Initial fossil consultation

Name: Initial fossil consultation
Brand: Fossiland

Is your fossil from Holzmaden, Bundenbach, Solnhofen or Messel valuable?

Fossils, collections, estates: an expert's view is enough

A glance by the geologist/paleontologist is enough to recognize whether a piece is rare, valuable and worth selling.

Please understand that my free initial consultation only applies to fossils from the following localities:

Holzmaden (Posidonia slate)

Bundenbach (Hunsrück slate)

Solnhofen (Plattenkalke)

Messel (Ölschiefer)

Years of market knowledge

Initial fossil consultation for selected sites

My free service

Scientific relevance

Is it a find of scientific value?

Value

Does the fossil have a significant market value of around €100 or more? Is marketing by Fossiland an option?

Offer

In the case of high-quality pieces, I may offer you a purchase or brokerage.

If you are interested in an initial consultation, please contact me and send photos without obligation. A few photos will suffice to give you a first impression. These should be sharp. The easiest way is to upload them to WhatsApp. I usually get back to you within 24 hours.

You will receive an initial assessment from me as to whether it is a “special” fossil, whether it is of scientific and/or commercial value and whether I can offer you further services.

I would be happy to inform you about possible further steps on the way to the optimal marketing strategy for your valuable individual item, your collection or your estate:

Immediate purchase
Appraisal with valuation (for high-value items)
Consignment to auction house
Selling via fossil shows
Brokerage on a commission basis
(Re)preparation to increase value
Restoration at pyrite decay to preserve value

My initial consultation is free of charge and there are no obligations for you.

Locations for initial fossil consultation: Holzmaden, Bundenbach, Solnhofen, Messel

Please understand that my initial consultation only applies to four selected world-class fossil sites.

Initial consultation Holzmaden fossils

Fossils from the Posidonia slate of Holzmaden are one of my favorite places to find. Especially as they are right on my doorstep…

The Holzmaden fossil deposit in Baden-Württemberg is one of the world’s most important sites of the

Lower Jurassic (Lias epsilon, approx. 180 million years old). It is best known for its spectacular slate finds. As a result of the low-oxygen conditions on the seabed at that time, these show exceptional preservation (Konservat-Lagerstätte).

If you would like to sell fossils from the Posidonia slate, please contact me – I offer top prices for good quality.

Initial consultation Bundenbach fossils

Fossils from the Hunsrück slate of Bundenbach (Devonian) are my favorite collecting area. I offer top prices for good quality.

The Bundenbach fossil deposit in Hunsrück (Rhineland-Palatinate) is a globally unique site from the Lower Devonian period (approx. 400 million years old). It is best known for the so-called Hunsrück slate, in which marine creatures are “fossilized” with a metallic sheen due to the inclusion of sulphur gravel (pyrite).

If you would like to sell fossils from the Hunsrück slate, please contact me – I offer top prices for good quality.

Initial consultation Solnhofen fossils

Vertebrate fossils from the limestones around Solnhofen (Jurassic) are prized by collectors worldwide.

The Solnhofen fossil deposit in Bavaria (Altmühltal) is considered one of the world’s most important sites from the Upper Jurassic period (approx. 150 million years old). The extremely fine-grained Solnhofen limestone made it possible to preserve fossils in incredible detail. Even the finest structures such as feathers, dragonfly wings or soft parts of fish remain visible.

If you would like to sell fossils from the slab limestones, please contact me – I offer top prices for good quality.

Initial consultation Messel fossils

Fossils from the oil shale of the Messel Pit (Eocene) are part of the UNESCO World Heritage and only come onto the market from old collections.

The Messel Pit near Darmstadt (Hesse) is a globally outstanding fossil site from the Eocene epoch (approximately 47–48 million years old). In 1995, it became the first German natural monument to be designated a UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe. The oil shale found there was formed in a maar lake. This allowed fossils to be preserved in such a high quality that they often even reveal soft tissues, stomach contents, or the outlines of fur and feathers.

If you would like to sell fossils from the oil shale, please contact me – I offer top prices for good quality.

Fossils initial consultation - Exclusion criteria

Please understand: As a rule, I do NOT respond to inquiries about the following fossils:

Fossils of dubious origin whose import is subject to legal restrictions
Amber, Mammoth
Bulk goods
Artifacts, minerals, rocks

Fossils from Morocco

Trilobites, mosasaurs, crinoids, etc.

Fossils from Brazil

Fish, mesosaurus, insects, etc.

Fossils from China

Confuciornis, Keichosaurus, etc.

Fossils of Mongolia

Protoceratops, Oviraptor, etc.

Fossils from Madagascar

Aepyornis, Claudiosaurus, etc.

Decorative items

Arts and crafts etc.

Mammoth, amber

etc.

Quality promise

As a member of the Association of Applied Paleontology Professionals (AAPS), Fossiland is subject to strict rules of conduct for the responsible handling of fossils. I assure you of a serious approach and fair business practices for my initial fossil evaluation.

To guarantee the high standards of my services, I place great emphasis on transparency and honesty during the initial consultation. My professional expertise and many years of experience enable me to develop customized solutions that are precisely tailored to my clients’ needs. My initial consultation is free of charge and there are no obligations for you.

Customer feedback on the initial fossil consultation

    
 
 
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   Yuxi Wang 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Wonderful solnhofen specimen with secured delivery service. I’ve been dealing with the seller for many years. He is always reliable on fossils quality and rareness !!!
  
 
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   Daniel Dantsiger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Ich habe bei Fossiland vergangene Woche ein Fossil aus Holzmaden schätzen lassen. Man merkt, dass man hier von einem Spezialist beraten wird.
  
 
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   Leon Maier 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Seriöser Shop für Fossilien aus Holzmaden, Solnhofen, Messel und Bundenbach
  
 
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   Thomas Schultz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Ich habe einen wunderschönen Ichthyosaurier bei Herrn Christoph Leins von Fossiland gekauft. Die Kontaktaufnahme, Abwicklung, Besichtigung und Abholung haben zu meiner größten Zufriedenheit funktioniert. Ich kann Fossiland nur als sehr gute Adresse für einen Kauf empfehlen. Einfach nur Top. Danke Chris!
  
 
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   Züleyha Erdem 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Lief alles bestens. Ich kann Herrn Leins nur weiterempfehlen.
  
 
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   Viki Stgtt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. echt krass, kennt die Urzeitviehcher alle mit Namen. Danke und weiter so 👍
  
 
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   Familie Y 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. scheint „Platzhirsch“ zu sein in Sachen Bewertung von Fossilien aus Holzmaden. Gute Reaktionszeit.
  
 
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   Jeremy Retzloff 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Unkomplizierte Abwicklung, netter Kontakt, gerne wieder!
  
 
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   Stefan Kotsch 
 
 
 
 Trustindex überprüft, ob die Originalquelle der Bewertung Google ist. Sehr gute und schnelle Beratung durch Herrn Leins per Email bezüglich Fossilien und deren Preisfindung. Sehr empfehlenswert.