[meteorite-list] Meteorite Histories

From: Jeff Kuyken <jeff_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue Sep 14 04:12:00 2004
Message-ID: <00bd01c49a32$7fc81d80$95348690_at_mandin4f89ypwu>

That is certainly a great idea Bernhard. I have also now been trying to keep
histories of pieces, no matter what the specimen is. When I resell a
collection piece, as well as adding my own label I also include any others
that may have come with the specimen when I bought it. When you think about
it, what purpose is served to throw them out? Check out my May 2003 Monthly
Favourite (http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/favourite/may2003.html).
Through good record keeping this very small ordinary chondrite endcut has an
amazing history. It adds immensely to the interest of the piece!

Cheers,

Jeff Kuyken
I.M.C.A. #3085
www.meteorites.com.au

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems
  To: meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
  Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 1:13 AM
  Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Enough is Enough, Now NWA 1877


  What I do (I know it isn't a cure but will certainly help sometimes to
  keep track of the material I own):

  If I buy something, I record from whom I bought it. When I sell
  something, I record to whom I sell and add a letter to the sold piece,
  asking the new owner to keep a record about source and buyer (if he
  resells it) as well.

  I did so from the first piece I bought up to today.

  However, I do not pass on labels. I make my own when I resell.

    _____

  Best regards,
  Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems

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  [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces_at_meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of mark
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>>Stephan said:

>> snip> ... I think, if a collector buys a slice of a
  high-priced meteorite, he has a right to know the exact informations
  about
  the specimen. >>>


  Yeah, I agree with that one, how many of us have paid over large sums
  for material, only to get a slice in a plastic bag with no origin info
  what so ever!?

  What we need, is a standard meteorite record card with the history of
  the specimen on it, (and if the rock gets cut, the card gets copied and
  the new owner/info gets added to it). Certainly with Lunar and Martian
  stuff, it might be a good idea.. at least it could be traced almost
  back to the original finder/purchaser.

  (and it used to be called a 'LABEL' in my day.. :)



  Best
  Mark






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