Getting Started Selling on EarthWonders
Five steps from signing up to your first sale. Listing is free, the commission is 5%, and the collectors are already browsing.
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Collectors are already here
You list into a community that came looking for minerals — no ad budget required.
Free to list, 5% when you sell
No listing or subscription fees. EarthWonders takes a 5% commission on completed sales.
Payments and disputes handled
Secure checkout, buyer protection, and support sit between you and the awkward parts.
Trust transfers to you
Educational content and provenance tracking make buyers comfortable — sellers on the platform inherit that trust.
From zero to listed
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Create your account and complete your profile
Sign up, verify your email, and write a short bio about your collecting and selling background. Fill in your seller policies. A complete profile is the first thing a cautious buyer checks.
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Create your first specimen
Go to Collection Manager → New Specimen. Upload 1–10 good photos (a video in your hand helps with scale), then fill in species, origin, dimensions, weight, and any damage or repairs. Title it clearly — “Twinned Calcite on Matrix” beats “Beautiful crystal!!”.
What you're aiming for: photos, species, dimensions, locality — a listing with nothing left to ask. - 3
Add provenance
Record previous owners, when you acquired the piece, and what you paid — each entry can be public or private. Public provenance is the strongest authenticity signal a listing can carry.
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Set the listing details
Mark the specimen as for sale, set your price, shipping fee and origin, what's included (stand, label, box), and an optional SKU. Listing is free.
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Sell
When an order comes in, it's already paid and ready to ship — pack and send it within your stated processing time, 3 days by default. Everything after that is covered in How a Sale Works.
Shortcut
You can also create a listing directly: open Listings from the profile menu and use Create Listing — it walks through the same specimen details in one pass.
Get your collection seen
EarthWonders promotes sellers who help grow the hobby. The easiest ways to plug in:
- Mention EarthWonders when you talk about your minerals — if you're selling it, we're deep-diving into it.
- Use the EarthWonders hashtag so collectors can find your pieces.
- Reshare when we promote your collection — and return the favor for other sellers.
- Pitch us guest videos, podcasts, or articles. Growing the hobby is the whole mission.
Common questions
How do I become a seller on EarthWonders?
Sign up for an account, complete your profile with a bio about your selling expertise, then create your first specimen via Collection Manager → New Specimen. Upload 1-10 quality photos plus an optional video, fill in species, origin, dimensions, weight, and damage notes, then set the listing as 'for sale' with price and shipping details.
What are the benefits of selling on EarthWonders versus elsewhere?
Built-in collector audience reduces advertising costs, the platform handles secure payments and dispute resolution, educational content builds buyer trust in EarthWonders sellers, and ongoing market expansion brings more buyers. You skip the operational hassle and focus on your specimens.
How quickly do I need to fulfill orders on EarthWonders?
Orders are paid and ready to ship the moment they come in, and you must ship within the processing time stated on your listing (3 days by default, up to 21). Contact support if you need extra time. Prompt fulfillment is critical for reviews and seller standing in the marketplace.
Can I share provenance and previous-owner information for my specimens?
Yes — and EarthWonders encourages it. Showing yourself and previous owners along with acquisition dates and prices builds authenticity, transparency, and a stronger seller reputation. You can mark this information as private or public per specimen.