[meteorite-list] New Collector Card Series 2nd AD in 1 week

[David Weir]

Adam Hupe wrote:

> Thanks Ed,

> 

> Stonehenge was selected as an icon because it is a well-known ancient 

> observatory where both the Lunar and Maritain cycles were witnessed 

> among other celestial bodies. As a matter of fact, the table stone in 

> the center of Stonehenge is used to track the Moon.

> 

> I have had outside interest in mass producing a similar series but this 

> simply isn't possible. There is no automated way of depositing the 

> aliquot in the sample bay due to variability so this was done manually, 

> a very time consuming process. Also, the scarcity of planetary material 

> available to such a project would not allow for mass production. I 

> priced all of the cards the same although my costs exceeded that of 

> production in a few cases. The Artwork alone added a considerable amount 

> to my costs.  The nice thing is that I got a new logo out of the deal.

> 

> I only produced 50 of each to see what happens.  In all honesty, any 

> revenue generated by this project will come no where near close to 

> offsetting the costs of cutting loses. I just thought it would be a fun 

> project and a good way to distribute small fragments/cutting dust in a 

> presentable package. It took me over 5 years to collect sterile cutting 

> dust or small fragments from 12 different planetary meteorites. It is 

> the least expensive way for many to actually own a piece of the Moon or 

> Mars, assemble an SNC set or own a piece of both the Highlands and Mare 

> regions of the Moon plus I think they are cool!

> 

> Take Care,

> 

> Adam

> 

> 

> 

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