[meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee/export permits

From: Linton Rohr <lintonius_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:39:40 -0700
Message-ID: <42B1CEB9FCFD44C0B362B35A5A634CAF_at_D190TH71>

Well, the seller says...
"I was told that if they are rocks for study wasn/t nessary reply I/m not
sure I have no permits"
I could be wrong, but I'm fairly certain that is incorrect.
Anybody know for sure?
Linton

----- Original Message -----
From: "Linton Rohr" <lintonius at earthlink.net>
To: "Jason Utas" <meteoritekid at gmail.com>
Cc: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Are these authentic Buzzard Coulees?


> Jason,
> Oh, I see.
> It may have been listed in Canada, but it's certainly visible here.
> Is that due to the "worldwide" shipping option?
> Regardless, I've inquired into the export permits,
> but have yet to receive a response.
> Linton
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jason Utas" <meteoritekid at gmail.com>
> To: "Meteorite-list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>; "Linton Rohr"
> <lintonius at earthlink.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Are these authentic Buzzard Coulees?
>
>
>> Hello Linton,
>> Not at all - but it wasn't really an issue. We have some friends up
>> in Canada and the thought was to have the stones sent to them, apply
>> for a permit, and wait it out.
>> But note that they're listed on ebay Canada, not visible to any other
>> ebay sites. That makes it seem to me as though they might not have
>> permits...but if you're interested, it seems to me that asking them
>> directly could clear things right up.
>> Regards,
>> Jason
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Linton Rohr <lintonius at earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
>>> Well Jason, I certainly could be wrong.
>>> I just hate to see anybody here get burned.
>>> My eyes can't tell for sure that those are fresh, fusion-crusted stones,
>>> as opposed to little black earth rocks, due to the photo quality.
>>> They do look somewhat probable though, I'll admit.
>>> The larger problem to me, is the export permit.
>>> Was there any mention of that when you spoke?
>>> Linton
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Utas" <meteoritekid at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Meteorite-list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:40 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Are these authentic Buzzard Coulees?
>>>
>>>
>>> Melanie, Linton,
>>> The photos depict what are clearly fresh stony meteorites, regardless
>>> of their quality (viz., the photos').
>>> This seller is a local and has been selling Buzzard Coulee stones
>>> since shortly after the fall.
>>> I've spoken with them on a few occasions, and, while I haven't
>>> actually purchased any stones, they do seem to be on the level.
>>> Regards,
>>> Jason
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 11:32 PM, Linton Rohr <lintonius at earthlink.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Melanie,
>>>> No, I do not know the seller.
>>>> The poor quality photos are just a nuisance.
>>>> The text indicates to me that the seller does not know meteorites.
>>>> Sounds like he took a few notes from someone elses legitimate ad.
>>>> No mention of export permits is a giant red flag, though.
>>>> You could always ask him/her about that. I almost did.
>>>> The price/gram is sure a lot lower though, eh?
>>>> Almost too good to be true, isn't it...
>>>> And you know what they say about that!
>>>> Linton
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melanie Matthews"
>>>> <miss_meteorite at yahoo.ca>
>>>> To: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:59 PM
>>>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Are these authentic Buzzard Coulees?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> http://shop.ebay.ca/306krista/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340
>>>>>
>>>>> Worldwide shipping and no mention of an export permit for any of them?
>>>>> Anyone here know this person and if he/she is for real?
>>>>>
>>>>> -----------
>>>>> Melanie
>>>>> IMCA: 2975
>>>>> eBay: metmel2775
>>>>> Known on SkyRock Cafe as SpaceCollector09
>>>>>
>>>>> Unclassified meteorites are like a box of chocolates... you never know
>>>>> what you're gonna get!
>>>>>
>>>>>
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