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Runaway prices

Hello list,

The solution to runaway prices, whether caused by short lived publicity
(Monahans isn't Peekskill), starry-eyed land owners or dealers whose
appraisals forget to check reality is to simply not buy the meteorites.

There seems to be a big rush to purchase new falls simply because they
are new. The true value of these specimens will be established in a
couple years, after they have been classified, recognized, named,
studied and the enthusiasm of the hunt has dissipated. Ownership of
Monahans was disputed -- so what? (And how long do you think those salt
crystals are going to last outside a curatorial facility?) Portales
looks pretty -- so what? If the specimens are over priced, don't buy
them. Are they really necessary for your collection or are you just
getting caught up in the rush? They might even be cheaper in a few
months.

Common sense is usually the best arbiter of price.

Gene

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