[meteorite-list] Proper procedures, or How to get your 'meteorite' classified

[tracy latimer]

I think that it might do a great deal to help weed out the meteorwrongs (or at least the people who insist that they have a meteorite when it's a chunk of asphalt) would be to explain that a necessary step for classification is a thin section and tell them that, unless they have a thin section made, no lab will bother looking at their rock.  Point them in the direction of someone who will charge a reasonable fee for a thin section (say, at least $150) and let them foot the bill for wasting everyone's time.  If you think their rock is interesting enough, you can always help with expenses, under the table.

My 2 Bessey Specks,
Best!
Tracy Latimer