John Betts - Fine Minerals, New York, NY  212-678-1942
Dealers of Fine Minerals and Natural Crystal Clusters since 1989.

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Information Purchasing Information Feedback Your Comments Frequently Asked Questions Returning Items for Refund Damaged Packages Shipping Costs Quantity Discounts Security Sell Your Mineral Collection. Why should I sign your Guestbook? Quick Reference for Mineral Species, Formula, Class, and Type Locality List of Water Soluble Mineral Species Mineral List Available Upon Request.	News and Comments I am always advising beginning collectors to save the labels that come with the a specimen. The label tells the original locality where a specimen was found. But there is historic pedigree information that is on some labels too. These old labels are worth keeping with the specimen - no matter how many old labels there are. What labels are worth keeping and what labels should be discarded? My rule of thumb for keeping old labels: If the collectors (owner's) name is on the label - keep it. If the date of acquisition or the date of the find is listed - keep it. If a dealers name is listed on the label - keep it. If the label has beautiful, unique handwriting that is attributable to a well known collector - keep it. If there is an unknown location or questionable location - keep it (as evidence that no error was made). All of the above add to the historic background information about a mineral specimen. However, if an old label just lists a locality, with no other information, then you can safely discard the old label and replace it with your typical collection label. Remember, always have at least one label with each specimen. Read my article Advice For Beginners: Nine Lessons Learned from Experience for more information. John H. Betts 5/6/08 Click here to read past news and commentaries...
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About the Owner Background Information Why I Collect Minerals Contact Information Mineral Show Schedule Links   See me next at: April 26-27 , 2008 - New Jersey Earth Science Mineral Show at Franklin, N.J.	Pledge to My Customers: Customer satisfaction is my primary goal. I pledge: New minerals will be added to this site every week. All minerals offered will be naturally crystallized specimens - no fakes, no irradiation, no crystals glued on matrix. Photographs will accurately represent each item - no exaggeration, enhancement or retouching flaws. Mineral species and localities will be accurately listed on labels with each specimen. Only the exact item pictured on the site will be shipped - no substitutes. All items will be shipped via US Postal Service, usually the next business day after the order is finalized. Each mineral will be individually wrapped and carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. All historic labeling, if available, will be included with each mineral. Returns are gladly accepted. No questions asked, no explanation necessary. All customer information will be kept confidential and never shared or sold. I will continue to freely share my knowledge with others and contribute to the study and appreciation of minerals. All mineral specimens have a lifetime guarantee: if the mineral specimen is ever tested, and I incorrectly identified mineral species on my labeling, I will refund the cost of the original purchase & shipping, refund the cost return shipping and refund the cost of the testing.  John H. Betts, owner
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