[meteorite-list] FW: CALI COLOMBIA HOUSE SMASHER> Assorted Sizes & Prices!

From: Darryl Pitt <darryl_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:44:15 -0400
Message-ID: <D1FB0986-2768-455C-AF08-BB26EFEA94EC_at_dof3.com>

Hi there,

Peekskill was admittedly a poor example; I chose Peekskill solely to
make a little joke about the former New York governor's hometown;
there are many common chondrites which can nicely illustrate the
point I was attempting to make.

Unlike most who have weighed-in, I do not believe the cost of the
recovery should closely correlate with the value of the meteorite. I
mean, what if there were supersaver flights to Columbia that week--is
the meteorite worth less? I also do not believe such anomalies are
healthy or positive for our beloved hobby/vocation. I know several
wealthy individuals who were prospective meteorite collectors--with
an intent to be SERIOUS collectors--who ran the other way as a result
of what THEY termed the "immaturity" of the meteorite marketplace.

Mike B, Valera was indeed one of the all-time great deals, and it's
unfortunate this meteorite's rightful legacy was sullied by
professional jealousies. Separately, I'm confident you didn't mean to
imply that opinions regarding valuations are predicated on "I scratch
your back; you scratch mine." In any event, it was truly not my
intention to take a personal shot at you, and I apologize if I went
too far. It's just that I respectfully disagree with your advocacy
of expensive anomalies; I think your role as an author regarding
market trends while being proactive in the marketing of such
anomalies can create problematic misperceptions.


All best I hope everyone sees a great show tonight.

Sincerely,
Darryl





> That being said, as for you, Darryl Pitt, it is beyond me
> Why you would, unprovoked, snipe at me, especially since I have
> Effusively praised YOUR Valera as an all time buy in the world
> Of hammers. However, again, this is not the forum to discuss
> Whatever resentments you hold toward me as implied by
> Your comment, and I encourage you to contact me directly off
> list rather than take pot shots here.
> As for the collectors who are interested in Cali, you can
> Decide what is worth what. I will not be selling it cheaper than
> $4,000/g and will be happy to keep what little was obtainable
> For myself if no one wants any. If they do, that will be dandy,
> Too. The finders literally risked their lives to get it, less than 300
> Grams total exists and only a very few grams are still available
> To the collecting public.
> Of course, you could always let Darryl Pitt and the European
> Malcontent tell you what meteorites are worth, but personally I
> Have always held they are worth what people are willing to pay -
> And I was willing to pay a lot for Cali and I do not regret it. Those
> Who feel the same are welcome to some and those who don't
> Are welcome to do without.
> Best wishes, Michael
>
> on 8/12/07 12:01 AM, Michael Farmer at meteoriteguy at yahoo.com wrote:
>
>
>> Michael Blood, come on man! You need to clean your
>> ears or take notes when you buy things. You called
>> Robert Ward day and night, and did everything under
>> the sun to buy pieces of Cali. Against my advice, he
>> sold all to you except the two fragments everyone saw
>> on ebay. You even bought the second ebay piece, for
>> much more than it sold for because you were trying not
>> to to bid until the last second and then could not bid
>>
>> (always a risky move to try and play). You pushed him
>> to sell to you, and you made a price off which he
>> accepted. Who is to blame for he price YOU offered?
>> Hmmmm, you are my friend.
>> Now, the fact that I got a call and was lied to, and
>> flew back to Colombia for the #1 stone is not my
>> fault, or Roberts fault, it is just a fact. So when I
>> brought that stone home, you wanted a piece of that,
>> which you got. And I told you that another piece had
>> been sold. That the buyer decided to cut it up and and
>> sell, well it is the American way, to do as you please
>> with what you own. It is not my problem, or under my
>> control, so please DO NOT come on this list and
>> pretend that you were forced into buying something,
>> and made promises that you would be the only dealer
>> selling. If you think that is the case, then send my
>> pieces back, and every penny will be refunded upon my
>> return to the USA. Somehow at the price you paid, I
>> don't think you will want to do that.
>> Michael Farmer
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> On Aug 11, 2007, at 8:06 PM, Michael L Blood wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>> Congratulations. Apparently, though I was
>>>>
>>> told I was the
>>>
>>>> Only dealer that would be offering this material
>>>>
>>> as ALL the
>>>
>>>> Rest was in the form of individual or whole
>>>>
>>> specimens in private
>>>
>>>> Collections, yet, it appears you also managed to
>>>>
>>> get some for resale.
>>>
>>>> This will is a good thing for the
>>>>
>>> collecting community and
>>>
>>>> will
>>>> Make a reasonable number of pieces available to a
>>>>
>>> number of
>>>
>>>> collectors, as I will be offering both Cali "#1"
>>>>
>>> and "#2" in a
>>>
>>>> similar size
>>>> range and also at $4,000/g (which is what I had to
>>>>
>>> pay for my first
>>>
>>>> Purchase Of this delightful fall). I will announce
>>>>
>>> when photos are
>>>
>>>> up on my Hammer page later this weekend.
>>>> With what you are offering and what I am
>>>>
>>> offering there still
>>>
>>>> won't be enough to meet the demand, but at least a
>>>>
>>> few dozen
>>>
>>>> Collectors will be able to get some instead of
>>>>
>>> half a dozen.
>>>
>>>> Best wishes, Michael
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> on 8/11/07 3:51 PM, michael cottingham at
>>>>
>>> mikewren at gilanet.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> From: michael cottingham
>>>>>
>>> [mailto:mikewren at gilanet.com]
>>>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 4:50 PM
>>>>> To: 'michael cottingham'
>>>>> Subject: AD: CALI COLOMBIA HOUSE SMASHER>
>>>>>
>>> Assorted Sizes & Prices!
>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have up for sale on ebay The CALI, COLOMBIA
>>>>>
>>> HOUSE SMASHER #001.
>>>
>>>>> There are
>>>>> assorted sizes and prices to fit most micro
>>>>>
>>> budgets!
>>>
>>>>> Included is a piece of Roof tile that got broken
>>>>>
>>> during the
>>>
>>>>> impact. This is
>>>>> a House Smasher and there is less than 280 grams
>>>>>
>>> total known weight!
>>>
>>>>> Free Shipping to anywhere in the world with this
>>>>>
>>> purchase. Also,
>>>
>>>>> you WILL
>>>>> NOT see these on a discounted sale anytime soon!
>>>>>
>>>>> Go To:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?
>>>>> from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=cali+m
>>>>> eteorite&category0=
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> or check out my auctions through my ebay store:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>> http://stores.ebay.com/Voyage-Botanica-Natural-History
>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks and Best Wishes
>>>>>
>>>>> Michael Cottingham
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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