[meteorite-list] Labeling specimens

[Greg Hupe]

Hello Arnaud,

You wrote, "I would like to disagree with everyone here. If we all start 
painting numbers on meteorites, in 2-3 generations, all specimens will be 
full of useless graffiti -..."

I should clarify my comments on labeling specimens of meteorites, fossils or 
artifacts. At this point, I do not intend to 'number' each of my items with 
my own collection number. I was mainly referring to find locations, dates, 
etc. on larger fossils, artifacts and meteorites I find. I would never think 
of painting (tagging/painting graffiti) fresh meteorites, or delicate 
fossils or artifacts. On the other hand, most of these items don't have a 
handy hole to string a thread with paper ID card, which I actually like that 
old school look!

Best regards,
Greg

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Tricottet Collection" <tricottetcoll at live.com>
To: "MeteoriteList" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 4:51 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Labeling specimens


>
> Hello,
>
> I would like to disagree with everyone here. If we all start painting 
> numbers on meteorites, in 2-3 generations, all specimens will be full of 
> useless graffiti - who will know which number matches which "minor" 
> collection? So the problem would remain exactly the same. When I say 
> "minor", I mean not a lot of people have a collection which can be 
> compared to a Nininger, Monnig or any national museum collection! And with 
> time, with more maturity, what if you find your inventory numbering system 
> inefficient, what if you decide to change it?
>
> Personally I will never paint anything on my collection specimens. I 
> prefer to take 1 or more pictures per specimen + weight + other important 
> characteristics, label them and keep then in different boxes.
>
> Just my opinion,
>
> Best,
> Arnaud
>
>
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>> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:52:34 +0000
>> From: msgmeteorites at googlemail.com
>> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Labeling specimens
>>
>> Hi Ed, Svend, Jason, all,
>>
>> Very good points indeed and interesting reading. Theres a lot to chew
>> over there but looks like i may be taking the plunge and starting the
>> process at some point.
>>
>> Thanks very much for all your considered and informative replies
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Martin
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