Anyone collect pieces of meteorite?

Joe26 · July 16, 2008 2:35AM

There's some pieces of meteorites being sold in the Stack's auction that just went up. Haven't seen that before.

CarlWohlforth · July 16, 2008 2:38AM

I don't collect them. But I do have one.

CoinAuctionsHelp · July 16, 2008 2:42AM

I would like to find one. They are worth enough money, but it depends on the metal content.

tahoe98 · July 16, 2008 2:47AM

Robb · July 16, 2008 2:49AM

drwstr123 · July 16, 2008 2:49AM

I lean towards the other extreme:

LanLord · July 16, 2008 2:51AM

<< I lean towards the other extreme:

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holy dino-dung batman!

coinsarefun · July 16, 2008 2:56AM

<< I lean towards the other extreme:

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That is some pretty S#!T

Stefanie

Broadstruck · July 16, 2008 3:44AM

<< 

<< I lean towards the other extreme:

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That is some pretty S#!T

Stefanie >>

I didn't know they had Ketchup back then?

Shamika · July 16, 2008 3:45AM

<< I don't collect them. But I do have one.

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Same here. Some of these are SUPER expensive.

Raybob15239 · July 16, 2008 4:01AM

I've got some really nice pieces of tektite.

ricko · July 16, 2008 5:13AM

That is some nice dung... and I have been looking for some meteorite pieces.. no luck so far. Cheers, RickO

RWB · July 16, 2008 5:19AM

There are quite a few meteorite collectors. Try searching the Sky and Telescope web site.

Barbercoin · July 16, 2008 5:20AM

I watched a special on TV (I forget where) and this guy finds all kinds of meteorites with his metal detector. Some of you have probably seen this before. I didn't realize how plentiful (relatively speaking) they are and of their value. Very interesting.

fastrudy · July 16, 2008 5:32AM

just google "Haag". He is the expert when it comes to finding, buying and selling meteorites.

This is a slice of Pallasite. Those embedded gems are peridot (I think).

RWB · July 16, 2008 5:44AM

..I bet they are a "great store of value" too....!

BBQnBLUES · July 16, 2008 5:50AM

<< I didn't know they had Ketchup back then?

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That ain't Ketchup.... the Dinosaur had Roid's

ricko · July 16, 2008 5:56AM

"That ain't Ketchup.... the Dinosaur had Roid's"

Good one.... Cheers, RickO

57loaded · July 16, 2008 5:58AM

i have a few why ask here?

i bought them at the meteor crater in ARIZONA

jfoot13 · July 16, 2008 6:00AM

I just got to ask... when you first got it ... did you smell it

BECOKA · July 16, 2008 6:04AM

That is some cool dung.

RedneckHB · July 16, 2008 7:41AM

<< I lean towards the other extreme:

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That!!!!..........Is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

charley · July 16, 2008 8:01AM

How does one determine that it is dinosaur dung? How does one prove that the determination, when made, is correct? Respectfully, John Curlis

drwstr123 · July 16, 2008 8:03AM

JC-One must match it to the source.

adamlaneus · July 16, 2008 8:05AM

This thread is NOT coin related, is it?

The wikipedia article

"The recognition of coprolites is aided by their structural patterns, such as spiral or annular markings, by their content, such as undigested food fragments and by associated fossil remains. The smallest coprolites are often difficult to distinguish from inorganic pellets or from eggs. Most coprolites are composed chiefly of calcium phosphate, along with minor quantities of organic matter. By analyzing coprolites, it can, in some cases, be possible to determine the diet of the animal which produced them."

Personally...I like the regurgaliths better.

YaHa · July 16, 2008 8:07AM

Here's mine I have a few, also a 3 pounder that is the daddy of the one in the picture.

57loaded · July 16, 2008 8:07AM

<< How does one determine that it is dinosaur dung? How does one prove that the determination, when made, is correct? Respectfully, John Curlis >>

you smell it first
actually there are diagnostics, just like coins...

SaorAlba · July 16, 2008 8:42AM

I bought a small Nantan county meteorite from China while down in Florida a few months ago, this is a well known meteorite find in Nantan county up in N. China, apparently it fell in 1557 according to records, and the meteorites were discovered coming into scrap yards beginning in the 1950's. Now they are found by detectorists out in the field.

PerryHall · July 16, 2008 8:44AM

Is there a problem with counterfeit meteorites?

