~ 50 POUND ~ CANYON DIABLO METEORITE ~ 22,702 Grams! ALSO OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS! ~Very rare Find!~ Start Price USD 21,000.00 Current Price USD 21,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 End Time Friday, August 01, 2008 Location Here in the CO Rockies! See more about '~ 50 POUND ~ CANYON DIABLO METEORITE ~ 22,702 Grams!' Description ~ 50 POUND ~ CANYON DIABLO METEORITE ~ 22,702 Grams!     Click to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize imageClick to view supersize image This is an exceptionally rare Canyon Diablo weighing in at 22,702 grams (just over 50 pounds!). Pieces of not only this size, but also structure, are usually only found in museums and high end collections. We are offering it below appraised value at less than a dollar per gram. Knowing that most serious collectors prefer an unaltered specimen, we have preserved its natural Patina surface. The winning bidder can request a free brush polishing of this piece if desired.We stand 100% behind the authenticity of our meteorite with a 100% positive feedback and a money back guarantee. Bid with confidence and please feel free to ask us any questions.Weighs 22,702 grams.Approx. dimensions are 24cm x 20m x 17cm As a well-known size reference we have placed a penny on the meteorites surface."This type of meteorite was originally found in 1891. Coconino County, Arizona, U.S.A.  Located at 35 degrees 3 minutes North, 111 degrees 2 minutes West"  This site is now known as "Meteor Crater.""It is classified as an Iron, coarse octahedrite (IA). The average composition is 92% Fe and 7% Ni. Diamonds have occasionally been found within carbon deposits associated with this type of meteorite."For a more descriptive article regarding this type of meteorite please visit:http://www.meteorcrater.com/eventsfun/exptheimp.htm  WHY OWN A METEORITE? Here's a few reasons:It's a valuable investment (there's a limited supply of material with unlimited demand by collectors)You can start or add to a collectionThey make great giftsThey are very unique and interestingUseful as learning tools for educational purposesUse them for crafting and make your own unique creations (such as jewelry, etc.)BID WITH 100% CONFIDENCE!  Contact UsWe are always available to answer any questions that you may have. We prefer the use of eBay's secure email system but for your convenience we can also be reached at meteorites4sale@centurytel.net . Terms of SaleYour satisfaction is very important to us! If you should find your specimen to be inconsistent or of lessor quality than others of the same fall/type you may return the item within 14 days. We will gladly refund you the amount of your complete purchase price including the cost of the initial shipment. Return postage will be your responsibilty. Your refund will be sent to you as soon as we receive the returned item. AUTHENTICITY: If you should have any doubts about the authenticty of our auction items I would encourage you to please browse our feedback ratings. You will see that we have sold to satisfied customers from all over the world. These are people from a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise ranging from individual collectors, to resale store owners, to University Professors, and of course many more. We are proud to say we have never had a specimen either challenged or returned.   ShippingGREAT DEALS ON SHIPPING! If you choose to select our "Buy It Now" option for this auction we will include a special offer of FREE SHIPPING for this item. However, even if we have agreed upon a "Best Offer" price we will still pay 50 percent of the calculated shipping rate to your location. The intended shipping method used will be by secured USPS Registered Mail service to ensure a quick and safe delivery.For our International Customers:  Please contact us to get a personalized shipping quote! PaymentFor your convenience we will accept payment using either PayPal services or a Cashier's Check. Unless we have discussed other options, if your payment is not received within 10 days the transaction may become void. Please inform us by email if you intend to pay using a Cashier's Check. In either case, the item will be shipped once we have received your payment.    Place a Bid!