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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 This week I reposted a fluorite specimen: #49615 Fluorite on Quartz from Mina Navidad, Mexico. It was on the site once before -- but I mislabeled it. When I acquired a small collection that it was in, two labels accidentally were mixed up. I actually recognized the error before it was posted incorrectly. But I forgot to make the change. So it was pulled, and reposted this week with the correct locality. This is an example of why it is important to prevent lost or mixed-up labels. If you insist on separating your labels from specimens, at least add a number to the specimen corresponding to a number on a label. An even better solution is to attach a small, reduced-size-version of the label to the actual specimen. You can produce tiny labels using a Xerox reduction or adjusting the printing/type size options in your word processing program. Labels provide locality and history data, which is half the value of a specimen in some instances. Preventing lost or misplaced labels is part of curating a mineral collection, and cannot be overlooked by serious collectors. John H. Betts, 8/31/2010 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: " I just made my first purchase from John Betts Fine Minerals. The malachite piece I ordered was very well represented in the photo on the web site. I am very pleased with my purchase. Delivery was prompt." "Great specimen. Description & photo was exact. Price was good. Packaging was perfect. Great mineral dealer . I hope to buy more great pieces. Thanks."  Terry E. "I received our minerals today and I am absolutely thrilled with the specimens. I set them up in my office to see how they looked together and everyone that walks by is just drawn to them. That's exactly the kind of reaction I was looking for! I know they will be a huge hit with our clients at the upcoming tradeshow. Thank you so much for your help and guidance with my purchase." Amanda "I am so happy with my purchase. Its exactly what i wanted. Not only that, but the shipping was incredibly fast and the packaging left all contents unharmed. Also the advice for lighting of my collection has been very helpful as well. Pleasure doing business." James F.  See more comments...
About the Owner Background Information Why I Collect Minerals Contact Information Mineral Show Schedule Links   See me next at: New York City Gem & Mineral Show Nov. 6-7	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 Mineral dealers since 1989
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