Broadstruck · July 16, 2008 8:44AM

What is a chuck of Dino Dung like that worth retail wise

charley · July 16, 2008 8:47AM

Broadstruck, wouldn't that depend, in part, on which TPG certifies it? Respectfully, John Curlis

Broadstruck · July 16, 2008 8:53AM

<< Broadstruck, wouldn't that depend, in part, on which TPG certifies it? Respectfully, John Curlis >>

This would be better raw so you can scratch-n-sniff it!

I have a friend that's an old fart and a real $#!+head... this would make an awesome gift!

drwstr123 · July 16, 2008 9:05AM

Here's some on the bay:
DUNGK

LickThoseStamps · July 16, 2008 9:07AM

<< I don't collect them. But I do have one.

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Never too late to start!

dizzyfoxx · July 16, 2008 9:09AM

<Anyone collect pieces of meteorite?>

No, my collecting interest is limited to kryptonite.

charley · July 16, 2008 9:10AM

dizzyfoxx,-red or green? Respectfully, John Curlis

Broadstruck · July 16, 2008 9:37AM

<< Here's some on the bay:
DUNGK >>

drwstr123, thanks for the link... that's not a bad price I guess for a piece of crap

Broadstruck · July 16, 2008 9:43AM

WOW there's actually 105 petrified truds on EBay right now w/o counting the EBay stores.

FilthyBroke · July 16, 2008 9:46AM

<< I lean towards the other extreme:

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Oh, great......A dino dropping that looks purtier than a lot of my coins.

bfjohnson · July 16, 2008 9:47AM

I once saw a movie named "Meteor Man" and it may be the worst movie I've ever watched. It was so bad that I wanted to see what happened at the end.

SanctionII · July 16, 2008 9:47AM

Talk about having a collection that is "out of this world"

Wouldn't it be great to have metal from a meteorite melted, purified, rolled into strips, punched into planchets and struck as commemorative coins or medals celebrating space related activities?

leothelyon · July 16, 2008 10:09AM

<< I once saw a movie named "Meteor Man" and it may be the worst movie I've ever watched. It was so bad that I wanted to see what happened at the end. >>

Welcome to the forums.

Leo

coindeuce · July 16, 2008 10:27AM

<< just google "Haag". He is the expert when it comes to finding, buying and selling meteorites.

This is a slice of Pallasite. Those embedded gems are peridot (I think).

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I would think that Mike Casper (The PCGS Registry Casper Collection of Morgan Dollars)is one of the foremost experts on meteorites. He made part of his fortune in collecting them and then marketing them. I visited his home several years ago and was treated to a viewing of some of his collection at the time, some of which were valued in the tens of thousands PER GRAM!!

CoinAuctionsHelp · July 16, 2008 10:44AM

I'm designing a special slab holder to grade and authenticate meteorites. I just hope certain people from China don't make imitation fakes of my slabs. Eventually, I will branch into slabbing and authenticating dino dung, and I think the holder will be the shape of a toilet seat with the dung in the middle.

YaHa · July 16, 2008 11:01AM

I thinking of having my meteorite made into those metal arm bands. Do you guys remember the ones a few years ago they were suppose to help your golf game, your aching back and Mr Arthur? Well mine will be about $10,000 a piece and if you stand outside when there is lighting in the area it might beam you back into space, sorry I read that somewhere.

lawnmowerman · July 16, 2008 11:18AM

<< There are quite a few meteorite collectors. Try searching the Sky and Telescope web site. >>

There is a board member who posts on the sports card memorabilia forum named MeteoriteGuy.

His name is Mark and I am sure he wouldn't mind any questions via pm.

SL · July 16, 2008 6:43PM

Not a collector but recently purchased this specimen. . .

Meteorite Name: Seymchan
Date of find: 1967
Country: Seymchan, Magadan district, far east Russia.
Coordinates: 62° 54' N, 152° 26' E
312.3 kg

75 mm long and 46 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick; 38 grams.

Gemini · July 16, 2008 7:24PM

Q. David Bowers used to advertise his collection of meteorites for sale in his Rare Coin Review publication. Dave once collected these avidly but then what hasn't he collected.

mozeppa · July 16, 2008 8:32PM

once ...I found a whole big pile of "leaverite"

it was worthless...so.............you "leaverite" where ya found it!................................ta da!.......................................(groan!)

anyone see that coming?

ebaytrader · July 16, 2008 8:59PM

<< WOW there's actually 105 petrified truds on EBay right now w/o counting the EBay stores.

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I knew US Senators could be bought but now they're on ebay?!?!?!

Anyone collect pieces of meteorite?

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