Meteor Sale: Bashed Mailbox Goes for $83,000
A mailbox hit by a falling meteor in Georgia in 1984, was the star at a recent auction in New York sponsored by Bonham’s. The mailbox on a pedestal could have been the victim of a Halloween prank, but scientists insist the damage was cause by a falling piece of space rock. The mailbox was owned by the Claxton family.
Here is the picture of the destroyed mailbox. Note that the mailbox flag is still intact.
The Famous Claxton Mailbox
Now I would have to say this was strange that a mailbox hit by a meteorite sold for $83,000. What was really bizarre was the fact actual meteors went for far less than the mailbox.
For example, the only meteor known to have killed a living thing went for a mere $1,554. In 1972, a meteor fell in Valera, Venezuela, striking a cow. This space deris struck the cow in the shoulder, pulverizing flesh and bone. The cow was eaten. The piece of space rock was used as a doorstep. You can read a description of the Valera Meteorite right here.
Other meteors in the auction fared a little better, however some were withdrawn due to the low price.
Just to think, I could of owned the only meteor to have killed a living thing on the planet for less than $2,000. A mailbox killer got sold for $83,000. Go figure.
Watch out for those falling meteors! Make sure you save any smashed mailboxes you find, they could be worth a fortune.
Albert Grande, Bimwah-in-Training
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