[meteorite-list] ADDITIONAL Meteorite Cards SUGGESTION

From: Michael Blood <mlblood_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:41:40 -0800
Message-ID: <C996C6C4.17421%mlblood_at_cox.net>

OK,
        I also make my own cards based primarily on
Many of my specimens being either in one of two
Type display boxes -
    For 2 X 2 macromounts, I make a label that fits in the
Back of the box and a name/type only for the Front of the box.
    For 1.5 X 1.5 membrane boxes I make a long
Strip that goes around the edge of the box.
        HOWEVER an additional "ID Card" would be
Nice TOO.
        So, since the president of the IMCA has
Unilaterally nixed the idea due to her perspective,
For those that do want it (as a stand alone OR as
An addition to)...
        Here is what I will do:
        I will accept card formats submitted by list
members.
        I will choose a good generic format and leave
Room for dealer name, URL - and, if they are
 IMCA members, room to insert their own IMCA logo.
AND room to insert their personal web page logo,
Such as "MichaelBloodMeteorites," Big Kahuna" or
"Nakhla Dog"
        So, I need people will email me off list with formats
They are willing to share with the community, I will set
It up and form a link from my main page for FREE
download of card format(s) - Several to choose from
would be nice, so, please email me off list with JPG of
The card you use (with personalized logo left blank).
        I think there are many who will find this useful.
        Thanks, Michael


On 3/4/11 4:21 PM, "Met. Anne Black" <Impactika at aol.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Thank you Michael for the suggestion and the offer of help, but I would
> much prefer to see dealers invent their own cards.
> And I have to agree with Dr. David, the wide range and variety in ID cards
> is interesting and entertaining, also it does show a certain evolution in
> interests and priorities. If you haven't yet, I would recommend you take a
> look at Sergey's very interesting site about labels:
> _http://labels.sv-meteorites.com/_ (http://labels.sv-meteorites.com/)
>
> Not only the size, shape, fonts, .... have changed a lot over the years
> (centuries?) but also the information itself, names of meteorites and classes
> have changed. Very interesting.
>
> Also I certainly agree that cards are very important and should be passed
> along with the specimens, and I do it as often as possible, remembering that
> only a few years ago provenance was not the hot topic it is now. It all
> changed when a certain "dealer" started selling extremely rare pieces with
> highly suspect provenance. I am sure some of you will remember that problem.
>
> Anne M. Black
> _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/)
> _IMPACTIKA at aol.com_ (mailto:IMPACTIKA at aol.com)
> President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
> _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/)
>
>
> In a message dated 3/4/2011 4:46:20 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> DRose at emersonhosp.org writes:
> Just my opinion, but I think a standard ID card would be boring. Part of
> the fun of having the cards is to see what people of various backgrounds and
> times think is pleasing. It's interesting to see how the various museums
> designed their cards, what current and past dealers include on theirs, the
> different fonts, colors, etc. Variety is the spice of life, and I like all the
> different types of cards that are out there.
>
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
> [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Michael
> Blood
> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 6:40 PM
> To: Meteorite List
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards SUGGESTION
>
> May I suggest submissions be made to the
> IMCA for a standard ID card the size of a
> Standard business card be offered by the
> IMCA and leave room to put in the Dealer
> Name and website URL.
> This would be rather simple, and
> IMCA members could submit a JPG of
> A given card and someone of the officers
> Could choose the best to use for a generic
> Card. It could also include a space for the
> Specific IMCA member number as well
> As a generic IMCA logo.
> Of course, this would not benefit dealers
> And collectors NOT members of the IMCA,
> But that would be fine with me.
> For what its worth, Michael
> PS: If a board member doesn't want to be
> Bothered, I would be willing to choose from
> Among entrants and then offer it to the IMCA
> To have on their site so members could download
> The JPG and then modify it with their name, URL
> And IMCA membership number.
>
>

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