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Re: MONAHANS, TEXAS METEORITE PURCHASE



Hi,     GREED ruins
everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark j.

Matt Morgan wrote:

> I am sure I'll get blasted for this, but what makes this meteorite so
> special as to pay 16/g for an H6?  I am thinking ahead as this may have
> a bearing on the future market of meteorites for both collectors and
> dealers who purchase them out of the field.  If this purchase happens
> and is publicized you or I (collecors/dealers) may not see another H6,
> L6, or ordinary chondrite for under 10/g.  The average farmer, where
> most meteorites come from, will expect to get 10-15/g (some expect that
> now) for their weathered ordinary chondrite, which in my opinion, is
> only worth 2-3/g max on the market after cutting. Call me cheap,  but
> lets get real.  Michael, this was not aimed at you, I just wanted a
> reason for the price and to give my opinion on the future of this
> market. Best wishes,
> --
> Matt Morgan
> Mile High Meteorites
> http://www.mhmeteorites.com
> P.O.Box 151293
> Lakewood, CO 80215-9293




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