[meteorite-list] A 24 pound lunar meteorite in Colorado

From: Dennis Beatty <dbeatty3_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Aug 3 13:09:47 2006
Message-ID: <1509782.1154624983728.JavaMail.root_at_elwamui-huard.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hello Walter,

Perhaps you're being too tough on the guy. It's possible that upon entry, the 24 pound "Lunar" struck him on the head!! :-) Good luck with your posting on Craigslist...hopefully, you'll come across a few sane folks!!

Take care,
Dennis

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Walter L. Newton" <newtonw2_at_comcast.net>
>Sent: Aug 3, 2006 9:07 AM
>To: meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
>Cc: 'Jay Lebonville' <second.times.a.charm_at_att.net>
>Subject: [meteorite-list] A 24 pound lunar meteorite in Colorado
>
>Hi
>
>A few days ago I placed a free ad on Craigslist which stated that I collect
>and purchase meteorites.
>
>I received a very nasty email from a "gentleman" who claims that he has a 24
>pound lunar meteorite. He was quite adamant that I must not know anything
>about meteorites since I was advertising on Craigslist. He proceeded to let
>me know that meteorites are VERY EXPENSIVE and I could never afford one.
>
>I questioned his ownership of a 24 pound lunar meteorite and informed him
>that meteorites come in all flavors, rare and not rare, inexpensive and very
>costly. He responded...
>
>"LOL, if they are so common, and you are a member of this club, then how
>come you don't have one???? Get a life, bud, and you can't have my 24 pound
>meteorite for any money. Oh, and one other thing, it is from the moon, so it
>is even more rare than you think!!! One other thing, your reply shows how
>small your mind is. You should develop some manners, son! Now go get lost in
>the mountains trying to find a rock!"
>
>I'm not sure what is going on with some people. All I did was to let
>Craigslist users know that I buy meteorites. There are some really nutty
>folks out there who are ready to explode at a moments notice.
>
>If any of the list users are interested in inquiring about his 24 pound
>lunar meteorite, please email me off list and I will send you his contact
>information.
>
>Life is crazy.
>
>Walter L. Newton
>1400 Utah Street #101
>Golden, Co 80401
>
>Home 303-279-3046
>Cell 303-906-9653
>
>
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Received on Thu 03 Aug 2006 01:09:43 PM PDT