 Meteorite NWA Unclassified. Unusual gift idea or great collectors item. This is a genuine unclassified NWA Meteorite found in the Sahara Desert Northwest Africa in 2004. This one weighs in at a good 38grams and is approx 42mm x 34mm x 20mm. I include a free laminated info/display/authentication card and suitable size display box from those shown. Not sure of the History? As with most things today, you will find loads on the internet but briefly, NWA (NorthWest Africa) is a term given to all Meteorites found within this area. Some are numbered, and these are simply specimens from a known 'fall' or recorded at the time and catalogued. Many, like this one are 'stony' and termed Common Chondrites. Chondrites actually form the largest group of Meteorites, some 80%. Radiometric dating has put these among the first solids to have formed in the Solar Nebula, making these Meteorites some of the oldest 'star stuff' you can get hold of. Nomads and locals having realised the worth of these 'stones' found on the surface, have collected them and sold them on cheaply to the highest bidder. Most Moroccan dealers are unwilling to say exactly where they found them, as they wish to protect their source. Also, most do not have access to a GPS or other means of marking find locations. With so many coming out, it has been impossible for researchers to analyse and classify them. Now is the time to collect these. The simple truth here, is that whilst not classified, it does not mean it is not important. Indeed, many of these if analysed will prove to be quite rare and from very small 'falls'. Either way, for weight and size, you cannot buy cheaper at the moment. As with all good things, it will slow and end. Get a fantastic specimen while you can. Supplies will not be around forever and prices will inevitably rise. The photographs are of the Meteorite you will be buying and it is 100% stable. I always have different Meteorites in all sizes and prices in stock. Take a look at my Ebay Shop for great Agate Slices, Geodes and Bookends. Meteorites that make great talking pieces or unusual extra gift ideas. Also, Collectables, Reproduction items, Sterling Silver and Costume Jewellery, Magnifying Glasses, Deco Figurines and Lamps. Cold Cast Bronze Figurines and Animals. Royal Doulton Bunnykins. Thanks for looking and be assured that they will be carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
 Payment should be made ASAP but no later than 7 days from auction end. Checkout should be completed, particularly when not paying by paypal. I will generally invoice within 24 hours of sales end unless buyers have other bids on items finishing within 7 days. Unless e-mailed to state otherwise, I will allow those items to finish, and combine postage. No Customer has yet contacted me who has been charged any customs duty on delivered items, however, customers outside the E.U. could be charged custom duty on dearer items. I do not refund customs duty. I prefer payment by cheque or postal order from U.K. buyers, but paypal is acceptable, and more buyers actually pay me this way than any other. Overseas buyers should pay by paypal. All postage costs worldwide are shown in the listings when the item is available to overseas buyers. If not shown, please e-mail me direct through Ebay and I will get a price for you. Postage discounts will be given on multiple purchases at sellers discretion. I post from a main Post Office and always obtain proof of posting. Insurance against damage or loss is included in the postage prices shown. Postal Orders only accepted in GBP. Please remember that whilst ebay only provides a space for 'postage', this is in fact, postage, packaging, insurance, and a small handling charge for the great deal of time that goes into listings, photographs, packing and posting, etc.
 All items are carefully packed by me in the most suitable packaging for the item sold. All immediate packaging, i.e. bubble wrap, is new, but I try to recycle when possible and often use shoe boxes obtained from the local shoe shop. I do what I can to keep weight down whilst ensuring that items arrive safely. I usually ship three times a week, taking all items to a main Post Office with proof of posting, and all items are insured against damage and loss.
 I really don't wish to get into legal jargon here, especially as I have had very few problems with customers in the past. For my part, I only ask that you pay in a reasonable time, seven days being a maximum, unless you e-mail me first as to why you cannot, that you complete 'checkout' in ebay when you buy, and that you read everything before bidding, so you understand the terms of sale and payment methods. If I can see you are bidding on other items, I will usually wait for them to 'go through' and knock a little off the postage when combined. I never hold customers to ransom with feedback as some sellers seem to, I give feedback at the time I print an invoice for sending and ask that you consider leaving me feedback once you have received your item(s). It is an auction, and legally binding, but I'm very understanding, and particularly if you are new to ebay, will not hound you or leave negative feedback if you have 'bid too much by mistake'!! and do not wish to continue with the purchase. Just please contact me and do not ignore my e-mails as sometimes happens, and you will not find a more reasonable seller on ebay.
 I work alone and have sold Antiques, Collectables, Reproduction items, Fossils and Minerals, Meteorites and Jewellery for many years, mostly from Shops, Antique Centres and Craft Fairs. I've more recently been selling on ebay and have a good reputation as an honest powerseller with exceptional feedback dealing in quality items, my mineral specimens all being hand picked. I package everything carefully myself and try to post three times a week, which means customers are not kept waiting for items for any length of time. I have never knowingly written anything in a listing that is untrue or misleading, and in part, this is why my feedback is what it is. I send an invoice and card with each sale stating that if you have any problem, to e-mail me through Ebay and I will do my utmost to rectify. I know many of my items are purchased as gifts and I am sometimes asked to send items direct to someone else. I am happy to do this but only if the item is paid by paypal. If you wish the invoice left out so the recipient doesn't know how much you paid for it, just e-mail and let me know at the time of payment. At your request I can attach a small printed card (business card size) with a short message, i.e. 'Happy birthday ????? love Auntie ?????, etc at no extra charge.
 Please feel free to contact me by e-mail through Ebay if you require any other information about items for sale.
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