[meteorite-list] tips on transporting meteorites.

From: Norm Lehrman <nlehrman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:04:17 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <555013.85083.qm_at_web81010.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Graham,

With heightened airport security, you may have trouble
with carry-ons. I tried bringing a couple of good
sized Campo del Cielo irons in that way. No problems
in Argentina or Chile, but when I hit the USA they
caused great consternation. The security screeners
couldn't find anything about meteorites in their
reference manuals, but they finally decided that big
lumps of iron were dangerous weapons, and forced me
to check them (which became my third piece of checked
luggage and cost an additional $80!).

Good luck!
Norm
http://tektitesource.com

--- ensoramanda <ensoramanda at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> We have now booked our flights to go to the Tucson
> show..so will be
> definately there.
>
> So now for a question to all you well travelled
> hunters and dealers.....
>
> Now supposing I buy up several amazing specimens at
> the show :-) ...does
> anyone have any tips about transporting them back to
> the UK.
>
> Would it be best to ship them....or it seems more
> sensible to bring them
> back on the plane...but what are the snags of
> carrying meteorites in
> luggage across the atlantic or within the USA...eg
> in stowed or hand
> luggage?
>
> What are the regulations?
>
> Any tips most welcome....and thanks already to all
> those who have helped
> me so far with planning my visit.
>
> Graham Ensor Near Barwell UK
>
>
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Received on Sat 16 Dec 2006 09:04:17 PM PST