[meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards - changing mass

From: karmaka <karmaka_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:01:32 +0100 (CET)
Message-ID: <1701240752.1471648.1299279692660.JavaMail.fmail_at_mwmweb065>

Hi Mike, hi Martin

(quote) "The idea is that if everyone did this, and passed original
dealer/collector cards along, you could establish a *chain-of-custody*.
Chain-of-custody is an important component of provenance. As pieces continue
to be sectioned down or change hands, provenance is more important than
ever. With the influx of new collectors, we all need to set higher standards
so that this precious information gets passed down." (Mike)

(quote) "i do feel it is important to show the chain of
custody of each and every specimen, whether a small micromount or a
museum piece. To me this chain of ownership is important whether you
are a dealer, a big name famous historic collector or a brand new
collector, it makes no difference but just adds to the story of each
specimen. [...]
I like to have as much information as possible on the provenance of
every piece and the chain of ownership as Mike says is a big part of
this. " (Martin)

I fully agree with you on what you said above. I often ask the dealer or collector I bought a meteorite from about the provenance of the material and some have been very helpful, went down the 'archive' and came up with detailed information. Some provided the older meteorite ID cards as well.
I do appreciate that special service very much.
For me it's also one of the reasons to buy from that particular dealer again.
I think a serious collector just has to ask about the provenance of the meteorite material in order to keep the information and pass it on with the meteorite material one day in the future. This is particularly important when you buy 'historic' falls of 'common' or 'ordinary' meteorite types , I think (though of course meteorites are anything but common or ordinary).

It is a good discussion indeed !

Cheers

Martin (another one ;-) )



-----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: "martin goff" <msgmeteorites at gmail.com>
Gesendet: 04.03.2011 23:31:24
An: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards - changing mass

>Hi all,
>
>I always include my own specimen card with any specimen that i sell on
>and have done since i started collecting. This is not because i place
>any importance on myself or the 'added value' that this might place on
>a specimen but because i do feel it is important to show the chain of
>custody of each and every specimen, whether a small micromount or a
>museum piece. To me this chain of ownership is important whether you
>are a dealer, a big name famous historic collector or a brand new
>collector, it makes no difference but just adds to the story of each
>specimen.
>
>If i have refinished a specimen and lost some weight in the process i
>write the new weight on my card and in the comments section at the
>bottom i add that due to refinishing the weight has changed whilst in
>my temporary custody. I have numerous specimens where the chain of
>ownership is shown by 6 or more specimen cards of various dealers or
>collectors. In some of these there have been numerous weight changes
>down the line yet from the cards i can see who did what and when, this
>is important info and needs to be recorded.
>
>On this note although i understand why some dealers do not include
>previous owners cards to not make obvious where they obtained the
>specimen i have to say it is a pet hate of mine when this happens. I
>like to have as much information as possible on the provenance of
>every piece and the chain of ownership as Mike says is a big part of
>this.
>
>Good discussion!
>
>Cheers
>
>Martin
>
>--
>Martin Goff
>www.msg-meteorites.co.uk
>IMCA #3387
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