[meteorite-list] Introduction

From: Gary K. Foote <gary_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Dec 16 08:12:38 2005
Message-ID: <43A276AC.28142.AC8B0D_at_localhost>

Thanks for your warm welcome Adam. I have a few samples of NWA and have considered going
on my own search there, but until I know more I'll stick to searching here in the USA.
I'll be joining the various societies and other mailinglists to be sure I go about things
correctly.

Great to be here!

Gary

On 15 Dec 2005 at 13:11, Adam Hupe wrote:

> Hi Gary,
>
> Welcome to the List and to collecting meteorites. I would say you got into
> collecting at the right time. I say this because of the amount of material
> that is now available to collectors is immense. Just a few years ago, there
> was not much selection as far as rare material goes. Now, thanks to
> Northwest Africa (Sahara Desert) and other hot deserts the selection is
> outstanding. The prices are in tune with the amount of supply and are the
> best I have seen so your timing seems perfect. A few years from now I am
> sure some collectors will be kicking themselves for not taking advantage of
> the present situation.
>
> Instead of a handful of meteorite hunters, there are now thousands if you
> count the nomads who have been the most successful at recovering these rare
> objects. Then we have a group of hunters here in the United States who have
> become increasingly successful at recoveries in the Mojave Desert. Add to
> this Steve Arnold's recent, outstanding and record breaking Pallasite find
> and you have the makings of some pretty exciting times. I almost forgot the
> Europeans and Russians who have come up with some excellent material as well
> and have been at it for a long time.
>
> Dave Carothers pointed out the presence of the International Meteorite
> Collectors Association (IMCA). This is a great not-for-profit group of
> collectors, dealers and scientists who are here to serve this great
> avocation. Their members adhere to the strictest standards and a
> well-written Code of Ethics to help insure that collectors will be getting
> the real deal. Meteorite collecting as a hobby is starting to mature and
> the IMCA will be there to add much needed professionalism. Sit back and
> enjoy the dynamics that are now in play and will be there in the future to
> insure continued growth and satisfaction.
>
> Best Wishes and Welcome Aboard,
>
> ------------------------------------
> Adam Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> Team LunarRock
> IMCA 2185
> raremeteorites_at_comcast.net
>
>
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