SUSPECT* METEORITE AUCTIONS

* Anyone can make a claim that they have found or own an authentic meteorite. It is entirely another matter to offer satisfactory proof of verification or classification from a Meteoritical Society approved institution. In the opinion of this author, the photos/links of auction items below lack either proper verification, credible history or photo, or reasonable supposition to qualify as meteorites. This does not mean that they are not meteorites, only 'suspect' in the opinion of this author.


SEE: For New Meteorite Buyers and Sellers Only

'adrian332010'&'dbrechbill2012' & 'Steelhorse1994' auctions



A Piece of The Moon and Mars


These are FAKES: Beware of 'adrian332010','Steelhorse1994' and 'dbrechbill2012'

NOTE: "American Meteorite Collectors Society" does NOT exist!!!



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'jsalazar2011' auctions



"AWESOME GENUINE METEORITE SPACE ROCK"




'stephenmanz2012' auctions

Meteorite 137 Grams. From Shasta County Redding.

'yoherbski' auction



Meteorite with lots and lots of thumb prints and finger holes. 23 pounds




'binbo2005' auctions

BROWN IRON METEORITE SIDERITE FROM CHINA -2x14791

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'kaptainkona' auctions

Meteorite Adze

 
Seller '13trader13' auction


RARE CERTIFIED MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASS. METEORITE

Newby Note: Insist on verification by a meteorite expert. ( see Expert ID?)

Caveat Emptor!:
(1) eBay has been flooded with suspect* meteorites from the following Chinese Mineral Dealers (Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, etc.), listed in the four groups below. This is a serious problem for unsuspecting collectors. These shady dealers are consistent in that (a) their stones are suspect*, (b) bidders identities are concealed (so they can't be warned). But, you can help warn your friends about purchasing from these shameless Chinese Mineral Dealers ! Why all the fakes? Perhaps these auctions are continuing indications that China has been aggressively enforcing its meteorite ban the past few years??


(2) Contrary to what you see advertised on eBay, Tektites (terrestrial glass resulting from meteorite impact), Moldavites, Fulgurites ARE NOT Meteorites (natural objects of extraterrestrial origin (meteoroid) that survive passage through the atmosphere and hit the ground) NOR are they lunar material. Moldavite is one of the more faked items on eBay. It has always been green, but the rich 'Bottle' green ('apple' green) moldavite is newly offered and is reportedly manufactured. More Moldavite Info!

 (3) Nantan/Nandan is an iron meteorite that is known for is ability to rust away to nothing, a fact that many sellers of this meteorite fail to mention. Nantan is truely a meteorite to stay away from unless you are willing to accept that the overwhelming majority of specimens will fall apart over a very short period of time. Ones that do not rust are probably shale and have NO meteoritic iron left. The huge number of meteorwrongs presented as Nantans is another reason to stay away.more info

(4) Meteoritic Shale/Oxide: Avoid auctions selling oxidized or shale 'meteorites' (Canyon Diablo oxide shale is common). Some sellers may describe the item as shale/oxide and others may not. Meteoritic shale/oxide is no longer a meteorite, it is terrestrially oxidized meteoritic nickel-iron or oxidite. It no longer contains the essential cosmic character of the meteorite. Shale items may be included in the following iron auctions: Canyon Diablo, Nantan, Odessa, Wolfe Creek ... for more info

NOTE: Scammed? Have you have exhausted attempts with the seller, eBay, and Paypal? If 'yes' and your seller shipped via US Postal Service, try this.
Protect Yourself

"Google" the seller's eBay ID and search this site before you bid.
Ask me, any I.M.C.A. member, or trusted dealer before you bid
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*Anyone can make a claim that they have found or own an authentic meteorite. It is entirely another matter to offer satisfactory proof of verification or classification from a Meteoritical Society approved institution. In the opinion of this author, the auction items above may lack either proper verification, credible history or photo, or reasonable supposition to qualify as meteorites. This does not mean that they are not meteorites, only 'suspect' in the opinion of this author.