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

New Minerals are Added Every Tuesday at noon - Go to New Mineral Listings Added October 14 Since we opened in1989 through the end of 2007 we sold 33,627 mineral specimems!
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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 As many of my regular visitors know, I routinely buy mineral collections and I actively solicit these collections. But my warehouse is currently overflowing. In fact, I am now using a second warehouse space for my overflow. The high inventory is tying up a lot of capital and the minerals never sees the light of day. As a result, I am beginning a moratorium on buying mineral collections through the end of the year. The current economic uncertainty is another reason for the moratorium. If I were starting from scratch, I would establish a just-in-time inventory system where I would maintain 2-3 months worth of inventory at any one time (about 1000 specimens). But I started the business when mineral shows were the venue for selling mineral specimens. The problem is that between the 12 shows per year that I attended as a dealer, the minerals sat in the dark and didn't generate any sales. So the Internet market has helped. But I still have a huge inventory (5,000 cataloged specimens and another 5,000 uncataloged) which must be reduced to the point that I have only one warehouse space. So I am focusing on trimming my acquisitions for 3 months, and selling down the backlog of of specimens. If you were looking to sell me your mineral collection, it will have to wait until early 2009. John H. Betts 10/14/08 Click here to read past news and commentaries...
Click here to see other comments about this site by customers. Also add your feedback...	Customer Comments: "Excellent dealer, article in perfect conditions, rapid sending and perfect packing. Thank you very much" Joan Abella i Creus (Spain) "Excellent and very professional service. Everything you would hope for from an online provider of quality mineral specimens." Dr M. P. Coles "He recibido mi ultima compra (Topacio,Utah).El ejemplar es excelente y el precio muy razonable.He quedado muy satisfecho. Thanks very much." Carlos "Great products, great service, great vendor! The small, fancy yellow diamond I purchased exhibited orange fluorescence when stimulated with a green laser. Wow!" Gerry Francisco "Buying diamonds over the web was not something I was initially very comfortable about but the description of the diamond crystals on the site and the help and information John Betts gave me was excellent. The whole transaction was very quick and easy and I am delighted with the stones now that they have arrived. " David Ward See more comments...
About the Owner Background Information Why I Collect Minerals Contact Information Mineral Show Schedule Links   See me next at: November 8-9, 2008 New York Gem & Mineral Show	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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