Not long ago, a retailer selling rocks and minerals would only need to stock up on the basics – quartz, turquoise, selenite, obsidian and maybe some pyrite would do; plus a few bags of polished souvenir rocks and some showy looking collectors’ specimens.  But today’s rock shops are expected to sell a lot more, and retailers are looking to buy bulk fossils, metaphysical crystals, jewelry, lapidary craft kits, geode bookends and glowing selenite candleholders.  As customers diversify their tastes, there is seemingly no end to the list of potential items to sell in a nature store or geological souvenir shop.  Now, rock shops are expected to know a lot about ammonite, trilobite and fish fossils.    They are looking for a reliable place to buy bulk fossils.

In a recent article posted on Pikes Peak Rock Shop’s blog, “Ammonite or Trilobite? Buy Bulk Fossils Here,” the author explains why it’s so important to have a reliable supplier who is able to explain the difference between one fossil specimen and another.  Why is this so important?  Customers today expect to learn more about fossils when they enter a store, and new collectors often have questions.  It’s not that the store owner needs a degree in geology, but it really helps to know the basics about fossil formation, the age of the specimen and where it was found.  Most suppliers will say you can buy bulk fossils from them, but very few will provide a sufficient level of detail about the products they sell.

The best suppliers will do more than just offer a detailed description of ammonite, trilobite, plant and fish fossil rocks; they will provide recommendations for merchandising these products in the store, and may even sell a variety of sturdy display cases.  At Pikes Peak Rock Shop, for example, each product in their colorful online catalog is pictured alongside a detailed description and pricing information, allowing customer who want to buy bulk fossils the ability to see how much they will save.

Buying fossils in bulk may require some help from a wholesaler who knows what your customers will want.  This can be difficult to find on the Internet.  Not every distributor offers a wide selection of rocks, minerals, fossils and souvenir items, but all of these are easy to find at Pikes Peak Rock Shop.  In fact, the selection is all showcased in an easy-to-navigate online catalog with photographs and descriptions of every item.  For retailers who are not familiar with these items and cannot tell the difference between a fish fossil, a trilobite and an ammonite, PPR makes it is easy to buy bulk fossils with confidence.