[meteorite-list] Curiosity- Possible Meteorite?

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:09:22 -0400
Message-ID: <e51421550908020809t7e9ad8a6ge3da33c774617b9b_at_mail.gmail.com>

Wow, I need to start selling magnetite and slag. Alot of that stuff
is selling lately on eBay.


On 8/2/09, Michael Groetz <mpg4444 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello-
> Not sure if any of you were following (or possibly won) this ebay
> auction:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Unclassified-meteorite-242-2-g-Salt-Fork-State-Park_W0QQitemZ320404111590QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9992c0e6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
>
> I was very surprised to see it sold for $33 (started at $9.99)
> after (5) bids. I have to admit I watched it since I live maybe 50
> miles from where it was found and have been to the area often.
> I know chances are extremely minimal this is really a meteorite-
> but somebody is really placing their bets on it. The descriptive
> paragraph has many errors and assumptions. For a meteorite to survive
> in Ohio damp ground, yet be found it that condition, would be nearly
> impossible.
> I would appreciate other's opinions, and if one of you were the
> buyer- let us know what you received!
> Thank You
> Mike G..
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