[meteorite-list] PSEUDO DEALERS AND PSEUDO JUDGING

From: Adam Hupe <adamhupe_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:20:58 2004
Message-ID: <001d01c341a7$23425740$b4dbe60c_at_attbi.com>

Dear List,

We consider ourselves collectors first not dealers. We have spent way more
than we have sold. I feel some of the qualifications for a true dealer are:

Knowing what you are selling meaning having meteorites classified whenever
possible
Possessing an excellent knowledge of the subject
Having a long-term business plan
Standing behind what you are selling
Knowing what the market will bear (fair pricing) so that you will be around
for awhile
Knowing the ratio between ordinary meteorites and rare ones and pricing
accordingly
Preparing or having material prepared properly
Depositing proper sized type specimens
Promoting meteoritics
Donating material to non-profit organizations to further promote meteorites
Protecting customers long-term interests by providing accurate TKWs
Working closely with the scientific community
Keeping track of your inventory meaning cataloging and labeling
Above all being honest

I am sure a lot more can be added to this list.

Best Wishes

Adam



----- Original Message -----
From: "David Freeman" <dfreeman_at_fascination.com>
To: "meteorite-list" <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 1:31 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] PSEUDO DEALERS AND PSEUDO JUDGING


> Dear List;
> A recent post seemed to repeatedly shuffle my quaff. How do we
> classify a dealer and why? If a person sells a few meteorites for
> money to buy more meteorites to add to his collection, is that a dealer?
> If a person like myself who sells a kilo or two a year to promote the
> hobby and make a buck (not much more than that) is that a dealer? Do we
> have to make a living, or a substantial part of our income from
> meteorites to be judged a true dealer? Seems to me that anyone who
> "deals" is a dealer. Suppose in the old times to some of us, sell three
> and get the forth one for free.
> Any comments welcomed.
> Works for me,
> Dave Freeman
> (no big deal)
> WMA sales professional of the year
>
>
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