[meteorite-list] Ungrouped Achondrite Prices (NWA 7325 and others)

From: Michael Farmer <mike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:14:29 -0700
Message-ID: <36E2AE80-BBCE-418C-AB8D-2F6B53964DC7_at_meteoriteguy.com>

I've been selling NWA 7325 for a few hundred per gram, barely above my cost.
It is a unique meteorite in every way. A must-have for any type collection.
Michael Farmer

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> On Mar 12, 2014, at 5:57 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> In all fairness, the highest prices seem to be from unknown eBay
> sellers with self-proclaimed pairings. Those might not even be real.
>
> I agree that NWA 7325 is a fascinating meteorite with unusual
> characteristics. The green crust is very pretty to look at if you are
> lucky enough to have a crusted specimen of decent size.
>
> I've wanted a specimen of this meteorite, but I'm not ready to
> mortgage the house yet. I'll wait until more confirmed pairings
> surface, the combined TKW increases, and the price comes down a bit.
> I just can't bring myself to pay planetary prices for a meteorite from
> an unknown parent body, fascinating or not.
>
> For that kind of money, one can buy a confirmed lunar or Martian.
> Heck, I've seen Zagami or NWA 5000 for less than what some people are
> asking for 7325 (or alleged 7325) pieces.
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>> On 3/12/14, Mendy Ouzillou <ouzillou at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Not sure how recent that price is but paired material or probably paired
>> material sells for less than $1,000/g in small quantities and did in Tucson.
>>
>> I am presently selling a piece which has been validated by Dr. Irving as
>> being paired with 7325 (just did not get my own number but had him run the
>> tests) for $650/g. The piece can be seen here
>> http://www.meteoritesusa.com/nwa7325/
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>>
>> Mendy Ouzillou
>>
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>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
>>> To: Meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 5:29 PM
>>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Ungrouped Achondrite Prices (NWA 7325 and others)
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Listees,
>>>
>>> Can someone elaborate on why NWA 7325 and it's possible pairings are
>>> selling for $10,000/g in some cases? There is speculation that it
>>> originated from Mercury, but that is only speculation at this point.
>>> One can speculate anything. Heck, it might be from Alpha Centauri.
>>>
>>> There are 60 other ungrouped achondrites and some of them have very
>>> unusual characteristics. Why is NWA 7325 priced so high above the
>>> others? The low-TKW does not explain the price (maybe in small part),
>>> given the fact that pairings appear to be surfacing.
>>>
>>> This is not a criticism of any dealer or dealers. I am just curious
>>> how people have arrived at this price.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> MikeG
>>>
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