[meteorite-list] Pass those cards along
From: Mike Bandli <fuzzfoot_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:18:20 -0700 Message-ID: <20080428231828.2C95E10590_at_mailwash5.pair.com> Here is a slightly revised post I sent to the IMCA list. It inspired some great dialogue and hopefully it will do the same here on the Met-List: Now that provenance is a larger issue than ever, I have been reorganizing my specimen cards from past purchases and updating spreadsheets to include more ridiculously detailed info on past purchases (chain of ownership, purchase date, trade date, blood type of dealer, etc.). My suggestion is this: *When available*, please pass the original dealer card(s) with the sale or trade of a specimen. Some of you already do this. I have begun writing the chain of ownership on the back of all my cards. Some can even be traced through 4 or 5 dealers. If cutting a larger piece up, I would recommend making copies of the specimen card to send along. I think this applies more to historical specimens than anything. I don't expect to see chain of ownership on a rusty Canyon Diablo, but it certainly wouldn't hurt! I know this topic has been covered on the list in the past, but I still rarely see multiple specimen cards with a purchase. I also believe that non-dealers/collectors should include a specimen card for that occasional sale or upgrade as well. You can make great specimen cards through Microsoft Excel! I'm sure that collectors 100 years from now will appreciate it. Your thoughts are important. Cheers, Mike Bandli Received on Mon 28 Apr 2008 07:18:20 PM PDT |
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