I want a meteorite

[SteveDodds]

I want a meteorite. I have been looking on ebay for one but I am worried about getting screwed. I have been lookin there so that I can try and save money. I cant afford to buy one off of one of the meteorite websites. Anybody have any ideas for me? Is there anyone here that would be interested in selling one cheaply? I think it would be really neat to have one to display. I'm sure this post is pointless so you don't need to tell me so. Thanks.

 

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[TerryC]

I want a meteorite TOO! Thing is, I want to find my own. You can buy an iron or stony/iron relatively cheap off those internet sites. I will look for mine using my detector. The "Gold Basin" in northwest AZ is where I will find mine. Buying one on the internet shouldn't be more than a few dozen dollars, if you stick with the irons. Check some more. You'll find one. (pointless... what are you talking about?? pointless.... ya gotta start somewhere! If we all could afford Hummers, VW would be out of business!) I'm sure you will find a rock in your price range. TTC

 

[gilmerman]

Terry C, just like to take the time to say you are a credit to this forum. Lots of guys and gals would like to ask questions but don't because of all the smart a$$, know it alls, found here. They would be more respected if they dropped the, one upmans crap, and helped a newbe. You have my respect for your patience and attempts to help. High Five Guy.

 

[tmodel]

do not have a meteorite but wish i did. you got that right Gilmerman!! Terry

 

[pwcguy]

You can buy one from here: http://www.unitednuclear.com/
They are not cheap though. They have some other cool stuff too. Ever want to have your own Uranium?

 

[Jeffro]

I bought one for 5 bucks at a gold show, pretty small, but hey it's a meteorite! Hit the rockhounding shows and see what comes up?

 

[rickn1]

No such thing as a pointless question. I am new to the site so I don't know how many people will deal / barter with me, but here goes. As stated in my bio I am new to metal detecting and so far my finds are some 1930's Canadian coins BUT I did find 2 meteorites. One about the size of a "jagged" golf ball and the other is about "fist size" I have had them verified by a Canadian University. ( high nickle content ) I would be willing to SWAP the smaller one, but not the big guy. I am a rockhound as well as a ham radio operator for my other hobbies. I can supply picture and dimensions if anyone is interested. So what have you got to swap ...Rick... [email protected]

 

[shepcal]

Steve, I've gotten several the last few years from up north and Gold Basin. As Terry said, not much market value. Wantta e-mail me or PM me your address and I'll send you a genuine Gold Basin meteorite.
Merry Christmas!

Shep

 

[TerryC]

BTW: here's a not so well kept "secret". Meteorites are EVERYWHERE! They are even in your hair.... that is, if you don't mind MICROMETEORITES. Yes. Go to just about any downspout of any home and look in the loose dirt at the bottom. TONS of those babies fall everyday. Get a microscope and, using above lighting (not from below), look for very round spheres. Those are meteorites! They are SMALL but meteorites, just the same. peices of the heavens! Google up MICROMETEORITES to get more info on how to collect them. And they're FREE! TTC

 

[Jeep]

Here's a pretty good site:

http://www.meteorites-for-sale.com/

I used to find small ones as a kid with a magnet, have not came across any in years though.

Good post , gave me a great idea for a project with my grandson.

 

[TerryC]

Here's a pretty good site:

http://www.meteorites-for-sale.com/

I used to find small ones as a kid with a magnet, have not came across any in years though.

Good post , gave me a great idea for a project with my grandson.

Hint: cover the magnet with a baggie.... When you take the mag out of the baggie all the "stuff" falls off. TTC