Purchasing a Specimen
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We will strive to make ordering a specimen an enjoyable occasion...a meeting of old friends. There are several options:
- From the Galleries
- Phone Orders
- Make an Appointment
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From the Galleries & Direct Email:
To order a specimen, click on "Purchase." An email window should open. Please include 1) the specimen name, 2) the price, 3) specimen number, 4) your name and address.
Please read below for payment options and arrangements. |
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Phone Orders: Call (903) 714-3391 |
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Make an Appointment :
We welcome visitors, understanding that many people (and specimens) are better in person. If you are planning a visit to the San Diego area, call or email to set up an appointment. Remember, we buy specimens too! |
Payment Options:
Check
- Make checks payable to Mineral Masterpiece
- Specimens will be shipped when the check clears
Credit Card  
If we don't have your credit card information on file, please send it to us:
- Call (903) 714 3391
- Email your credit card information including security code and mailing address. You may wish to split the credit card information into multiple emails
- If you have been a customer of Irv Brown/Great Rocks in the past, please call or email to share your customer records with Mineral Masterpiece
We Accept 
- Verified PayPal accounts (linked to bank account) have no spending caps
- Unverified accounts can only make transactions valued up to $2000 per month
Cashier's Check, Money Order
Other arrangements--Call or Email
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Shipping Specimens:
DOMESTIC: The customer will pay all shipping costs incurred. By default, specimens shipped within the United States will be sent using the U.S. Postal Service unless a customer indicates an alternative preference such as UPS or FedEx. Most specimens will be sent using Insured Priority Mail (2-3 days) or Registered Mail (customer preference).
INTERNATIONAL: The customer will pay all shipping costs incurred. Specimens will be sent via Express Mail International (3-5 days) unless alternative arrangements are made. |
Return Policy:
We believe strongly in the quality of our mineral specimens. However, we are aware of the difficulties in ascertaining specimen quality from a photograph. Our return policy is as follows:
- Within 15 days of receipt of a specimen, customers must send notice of an intent to return the piece.
- Customers are required to provide a reason for the return via email or phone prior to the return
- Returns may be subject to a restocking fee.
- The customer will be responsible for any damage that occurs to a specimen during return shipment. Please be sure to pack the specimen carefully. If you need assistance, please contact us.
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