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MineralBids is a curated marketplace dedicated exclusively to natural mineral specimens.
We connect serious collectors with trusted sellers through auctions and fixed-price listings, with a strong focus on transparency, specimen quality, and fair trading.

Why sell with us?

• Curated platform
  Vendors are reviewed before joining. No mass listings, no duplicates — each listing represents a single, real specimen.

• Auctions & Buy Now
  Sell through scheduled auctions or fixed-price listings, depending on what suits your material.

• Secure payments
  Buyers pay MineralBids directly. We handle the transaction and pay vendors promptly after payment.

• Fair commission
  All listings are free. We charge a commission only on sold items. View our commission table below

• Collector-focused audience
  MineralBids is built by mineral collectors, for mineral collectors — not a generic marketplace.

• Support when needed
  We are available to assist with auctions, listings, and resolving issues if they arise.

🧾 MineralBids Commission Structure

🔹 Standard Rule

This prevents artificially low item prices with high shipping.

🔹 When Sale Price ≥ 2 × Shipping

Shipping is no longer included in commission.

🔹 High-Value Specimen Incentives

(Only if Sale ≥ 3 × Shipping)

Who can apply?

We welcome:

• Mineral dealers

• Private collectors

• Geologists and field collectors

As long as specimens are authentic, accurately described, and properly photographed.

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