Sell or Consign a Mineral or Fossil Collection

Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils purchases individual specimens, groups and complete mineral or fossil collections. Consignment may also be considered for suitable material.

WHAT WE CONSIDER

We welcome inquiries concerning:

• Important individual mineral or fossil specimens
• Small groups and complete collections
• Mineral collections, fossil collections or mixed collections
• Older collections with original labels or documented provenance
• Material collected from noteworthy mines or localities

Original labels and collection history are valuable. Please keep labels with their corresponding specimens whenever possible.

PURCHASE OR CONSIGNMENT

Depending on the material, we may discuss a direct purchase, consignment or either option. Every collection is considered individually, and suitability and terms depend on factors such as specimen quality, condition, documentation, marketability and the size of the collection.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR INQUIRY

Please provide:

• Your name and location
• Whether the collection contains minerals, fossils or both
• The approximate number of specimens
• Important species, mines, localities or collection strengths
• The general condition and approximate size range
• Whether original labels or provenance information are present
• Whether you prefer a direct sale, consignment or either option
• Any relevant expectations or timing considerations

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographs are extremely helpful. Please include clear images of the collection overall, several representative specimens, and any important original labels.

Begin with the contact form below. Photographs can be emailed to info@keithrocks.ca. Include your name and “Collection Inquiry” in the subject line so we can match the photographs with your message.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

We will review the information provided and may request additional photographs, an inventory list or a discussion about the collection. Please do not ship or deliver specimens without making arrangements with us first.

Every inquiry is evaluated individually. Submitting information does not guarantee purchase or consignment.