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. |
FAKE CHINA METEORWRONG slices.....Yes the auction title is correct!!! This is an advertised wrong. Why?
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Iron Meteorite 33 gramsSee Magnetite.
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Meteorite Iron Stone Impact Found In Cotswolds UK Magnetic Old 121g
Seller's Description: "Meteorite Found In UK Magnetic Old 121g
Condition is "New". Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class." |
Lunar MeteoriteSeller's Description: "Lunar Meteorite. Condition is "New". Shipped with USPS First Class. This is what people think of when they think about meteorites. It's a Classic!! A must have for serious collectors"
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What is Internet Auction Fraud? Internet auction fraud involves schemes attributable to the misrepresentation of a product advertised for sale through an Internet auction site or the non-delivery of products purchased through an Internet auction site. In advance of making a purchase on an Internet auction site, be sure to review the site's fraud prevention tips and additional security alerts. - fbi.gov |
What is Mail Fraud?
It’s a scheme to get money or something of value from you by offering a product, service, or investment opportunity that does not live up to its claims. Prosecutors must prove the claims were intentionally misrepresented and that the mail was used to carry out the scheme. - faq.usps.com |
711g Iron meteorite specimen from MongoliaMore iron slag fakes from China!!!
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143g METEORITE CONTAINS TITANIUM NON MAGNETIC SPACE ROCKHow stupid do the china sellers think we are? "Titanium" meteorites !!!! I guess they had to give some kind of reason for the 'meteorite' being "Non Magnetic"?!! Surprisingly this con has been VERY successful for many China players. |
Why do they refuse to provide consumers with a certificate of identity?
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Meteorite Iron Gold 44g UK found and dealer 🇬🇧Don't quickly believe a seller even if he claims to be "the leading meteorite dealer in the UK" with good feedback. Why does he not classify and/or provide independent verification of his exclusively found stones? There is a reason and it is not to save you money! If you are new, ask an I.M.C.A. member or well established meteorite dealer for his opinion before you buy. Honest dealers will help you be sucessful.
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Lunar,moon,..Berccia Anorthorite..Meteorite.This is an excellent example of why eBay requires sellers to verify their claims.
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Unidentified Meteorite Found In OregonThis is an also an excellent example of why eBay requires sellers to verify their claims. See "ferromanganese"
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Rare Aluminium meteoriteYou stop laughing when you realize that this Romanian seller has been selling terrestrial items as meteorites since 2014 and has a 100% feedback rating of 394!!!!
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ferric meteorite unverified finding(click to enlarge)Be careful when faking a 'meteorite' with a cutting torch. The scars may last longer than your prison sentence...
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Rare Carbonaceous stone meteoriteSEE MAGNETITE
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METEORITE(river rock - meteorites do not have green 'swirls'
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Meteorite from shingle springs california 298 grams[Don't fall for this!!!! No proof / NO SALE ; |
"This specimen is certainly a piece very rare
rock worthy of belonging to any exigent collection of meteorites .
It is a unique opportunity to obtain this specimen quality very hard to see
only two pieces of these are found in the Campo del Cielo fall
Small magnetic rock It is composed of iron and graphite , gold and copper
Definitely a natural jewel of space..."
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Special meteorite from space -($25K)"Scientist at the musuem weighed it in at about 2 pounds, 3.4 ounces, & 700 grams. This rock fell inside my grand-mom roof with smoke and steam still behind it after dropping miles away from space. Grand-mom had been holding this special piece in a box NEVER TOUCHED. Coming from the mouth from scientist at the museum they said this is a VERY SPECIAL piece."[ASK FOR PROOF] |
LARGE METEORITE~100 % GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC~"AT THAT TIME THEY TOOK IT TO A LOCAL UNIVERSITY AND HAD IT AUTHENTICATED, THE UNIVERSITY ASKED FOR IT TO BE DONATED BUT THEY DECLINED. THE PAPERWORK HAS SINCE BEEN LOST AND HE HAS PASSED ON."[Note: Never accept a cheap story (even with good FB). If the seller makes a claim, he/she is obligated to back it with PROOF and not just a 'guarantee of authenticity'. Independent verification is easy for a seller to obtain if a U.S. suspect meteorite is authentic.] |
Question to Seller |
(Novices: Please read This) |
Suspected. shergottite martian meteorite mars (Perhaps seller will also offer broken glass as "suspect diamonds"?) |
Sierra Shadows Meteorite over 5 ounces SEE MAGNETITE |
Rare 351.4 gm, with Fusion Crust, Meteorite
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Large Rare 5" Gabbro Lunar Meteorite 2010 PNW Metal flakes in Middle
SEE BASALT |
Meteorite Found in Foothills of Los Angeles in 1960's |
31 GRAMS STONY METEORITE 31 GRAMS STONY METEORITE |
Prervious ID 'bald_billy_bob" WEst Virginia redneck Meteorite 129 grams Sorry Cletus, NOT A METEORITE! |
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(previous ID 'lilamericanpicker' - see another item from old ID below) AWESOME GREEN METEORITE WITH THICK BLACK FUSION CRUST, WITNESSED FALL CALIFORNIA Green river rock!!!!
EXTREMELY RARE meteorite find found in So. CA. Gray & white hard metal in center Really? Google 'geode'
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Meteorit ? Meteorid ? Astereorid ? Asteroid? Eisenmeteor? Meteor? See Magnetite
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Meteorite 667 G
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Meteorite 72 grams
See Magnetite |
West Virginia Taylor County Meteorite Do you want to know what this really is? |
830g METEORITE! 'BUY IT NOW' ONLY US $ 2800.00 |
ATACAMA DESERT CHILE METEORITE
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has changed ID to meteoritesandtreasures4u HUGE 8# black Meteorite with fusion crust & thumbprints,found in meteorite field Auction Quote: "This individual has been here for awhile because the fusion crust is wearing off, but there is definitely enough remaining to prove positive that this individual is absolutely an alien from Outer Space. "
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Unclassified Meteorite 185grams "I feel that fills me with some energy and gives me strength."
eBay's Authenticity Disclaimers Policy |
Sellers should make sure that their items are authentic before listing them on eBay. Sellers may not disclaim knowledge of, or responsibility for, the authenticity or legality of the items they offer in their listings. If a seller cannot verify the authenticity of an item, it can‘t be listed on eBay. Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account. Sellers are not allowed to: List items that aren't authentic List items if they're not sure if they are authentic In addition, sellers can't disclaim authenticity of their item by stating, for example: "I cannot guarantee the authenticity of this item, so please bid accordingly." |
Göran Lindfors (ebay 'SWE2003') Has been mass spamming individuals for years with fake lunar meteorite email photos Now he has come to eBay and his auction has been cancelledBut this guy does not give up! |
Mars Meteorite NWA 4925 Four Pieces Rare Examples
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galeriacores (now 'space-mets') auctions BEFORE CHELYABINSK: Auction: Oum Dreyga witnessed 2003 Meteorite fall 19.3gr INDIVIDUAL ONDA2
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kunoichi.017 auction
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kennyceewriter auction
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scrimshaw01 auctions
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amazingdeal4u auctions
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okaak168 auctions
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binbo2005auctions
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'adrian332010'&'dbrechbill2012' & 'Steelhorse1994' auctions
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Caveat Emptor!: (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! |
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 You need 'basics' to be a sucessful collector. Search, Ask, Study, Learn (See 'New Collectors and Sellers Only") |
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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. |