[meteorite-list] meteorite-noise mailing list (was: UPDATED TUCSON REPORT??)

From: Michael Casper <Michael_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:41:07 2004
Message-ID: <003301c09143$b9896700$0300a8c0_at_Domain>

Dig this...
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    If You are interested in this information please contact us by e-mail
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  oxoxox, MC





----- Original Message -----
From: John Gwilliam <jkgdiver_at_primenet.com>
To: <Julien.Courtois_at_gr.admin.ch>; <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite-noise mailing list (was: UPDATED
TUCSON REPORT??)


> Julien and All,
> Actually, this verbal ping pong match with Mr. Casper on one side of the
> table and everyone else on the other is very pertinent to this list. In
> order for the collecting community to be informed about what's really
> happening in Tucson, the truth must be stated. Like Jim Strope and Mike
> Farmer, I have spent a lot of time visiting the other meteorite dealers
and
> collectors. After spending 7 of the past 11 days in Tucson (Good fortune
> places my home just 100 miles north) I can assure you that the meteorite
> market is alive and well. Albeit, alive and well doesn't mean it is
static
> and without change.
>
> For those of you who don't know what to believe about prices in Tucson,
> simply go back several days and read Mr. Casper's posts. Remember the
> one stating that the new lunar (Farmer/Strope) was selling for $350/g?
> Poppycock or poppin' pills - call it what you like, it simply isn't
> true. If you want the truth, at least listen to those that were actually
> there.
>
> With the increasing amount of new lunar and martin material entering the
> market, prices are adjusting and trying to find a place to
> settle. Surprisingly, none of the "new baby" of the show ( the new
> "Farmer/Strope" lunar) was offered openly although there was a lot of
> demand for it. The owners of this meteorite are keeping their cards close
> to their vests. It appears they have learned a valuable lesson after
> watching the blunders of last year. The tone of the show is "what's new?"
> while those meteorites that basked in the lime light last year are "old
news".
>
> It was evident at this years show that historic meteorites and witnessed
> falls are holding their own. It appears that quality over quantity is
> becoming the standard.
>
> Were there good deals to be found in Tucson? Absolutely. This is one of
> the reasons we all make the pilgramage
>
> At 11:15 AM 2/7/01 +0100, Julien.Courtois_at_gr.admin.ch wrote:
> >May I kindly remain you the existence of the "meteorite-noise" mailing
> >list!!
> >
> >To Subscribe, send an empty message to:
> >meteorite-noise-subscribe_at_yahoogroups.com
> >
> >or go directly to:
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/meteorite-noise
> >
> >
> >The only limitation of this list is that it MUST be related (at least
> >loosly) to meteorites. this list was created to avoid the more serious
lists
> >(meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com & meteorite_sale@yahoogroups.com) to
be
> >flooded with lower-value messages.
> >
> >allowed are:
> >
> >
> >a) shameless comercialism
> >
> >
> >b) flame wars
> >
> >
> >c) "I agree" and other low informative messages
> >
> >
> >d) comments on dealers
> >
> >
> >e) did I forgot something?
> >
> >
> >Enjoy!!
> >
> >The meteorite-noise "moderator"
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Michael Casper [mailto:Michael_at_caspercoin.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 11:03 AM
> > > To: Charlie; eldorado_at_conwaycorp.net
> > > Cc: Mike Farmer; Tim Heitz; meteorite-list
> > > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] UPDATED TUCSON REPORT??
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank you Mr. Devine! You up late too!
> > >
> > > oxoxoxo, MC
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Charlie <moonrock25_at_webtv.net>
> > > To: <eldorado_at_conwaycorp.net>
> > > Cc: Michael Casper <Michael_at_caspercoin.com>; Mike Farmer
> > > <farmerm_at_concentric.net>; Tim Heitz <midwestmeteor@earthlink.net>;
> > > meteorite-list <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 4:53 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] UPDATED TUCSON REPORT??
> > >
> > >
> > > > I wonder how many new or at least relatively inexperienced
> > > collectors on
> > > > this list are in a quandry as to who to believe in this matter?
> > > > Well, you may believe Michael Farmer when he says Michael
> > > Casper needs
> > > > help. This help should be psychiatric in nature. There is
> > > really only
> > > > one reason Mr. Casper posts to this list, and that is to
> > > upset whoever
> > > > he happens to be targeting at the time. He apparently takes great
> > > > satisfaction in this, and really deserves our pity more
> > > than anything
> > > > else. When he is someday old and grey, and surveys the ruins of his
> > > > life,
> > > > perhaps then he will finally regret not having exorcised his inner
> > > > demons. I would not wish this man's karma on anyone,
> > > himself included.
> > > >
> > > > -Charlie Devine
> > > >
> > > >
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