[meteorite-list] Life

From: E.P. Grondine <epgrondine_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:29:48 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <104159.54777.qm_at_web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi all -

As many of you know, I've had a stroke, and really don't want to become involved in this but -

There's the facts, and then sometimes people try to define you for their own interest.

There's been times when I have not recognized myself, and it can damage you, and dealing with it is costly - as is not dealing with it.

If a person is acting as an agent in a sale for another individual, then clearly they do not own the item sold. I do think that involving Mrs' King in the Texas Draw meteorite was probably not wise decision on Steve's part, but perhaps Mrs King insisted. It was clearly not as easy a deal as Steve estimated.

Steve's "f---" message show that he tried to look out for the interests of others, to the point of frustration.

There is another item at stake in this discussion, which is the GOOD WILL will of the television show "Meteorite Men", which was not mentioned. This GOOD WILL also is of benefit to Discovery Channel and other parties.

It says lot about Steve's character that he has not gone for damages.
His abilities as an agent for owners was cast into doubt.

I will add that the observation on ownership is very valid, as is the comparison to the art world.

Steve, and Geoff, watch your blood pressure - and congratulations on taking meteorite collecting and collectables to a whole 'nother level -

all the best -
Ed
E.P. Grondine
Man and Impact in the Americas
Received on Sat 16 Apr 2011 11:29:48 PM PDT