[meteorite-list] WAS Astronomy Art Spacifieds & Meteorite Contest Update, RAPIDLY BECOMING SPAM

From: Dave Gheesling <dave_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:38:40 -0400
Message-ID: <B4F5BA7D84824CEEB5B67E3BB1C352D5_at_meteorroom>

Eric/All,

First, it was a duplicate post.

Second, I have to agree with Bob, et al, as these are ADS which are quickly
becoming spam if not marked as such. The notion that advertising is "free"
to those listing items is somewhat misleading, as the goal is clearly to
drive traffic so you can sell, well, ADS. Nothing wrong with this
whatsoever, Eric, but it is what it is so let's call a spade a spade.

Third, I really do appreciate your enthusiasm for the field and your
entrepreneurship when it comes to trying new things (and really do wish you
the best of luck with this advertising site), but I only listed a couple of
excess items there to help drive initial traffic (eBay truly is a mess, so
anything is worth a try) and don't want any free stuff in return. Should
one of my postings win some sort of freebie, please take it to a local
school's science class, share some of your meteoric enthusiasm with them and
leave it behind as a gift...a wonderful opportunity to make an important
donation and become a philanthropist ;-)

Thanks much, and all best,

Dave
www.fallingrocks.com

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Subject: [meteorite-list] Astronomy Art Spacifieds & Meteorite Contest
Update

Hello list,

Sorry if this is a DUPLICATE post, but the first on didn't go through.
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After another all-niter I'm absolutely exhausted. But before I go to bed at
7am I'd like to share something with you guys and give you an update on the
free meteorite contest I announced last week for Spacifieds.com.
I'll post this quickly before I fall asleep.

The Free Meteorite Contest Update: DINO CAMPO!!!
98.5g Campo del Cielo Iron (Natural Uncleaned) - Shaped Like A Dinosaur!!!
(or maybe a turtle.) Contest details:
http://www.spacifieds.com/meteorites/free-meteorite-contest-post-ads-win-det
ails/

CONTEST ENDS TONIGHT!

As of this moment Martin Altmann's ad is in the lead with 116 views.
"The Real UNWA - the BEST UNWA 4.656 kgs (116 views)"

Dave Gheeslings Ad: Second place with 108 views Pictorial Catalogue On One
Hundred Indian Meteorites (1999) (108 views)

This is a close one... Dave's NWA 5367 Main Mass is pulling third place with
99 views.

No there's only one prize so don't get all excited for Dave just yet.
Sorry Dave... ;) Though I may have to send you something anyway just for
having two of the top three spots. ;) Maybe... We'll see. Perhaps someone
else will come from behind and snag the win?

OK, Next up and I'm hitting they hay!

Astronomy Art: I'll let this one speak for itself.
http://www.spacifieds.com/art/

Enjoy...

Thanks everyone! for all your support!

Talk to you soon...

Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorites USA
Spacifieds.com




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