SUSPECT* METEORITE AUCTIONS
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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 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. |
He's Back! Auctions by Montabongos ![]() MAGNETIC ROCK " METEORITE BIDDERS NOTE: Item 260549905723 was purchased/tested. Rock is Magnetite - NOT a meteorite!!! (Red is not rust but red clay). ![]() Streak test = black streak |
Auctions by 'countryjoe1968' (He's back again trying to convince bidders that magnetite is a 'good deal') POSSIBLE METEORITE IRON ORE MAGENITE FROM BARSTOWcountryjoe1968 states "MY LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF METEORS COULD MEAN A GOOD DEAL FOR YOU IF YOU ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE. TAKE ADVANTAGE BEFORE I FOUND OUT MORE." |
Seller 'coppersilver101' auction 67lb>ULTRA RARE Meteorite of Iron & Nickel Seller (knowledgeable of metals) gives no indication that this item has actually been tested for "iron and nickel'. Meteoritic claims are based on story of a passerby 'geologist' with no written proof offered. If this were a $$$ diamond, would you not expect a competent written appraisal? So what can you deduce? |
Auctions by 'supercometta' alias 'alice-net' and 'rowina-net'
SEE: MOQUI MARBLES
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Seller "gp56" |
Auctions by "4539gabriel" The seller also charges $15.00 shipping and calls it "Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service."
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Ebay seller "lin440315" Quote from 'me' page that says it all:"I recently found many meteorites actually contain fossils of Mars. They are from Mars because there are thousands upon thousands of meteorites that possess fossils of mammals. Thousands of mammals could not have lived in asteroids, for they needed a complex ecosystem to sustain them, such as water source, vegetation, other smaller animals, etc. So, they must have originated from a planet, not asteroids. Mars, rather than any other planet, is the only possible planet that originated those fossil meteorites." |
'oldschool-av' auctions **
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Auctions by "albert_yap" This seller has been selling similiar items since Oct' 07. No meteoritic verification has been offered for the smoothed 'magnetite-like' stones. |
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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. |