[meteorite-list] Meteorite worth thousands...........

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Michael,

I cringe every time I see a media outlet attach a dollar value to a meteorite.

I cringed twice when I saw Fox News carrying the story.

Best regards,

MikeG



On 2/3/10, Michael Groetz <mpg4444 at gmail.com> wrote:

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>     Maybe many of the rest of you don't feel this way- but to me it

> generally seems the news media and television shows are more concerned

> about a quick buck rather than the science and appreciation for

> meteorites for what they are- treasures from space that you can hold

> in your hand.

>     It seems like initially meteorites are viewed as something special

> and usually wind up "How much is it worth?" after buyers roll in.

>    The doctor in this case tried to maintain the scientific value for

> all to appreciate while helping the people of Haiti. Then the $$$ was

> thrown at them and greed seems to be winning out.

>     Sorry for the frustration.

> Mike

>

> http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/02/03/meteorite-worth-thousands-stirs-ownership-debate/

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