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

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:05:30 -0700
Message-ID: <4A9AF7AA.4070003_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Duplicates? Spam? Misleading??? Goals? :|

You know... I'm going to wait on this one before I post my immediate
response.

Regards




Dave Gheesling wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> USA
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:30 AM
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> 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.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> 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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Received on Sun 30 Aug 2009 06:05:30 PM PDT