[meteorite-list] Reason why meteorite theft is on the rise?

[Don Merchant]

Hi List and Happy Holidays. Just was wondering... what in your opinions may 
have helped create an increase in meteorite theft? For example did it start 
from the news media coverage of a meteorite say like Carancas? Was it when 
some of the Lunar samples when up on the auction block showing the value of 
meteorites were better then gold? Did or does the media weigh heavily on the 
value of meteorites to its viewers? In your opinion, what was the defining 
moment or incident that opened up a Pandora's box to the increase in 
meteorite theft?
Sincerely
Don Merchant
Founder-Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders
www.ctreasurescwonders.com
IMCA #0960