[meteorite-list] Meteorite Histories

From: mark ford <markf_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue Sep 14 04:22:21 2004
Message-ID: <6CE3EEEFE92F4B4085B0E086B2941B3124446B_at_s-southern01.s-southern.com>

Maybe the IMCA could layout a standard record card, that could be
voluntarily adopted?

It might even add value to a specimen if it had some sort of traceable
history... I would pay more for something with a history to it, I am
sure others would.

It's done with many other things in life. I know it's obviously not
practical to trace right back to the anonymous finder, but a record of
who's handled it, or what collection it originates from would be great.
Most of us have specimens that where part of the historic collections,
but don't even know it because the information has been lost, which is a
real pity.

Best
Mark









-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Kuyken [mailto:jeff_at_meteoritesaustralia.com]
Sent: 14 September 2004 09:12
To: Meteorite List
Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Histories

That is certainly a great idea Bernhard. I have also now been trying to
keep
histories of pieces, no matter what the specimen is. When I resell a
collection piece, as well as adding my own label I also include any
others
that may have come with the specimen when I bought it. When you think
about
it, what purpose is served to throw them out? Check out my May 2003
Monthly
Favourite (http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/favourite/may2003.html).
Through good record keeping this very small ordinary chondrite endcut
has an
amazing history. It adds immensely to the interest of the piece!

Cheers,

Jeff Kuyken
I.M.C.A. #3085
www.meteorites.com.au

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  From: Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems
  To: meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
  Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 1:13 AM
  Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Enough is Enough, Now NWA 1877


  What I do (I know it isn't a cure but will certainly help sometimes to
  keep track of the material I own):

  If I buy something, I record from whom I bought it. When I sell
  something, I record to whom I sell and add a letter to the sold piece,
  asking the new owner to keep a record about source and buyer (if he
  resells it) as well.

  I did so from the first piece I bought up to today.

  However, I do not pass on labels. I make my own when I resell.

    _____

  Best regards,
  Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems

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  [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces_at_meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of mark
  ford
  Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:38 PM
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>>Stephan said:

>> snip> ... I think, if a collector buys a slice of a
  high-priced meteorite, he has a right to know the exact informations
  about
  the specimen. >>>


  Yeah, I agree with that one, how many of us have paid over large sums
  for material, only to get a slice in a plastic bag with no origin info
  what so ever!?

  What we need, is a standard meteorite record card with the history of
  the specimen on it, (and if the rock gets cut, the card gets copied
and
  the new owner/info gets added to it). Certainly with Lunar and Martian
  stuff, it might be a good idea.. at least it could be traced almost
  back to the original finder/purchaser.

  (and it used to be called a 'LABEL' in my day.. :)



  Best
  Mark






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