be a better choice for your protection.
> 
> Anne has encouraged me to join again and I probably should. Don't know if I 
> could find two people to recommend me though :-)
> 
> Perhaps we should have a remaining group of dealers that have some sort of 
> stamp of approval and self governing but then in the beginning that is how 
> things worked. Since we now seem to get a new dealer of meteorites about 
> every month or two, not everyone knows everyone else like in the good old 
> days.
> 
> --AL Mitterling
> 
> Mitterling Meteorites
> 
> Mitterling.com
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Scott Schulz" <swschulz at astrum.com>
> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] STOLEN meteorites - from Allen Shaw
> 
> 
> > On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Barry Hughes <bhughes at sneezy.com> wrote:
> >> I am in the crazy newcomer mode of buying. My wife found a slice in a
> >> small box in the garbage yesterday, because she wanted the box for
> >> Christmas gifts. I had thrown it away.
> >
> > I am relieved to hear that there are others out there with "crazy
> > newcomer" disease. I caught it about a week ago, and it has hit hard.
> >
> > On the other hand, it is sad to see that even this hobby has it's
> > share of dishonorable folks. Sad. But I am glad to see that there
> > exists an organization like the IMCA. I know that logo is the first
> > thing I look for once an auction/sale notice catches my eye.
> >
> > SwS 
> 
> 
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