We Buy Collections

Crystal Classics also buys minerals. If you have a collection, a single find specimen, produce from a new mine, then click on the button below, and our team of appraises will get back to you.

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Crystal Classics have helped facilitate the dispersal of many major mineral collections to have come onto the world market in recent times. 

We have handled some of the finest mineral treasures, selling to the best private collectors and institutions, so strengthening our international reputation of expertise and integrity.

We purchase more mineral collections than any other company worldwide, many hundreds in fact, and are renowned both for our market knowledge and prowess in handling mineral collections ranging from small private collections to those of major and famous museums.  

We handle all purchases discreetly and with the utmost respect of a collector’s privacy. Crystal Classics are well funded cash buyers for entire collections or individual specimens.

Antique Mineral & Mining Books

Crystal Classics also buys and sells antique mineral and mining books. We have a collection of thousands of these books that we’ve put together over the last decades. If you have anything you’d like to sell then please tap on the link below and shows what you have to offer.

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New Collections

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  • Dick Morris Collection

    Dick Morris Collection

    Crystal Classics is proud to announce the acquisition of the mineral collection of renowned Arizona collector Dick Morris. Dick Morris, pictured below, has been a passionate and dedicated mineral collector...

    Dick Morris Collection

    Crystal Classics is proud to announce the acquisition of the mineral collection of renowned Arizona collector Dick Morris. Dick Morris, pictured below, has been a passionate and dedicated mineral collector...

  • Kirby and Eddie Siber Gold Collection

    Kirby and Eddie Siber Gold Collection

    Crystal Classics is proud to present the world-renowned Kirby and Eddie Siber Private Gold Collection. This extraordinary collection of gold specimens, assembled by Dr. Hans-Jakob "Kirby" Siber and his brother,...

    Kirby and Eddie Siber Gold Collection

    Crystal Classics is proud to present the world-renowned Kirby and Eddie Siber Private Gold Collection. This extraordinary collection of gold specimens, assembled by Dr. Hans-Jakob "Kirby" Siber and his brother,...

  • Mike Brooke Collection

    Mike Brooke Collection

    Most British collectors will know Mike Brooke. For over 30 years Mike attended all the major British mineral shows under the banner Broadstone Minerals, the company he founded in the...

    Mike Brooke Collection

    Most British collectors will know Mike Brooke. For over 30 years Mike attended all the major British mineral shows under the banner Broadstone Minerals, the company he founded in the...

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Offer us your collection

If you have a collection or individual specimens that you wish to sell you can contact us via the form below. Ian or a member of his team will speak to you about your collection to ascertain exactly what it is you have to offer and may ask for some photographs to be emailed across to our office. Once the photographs have been received we will evaluate and contact you within 24 hours.

The next step is a visit to your home/premises to view the collection and a detailed appraisal of your specimens, books or scientific instruments will be made. If we come to a conclusion and a purchase of your collection through Crystal Classics is agreed we can pay instantly.

We will start packing immediately and move the collection out of your house and premises. Depending on the size of your collection this process can vary between a few hours and a few days. Ian may ask other team members of Crystal Classics to join him for wrapping a large collection in order speed up the process.

You can contact us in English, French, German, Polish or Russian

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon will I know if you will buy my collection?

Ian or a member of his team will speak to you about your collection to ascertain exactly what it is you have to offer and may ask for some photographs to be emailed across to our office. Once the photographs have been received, we aim to evaluate and contact you within 24 hours.

Do you buy mineralogical books or just specimens?

We buy specimens, books and instruments. Contact us to discuss what you would like to offer and we will respond within 3 business days.

Do you need to see my collection in person?

Yes. Before coming to a conclusion about a purchase, we visit your home/premises to view the collection and make a detailed appraisal of your specimens, books or scientific instruments.

How long before you move my collection?

Once a price is agreed we can make payment instantly and then start packing immediately to move the collection out of your house or premises. Depending on the size of your collection the packing process can vary between a few hours and several days.

Do I need to wrap up my specimens?

No. If a purchase is agreed and paid for, our team will do all of the packaging of the collection and oversee its careful movement ready for its new home.

How many people will be involved in the packing process?

For smaller collections it can be just Ian or another member of the Crystal Classics team, but for larger collections we may need to bring along several team members to manage the packing and removal.

Is there a limit to the size of collection you will purchase?

No, not really. We have experience of dealing with extremely large collections (for example the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Collection totalled 20,000 specimens), but would review any collection on its individual merits.

Can I contact you in a different language?

Yes, you can contact us in English, French, German, Polish or Russian and we will endeavour to respond in your language as soon as possible.

Do you purchase collections globally?

Yes, we have bought collections from right around the world such as Australia, Namibia,
Peru, USA, UK, France, Germany and Spain.



Which collections have Crystal Classics previously bought?

There are simply too many collections to mention but some of our noteworthy purchases have been:

  • The Philadelphia Academy of Science (partial purchase)
  • The Archduke Stephan collection, Austria
  • The Gilles Emringer collection, Paris, France
  • The famous Milton Lavers collection, Broken Hill, Australia
  • The Harald Tietz collection, Tsumeb, Namibia
  • The Helmet Heuser collection, Tsumeb, Namibia
  • The Franz Lammer collection, Austria
  • The Peter and Simone Huber collection, Austria
  • The world-famous John Schneider Tsumeb miniatures collection, USA
  • The Jesse Fisher & Joan Kureczka Collection (Tourmaline), USA
  • The Christian Weise Collection, Germany
  • The John A. Jones Collection, Derbyshire, UK
  • The Martin and Michael Gunther Collection, Germany
  • The Eric G. Holland Hematite Collection, Cumbria, UK
  • The Arvid Pasto Collection (Fluorite), USA
  • The Weyand family collection, Tsumeb, Namibia

We also advise many major museums worldwide and work with them on mineral specimen sales programs.