[meteorite-list] Meteorite Men - was Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 22, 2010

From: Greg Catterton <star_wars_collector_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:20:33 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <283504.5580.qm_at_web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I would agree that a few shows on historic and educational outreach would be a good thing, but Im sure they probably have rather limited input on the direction of the show. That said, I would like to hear them comment of the possibilities of doing more in this area.
The show is a great tool to bring more new people into meteorites, but as with anything (baseball cards, toys etc) when there is a value and increase in interest, there will be scammers that come in to try to make the quick buck.
Overall, the show is one of the best marketing tools the meteorite world has seen.
Keep it up guys, as others have said, there is room to grow!

Greg Catterton
www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com
IMCA member 4682
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--- On Mon, 3/22/10, Gary Fujihara <fujmon at mac.com> wrote:

> From: Gary Fujihara <fujmon at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 22, 2010
> To: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Adam" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 1:11 PM
> I agree with you Adam.? As much
> as the Meteorite Men show has provided better awareness to
> meteorites in the general population, it has also spurred
> the conmen and get-rich-quick schemers.
>
> I think the show has been steered by producers to make it
> more appealing to viewers, but in doing so have placed far
> too much emphasis on monetary value and too little on
> scientific importance. This brings all the riffraff out of
> the woodwork and now we are beginning to see the negative
> effects this brings on our hobby/business/passion.? My
> 2?
>
> gary
>
> On Mar 22, 2010, at 6:59 AM, Adam Hupe wrote:
>
> > A lot of viewers are clinging to the hope they will
> become overnight millionaires. Most of them will not listen
> when you tell them their prized new "Moon rock" is a piece
> of quartz or their new "Pallasite" is nothing more then
> slag. They will become increasingly angry when you try to
> explain why. They know it is real because it looks just like
> the one they saw on TV and will not be told otherwise.
> >
> > I do not even respond any more as I do not like to be
> put in a position as the bay guy who has to break the news
> that their worthless rock will not make them the latest
> millionaire.? This is what happens when the media
> focuses too much on the monetary aspect of meteorite
> collecting. It out weighs any educational benefit this type
> of show may have? provided.? The state Washington
> and Oregon suddenly announced their no collecting policy on
> federal land; the timing is uncanny.? A lot of scam
> artists will also attach themselves if the smell of easy
> money is present.? One just has to look at the most
> expensive "meteorites" on eBay to see this effect.?
> Now, there is always a few fakes listed in the top dollar
> page.
> >
> > I would hate to see meteorite hunting/collecting go
> the way treasure hunting did 25 years ago when the avocation
> almost went extinct, mainly due to the press.?
> Professional? treasure hunters now avoid the press when
> values are put up. Just look at the Mel Fisher group who had
> to fight for a decade to keep a good portion of their major
> find due to the fact the press attached a billion dollar
> price tag to it.? Everybody seemed to have a claim on
> it when they didn't lift a finger to find it.? The
> press made it look easy when in fact Mel suffered many
> hardships including the loss of his sons life.
> >
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Adam
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
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> > Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 6:20:26 AM
> > Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of
> the Day - March 22, 2010
> >
> > http:www.rocksfromspace.org/March_22_2010.html
> >
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