[meteorite-list] $8.5 million — arguably the most valuable meteorite collection ever privately owned.

From: Matthias Bärmann <majbaermann_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:46:48 +0200
Message-ID: <6CF6C9EF8B8A4560A807FE29138397A7_at_thinkcentre>

Taking into consideration the six "Highlights from Naveen Jain's meteorite
collection" pictured in the mentioned article I must confess that it's quite
difficult for me to find any reason why this should be the most or at least
one of the most important/valuable private meteorite collection/s - not to
talk about the really important museum collections.

Regards
Matthias

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
To: "Adam" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ?$8.5 million ? arguably the most valuable
meteorite collection ever privately owned.


> 8.5 million is a believable figure considering the world class collection
> belongs to multi-billinaire, Naveen Jain.
>
>
> To keep the record straight, the NWA 5000 main mass appraised for over
> $14.5 million by an IRS recognized appraiser and was insured for a record
> breaking 9.6 million while on public display. Unlike a diamond, NWA 5000
> is worth more cut into small pieces than offered as a whole. Used in
> jewelry, it could yield way over 20 million but I have avoided such offers
> until recently.
>
>
> But who is counting? It scientific value is priceless and I would like to
> see large portions preserved or on public display. Despite a common rumor
> that I received the stone for next nothing, a record amount was spent in
> its acquisition breaking yet another world record.
>
>
> Adam
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Shawn Alan <photophlow at yahoo.com>
> To: Meteorite Central <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Cc:
> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:22 PM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] ?$8.5 million ? arguably the most valuable
> meteorite collection ever privately owned.
>
> Hello Listers
>
> I came across an article about a meteorite collector and read that he has
> over 8.5 million dollars worth of meteorites, making it the most valuable
> meteorite collection ever privately owned, man I would love to get my eyes
> on that collection. But I got to think and I know there are some big time
> key plays in the meteorite world and I was wondering would come of the
> dealers collections trump the 8.5 million mark. I mean we have the NWA
> 5000 that was being sold for 6 million or more and if that hadn't been
> sold yet would put a large amount in the Hope collection. At any rate
> would be interesting to hear what peoples collection are worth or even
> which Institution or Museum have the most expensive meteorite collection
> minus Antarctica meteorites. Down below is an section taken from the
> article.
> Shawn Alan
> IMCA 1633
> ebay store
> http://stores.ebay.com/imca1633ny?_rdc=1
> http://meteoritefalls.com/
>
>
> ......."more than 700 meteorites, some of which I have seen in his office
> and house. Just to hear him talk about it and to feel some of these
> meteorites in your own hands is an unforgettable experience. The
> ForbesLife article says his collection is worth at least $8.5 million ?
> arguably the most valuable meteorite collection ever privately owned."
>
> Source:http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2013/06/naveen-jain-king-of-the-private.html?page=all
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Received on Wed 26 Jun 2013 07:46:48 PM PDT