[meteorite-list] A Survey for Collectors

From: Jonathan E. Dongell <jdongell_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:53:43 -0800
Message-ID: <003801cbd233$56256f10$6401a8c0_at_homepc>

Question #1:
I agree with the others, but I would add SIZE. All collectors are different,
but most have some idea of what they want (specimen size) in their
collections, or at least, what they will "settle on". At some point,
specimens simply become impractical, to the average collector (too small -
too big). Faced with a choice, I believe that most collectors want to expand
their collection by "variety" foremost, and optionally "trade-up" in size
later. Size also entails (in my opinion) everything from micro's (thin
sections), slices, fragments, complete specimens, main masses, etc..., which
is another aspect of what/how some collect.
Question #2:
I have noticed that each of these (mentioned in your question) establish
their own "market value" somewhat different from the other. Add to this;
the state-of-the-economy, the buyer/seller motivation, and each of these
"markets" can vary. You seem to have covered them all, but each is
significantly different to me... Add to this, the 'hunting/collecting'
aspect, and the 'trading' aspect, and it all becomes
a big part of what makes collecting meteorites so exciting.
Question #3:
No Comment
Question #4:
I agree with Jim Wooddell's comments... Under-valued (in general) ...
Question # 5:
Low to medium TKW's will continue to rise ($/g) without resistance.
Jonathan Dongelll
3922

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To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>; <marsrox at gmail.com>; "Thunder
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Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] A Survey for Collectors


> Question #1 - Rarity, freshness, uniqueness, & aesthetics - in that order
>
> Question #2 - Dealers based on what the market will bear and that "gotta
> have" factor.
>
> Question #3 - I would say Achondrites due to their variations and
> uniqueness. CC's also for their possible "life" connection.
>
> Question #4 - I think most are extremely overpriced. They are unique and I
> feel people cash in on that.
>
> Question #5 - I agree with the previous answer that Lunar and Martian
> meteorites will retain their value the best along with pallasites, perhaps
> Angrite's value will increase if they are proven to be from Mercury.
>
>
>
> ---- Thunder Stone <stanleygregr at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Question #1 - Rarety, uniqness and aesthetics - in that order
>>
>> Question #2 - I would say dealer websites are the starting point
>>
>> Question #3 - I would say CV's, CO's and CK's, I see the most growth in
>> CC's as there as the facination with them containing carbon and the
>> possible like to life
>>
>> Question #4 - I think some are extreamly overvalued - falls for one.
>> Also, a whethered OC has little value at all... there is a very wide
>> range.
>>
>> Question #5 - I think the Lunars and Martian meteorites will retain their
>> value the best, perhaps Angrite's value will increase if they are prooven
>> to be from Mercury
>>
>> Greg S.
>>
>> ----------------------------------------
>> > Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:14:30 -0600
>> > From: marsrox at gmail.com
>> > To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>> > Subject: [meteorite-list] A Survey for Collectors
>> >
>> > Discovering my sale of "The 2011 Global Meteorite Price Report" on
>> > eBay, a journalist for a major international magazine now seeks my
>> > opinion of how we value the specimens in our collections. I think
>> > there are many other folks on the m-list who could help me clarify my
>> > thoughts before I respond. Please feel free to respond as succinctly
>> > and in as few words as possible to any or all of the questions below.
>> > If you do not want your name, rank and serial number to appear
>> > attached to your opinion please indicate so in your response to the
>> > m-list (or privately to me), otherwise you may end up with your name
>> > in an international periodical. Thanks to all for their thoughtful
>> > responses. - Kevin
>> >
>> > 1. What are the most important factors in terms of collectability for
>> > a given specimen? Would you emphasize the rarity, the science, the
>> > history, the freshness, the aesthetics, or...?
>> >
>> > 2. Who or what establishes market value? Are meteorite prices being
>> > established at auction, in Tucson, on dealer websites, in Morocco, on
>> > eBay, in private trades...?
>> >
>> > 3. What are the most undervalued meteorites or categories of
>> > meteorite? In what categories do you see the most potential for
>> > growth?
>> >
>> > 4. Do you believe that meteorites are undervalued or overvalued
>> > overall, in comparison to other collectibles such as fossils or coins
>> > or wristwatches or contemporary art?
>> >
>> > 5. What long-term meteorite market developments would you be willing
>> > to forecast?
>> >
>> > Kevin Kichinka
>> > Tambor de Alajuela
>> > www.theartofcollectingmeteorites.com
>> > www.LaQ-CostaRica.com
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