By 1996 we Jim Tobin and I have already been friends for years. Already hunted meteorites together, prowled the desert for other rocks and fossils, been broken down and trapped in sand. After finding out that neither of us panic easily we decided to create a presence on the emerging World Wide Web.
Starting in 1996 with meteorite.com and the name The Meteorite Exchange, Inc. we began to build websites. Meteorite Times Magazine came along in April of 2002. In 2007, our original sales site for tektites and meteorites was replaced with the smooth easy to use online store we have today at www.meteorites-for-sale.com. Our most recent project with a complete of meteorite.com in January 2013 and have many more projects under way.
Looking for that unique one of a kind special gift? Have you ever thought of giving a meteorite? Come visit meteorites-for-sale.com, our online store where we make your shopping easy and secure. We’ve created a How To Buy A Meteorite Guide to help you select the right meteorite for your present. Our Most Popular Meteorite […]
Geoffrey Notkin of the award-winning television series Meteorite Men has written the ultimate guide to finding meteorites, METEORITE HUNTING – How To Find Treasure From Space. This is a must have book for every meteorite enthusiast’s library. Meteorite hunting is a challenging and often difficult activity. As with many things in life having a mentor […]
We’ve just listed some of the Chelyabinsk Meteorite for sale on our site. This Russian Meteorite has secured a place in history as before February 15, 2013 there had never been a witnessed air burst explosion of an asteroid over a heavily populated area of this magnitude. The Tunguska event had more force, but there […]
My name is John Higgins in addition to being an inventor and business owner, I am also an avid hunter of meteorites. To me, meteorite hunting is the ultimate sport. There is no greater feeling of euphoria than finding a meteorite from a fresh fall. And it’s just as rewarding to appreciate being out in […]
The March issue of Meteorite Times is now up. #meteorites #astro #science Meteorite Times Magazine is an on-line bi-monthly magazine full of meteorite articles, images, and people. Join us to learn about meteorites. This page also has an easy way to view all of the “Mag View” issues in the “Archives” section of the page. […]
A 470 million year old meteorite crater in Iowa has been confirmed. Recent USGS Airborne Surveys Back Up Previous Decorah Research. Links to the USGS News release and 3-D Gallery are below. USGS Release: Iowa Meteorite Crater Confirmed (3/5/2013 9:01:00 AM) USGS Multimedia Gallery: 3-D Perspective View of Decorah Impact
#Meteorites Found – Keep up with the latest Russian Meteor News by visiting the two meteor sites listed below. For more information, links and videos of the Russian Meteor please visit: Russian Meteor on The Latest Worldwide Meteor / Meteorite News Chelyabinsk Meteor
#meteorites As you might have heard, Dorothy Norton finished recently the book Richard was working on when he left us so abruptly. The book is called “What’s so Mysterious about Meteorites?”, it will be available in my room during the show (Hotel Tucson City Center, room 322), and Dorothy has gracioulsy accepted to be there […]
Tucson Show Meteorite Vendors are welcome to post their Tucson Show Information on our website. Vendor information will be posted here in our Meteorite Collector & Dealer’s Corner. Please submit your Tucson Show information here: https://www.meteorite.com/submit-press-release/
We are excited to announce that after many months of work, our complete remake of our meteorite.com website is now complete. The entire site has been completely redone and is now mobile and social friendly. We hope you enjoy the new look and feel. Paul and Jim
Connect