[meteorite-list] AD - Amber Overstock - Buy Amber, Get Free Meteorites! And, FREE MARTIAN MICROS!

From: Pete Pete <rsvp321_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 13:44:13 -0400
Message-ID: <BAY153-W3E4500C882DEDD4C4EF01F84D0_at_phx.gbl>

Hi, Mike, Doug, and All,


It seems that an attraction to meteorites draws a crowd that just likes a variety of old stuff.

I, too, am fascinated by amber!


Being of Lithuanian heritage, I have a lot at my disposal for examination.

Under the stereo microscope, staring at a preserved bubble knowing there is ancient air preserved inside, or multiple star-shaped oak pollen that in my imagination are still viable, is mesmerizing.



I have found that maybe one out of twenty pea-size samples I have have some form of tiny critter within it, mostly gnats or similar.

One contains what appears to be a midge with a full, bloated abdomen. (I'm just reading up on DNA so I can clone my own dinosaur with the help of a frog from my pond.)



I purchased a Baltic amber specimen containing a spider and an ant recently from someone who is a well-established and reputable amber dealer on Ebay.

There are no cracks or seams, or any suspicious signs of tampering, but how can I be sure these aren't modern insects implanted?

I don't suspect that, but I'd like to hear some opinions what to look out for, for future purchases.



