[meteorite-list] Meteorite preservation

From: David Freeman <dfreeman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue Oct 26 15:19:50 2004
Message-ID: <417EA346.80202_at_fascination.com>

Dear Rusty~Bill, List;
During these times of bust-me meteorite prices, maybe the secret wink
should go to those who would store some away for a few years while the
market is as it is. Surely in a couple of years the prices will be back
up to reflect the true rarity of meteorites.
The Bagger,
Dave F.
mjwy has auctions running.

Bill Mason III wrote:

>Foodsaver.....pulls about 14" Hg. Bags are made by 3M and are a laminate of
>polyester and UHMW. No vapor moisture transmission. Hence a very good way to
>store your meteorite - but displaying is for the birds.
>
>"rusty" Bill Mason
>
>
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>Hello list,
>
>I was just sitting down eating breakfast and my wife was watching an
>infomercial on a product that is called " Foodsaver ".
>The product is used with thick plastic bags. The way it works is, the
>machine vacuums out all of the air and the food is sealed air tight in a 3
>layer plastic bag.
>Of course I thought, this has to be the ultimate way to protect meteorites
>from moisture.
>Sure, it wouldn't be an appealing way to display meteorites. But, like
>myself Im sure many collectors have numerous meteorites just stored away in
>plastic containers.
>
>I was wondering if anyone uses this machine currently to store meteorites.
>I would like to see how effective it is.
>Im sure its available on ebay listed under the name : Foodsaver
>Bob Evans
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