[meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill Update (Big 205g stone?)

[Michael Farmer]

It is real. They want 250,000$ cash so it might be hard for them to sell. 


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On Jun 20, 2012, at 4:49 PM, Dave Johnson <chairliftguy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Michael,
> Thanks for the update. I am suspicious about a 205g stone. 
> I've taken a couple of weeks off hunting due to obligations and oppressive heat, but hope to get back soon. 
> David Johnson
> Sacramento
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Jun 20, 2012, at 7:32 AM, Michael Gilmer <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Folks,
>> 
>> It's been a while since the last Sutter's Mill update, so let's take a
>> look at where things stand as of this writing.
>> 
>> The official page (http://asima.seti.org/sm/) has not been updated
>> recently, but you may notice there are several SM numbers that are not
>> listed - these are finds that have been reported, but lack coordinates
>> or verification.  Dr. Jenniskens probably has his hands full, so I
>> expect we will see an update eventually when his schedule allows.
>> 
>> In the meantime, I have been fielding reports and keeping the
>> unofficial page updated.
>> 
>> The unofficial TKW now stands at - 560.76 grams.
>> 
>> The largest verified find is still Robert Ward's 42.4g specimen.
>> 
>> The total number of finds is - 68.
>> 
>> Some of you may have heard about the big 205g stone which was
>> reportedly found in mid-May and has not been officially reported.
>> This stone has been shopped around via email, and there are some
>> photos of the stone out there floating around.  The photos make the
>> specimen look like a legit find, but of course there is no way to tell
>> by using photos alone.
>> 
>> My question is, has any qualified person on this List seen this stone
>> in person?  Can anyone reading this verify that the find is legit?  I
>> find it hard to believe that a find like this (if it is real) has been
>> known since mid-May and nobody has seen it first-hand to confirm or
>> deny it.  Surely someone with experience must have seen it by now?
>> Please reply or contact me off-list if you have any hard info on this
>> stone.
>> 
>> Unofficial Sutter's Mill page - http://www.galactic-stone.com/pages/lotus
>> 
>> To those still hunting - good luck!
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> MikeG
>> 
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