Cheers,

Pete




> Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:58:47 -0400
> From: meteoritemike at gmail.com
> To: mexicodoug at aim.com
> CC: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Amber Overstock - Buy Amber, Get Free Meteorites! And, FREE MARTIAN MICROS!
>
> Hi Doug,
>
> My amber collection come primarily from an old collection that
> pre-dates the 1960s. The source I get it from is a long-time partner
> that I trust more than 50% of the meteorite people I know. What's
> more, several pieces and lots have sold to universities for amber
> studies, and all have been verified and genuine unaltered. I'm happy
> with them, but I just have too much it - over 2 kilos of small to
> medium pieces - which is many individual pieces because amber doesn't
> weigh much,
>
> I have pieces from over a dozen localities, including rare types like
> Burmite, New Jersey, Lebanese, etc. Counting copals, the number of
> localities rises significantly.
>
> The Chiapas region is not safe any more, so supply is dwindling from that area.
>
> I'll sit down tonight to edit most of the listings and changed the
> terminology from "raw" to "unsearched" or "rough". It's about 75
> listings, so it will take me a while. But I want to make sure my
> terminology is correct - unlike the multiple meteorite dealers who
> insist on referring to desert varnish as "fusion crust". LOL
>
> Best regards and clear skies,
>
> MikeG
>
>
> On 4/3/12, MexicoDoug wrote:
> > Hi Mike, listers
> >
> > I just looked at some of your interesting ambar, as I happen to have a
> > resiny spot in my fossilized heart for the stuff, too. Ambar is a
> > difficult subject for casual enthusiasts. So I just wanted to add a
> > couple of tips while you have your ambar for meteorites swap going on.
> >
> > Baltic amber: 90% of tyhe stuff being sold in shows and over the
> > internet is reconstituted, as are most of the inclusions,. basically
> > faked IMO. When buying Baltic, since scrap and tiny pieces can be
> > combined by just melting it together, be sure to understand exactly
> > what you are getting from your supplier and only buy from one you
> > trust. Any of the stuff with that look of bubbles which the
> > non-natural history enthusiast may think looks interesting - those
> > bubbles are caused by reconstitution; etc. Know your supplier.
> >
> > Mexican ?mbar. Mike has a cute selection. Bring back lots of memories
> > of
> >
> > hmmmm....infections of falling down mudbanks, crumbling mountainsides
> > and collapsing crap everywhere; and foolishly risking life to recover
> > lots of this stuff on site, were were mud falls, bad Mayans aad a host
> > of obstacles all tending to slit your throat if you let down your guard
> > there, including one guy who unsuccessfully did his best to kill me in
> > an old fashioned fight that I didn't start. Sheesh, I think he was from
> > another planet or nuts, thought there are many like him and murders are
> > commonplace. Like I said a lot of fun memories, and all that for
> > basically a waste of time as I haven't sold more than three pieces
> > except many rare insect inclusion stuff (I have piles of this
> > stuff).....
> >
> > Attached is a sample of some real raw stuff I happen to have with me at
> > the moment; Mike's stuff almost all labeled as *raw*, should all be
> > labeled as *rough*, it is not raw. The rough stuff you can get an idea
> > how clear the ambar is inside; the raw stuff has a black coating
> > something like fusion crust around it and this crust gets broken when
> > pieces are chipped out of the ground matrix in which they are found.
> > Clear is cool, valued more, but most have not insects, but moss
> > inclusions inside them. The chances of finding any insect of
> > sigicicance from rough stuff is next to impossible. The locals just
> > wet the suface and can see whatever is inside., and then it gets sold
> > as 'unsearched', anyway. Let me tell you, they could find a protozoan
> > inclusion in a stack of rocks, they have eagle eyes. So ask your
> > supplier about the real story.
> >
> > In the image of the raw stuff is a piece I personally professionally
> > cut and polished to see a good quality piece inside. This one has some
> > slight UV action going on and is unique to Mexican and Caribbean ambar
> > - the Solar UV comes in and the ambar has the ability to absorbe it and
> > re-radiate it in the visible blue region - very cool physical/chemical
> > property.
> >
> > http://www.diogenite.com/Chapas.jpg
> >
> > I've also attached a rough larger piece for fun, good piece to get
> > carved into a dragon, or maybe a Budda, etc.
> >
> > http://www.diogenite.com/Chapas2.jpg
> >
> > Kindest wishes
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael Gilmer
> > To: meteorite-list
> > Sent: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 7:17 pm
> > Subject: [meteorite-list] AD - Amber Overstock - Buy Amber, Get Free
> > Meteorites! And, FREE MARTIAN MICROS!
> >
> >
> > Hi Friends and Collectors,
> >
> > As a result of some recent dealer trades, I am now overstocked on
> > fossil amber. As of right now, I have more amber in my cabinet than I
> > do meteorites. Don't get me wrong, amber is great fun to collect, but
> > my main bread and butter is meteorites, so I would like to focus on
> > space rocks.
> >
> > So here is a deal I am offering. For every 2 dollars you send on
> > amber, you will get $1 in credit towards meteorites. You can even use
> > your "metlist" coupon code in combination with this offer!
> >
> > If you purchase $50 worth of amber (before the coupon), you will
> > receive a store credit worth $25 towards meteorites - pretty cool huh?
> >
> > There is only one small exclusion - this discount cannot be used
> > towards the big Campo Iron meteorites that I have on consignment from
> > Pat Mulvany - those are not mine, and I don't have any leeway to offer
> > substantial discounts on them.
> >
> > Furthermore, all orders over $75 (any specimens, after coupon) will
> > receive a free micromount of the new Martian meteorite witnessed fall,
> > Tissint. Your Mars micro will come in a labeled gemjar and includes a
> > specimen card.
> >
> > See all of the amber here (including pieces with trapped insects) -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/products/copal-amber
> >
> > So if any of you are curious about amber, now is the chance to get a
> > great deal - 20% off, plus free credit towards meteorites. And you
> > get a free Martian meteorite micro for any order over $75 (post
> > coupon).
> >
> > Lastly, I also have some auction listings and BIN listings closing on
> > eBay in just a few hours. A few of these are items from my website,
> > which are being offered at a deep discount on eBay.
> >
> > See all the eBay listings here - http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/maypickle
> >
> > See all of the newest store offerings here -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/products/brand-new
> >
> > See all clearance-sale items here -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/products/clearance-sale
> >
> > Other Offerings :
> >
> > Juanita de Angeles micromounts (H5 chondrite) -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/juanita-de-angeles--mexican-h5-meteorite-from-mine-micromount
> >
> > KT Boundary/Chicxulub micromounts -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/kt-boundary-material--cretaceous-tertiary-dinosaur-extinction-chicxulub-impact-sample
> >
> > KT Boundary/Chicxulub displays -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/chicxulub-tektite-display-rare-dinosaur-extinction-relic
> >
> > Canyon Diablo shale fragment -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/canyon-diablo-unsorted-meteoritic-shale-197
> >
> > Canyon Diablo Visitor Center pack -
> > http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/meteor-crater-visitor-pack--brochure-and-decal-from-canyon-diablo
> >
> >
> > If you have any problems with checkout or the coupon code, email me at
> > - mike at galactic-stone.com
> >
> > Thanks for looking and have a great day!
> >
> > MikeG
> >
> > PS - all outstanding orders are now shipped - they are on the way! :)
> >
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