[meteorite-list] Free Gemjars and Specimen containers - first responder only

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

The gemjars are taken.

On 2/24/10, Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Folks!
>
> I have an accumulation of used gemjars that I have no use for, but I
> don't want to throw them away.
>
> These gemjars have label/tape residue and marker writing on them.  I
> don't really have the time or inclination to clean the residue and
> writing off of them, so I'd like to give them away to someone who can
> use them.
>
> The first person to respond to this message will receive the gemjars
> with no obligation.  I will pay shipping to anywhere in the world.
>
> Some of the jars are small (1-inch), some are large (1.25").  Some
> have white foam, some have black foam.  A few of them are the square
> type of containers you don't see too often.  There about a dozen of
> them.
>
> For the record (to other dealers) - it's best (IMO) to put a small
> paper label inside the gemjar, under the foam, facing outwards through
> the bottom of the gemjar.  This way the specimen can be easily
> identified by flipping over the jar and the container can easily be
> re-used by the buyer for other specimens.  Maybe I am just nit-picky,
> but I hate it when I receive a gem jar that is taped closed and has a
> sticky-label or permanent marker writing on the bottom - it renders
> the jar difficult to reuse for other specimens without spending a fair
> amount of time cleaning the residue/writing off.  Also, the good
> quality gemjars have tight fitting lids and don't need to be taped
> closed.  If the lid won't stay on without tape, then it's a subpar
> gemjar or the specimen is too big for that container.  If you just
> stick a paper label under the foam, the buyer can easily remove it and
> recycle the gemjar.
>
> As an added bonus, I will include a couple of free meteorite
> micromount specimens - not common ones, but some rare types.
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
>
>
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> Mike Gilmer
> http://www.galactic-stone.com
> http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone
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Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone & Ironworks Meteorites
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