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Topic: WTB: Space shuttle heat shield tiles
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ramedog
Member Posts: 37
From: Overland Park KS USA
Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 02-22-2014 09:20 AM
   
Looking for shuttle tiles, I know they're available to schools/university, but was hoping I could get my hands on some. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42987
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-22-2014 10:43 AM
Some background on the market for tiles (apologies if this is something you're already aware):For the latter third of the space shuttle program, NASA became increasingly concerned about controlling the disposition of the tiles (for various reasons) and so finding complete tiles in private in hands and on the market can be a challenge. When they do surface (with the proper provenance to establish they were acquired legally), they tend to sell for $750 to $1000 or more, each. (RR Auction, for example, has sold four tiles between November 2012 and November 2013 for $624, $924, $1,490 and $1,805.) (The tiles being distributed to teachers are property of their schools, and per a NASA agreement, must remain with the school for five years before they can be released [if then so desired]. Though I believe NASA has advised the schools that if they no longer have use of the tile, it should be returned to NASA.) |
ramedog
Member Posts: 37
From: Overland Park KS USA
Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 02-22-2014 12:38 PM
Thanks for the info, based on my searching I got the impression that they weren't that easy to come by, I've been tracking the Bonham auction, I'll have to check it out. Thanks! |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-22-2014 02:06 PM
Ronald, e-mail sent. |
bthumble
Member Posts: 267
From: Houston, Texas
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 02-22-2014 02:37 PM
I am also interested if someone is selling a tile. Thanks. |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-22-2014 02:52 PM
E-mail sent. |
Rowland
Member Posts: 33
From: England, U.K.
Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 02-22-2014 03:08 PM
Same here please. Would make a great display piece! |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-22-2014 03:13 PM
The tile cannot leave the United States due to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms). |
JBoe
Member Posts: 960
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 02-23-2014 07:00 AM
Greggy_D, I would be interested as well if you have any more available. What would be the price? Thanks again! |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-23-2014 10:15 AM
E-mail sent to all that have inquired. |
ptj4403
Member Posts: 28
From: Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Registered: Nov 2013
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posted 03-08-2014 11:47 PM
Check out these auctions, they usually have one or two for sale: Heritage Auctions and Regency Superior Auctions.If you want a Russian Buran Shuttle tile there are two left for sale on eBay at a great Buy it Now price. |
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